I visited AYANA Midplaza Hotel for a quick look for outdoor restaurant and i am sold directly once i stepped in to Jimbaran Restaurant.
I have been going to several outdoor restaurants to get some outdoor breeze during PPKM, and must i say... for overall experience, Jimbaran Lounge is best in town, for several reasons :
1. Ambience : When i was walking outside of the hotel and overheard the Jimbaran music in play, i was instantly intrigued (helloooo beach club vibeeee). Music most of the time is a good indicator that the restaurant we're going to is having a good vibe & service. Once i was in.. i personally said "yeahhhhhh". the outdoor setting is superbly beautiful. : green & lush, with the sound of overflowing artificial water river, cool music, the lampions, and the afternoon breeze are exactly fulfilling your typical "city hustle short escape".
2. Food : Myriad of choices. Finally a restaurant that can get you a little bit overwhelmed by so many options of food & beverages : Western grilled and italian,indonesian, asian, vegan, healthy meals, mouthwatering desserts, and on.. and on.. honestly i wanna try all of them ! I went with indonesian food which was Iga Bakar Pindang (served with pindang soup) and for drink i had Jimbaran fresh coconut. I tell you, the iga bakar was topppppp ! Beef was a good quality and lotssss of them ! (no fatttt !) soup pindang was also tiptop... my partner was ordering the italian's Aglio Olio Seafood with Sambal Matah and again.. tiptop !! As for dessert, we had Sop Durian. Durian lovers must tryyyyyyy this one. What's inside : Durian, sticky rice, vanilla ice cream, coconut - Can't get any better. It's so goodddddd.. happy tummy !
3. Service : we were helped & guided by Ms. Wanti, she made it easier for us to choose the menu, guiding us from the beverages/cocktail options to start, entree, main course and eventually the holymolly desserts... the service given overall was super friendly and thorough, personalized (as the waiters/waitresses here can give you photography service with nice shot & spot, lol), and fast response. Oh, something i noticed which i superliked is Ms. Wanti was detail by informing me in the beginning where is the nearest restroom (women like it, lol). Little detail, but i highly appreciate this level of detail of customer experience.
Overall, it's a perfect place to enjoy afternoon breeze, relaxing with your loved ones and apparently, they also offer walk-in swimming pool only for 150k/person. Another reason for outdoor mini excursion !!! Love it. Will try the swimming pool next time. I might spend the whole noon - evening, lol.