About - Bali Cafe
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Amenities and More
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
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Authentic and delicious! Service was excellent and very friendly. I will definitely be back!!! I was able to get a spicy vegan dish as well. Good vibes here❤️
Bali Café is a charming, intimate spot in downtown Miami with bold flavors and excellent service. The shrimp dish I ordered was delicious, and the purple yam dessert was a standout. Dining with a family of six can be hit or miss, but everyone loved their food. Great experience all around.
Came to Bali Café on December 29 around 2 PM for lunch. Let me be very clear, I used to work as a waiter at an Asian restaurant, and I’m Indonesian myself. So yes, I know the food, and I definitely know service. I REALLY wanted to love this place. But honestly? I left very disappointed. The service did NOT reflect Indonesian hospitality at ALL. This restaurant is in such a prime spot in downtown Miami, and it worries me that this is the impression people get of Indonesian culture. And when you know your guest is Indonesian, I would honestly expect at least a warm gesture, something. Instead, it felt cold and careless. Or is it because I’m Indonesian that the service just didn’t matter? I ordered shrimp shumai, nasi rames, and durian juice. The food itself was good. But everything came out at the same time, appetizers and main dish together. I get it, not the end of the world, but that’s basic restaurant flow. What really annoyed me: no water. I sat there for about 10 minutes. The waiter wasn’t busy serving. It’s Miami. It’s hot. Bringing water is literally the bare minimum. When I waited tables, water came immediately, whether you asked for it or not. No check-in either. Nobody asked if the food or drink was good. That’s Waiting Tables 101. Sorry, but it is. Food-wise: solid, especially considering this is Indonesian food in the U.S. Durian juice was okay, not my favorite. Bathroom was clean. Prices are expensive, but fine, I get that it’s downtown Miami. I dined alone, and somehow there’s an automatic 18% gratuity. As a former waiter, that honestly feels strange to put auto gratuity on table for 1. I always tip at least 20%. Well your lost! Parking was another nightmare: $36.40 for two hours. That’s insane(not the restaurant fault I know). Definitely plan other stops, or rethink coming here just for this place. Overall, I would NOT recommend this restaurant to my friends. I’d rather send people to Krakatoa in downtown Hollywood instead. Sorry, but not sorry. I really hope the owner actually reflects on this.