The scene at Tamarind Mediterranean Restaurant is everything one would expect from beachfront dining along the Balinese coast. Sunlit tables are shaded by sea grape trees, palm fronds, and screw pines, trading tiled floors for powdery white sands. There is almost no distinction between indoors and outdoors, as no walls obstruct views of the rolling seas. The entire space has an organic feel, thanks to the bamboo construction, thatched roofs, and wicker furnishings. Yet, behind its unassuming façade lies a refined culinary approach.
Positioned as a premier dining destination, the menu moves from breakfast to lunch and dinner with ease. Early birds catch the warm hues of the sunrise before enjoying a selection which includes pancakes, avocado toast, and egg dishes alongside some juice and coffee. Afternoons are the prime time to bask in panoramic ocean views. Late risers can select from the lunch menu, which features fresh salads, burgers, pizzas, and pastas, as well as classic entrées like Chicken Piccata, Confit Duck Leg, and Grilled Lamb Merguez.
As nightfall arrives, a romantic mood blankets the shoreline, drawing diners to the second floor. This elevation offers a vantage point to gaze at the waters under the twilight sky. The dinner menu expands on its daytime counterpart, adding sophisticated dishes like Moroccan Lamb Stew, 18 Hours Braised Black Angus Beef Cheek, and a variety of risotto and succulent seafood options. Couples can enhance the atmosphere with a grazing board featuring international cheeses produced in Jimbaran, or indulge in desserts like the restaurant’s twist on classic tiramisu or the decadent Valencia Chocolate Croquant.
Exquisite Taste Volume 51
Tamarind Mediterranean Restaurant
at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa – Handwritten Collection
ITDC, Nusa Dua
Bali 80363, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361771210
