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Discover 10 outstanding options for fish markets in Bali

Here are 10 outstanding options for fish markets in Bali based on value for money:

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1. Kedonganan Fish Market

Kedonganan Fish Market
Address
Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 07:00–19:00
Tuesday: 07:00–19:00
Wednesday: 07:00–19:00
Thursday: 07:00–19:00
Friday: 07:00–19:00
Saturday: 07:00–21:00
Sunday: 07:00–20:00
Rating
8.7 (+ 18592 reviews)

Kedonganan Fish Market is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 8.7. Check all the details here.

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Service options
  • On-site services
Amenities
  • Toilet
Payments
  • Cash only
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
Customer Reviews
Shu

It is a fish market located on the south side of the airport. Compared to Toyosu in Tokyo or the Sydney Fish Market, it lacks cleanliness and feels quite primitive, so quite a few people might hesitate to step inside. However, the quality of what is sold there—from shrimp and squid to a wide variety of fish—is genuinely good. I bought one kilogram of large shrimp and a grouper, which is considered a high-end fish in Japan. The shrimp cost 110K IDR, and the grouper was 35K IDR. I had the shrimp and fish I purchased cooked at a nearby warung. The total cooking fee for both was 32K IDR. The charcoal-grilled shrimp and fish were simply crazy.

Shu ☆ 5/5
EarthWalker-地球歩き

Fresh Fish Market direct from the sea. Fisher deliver directly in the morning and afternoon. So you will always get fresh seafood with reasonable price here 4 crab 400k total around 5kg. 2 red snapper for 120k 1 kg jumbo vaname for 80k Get your fresh seafood cooked or grilled around. I choose tepi pantai for the vibe

EarthWalker-地球歩き ☆ 4/5
Hau

To have a seafood banquet by the sea at sunset without blowing your wallet, is to just buy the fresh seafood in here at 3 pm, then head to a restaurant you trust to cook it up perfectly. I promise, in about an hour and a half, you’ll be pleased. Trust your instincts in buying the seafood & choosing the right restaurant The seafood I bought was always fresh and they end up soo good.. All the seller I’ve brought from always given us their best prices, don’t be shy to bargain. A fish market is smelly so beware loll. I always had a great time in here ^3^

Hau ☆ 5/5
Irina Maistrenko

Fresh seafood, but not for everyone. We bought huge prawns for 200k IDR/kg and lobsters for 350k IDR/kg — everything was very fresh. Be aware: the smell is very strong, so if you’re sensitive, this place might not be for you. Buy quickly and leave. Cash only. Nearby, you can have your seafood cooked for around 20k IDR/kg, which is very convenient.

Irina Maistrenko ☆ 4/5
Max Mukidjam

A lot of choice of fish and shellfish. The place is quite tight. Was there around 20u when they were closing down, so not many stands were open. After buying fish and shrimps: got them bbq at the café nearby with a tasty maribade. Very good. If you don’t care about the environment this is good alternative to the nearby restaurants with beach view..

Max Mukidjam ☆ 5/5
Digitaz Nomade

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible experience at Kedonganan Fish Market! 🐟✨ You can personally choose your fish from a wide variety of fresh seafood—everything looks amazing and super fresh 😍🦐🦑 Once selected, the fish is cleaned and prepared on the spot, which makes the whole experience even more authentic 🔥 The welcome is absolutely top-notch: warm, friendly, and full of smiles 😊 The staff really make you feel comfortable and well taken care of. Service is quick ⏱️, and the atmosphere is lively and local 🎶 A must-do experience in Bali—don’t miss it! 🌴🍽️

Digitaz Nomade ☆ 5/5
Ressa Raharja

Fresh fish market in Kedonganan Beach, the price are fair and sometimes you can asked discount it is depend by your skill of it. A lot of place for cook your stuff around the area that cost approx 20K IDR/kg with free «Sambal» already. Overall the place was perfect for seafood lover.

