Location: Balikpapan
Top Restaurants in Balikpapan
Top 10 restaurants in Balikpapan, Indonesia
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the east coast of the island of Borneo, in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau (a ferry harbour), and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport are the main transportation ports to the city. The city has a population of 701,066, making it the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.
Things to do in Balikpapan
1. BONDY
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Karina S
They serve a lot of options! Seafood, vegan, steak, bakery, you name it. It is pretty similar with Gandy restaurant in Jakarta with extra seafood. Not a child friendly place. Again most seafood restaurant here does not cater for kids, except if you order fried fish and eat them with soya sauce. Period.
They cater for big groups. Offer vallet service since the parking space is so minimal. Service is fast. Compare to other seafood restaurant in Balikpapan. Price is reasonable, i guess thats why our secretary and boss love it there.
2. Ocean's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 526 reviews
Reviewed By Dave C - Bangkok, Thailand
I have visited this restaurant twice. The second time has convinced me not to return.
The service in this restaurant is poor, having to chase up the waiters to fulfil the drinks ordered. Only two people the drinks order was not complicated. Next the food arrived only to be two dishes short and be told that the squid dishes were unavailable because they had run out of squid. This was at 7pm with a third full restaurant. I enquired why we were not informed after we made the order rather than waiting half an hour when dishes arrived to let us know. No answer.
To end the night we were overcharged with the bill being padded. The food was expensive! 60,000 rupiah per tiger prawn. Wow!
A very disappointing experience and I shall not be returning.
3. Cendrawasih Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Henry H
Cendrawasih is famous for its meat soup and soto banjar, local soup from Borneo consist of chicken, duck's egg, fried spice potato with sweet and salt taste.
Beside that they also serve mix fruit cocktail. It is sweet and almost all people love it.
Some delicious pie and cake also available here. It is nice for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
4. Kepiting Kenari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, Indonesia
If the other city has a sculpture or monument as an icon, but for Balikpapan I think the icon is this restaurant. Almost all people who came to Balikpapan visit this restaurant.
The main menu is crab and they have many way to cook it on your choice. The taste was very delicious.
The location is between airport and city. So, it is a good place to dine after arrive in Balikpapan.
5. Dandito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By selinateo - Boston, Massachusetts
One of the famous place for locals who loves seafood. While visiting this place, seafood lovers should not miss this place. Not far from the airport. Their specialty is crabs, with meaty and juicy crabs. Not too expensive, cooked in various choices of sauce, spicy or non-spicy.
Comes with live performance as well. If you love to sing, you may also join them.
6. Open House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
OPEN HOUSE Balikpapan is a hilltop restaurant with panoramic views of the sea and the city of Balikpapan. The mediterranean food, beautiful views, lust tropical Gardens, coupled with eclectic interiors complete the ideal combination for a memorable lunch or dinner. Located in the heart of the city of Balikpapan, East Borneo, Indonesia. Experience the 'high' life to satisfy all the senses.
Reviewed By Julian U
We spent 3 nights in the eco room, the hotel itself is absolutely stunning with amazing views of Balikpapan.
Only real issue was no hot water available in the shower and our room did smell a little moldy.
The restaurant has quite good food but was often out of certain dishes and is quite expensive comparatively.
Otherwise it was on of the most beautiful hotels I've ever been in, definitely recommended
7. The Beach House Balikpapan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan is a beachfront restaurant with a concept of combining the vibrancy of the sea with the tranquility of a lust tropical garden. Located in the city of Balikpapan, East Borneo, Indonesia, it is one of the tourism icons of the city.
Reviewed By KarinZul - Jakarta, Indonesia
The restaurant is in the main road near airport, facing the sea. Beautiful trees and interesting huts were placed strategically. Great area for photo shoot, read that they are charging 1 million for pre wedding photo shoots. Only ordered snacks so cant comment on the food.
8. Starbucks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Belinda M - Sydney, Australia
The baristas and servers at Starbucks eWalk BSB are the most friendly staff in town! They always smile brightly and say "hello" and call you by name whenever you walk into the store.
However, sometimes there are problems at the store, but those problems usually seem to be a fault with whoever is responsible for ordering supplies for the store. One time, there was no coffee. (No coffee at Starbucks??!!??!!) Another time (very recently) there were only Venti size drinks available - no Tall or Grande cups. And one day there were no sugar sachets available.
There are plenty of tables to sit at, and some comfy couches, and the place is always clean and tidy.
But it's always the serving staff who make Starbucks eWalk enjoyable.
9. Sky Bar, Gran Senyiur Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By melai_camacho - Indonesia
The place is quite posh. Pricey but you are paying for the view as well. Service is good but there are lots of mosquito in the veranda.
10. De Cafe Resto, Pastry & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
The best variety of food and beverage, bread and pastry, only be found at de Cafe Resto .
Reviewed By Belinda M - Sydney, Australia
It's wonderful to find a restaurant in Balikpapan that consistently serves good food. I have been to De Cafe many times for lunch, and their menu items are always available and delicious. I recommend the Zuppa de Soup and the ginger tea!Thanks for your visit and your feedback regarding our restaurant. I hope you can come back to enjoy Zuppa de Soup that you enjoy, various other drink available or other food that you want ((:
