A unique fine dining restaurant located inside a 25,000-year-old natural cave in Bali, offering an unforgettable culinary experience curated by Chef Ryan Clift.
Chef Ryan Clift is known for his innovative culinary approach, focusing on umami-rich, low-fat, and gluten-free dishes. He is the culinary force behind The Cave Bali, a unique subterranean fine-dining experience.
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Last updated: 8/5/2026, 5:23:15 AM
Key Information
The Cave by Chef Ryan Clift is an exclusive 22-seat subterranean restaurant located within a natural cave at The Edge Bali. It offers a unique and intimate fine dining experience with multi-course tasting menus that are reinvented every four months by Chef Ryan Clift. The ambiance is a significant draw, providing a memorable setting unlike any other in Bali.
Customers consistently praise The Cave for its truly unique and spectacular dining atmosphere within a natural cave, describing it as memorable, intimate, and luxurious. The service, particularly from staff members like Eni and Nila, is frequently highlighted as attentive and exceptional. While the food is generally considered high-quality, beautifully crafted, and adventurous, some guests noted a preference for certain dishes over others and occasionally wished for more local Asian flair, as the flavors can lean towards a classic international or European style. The overall experience is seen as a special occasion and a must-visit for its ambiance.
Additional Details
The restaurant is situated within The Edge Bali resort. Guests are invited to a lounge area for pre-dinner drinks before descending into the cave. Menus are updated quarterly, with prices subject to an additional 21% tax and service charge.
Booking is essential due to its exclusive 22-seat capacity, suggesting that reservations are highly recommended for any visit, especially for dinner, which is positioned as a date night or special occasion.
We came here for a date night and honestly the setting alone made it memorable. Dining inside a real natural cave is something you don't get to experience very often. The cave itself is beautiful, and knowing it's not man-made makes it feel even more special.
The restaurant is very small with only 22 seats, so it feels intimate and quiet. We enjoyed taking our time through the courses while soaking in the atmosphere around us.
Foodwise, there were some dishes we loved more than others, but overall the experience was about much more than just the meal. It's one of those places that you'll probably remember because of how unique the setting is. Definitely a special evening and unlike any other restaurant we've been to in Bali.
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to go to a super villains’ lair? Located in what feels like a remote luxury part of Indonesia is a restaurant in Bali unlike any other. A unique culinary experience where it feels like this whole night is just for you. This is the Cave.
Even before you enter the dining room floor you are invited to their lounge to relax and enjoy yourselves. With posh styling and velvet on the walls, this feels luxurious in all the right ways. A drink while looking over the pool gives you James Bond vibes.
As you make your way to the restaurant you descend the stairs into a whole new world. The name of the restaurant isn’t just for theming; you are actually walking into a small cave. With intricate details everywhere, once you sit down and look up it’s hard not to feel immersed in their presentation. And the multi course meal they’re preparing for you is one that delights all the senses.
Starting off like all good meals is their bread and butter. Literally. There’s has deep umami flavors as truffles have been mixed within the butter. As you continue through the dinner course you’ll receive items that are beautifully crafted, visually stunning, adventurous in nature, and definitely hard to pronounce.
One of my favorite items was this Scallop Ajo Blanco. They combine the freshness of the sea with the sweetness of the land partnering Hokkaido scallops, almonds, and a muscat grape. It’s light without being vapid.
Another favorite was their wagyu dish. With a rich consommé poured over in stunning fashion this dish was rich and decadent without being gluttonous. Thank goodness the portions were just right.
Finishing up the meal are their desserts. The olive oil sorbet has yuzu, thyme, and gin to give a light sweet note at the end of the meal while the lemon tart has a light, citrus meringue on top of orange cake and lemon curd. Both wonderful palate cleansers and whimsical to enjoy.
Coming to the Cave is a special occasion that takes you away from the world and places you center into a culinary universe. With so many wonders to enjoy, I guess super villains know how to party after all.
## Review: The Cave by Chef Ryan Clift
**Rating: ★★★★☆**
The Cave offers a truly spectacular dining atmosphere that is both "cool" and surprisingly relaxing. From the moment you descend into the subterranean space, the vibe is unique and the service is absolutely top-tier.
The culinary experience is a journey of unique blends, showcasing a masterclass in balance between flavor and texture. Every course felt intentional and high-end. That said, I did have two minor notes for fellow travelers:
* **The Menu:** The food is objectively incredible, though it leans heavily into a classic international tasting menu style. While the execution is flawless, I found myself wishing for a bit more local Asian flare to ground the experience in its Indonesian setting; at times, the flavors felt like something you might find in a high-end spot in Europe or Australia.
* **The Beef:** The only slight miss of the evening was the beef au poivre. The pepper was so overwhelming that the natural flavor of the meat was lost, which was a shame given the quality of the other dishes.
**Pro-Tip:** While the restaurant itself is a 10/10 recommendation, do yourself a favor and get ready at your hotel or elsewhere before you arrive. The adjacent day club was not at all accommodating for pre-dinner preparations, and it's much better to arrive at The Cave already relaxed and dressed for the occasion.
Overall, a must-visit for the ambiance and the majority of the incredible menu!
We absolutely love the experience.
The staff that looked after us, Eni and Nila Were attentive and determined to give us a five star experience.
They were interactive yet gave us the space to enjoy our dining without interruption.
They explained each course with detail and knowledge of what we were about to experience and overall provided us with exceptional service.
The food was amazing with each course full of flavour that was unique to each plate and not overlapping in taste.
We came hungry looking forward to our dining experience and left highly satisfied and very happy with the food and service we experienced.
An extremely positive experience! The quality of ingredients is high, and you can really see the research behind every dish—even if some pairings worked better than others. The staff is incredibly attentive, and despite some reviews, I found the portions more than satisfying.
The setting is truly unique and exclusive, with a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio that justifies the price point (around €400 for two, including drinks). While the entertainment (lights show) felt a bit out of context and could be refined, the 5-star atmosphere makes it a must-try one-time experience in Bali