Ressa Raharja ☆ 5/5

2. Ulu Fishmarket Uluwatu

Ulu Fishmarket Uluwatu
Address
Jl. Labuansait No.10, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–23:00
Tuesday: 11:00–23:00
Wednesday: 11:00–23:00
Thursday: 11:00–23:00
Friday: 11:00–23:00
Saturday: 11:00–23:00
Sunday: 11:00–23:00
Rating
8.0 (+ 912 reviews)

Ulu Fishmarket Uluwatu is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 8.0. Check all the details here.

Customer Reviews
Aly Richards

We’re from San Diego, and after spending two months in Indonesia, we were definitely starting to miss some of our favorite Mexican food. We decided to give this place a try, and we’re so glad we did! The fish burrito was really good. Coming from San Diego, our standards for Mexican food are pretty high, but this definitely hit the spot and was absolutely worth it if you’re craving seafood Mexican food. Make sure to ask for the salsa, it’s also not spicy.. spicier option would be nice. The shrimp quesadilla was also delicious, and the spicy mango margarita was excellent. We also showed the staff a photo of a simple BRC (beans, rice, and cheese) burrito for our kids, even though it wasn’t on the menu. They were kind enough to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. It was made with white rice instead of the traditional style, but our kids loved it, and that’s what mattered most. We’re so happy we found this place and will definitely be back to try more of the menu. If I’m not mistaken, I believe they also have a few restaurants in Hawaii. Thanks for a great meal! Bonus, it has a kids play area!

Aly Richards ☆ 5/5
dylan beeby

Had a really good night at Ulu Fish Market. The whole place has a great atmosphere — relaxed but still lively, with a really cool open-air setup and nice lighting at night. Definitely one of those spots that feels good as soon as you walk in. The food was excellent, especially the sushi and tuna dishes. Everything tasted super fresh and the presentation was really well done. The tuna tartare with the crispy chips was a standout, and the sushi roll were packed with flavour. We also tried the chicken burrito which was simple but really tasty. Drinks were good, service was friendly and the overall vibe made us stay longer than planned. It’s a bit more premium than some places around Uluwatu, but the quality and atmosphere make it worth it. Definitely a great spot for dinner and drinks if you’re in the area.

dylan beeby ☆ 5/5
Lhuella Chalize Gonzales

This is probably one of our fave restau in Ulus. And to be honest our go-to dinner spot, esp with friends! You can not go wrong here. Food is fairly priced, servings are massive, service is really quick too. Their pasta is amazing and really big serving, and their rolls have so much flavor too!! And every Sunday or so they have live music. The only thing is the place is always packed so if you go big group, do a reservation. Because theyre always booked out. Anyway, cant say enough how good it is here esp the sushis.

Lhuella Chalize Gonzales ☆ 5/5
Plate Cleaner Club

🐟 Ulu Fish Market absolutely lived up to the hype! This was one of my favorite dinner spots in Uluwatu, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re planning to come for dinner, make a reservation. The restaurant was completely full within about 20 minutes, and there was a steady line of people hoping to get a table. The atmosphere is lively and energetic without feeling overwhelming, making it a great place for dinner with friends or a date night. 🍣 The seafood was incredibly fresh, and everything tasted like high-quality ingredients. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and I was impressed with how quickly everything came out, especially considering how packed the restaurant was. 🍸 The espresso martini was fantastic. I loved it so much I ended up ordering two. 🍣 The poke roll was good, but it wasn’t my favorite. The real standouts were the salmon rolls. Every salmon dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. 🦀 The only dish I probably wouldn’t order again was the crab bites. They were sweeter than I expected, and the flavor just wasn’t for me. Overall, Ulu Fish Market combines fresh seafood, fast service, excellent cocktails, and a fun atmosphere into a great dining experience. It’s absolutely worth adding to your Uluwatu itinerary, especially if you’re a sushi and seafood lover. I’ll definitely be back! 🌊✨

Plate Cleaner Club ☆ 5/5
Nour Ismail

Busy and crowded but the food was absolutely 10/10! 🤩 The service was great and super fast. We didn’t have to wait long for either our table or the food, especially since reservations are required Definitely worth a visit

Nour Ismail ☆ 5/5

3. Pasar Jimbaran

Pasar Jimbaran
Address
Jl. Pantai Kedonganan No.1100, Kedonganan, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 06:00–18:00
Tuesday: 06:00–18:00
Wednesday: 06:00–18:30
Thursday: 06:00–18:00
Friday: 06:00–18:00
Saturday: 06:00–18:30
Sunday: 06:00–18:00
Rating
7.3 (+ 660 reviews)

Pasar Jimbaran is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 7.3. Check all the details here.

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Service options
  • On-site services
Amenities
  • Toilet
Customer Reviews
downunderbaseball

A cultural experience. Here you watch the fishermen bring in their catch early in the morning. They sell both wholesale and retail nearby. Outside and in. On ice and not. Red snapper and king prawn BBQed over coconut husks is how you should eat in fresh.

downunderbaseball ☆ 5/5
Jean luc Vacher

Market with various seafood. Usually local people shop. There are restaurants around where you can have the products you buy cooked. The prices of the products are generally affordable. My preference has always been to eat at a restaurant.

Jean luc Vacher ☆ 5/5
Kimberly M

Large fresh seafood market with both an indoor and outdoor section. We preferred shopping indoors because it was slightly cooler and not as many flies. You can bargain with the prices. Everything but the mussels seemed fresh. Lobster was great!

Kimberly M ☆ 4/5
Hasan Şahin

Market with various seafood. Usually local people shop. There are restaurants around where you can have the products you buy cooked. The prices of the products are generally affordable. My preference has always been to eat at a restaurant. However, the market generally has a very bad smell. I hope you can walk around without feeling nauseous. 10/7

Hasan Şahin ☆ 4/5
Iris Tay

This is the place to be for freshness of seafood. Pricing is so reasonable and affordable. We bought a lobster of 1.2 kg, a grouper and some prawns. Cooked at Warung Baruna for 20k/ per kg. Yummy! There are many shops available behind the fish market for cooking. Highly recommended albeit the condition of the wet market 😉

Iris Tay ☆ 5/5
Maria Ursula

Just like the other traditional market but they sell variants of sea food. I didn’t take the pictures tho. If you walk around, you’ll find some stalls that could grill the fish. It starts from Rp 20k/kilograms depends on the kind of the fish/sea food.

Maria Ursula ☆ 3/5
Lülye Navut

Fresh fish market. You can pick your fish here and get them cooked in one of the warungs next to it. We picked warung garlic. They charged 20000 per kilo but we had 4 different type of fish and they calculated all of them seperately so 80k for 4 type of fish (we had calamari, local fish, clams, prawns). The fish market itself is a great experience to pick some local seafood. The prawns started from 70k all the way up to 140k per kilo. Fish was 50k per kilo. Clams were 40k.

Lülye Navut ☆ 5/5

4. Jimbaran Seafood Area

Jimbaran Seafood Area
Address
Jl. Bukit Permai No.5a, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Rating
7.2 (+ 140 reviews)

Jimbaran Seafood Area is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 7.2. Check all the details here.

Customer Reviews
Aditi

Great place to buy fresh seafood which is cooked for you right there! The preparation is soo good too as the seafood is so fresh. Lots of restaurants to pick from. Ideal time to visit is around sunset. Very lively place

Aditi ☆ 5/5
Biju Bhaskar

Nice location to enjoy seafood by the beach with sunset views. The ambiance was lively and colorful, but the food quality and service didn’t quite match the hype. Worth a visit for the experience, but manage your expectations on taste and value.

Biju Bhaskar ☆ 4/5
Sergey Kochemasov

A tons of plastic on the beach and in the oceans waves!!!! And people eating their expensive fish and making photos of absolutely amazing sunsets moving their camera up to hide the plastic garbage on the sand!!! Really !!?? You have to go and collect the plastic and clean the ocean this will be the good idea, real help and great benefit to you and your children and no to eat your expensive dinner avoiding let tour eyes looking down!!!

