Lava Gastrobar & Grill Sanur: Menu, Prices, Do You Need to Book?

Dinner for two at Lava Gastrobar & Grill on Jalan Danau Poso, Sanur, typically comes to about Rp850k-1 million before tax if you order one starter, two mains and two cocktails, based on the official March 2026 menu posted on Chope. Booking is not required, but for weekends reserve ahead through Chope or the WhatsApp number on the official website.

Sources: the food menu PDF on Chope (March 2026), the bar book on Chope (September 2025), the official site lavagrillbar.com and the Honeycombers Bali profile (10 July 2025). All checked on 29 October 2026.

What to order and what it costs

The concept is cooking over fire and volcanic stone, from the Empat Hospitality group. Menu prices are written in thousands of rupiah:

• Starters: Beef Tartare Rp140k, Tuna Ceviche Rp120k, Hummus Rp70k.
• Mains: Mushroom Risotto Rp170k, Duck Breast Rp230k, Beef Cheeks Rp310k, Seabass with Black Rice Rp190k.
• From Fire: Striploin Rp550k, Tenderloin Rp600k, Ribeye Rp650k; Aged Wagyu Striploin is Rp480k per 100 grams.
• Local: seafood Nasi Goreng Rp160k, Sate Ayam Rp120k, Soto Ayam Rp110k.
• Drinks: signature cocktails Rp160-210k, Negroni Rp160k, Beaches Brewing Mexican Lager Rp70k, cappuccino Rp55k.
• Kids: kids' menu Rp60-70k (nuggets, fish and chips, mac and cheese).

Vegetarians are reasonably covered: Vegan Pumpkin Risotto Rp120k and Hispi Cabbage Steak Rp65k.

Tax and service: two versions

The March 2026 food menu says 6% service and 10.6% tax. The September 2025 bar book says 8% service and 10% tax. The gap is small, but ask at the till which applies when you visit.

What to know before you go

For Sanur, these prices are high. A Rp160k nasi goreng before tax costs several times what warungs on the same street charge. Visitor review summaries on LokasiBali repeatedly mention small portions for the price, some dishes being unavailable and kitchen smells reaching the indoor seating. If you want dry-aged steak in a quieter room, compare it first with LUCA Sanur; for French food on Jalan Danau Tamblingan there is Cork French Tavern.

Hours, location, booking

• Address: Jl. Danau Poso No. 51A, Semawang, Sanur. View on Google Maps
• Hours: daily 12.00-23.00 (official site and Chope).
• Booking: via Chope or the WhatsApp number listed on lavagrillbar.com.
• Instagram: @lava.sanur
• Busy times: weekend dinners; reviewers mention live music at weekends.

Quick questions

Can I just come for drinks? Yes, it is a gastrobar with its own bar book. The cheapest cocktail on the list is the Michelada at Rp130k.

Is it kid-friendly? There is a kids' menu at Rp60-70k. Lunch is more relaxed for families than a weekend dinner.

It is about a five-minute drive from the Semawang end of Sanur Beach, so it works well after an evening walk on the promenade.