You have had your session at Bingin or your morning at Balangan. You are salty, hungry, and ready for a proper meal. The question of where to eat in Uluwatu after a day comes up every day for the thousands of surfers and visitors moving through the Bukit Peninsula — and the answer, for anyone who wants more than a warung feed, is AMA by Ours.
A few minutes’ drive from Bingin and Balangan, AMA by Ours is a full-service Mediterranean restaurant with a kitchen that produces real food: homemade pasta, wood-fired dishes, generous bowls, a serious coffee bar, and a cocktail programme worth staying for. Whether you want a quick post-surf lunch or a long dinner that stretches into the evening, this is where the day goes next.
How Far Is AMA by Ours from the?
AMA by Ours is located in Uluwatu, on the Bukit Peninsula. The distances are short enough that no one is going out of their way to get here.
| Distance | Travel time (scooter) | |
| Bingin | ~3–5 km | 5–10 min |
| Balangan | ~5–8 km | 5–10 min |
| Dreamland | ~5–8 km | 10 min |
| Padang Padang | ~6–9 km | 10–15 min |
| Impossibles / Uluwatu | ~4–7 km | 10 min |
| Seminyak / Canggu | ~25–35 km | 30–45 min |
What the Post-Surf Hunger Actually Needs
After a few hours in the water or a full morning at the, you want food that actually fills you — not a side dish pretending to be a meal. The post-surf reality is protein, carbs, flavour, and ideally a cold drink in your hand while the kitchen sorts the rest. AMA by Ours handles all of it.
The lunch menu runs from 11am and the brunch menu is available until 3pm, so there is a wide window for arriving hungry after a morning session. The kitchen does not wind down at 2pm — if you roll in at 2:30pm after a long session, the full menu is still available.
Best Post-Surf Lunch Dishes at AMA by Ours
The lunch menu is built for a proper midday meal. These are the dishes that work best for a hungry post-surf appetite.
The filling options — mains that actually satisfy
| Dish | Why it works after a surf | IDR (k) |
| Souvilak | chicken or beef, rice, greek salad, hummus, yogurt, flatbread — protein, carbs, everything in one plate | 135/175 |
| Grass-fed tenderloin | rosemary butter, shoe string fries — the serious post-surf meal for when you earned it | 325 |
| Half chicken | wood fired bell pepper, pomme pure, jus — a full bird, properly cooked | 195 |
| Chicken parm | mozzarella, spiced tomato, baby broccoli, basil | 135 |
| Wood oven lasagna | beef bolognese, bechamel, ricotta — the most comforting option on the menu | 155 |
| Fettuccine boscaiola | creamy mushroom sauce, spicy sausage — the best-value pasta for a hungry appetite | 125 |
The refuel bowls — lighter but complete
| Bowl | Description | IDR (k) |
| Protein bowl | ground beef, eggs, cottage cheese, avo, sweet potato, hummus, greens — the most complete recovery meal | 125 |
| Poke bowl | tuna or salmon, avocado, cucumber, rice, furikake, mayo | 145/185 |
| Crispy salmon bowl | sushi rice, avocado, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, dried nori | 185 |
| Chicken caesar | parmesan, lettuce, mollica crumbles — clean and satisfying, add egg +10k | 98 |
Sharing plates — good for groups coming off the together
| Dish | Description | IDR (k) |
| Salt & pepper squid | jalapeño green goddess, chipotle aioli | 78 |
| Kebab skewers | chicken or beef, tzatziki, pomegranate | 60/82 |
| Hummus | chickpeas, olive oil, wood fired flatbread | 78 |
| Greek fries | sumac, garlic aioli — the right call when you just want fries | 42 |
| Duck croquette | truffle aioli, shaved pecorino | 65 |
| Post-surf lunch for two — suggested orderShare: greek fries + hummus while you settle inMains: souvilak + protein bowlDrinks: cold press juice + flat white or a cold beerTotal food approx: 330–400k for two, before drinks, service, and tax.Full menu: Menu |
Drinks After the: What to Order
The drinks at AMA by Ours are genuinely part of the experience. After a long session in the water, the cold press juices and smoothies are the right call first — the anti-inflammatory shot (turmeric, ginger, pepper, 28k) has become a regular order for surfers who know about it. The green smoothie (banana, spinach, spirulina, cacao, coconut milk, 75k) is the fuller recovery option.
| Drink | Best for | IDR (k) |
| Anti-inflammatory shot | turmeric, ginger, pepper — the surfer’s recovery shot | 28 |
| The glow (cold press) | turmeric, ginger, carrot, orange, apple, pepper | 70 |
| The buzz (cold press) | apple, pineapple, ginger, lime, mint — refreshing and sharp | 65 |
| Green smoothie | banana, spinach, spirulina, cacao, coconut milk | 75 |
| Coconut water | the simple option | 42 |
| Bintang / San Miguel | crystal 72k / pilsner 65k / pale pilsen 60k — the post-surf cold beer | 60–72 |
| Ours margarita | tequila, lime, cucumber, salt — when the session was that good | 125 |
| Flat white / latte | for the coffee before or after food | 37 |
If You Stay for Dinner
Plenty of visitors arrive at AMA by Ours for a post-surf lunch and end up staying through dinner. The kitchen transitions smoothly — the dinner menu opens at 5pm and brings in the wood-fired grill section, the full small plates programme, and the evening cocktail menu.
