Verve Beach Club

Verve Beach Club is a modern beachfront restaurant and bar on the Kerandangan stretch of the Senggigi coast, a few minutes north of the town centre. Tables are spread across a lawn under coconut palms right at the water's edge, and the open-sided dining area gives everyone a view of the sea.

The menu mixes Mediterranean-style sharing plates such as hummus and grilled fish with Indonesian favourites and pizzas, backed by a cocktail list made for sunset. There is live music on some evenings, and the setting is calm enough for families during the day. It holds ratings of 4.4 on Google from almost 1,400 reviews and 4.5 on Tripadvisor.

It opens daily from 08:00 to 22:00, so it also does breakfast and long lunches. The best time to go is an hour before sunset, when the sky turns pink behind Mount Agung. Check its Facebook page for event nights and current menus.