Sergey Kochemasov ☆ 1/5
Kurniawati Sjafei

The seafood served in Jimbaran is fresh and plentiful. The restaurants along the beachfront offer a variety of fish, prawns, lobster, and squid, all grilled to perfection. You can choose your seafood directly from the display, ensuring it’s exactly what you want. The dishes are usually served with delicious sides like rice, grilled vegetables, and sambal, adding an extra kick of flavor. One of the highlights of dining in Jimbaran is the way the seafood is prepared—grilled over open flames, giving it a smoky, charred flavor that complements the freshness of the ingredients. The prices are relatively reasonable considering the quality and the experience, though it’s important to note that the area can be a bit touristy, with some restaurants offering higher prices, especially during peak seasons.

Kurniawati Sjafei ☆ 5/5
임예인Pricielly Lian

Don’t expect the food taste and price here. Expensive and the taste is only basic for meZ But the atmosphere is yummmmmmm.

임예인Pricielly Lian ☆ 4/5

5. Pasar Desa Jimbaran

Pasar Desa Jimbaran
Address
Jl. Uluwatu I No.26, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 06:00–22:00
Tuesday: 06:00–22:00
Wednesday: 06:00–22:00
Thursday: 06:00–22:00
Friday: 06:00–22:00
Saturday: 06:00–22:00
Sunday: 06:00–22:00
Rating
7.0 (+ 682 reviews)

Pasar Desa Jimbaran is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 7.0. Check all the details here.

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  • Toilet
Customer Reviews
M. Meyers

We couldn’t go inside because there was praying. Looked nice from outside.

M. Meyers ☆ 5/5
ZenShatter

Quite big to shop in but many traditional stores

ZenShatter ☆ 5/5
Philippe Meunier

Early morning, busier on the street than inside the market

Philippe Meunier ☆ 4/5
Tigger Zee

Wet market as expected in any village. Smell in the morning can be overwhelming and nauseating. Unless wafts of burning incense from offerings are blowing in your way. Good for culture observing, or doing your daily groceries. Come early, before 7am if possible… when everything is still at its best.

Tigger Zee ☆ 3/5
L T

Great place to go see early in the morning (before 7:30am rush hour) Nice place to pick up fresh fruits and breakfast on the way to the beach. There is a lady who sells rice porridge moringa on the main road (on the left side if you face the market strip)

L T ☆ 5/5
Clare Livermore

Dirty smelly noisy, typical local market smell can be overpowering. Wouldn’t want to purchase anything later in the day. Put me off fish for a while.

Clare Livermore ☆ 3/5
Dewi Suhendri

close from the beach. open early in the morning. traditional food, fruits, flower and vegetable available. some hotels/resort in Jimbaran bring their guest here for traditional market tour.

Dewi Suhendri ☆ 5/5

6. Damena Fish Market

Damena Fish Market
Address
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Gg. Mina Utama Jl. Pesanggaran No.8, Sesetan, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar City, Bali 80222, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 08:30–16:30
Tuesday: 08:30–16:30
Wednesday: 08:30–16:30
Thursday: 08:30–16:30
Friday: 08:30–16:30
Saturday: 08:30–16:30
Sunday: 08:30–16:30
Rating
6.7 (+ 197 reviews)

Damena Fish Market is located in Denpasar City. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 6.7. Check all the details here.

Customer Reviews
CY

Your only choice in Bali for the freshest seafoods…sourced directly from fishermen and aquaculture farms. Excellent quality and fairly priced direct to you plate!

CY ☆ 5/5
Agung Tp

The place has a great selection of fresh fish to choose from. The service is attentive and friendly, and prices are great. Overall a great place for anyone who loves fresh fish.

Agung Tp ☆ 5/5
Alsatian

Good quality of seafood , very very fresh , good service and affordable price. Will be back again to try more seafood here! ❤️

Alsatian ☆ 5/5
Carissa Casta

Best place to buy fresh seafood in Bali! Good service and affordable price. Love it 🥰

Carissa Casta ☆ 5/5
Jonathan Ronald Bernadi

Best fresh seafood in Bali, Affordable price & good service. Recommended !!!

