Mr Bob Bar and Grill Nusadua (Second Outlet)

Roadside second home for rib lovers

Set back from Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai in Benoa, this second outlet of Mr Bob Bar and Grill sits on a busy through-road rather than the beach strip, yet regulars treat it like a canteen they return to night after night. It’s open daily from 12h00 to 22h00 and should not be confused with the original “Main Outlet” on Jl. Pratama in Tanjung Benoa.

Guests often note they enjoyed it so much they came back on consecutive days (Google 2024), which says a lot given the many options around Nusa Dua.

Signature ribs and more from the grill

Here, pork ribs are the headline act. Reviewers talk about meat falling off the bone, sticky sauces that “insanely” impress even non–rib fans, and BBQ ribs with a balance of sweetness and charcoal that outshine others they’ve tried in Bali and beyond.

Steaks, including a tomahawk from Australia, also get attention alongside roast beef skewers, snapper, burgers, Indonesian dishes like nasi goreng bebek goreng and chicken skewers. Several diners point to very good prices and “excellent” value around 100k–120k IDR for mains in this tourist area.

Warm service, little touches

Service is repeatedly described as beautiful, attentive and “10/10”. Staff welcome guests with towels, mosquito spray and even complimentary chips and dip, and some families mention how much their kids loved feeding the fish on site.

Birthdays are quietly a specialty: multiple visitors recount surprise cakes and singalongs that turned a regular dinner into a small celebration. Certain staff members, like Jack the waiter, are remembered by name.

Atmosphere on the bypass

Being on the Bypass brings a trade-off. The fenced-in plants and cozy, clean interior help create a warm, atmospheric dining room, but some guests note traffic noise on the terrace and a setting that lacks the seaside charm of Nusa Dua’s beachfront restaurants.

Arriving around 14h00, one reviewer found themselves the only table but still received polished, polite service; evenings can be the opposite, with a busy room and waits if you haven’t booked.

Shuttles, pricing and practicalities

A free pick-up and drop-off shuttle from hotels around Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa is a standout perk, often mentioned as a reason people choose this second outlet despite its roadside location. Several diners praise being driven home after a rib-heavy meal.

Prices are considered competitive, though one guest notes it can cost “a bit more than most of Bali” while still rating food and service an “absolute wow factor”.

Trade-offs and who it suits

No place is perfect: a small number of reviews mention minor issues like a cold burger bun, undersalted ribs on one visit, and in one case suspected food poisoning from a steak, even though the taste was praised and the diner believed it might simply have been a bad batch.

Overall, with thousands of reviews hovering around 4.6–4.8/5, Mr Bob Bar and Grill Nusadua (Second Outlet) is best suited to people who care more about generous ribs, warm hospitality and an easy shuttle ride than a romantic beachfront setting.