If you are already there, there is no better way to spend the late afternoon. Order another round of drinks, watch the lunch crowd thin out, and let the dinner menu arrive. The upgrade from a post-surf bowl to a wagyu tartare and a lychee negroni is a short distance to travel.
Dinner dishes worth staying for
| Dish | Description | IDR (k) |
| Tokusan wagyu picanha | bone marrow, bordelaise sauce — the flagship dinner plate | 445 |
| Grilled snapper | broccoli, brown butter, tomato, capers | 185 |
| Halloumi saganaki | pomegranate, rucula, spicy honey | 90 |
| Spicy tiger prawns | nduja butter, chipotle sauce | 135 |
| Truffled ricotta ravioli | truffle butter, parmesan, black pepper | 165 |
| Butterscotch pudding | creme fraiche, salted caramel — end the day properly | 125 |
| Pizza Mondays — every Monday from 6 to 10pm195k per person — all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, and salads395k bottomless wine add-on availableMinimum 2 people per table — booking requiredIf your day is on a Monday, this is where you end up.Book your Monday table: Book Now |
Coming in the Morning? The Brunch Option
If you surf the early session and you are done by 9 or 10am, the brunch menu at AMA by Ours runs until 3pm and covers every version of a post-surf morning: a full plate of Turkish poached eggs or pastrami benedict, a lighter granola and yogurt, or a build-your-own breaky tapas spread for a group coming off the water together.
The kitchen is open and producing at the same standard as any other service. A post-dawn-patrol brunch here — pastrami benedict, flat white, cold press juice — is a well-earned morning.
| Timing | Menu available | Best order |
| Post-dawn patrol (7–9am) | Brunch menu | Pastrami benedict + flat white + anti-inflammatory shot |
| Mid-morning (10am–12pm) | Brunch + lunch | Turkish poached eggs or protein bowl + cold press |
| Midday session (12–2pm) | Full lunch menu | Souvilak or pasta + cold beer or juice |
| Afternoon session (3–5pm) | Transition to dinner | Bites + cocktails while kitchen changes over |
| Evening (5pm+) | Full dinner menu | Small plates + main + cocktails + dessert |
Why Surfers and Visitors Keep Coming Back to AMA by Ours
- Close to Bingin and Balangan — 5–10 minutes from both, no need to head north.
- Open from morning to late evening — brunch until 3pm, lunch from 11am, dinner from 5pm. Whatever time you come in off the water, the kitchen is ready.
- Real recovery food — protein bowls, poke bowls, cold press juices, and anti-inflammatory shots alongside the more indulgent options.
- Cold beer and cocktails — a proper bar that goes beyond the standard café drinks list.
- You can stay all day — arrive for lunch, order another round of drinks through the afternoon, and stay for dinner. The space is designed for it.
- Homemade pasta and wood-fired grill — the kind of kitchen upgrade that the warung options simply cannot offer.
Final Thoughts
Uluwatu is built around the water — but the day does not end at the shore. If you want to know where to eat in Uluwatu after a surf or a day, AMA by Ours is the answer that covers every scenario: the quick post-surf refuel, the slow midday brunch, the long lunch that turns into dinner, and the full evening meal that earns the day properly.
Browse the full menu before you come in, or simply arrive hungry and let the kitchen take it from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I eat after surfing in Uluwatu?
AMA by Ours is the best option for a post-surf meal in Uluwatu. It is 5–10 minutes from Bingin and Balangan by scooter, open from morning through dinner, and the menu covers everything from a light recovery bowl to a full sit-down meal. View the menu at Menu.
What is good to eat after a surf session?
For a proper post-surf meal, the protein bowl (ground beef, eggs, cottage cheese, avo, sweet potato, hummus, greens) and the souvilak are the two most complete options on the AMA by Ours menu. Both are available at lunch from 11am. The anti-inflammatory shot (turmeric, ginger, pepper, 28k) is also a strong call on the way in.
How far is AMA by Ours from Bingin?
AMA by Ours is approximately 3–5 km from Bingin — about 5–10 minutes by scooter. It is the closest full-service restaurant to Bingin and one of the best on the Bukit Peninsula.
Is there a casual restaurant in Uluwatu near the ?
AMA by Ours is the best casual-to-elevated restaurant near the Uluwatu. It is relaxed enough for a walk-in post-surf lunch and considered enough for a proper dinner. View the full menu at Menu.
What time does the kitchen open at AMA by Ours?
The brunch menu opens from early morning and runs until 3pm. Lunch service begins at 11am. Dinner begins at 5pm. The kitchen is operating across all services — not a reduced midday offering.
Can I come for lunch after the without a booking?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for lunch at AMA by Ours. For dinner on weekends or for larger groups, a reservation is recommended. Book at Book.
Does AMA by Ours serve food near Balangan?
Yes. AMA by Ours is one of the closest full-service restaurants to Balangan approximately 5–10 minutes by scooter. It is the strongest option near Balangan for both lunch and dinner. For more detail, read the restaurants near Balangan guide.