The ever-changing menu at The cave by Chef Ryan Clift is entering its 13th iteration, continuing the constant innovation and creative approach to food that the culinary master is known for.
When does a restaurant stop being interesting? Is it when its novelty has worn off after social media sings too much of its praises, or its longstanding menu has gone stale? Those are questions The cave by Chef Ryan Clift at The edge isn’t concerned with. There’s plenty that the underground rock formation location has to offer, and the globally renowned chef cooks up a new set of dishes every four months. Now, it’s entering the 13th cycle, bringing new creations for a seven- and ten-course lunch and dinner starting 2 March 2026.
Following in the footsteps of the previous cuisine-blind offerings, Chef Ryan Clift once again designs dishes blending the different gastronomic influences of the world. “For me, food is about having fun and challenging the boundaries of cooking. That’s what we do here at The cave.”
Diners can find Japanese flavours in the first course, Bread & Broth, a pillowy milk bread served alongside curry butter and house-made dashi to dip. Local Balinese cuisine appears as a small appetiser, transforming bebek betutu into a dish of confit duck and sambal matah stuffed inside pie tee shells. For a French flair, look no further than Chef Ryan’s favourite brainchild of this menu, Foie Gras Éclair, where the traditional dessert pastry becomes a savoury delight with whipped foie gras and cinnamon apple filling, a red miso caramel glaze, walnut brittle topping, and a brightly tart green apple gel.
The dining experience takes that same fun approach, set up as a theatrical production. Don’t be surprised if the lights are suddenly dimmed. It marks the prologue of the meal, a short cinematic projection illuminating the natural limestone stalactites. These mesmerising audiovisual presentations also pop up again as interludes between some courses, together weaving a story of the evolution of life.
“Guests go on a journey when they come to this restaurant,” Chef Ryan shares. “The cave itself is this beautiful, amazing space that blows people away the moment they step inside. I hope the food they get while dining here does the same. That’s what we try to do here every day.”
The cave by Chef Ryan Clift
The edge
Jalan Pura Goa Lempeh, Pecatu
Bali 80361, Indonesia
T: (+62) 3618470700
IG: @thecavebali