Jonathan Ronald Bernadi ☆ 5/5

7. Bali Sustainable Seafood

Bali Sustainable Seafood
Address
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.626B, Sesetan, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar City, Bali 80223, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 08:00–18:00
Tuesday: 08:00–18:00
Wednesday: 08:00–18:00
Thursday: 08:00–18:00
Friday: 08:00–18:00
Saturday: 08:00–15:00
Sunday: Closed
Rating
6.2 (+ 40 reviews)

Bali Sustainable Seafood is located in Denpasar City. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 6.2. Check all the details here.

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Customer Reviews
J W

Seafood Par Excellence ! Currently with its Seafood Shop just recently opened with delectable delights of denizen of the deep. Looking forward again to their expansion of more fish fillets and Whole round choices in the future ! Plus ready to eat sushi ..ahaa Check their Maki rolls for quick lunch

J W ☆ 5/5
Joni Jon

The owners is really friendly and talk active, the product was great

Joni Jon ☆ 5/5
Little Singapore by Chef Bernard Chew

The best in bali go for it order

Little Singapore by Chef Bernard Chew ☆ 5/5
Edwin Cahyono

Salmon was amazing and has a good quality, Smoked Salmon the most delicious so far

Edwin Cahyono ☆ 5/5
Wulan Rahmasari

Best Seafood Supplier in town. Good quality with affordable price.

Wulan Rahmasari ☆ 5/5
Nita

Fish is fresh, fast response & delivery.

Nita ☆ 5/5
Naruto Yabes

Good place

Naruto Yabes ☆ 5/5

8. Pasar Fresh Seafood

Pasar Fresh Seafood
Address
65V9+2CG Pasar Fresh Seafood, Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: 07:00–19:30
Tuesday: 07:00–19:30
Wednesday: 07:00–19:30
Thursday: 07:00–19:30
Friday: 07:00–19:30
Saturday: 07:00–19:30
Sunday: 07:00–19:30
Rating
6.1 (+ 99 reviews)

Pasar Fresh Seafood is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 6.1. Check all the details here.

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Payments
  • Cash only
Customer Reviews
Akitoshi Kumagai

20-30% cheaper than Food store and much fresher than Food store. Need a little price negotiation skill.

Akitoshi Kumagai ☆ 4/5
Mister Ming

Large variety of seafood, expect to only pay cash. Expect to get feet dirty and put up with smelly rubbish. Seafood options are fresh. The options at the northern end are better.

Mister Ming ☆ 4/5
Fabio Lopes

Awesome fresh fish! The most fresh you can get in jimbaran. Then just pick any restaurant close by to cook it for you and have the best experience. (Cash only in the market)

Fabio Lopes ☆ 5/5
Mr Law

Came here for seafood hunting before brought it to the resto around the street with dining by the beach to cook. A lot of kind seafood here with reasonable price and fresher from other places.

Mr Law ☆ 5/5
Римма Жумабекова

A wide selection of seafood. For extra pay they can cook and do takeaway. Be prepare for a specific smell in market

Римма Жумабекова ☆ 5/5
Trevor Winder

Market was lively but some may not like the crowd and busy and muddy atmosphere. Once you buy your fish though and get it grilled and see the gorgeous sunset you’ll forget about all that and tuck this experience into the «well worth it» category.

Trevor Winder ☆ 4/5
Kaung Khant Kyaw

Fresh seafood also cheap

Kaung Khant Kyaw ☆ 5/5

9. GLORIA SEAFOOD SUPPLIER BALI

GLORIA SEAFOOD SUPPLIER BALI
Address
Kubu Alit, Jl. Segara Madu No.25, Kedonganan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Rating
6.1 (+ 33 reviews)

GLORIA SEAFOOD SUPPLIER BALI is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 6.1. Check all the details here.

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  • Delivery
  • In-store shopping
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
Customer Reviews
Aden Hepburn

Great fresh seafood supplier in Bali with delivery service across the island. We ordered to Villa Chameleon, about 1h-1.5h away. Transferred money with Wise for easy payment. Great range of produce. Pricing was fair. Service good. Completed the order over WhatsApp. Delivered within hours of ordering. Descaled and gutted the fish too. We ordered 5x lobsters, 1.5kg of prawns and a 3kg snapper. All for approx 2 million IDR. Delivered.

Aden Hepburn ☆ 5/5
Billy Lang

Ordered live lobster, manila clams, tiger prawns and seabass fillet! It was great quality and fresh and reasonably priced! Will order again if in Bali. My family loved them!

Billy Lang ☆ 5/5
Cinta Agung

I have always recommending this company, until today. I am all understanding. But never rude. If honest when girls take the orders was more accurate and on time. Good luck.

Cinta Agung ☆ 3/5
Dores alamsyah

very satisfying.. quality fresh fish at affordable prices.. also impressed with the seller who is very friendly and kind ✌️ Mr. Ustadz

Dores alamsyah ☆ 5/5
Abilhasan

Good supplier, fresh seafood, tq gloria

Abilhasan ☆ 5/5
Abdul Jalil

good Qwality Seafood.. RECOMENDED SUPPLIER

Abdul Jalil ☆ 5/5
Rayan Alzunaydi

They do amazing work👍

Rayan Alzunaydi ☆ 5/5

10. SeafoodBali & WineHere

SeafoodBali & WineHere
Address
Jl. Gn. Tangkuban Perahu No.1, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Business Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 08:00–20:00
Wednesday: 08:00–20:00
Thursday: 08:00–20:00
Friday: 08:00–20:00
Saturday: 08:00–20:00
Sunday: Closed
Rating
5.5 (+ 46 reviews)

SeafoodBali & WineHere is located in Badung Regency. Featured in the Fish Markets category, it has a rating of 5.5. Check all the details here.

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Service options
  • Delivery
  • In-store shopping
  • On-site services
Amenities
  • Toilet
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking
Customer Reviews
Tatjana Lucnikova

Amazing spot , highly recommended. Best value oyster bar . See food fantastic

Tatjana Lucnikova ☆ 5/5
Riviera Rental

I ordered last minute from Agnes Oysters for 12 friends. Great service from Agnes of preparation and additional lemon and sauce for amazing price. Al my guess surprised about the great tasteful oysters.

Riviera Rental ☆ 5/5
Elena Taraskina

Great place! I’ve been going to this place for a couple of years now! Amazing delicious oysters! and a selection of wine and cheese 🤌🏽

Elena Taraskina ☆ 5/5
Travis H.

It’s been renovated since the last time I went, but if you want quality oysters and some nice wine, you can’t beat SeafoodBali. Currently they offer 7 oysters, comes with bread butter mignonette for 95k. Add a very reasonably priced bottle of Chilean white wine and it’s a great place to either pop in for a light snack or pre-dinner appetizer. Will be back!

Travis H. ☆ 5/5
charles augier

This place is a scam. Worse customer service I’ve received after 4 years in Bali. I shopped regularly there and yesterday I came to order fresh oysters to be delivered for my birthday today at 5.30pm. At 6pm I messaged the shop since we didn’t receive any update, and they just replied «hello». 30 min later they told me they were preparing the oysters and would send them shortly. They had obviously forgotten about my order. 15 min later my order was delivered. Without ice. The oysters were lukewarm and smelling funny, there is no way they were edible. We couldn’t eat the food and discarded them. And the shop refused to compensate us. Avoid at all cost. Better get your seafood from another place.

charles augier ☆ 1/5
Aleksandrs Dubjaga

Great fresh oysters for amazing price. We dined in and very happy. Would add one more sauce to choose if possible. Thank you for having us.

Aleksandrs Dubjaga ☆ 5/5
Iuliia Shanti

great lunch at a good price, better than in a restaurant

Iuliia Shanti ☆ 5/5

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    Frequently asked questions about fish markets in Bali

    What types of fish can I typically find at Balinese fish markets?

    Balinese fish markets offer a remarkable diversity of seafood. You’ll commonly find reef fish, such as snappers, groupers, and emperors, known for their delicate flavors. There’s also a strong selection of demersal fish, including parrotfish, sweetlips, and rabbitfish, which thrive on the seabed. Wrasse species are also popular, appreciated for their color and taste. Don't miss the opportunity to look for locally caught mackerel and skipjack tuna, alongside occasional catches of larger pelagic fish like skipjack tuna.

    When do the fish markets operate, and what are the best times to visit?

    Most fish markets in Bali operate primarily in the early morning hours, typically between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This is when the fishermen bring in their daily catches. The freshest fish is generally available at this time. Some markets operate slightly later, particularly in areas with tourist demand. It’s best to arrive early to secure the best selection and experience the lively atmosphere, but be mindful of the heat during the warmer months.

    How is the fish handled and prepared at the markets?

    The handling of fish at Balinese fish markets is largely traditional. Fish are generally delivered on boats and immediately sorted and cleaned by the fishermen. They often utilize salt and water to clean the fish and to preserve them. You’ll often see fish being laid out on mats or ice beds to maintain freshness. Buyers can often request the fish be cleaned and gutted before purchase, although it's not always standard practice, and additional fees may apply.

    Are the prices at the fish markets fixed, or is there room for negotiation?

    Prices at Balinese fish markets are generally negotiable, particularly if you’re buying a significant quantity. The initial price quoted by the vendor is often a starting point for discussion. It’s customary to politely bargain for a better price, especially if you’re a regular buyer. The level of negotiation depends on the type of fish, the quantity, and your bargaining skills. Expect a more relaxed approach on quieter mornings.

    What is the role of the fishmongers (pedagang ikan) in the market?

    The pedagang ikan – the fishmongers – are the key figures in Balinese fish markets. They are the intermediaries between the fishermen and the buyers. They are responsible for sorting, cleaning, pricing, and selling the fish. Many have longstanding relationships with the fishermen and possess intimate knowledge of the best quality catches. They often provide advice on preparation methods too.

    Can I buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen?

    Yes, it’s often possible to buy fish directly from the fishermen, especially at smaller, more traditional markets. However, it’s important to be respectful of their time and business. Building a rapport with the fishermen can be beneficial for securing the best prices and receiving valuable insights into the freshest catches. It's generally considered polite to offer a small amount of tipping as a gesture of appreciation.

    What safety precautions should I take when visiting the fish markets?

    When visiting Balinese fish markets, it's essential to take some safety precautions. Be mindful of the slippery surfaces, which are frequently dampened with water. Watch your step and wear appropriate footwear. Also, be aware of your belongings and take care not to block pathways. It's advisable to bring your own bags to transport your purchases, and to wash your hands thoroughly before eating. Consider using a sunscreen and staying hydrated.

    Are there specific fish that are particularly popular among local Balinese cuisine?

    Certain fish species are deeply embedded in Balinese culinary traditions. Snapper (kakap) is extremely popular, often grilled or baked with spices. Groupers (gurame) are frequently steamed or fried, while rabbitfish (bulu ayam) is a staple ingredient in many dishes. Wrasse are often utilized in salads and ceviche-style preparations. The choice of fish often depends on the regional variations in Balinese cuisine.

    Are there any sustainable fishing practices to be aware of?

    Increasingly, there is awareness regarding sustainable fishing practices in Bali. While not always fully enforced, many local fishermen are now adopting methods aimed at protecting fish stocks. Look for fish from sources that prioritize responsible fishing, such as those utilizing selective fishing gear or participating in marine conservation programs. Supporting these initiatives helps ensure the long-term health of the marine environment.

    What payment methods are typically accepted at the fish markets?

    Generally, cash (Indonesian Rupiah – IDR) is the most widely accepted payment method at Balinese fish markets. Some vendors might be open to using mobile payment apps, but it's advisable to confirm beforehand. It's always wise to have smaller denominations of Rupiah available for bargaining and making purchases. Credit cards are rarely accepted, particularly at smaller markets.

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