The Rich Penida Restaurant & Bar

Bamboo hideaway on Nusa Penida’s main road

On Sental Kawan Jl. Ped-Buyuk in Ped, The Rich Penida Restaurant & Bar draws people in with a dramatic bamboo structure, a pool and candlelit tables by the water. It sits on the busy north-coast road of Nusa Penida, easy to reach after a day of diving or touring.

Open daily from 08h00 à 23h00, it runs from breakfast pancakes and cappuccinos through burgers and steaks, and on into cocktail-and-live-music evenings.

Architecture, pool and live soundtrack

Much of the appeal lies in the setting: guests mention a beautiful restaurant, cosy seating, and a pool framed by bamboo and soft lighting. Several reviews highlight a "chilled" vibe with live music or a guitarist most nights, plus what one guest called the best playlist they’ve heard in a restaurant.

Tables by the pool, candlelight and a quieter atmosphere than some “overly crowded touristy places” make it a relaxed spot for a drink after diving or a long tour.

From Pad Thai to black bun burgers

The menu is broad: pizzas, burgers, tenderloin steak with béarnaise, grilled salmon, tuna steak, grilled fish with dabu-dabu, rendang, Thai green curry, pho seafood, creamy pesto pasta, Pad Thai, black pepper beef and vegan salads all appear in recent orders. Portions are often described as generous, with several guests calling prices "very reasonable" for the setting.

There are caveats. A few diners found pizzas unbalanced, with a “sweetish” sauce and dough that tasted frozen, and another disliked a fish portion they felt was very small and overly sweet. Overall, though, most describe the food as "extremely tasty", "the best in Nusa Penida", or even "the best in South East Asia"—firmly in the realm of opinion, but clearly enthusiastic.

Cocktails, milkshakes and breakfast plates

Beyond main dishes, cocktails, Oreo milkshakes, smoothies and cappuccinos receive repeated praise. Guests mention breakfast plates such as pancakes and avocado-bacon toast, plus fresh, healthy options throughout the day.

Milkshakes are singled out as "the best" some visitors had on the island, and several reviewers say they came back for breakfast, lunch and dinner over multiple days.

Service that keeps people coming back

Service is the standout theme in the reviews. Names like Comang/Komang, Sonia/Somia, Evi and Putu appear again and again, with guests calling them super friendly, professional, attentive and “the sweetest person”.

Staff are described turning fans for guests during heat attacks, accommodating special curry requests, helping find lost rings, sharing the Wi‑Fi password unprompted, and even putting on Brazilian funk for diners. For some, this level of care outweighed any missteps with specific dishes.

Digital-first and WhatsApp friendly

There’s no traditional website; instead, The Rich Penida leans on Instagram (@therichpenida), Linktree and Facebook for menus and reservations. Bookings and questions often run through WhatsApp at +62 812-3990-2615, which suits many Bali travellers but may feel less intuitive for those used to web forms.

Who it suits

For travellers who value atmosphere, live music, poolside tables and warm, personal service as much as the food itself—and who don’t mind the odd miss on a wide-ranging menu—The Rich Penida Restaurant & Bar is likely to be a highlight stop on the north coast of Nusa Penida.