Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua

Name: Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua
Address: Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua, Jl. Pantai Mengiat No.7A, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Nusa Dua, Bali, ID
Telephone: +6288975027877
Rating: 4.7

4.7(1090 reviews)

Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua 2

Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua

Lively nights on Jl. Pantai Mengiat

From late morning until 01h00, Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant hums along the Nusa Dua strip at Jl. Pantai Mengiat No.7A. Regulars talk about coming back “every night” of their stay, turning one casual dinner into a ritual.

Online, the place sits on strong ground: around 4.7/5 on Google (1,000+ avis) and 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor, echoed by praise on Restaurant Guru. Several guests in 2023–2024 describe it as the only restaurant they returned to multiple times in Nusa Dua.

Warm service and familiar faces

Service is the thread that ties most reviews together. Names like Komang, Yoga, Lana, Elmi, Mei, Iluh, Sugix, Ariyani, Sarah and others appear again and again, with guests saying staff “looked after us” over four evenings or made them break their rule of never dining twice at the same place.

Families mention staff fussing over children and even handing out free ice creams. Others recall the head chef Lana sitting down for a chat after dinner or the owner joining in for a complimentary shot of Balinese arak or limoncello-style drinks.

Abundant menu, from babi guling to pizza

The menu is huge: guests list Indonesian, Thai, Mongolian, Balinese specialities, seafood, vegetarian dishes, Western options and even Russian choices, with halal‑friendly options and shisha. Portions are often called generous and “very pleasant compared to other restaurants in the vicinity”, with prices seen as reasonable for Nusa Dua.

Vegetarians say staff handle dietary needs “perfectly, immediately and politely”, while one review notes you’ll need to order babi guling 24 hours ahead. A few diners flag the pizza as the one weak link – dough “too thin and a bit too wet and oily” – but still rate the overall food as excellent.

Music, dance and easygoing atmosphere

Evenings tend to come with live music – from gentle background guitar to a singer like Oscar from Flores, who can sing in many languages. Traditional Balinese dancing is another highlight, sometimes literally next to the table.

Those who prefer it quieter mention you can sit further inside, away from the speakers, while still enjoying the buzz. Western pop on some nights gives a familiar soundtrack for visitors.

Little extras and practical perks

Cockatoo leans heavily on “little extras”: complimentary spring rolls, garlic bread, desserts, “honeymoon drinks”, arak shots and free transport back to the hotel mentioned in the market report. One couple even negotiated the addition of their Czech flag at the bar.

At the entrance, there’s a money exchange that several reviewers call convenient with a good rate, useful if you’ve arrived light on rupiah.

Who it suits

With an extensive menu, long opening hours (10h00–01h00), live entertainment and notably kind staff, Cockatoo International suits families, mixed‑taste groups and repeat‑visit diners who value warmth and atmosphere over culinary minimalism or Instagram‑heavy branding.

Cockatoo International Bar & Restaurant Nusa Dua, Jl. Pantai Mengiat No.7A, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia

+6288975027877

Opening Hours

Monday10 AM–1 AM

Tuesday10 AM–1 AM

Wednesday10 AM–1 AM

Thursday10 AM–1 AM

Friday10 AM–1 AM

Saturday10 AM–1 AM

Sunday10 AM–1 AM

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