Stakz Bar & Grill

Between Poppies II and the beach

Tucked along Jl. Benesari / Poppies II in Legian, Stakz Bar & Grill sits in that busy web of lanes between central Kuta and the sea. Guests wander in from the heat and scooters outside to air-con, cool towels and a welcome drink that sets the tone for the rest of the meal.

From sunrise brekkie to late-night burgers

Stakz runs long days, generally from 07h00 (parfois 06h30) jusqu’à minuit, and people actually use all of those hours. Reviews mention “best breakfast I’ve had in Bali”, generous bacon and eggs, avocado toast, smoothie bowls and strong coffee. Others stumble in at 10pm “famished” and end up staying for steaks, burgers and frozen cocktails.

Steaks, burgers, satay and chowder

The menu leans Western with a solid Indonesian thread. Diners rave about Wagyu tri tip, grass-fed tenderloin and “best steak I’ve ever had” cuts, including an imported Australian beef option at 249,000 rupiah + 5% service & 10% government tax. Burgers are a big draw too: Aussie burgers, black bun and “Double Trouble” versions, often described as juicy, massive and cooked just right. On the local side, beef rendang and satay get repeated praise, and there are nods to carbonara, lasagne, club sandwiches, chowder and tuna pasta.

Little rituals of hospitality

Service is where Stakz really stands out. Multiple guests mention being greeted at the door, often by Paul the Australian owner, then handed a cold wet towel, a complimentary shot of mixed fruit juice or an orange–strawberry welcome, sometimes even a free bruschetta or spoonful of whisky chicken or beef stew to taste. Staff remember faces from one day to the next, happily split dishes for sharing and check in often without being pushy. A few reviewers mention Sinta by name for going “above and beyond”.

Atmosphere, puppies and Poppies Lane

Inside, people describe a cozy, rustic‑modern room, clean and cool, with a mural and hanging lamps, air conditioning and a friendly buzz rather than a rowdy bar feel. It’s close to the main Kuta road and the beach, yet reads as a “quiet cafe down a back street” for some, especially at breakfast. Kids’ meals, fussy eaters and even vegan breakfasts (think smoothie bowls and customised avocado toast) are handled without fuss, and more than one review mentions Sophie the dog making the rounds for a pat.

Trade‑offs: prices, portions and paying the bill

Prices sit a little higher than some nearby warungs or cafés, but most guests feel the flavour, presentation and portion size justify it. One diner felt a grilled chicken dish was too expensive for what arrived, and another flagged that the “seasoned” vegetables were actually quite plain. The main recurring downside is at the very end: several people say it can take close to 20 minutes to pay at the front counter when it’s busy.

Who it suits

Stakz Bar & Grill suits travellers based around Kuta and Legian who want big-flavour Western comfort food, solid steaks and all‑day breakfast in a relaxed, well‑looked‑after setting, and who don’t mind paying a bit more—or waiting a little longer—at the till for the experience.