SKOOL Kitchen — Restaurant in Bali

Paradise Found.

Where do I begin to describe the magic experienced at SKOOL Kitchen? This isn't just a restaurant; it's a sensory immersion. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of pure enchantment.

The setting itself is breathtaking. As the sun began its descent into the ocean, we had front-row seats to nature's most spectacular show. The sound of the waves, along with the chilled-out music from the adjoining beach bar, provided the soundtrack to our evening, creating a truly romantic and unforgettable backdrop.

But the beauty of SKOOL Kitchen extends well beyond its stunning location. The food was simply divine. This isn't your average beachside fare; this is high-quality fine dining executed with precision and passion. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with fresh, local flavours elevated to an exquisite level. We savoured every bite, from the delicate appetizers to the richly satisfying mains and the decadent dessert that followed. It was clear that the chefs take immense pride in their craft, and the result was a culinary experience that delighted our palates.

Adding to the overall perfection was the incredible ambience and atmosphere. The gentle sea breeze, the tasteful décor, and the subtle background music all contributed to a sense of tranquility and romance. It was the kind of place where you instantly felt relaxed and completely at ease.

However, what truly elevated our experience to another level was the exceptional staff. From the moment we were greeted to the moment we reluctantly said goodbye, every single member of the team was genuinely friendly, attentive, and incredibly responsive. They anticipated our needs before we even voiced them, offering helpful recommendations and ensuring our glasses were never empty. Their warmth and genuine smiles made us feel incredibly welcome and valued. It’s rare to find such a seamless blend of professionalism and genuine hospitality.

Our night at SKOOL Kitchen was more than just a meal; it was a cherished memory. It was the perfect combination of breathtaking views, exquisite food, a captivating atmosphere, and truly outstanding service. It was a night where time seemed to slow down, allowing us to fully savour the beauty of Bali and the joy of each other's company. We left feeling completely enchanted and utterly in love with the...

Worst experience ever! We are regular guests here. (Booking under my husbands name in case you plan to reply with “we checked & there is no reservation under your name“ as you reply to every other negative comment!) But their customer service seems to went down the drain. 1. You have to make a deposit of 49 usd - which is fine but once you go there to dine they will tell you the deposit did not reach them and you have to pay the full bill and they will send the amount back to your credit card. All good until here. The next day they message you and tell you that if they have to send the money back to you they have to deduct 200k IDR and this is guests responsibility! Like what? Why? This is absolutely ridiculous, not sure who came up with this idea, but looks like a scam to me! We ordered lots of food and ate. And still had 30min on their 2h table policy so we had our drinks and watched the sunset. Our waiter came twice to ask for dessert which we declined. Then around 1 min later another waiter came to ask if we want to order dessert and i said: “but your colleague just asked us a minute ago” in the same moment I lool at our waitress to the left and she is standing there staring at us ashamed that I literally caught her as she sent her colleague to check if we want to order dessert. Another 10 min later she came again and we were asked for the 4th time to order dessert. And I said: my dear you asked us 4 times now and 4 times we said no. And she said: because you only have 2 hours then you have to leave” we said we know but we still have time and we still have drinks, we were not sitting on an empty table and before we ordered lots of food enough for 4 people even though we are only 2 people! So something was super off this evening. We did not feel like complaining about this bad service yesterday but now the issue with refunding our deposit even though it is their fault and their responsibility was really the cherry on top. So from now on this place is an absolute no-go for us. (Btw they just called us and had a long useless phone call with not taking any responsibility. They ask for deposits a day before dinner, if it does not reach them on time it is their responsibility to pay us the full amount back and not deduct THEIR bank fees from our deposit- considering we already paid extras fees for...

Our most expensive dinner in Bali, but not our best meal.

The food was all fine, but nothing spectacular or drastically disappointing. Their best thing going for them is the for location. I think for the average Jo out on holiday it may hit the spot but If you eat out regularly here and overseas, don’t expect to be left mind blown.

When considering the competition here I don’t think the prices reflect the food quality.

The half chicken we ordered was more of a quarter chicken. We ordered the half chicken a couple of days prior around the corner at mason which was double in size and half the price than Skool, and imo far more delicious with just as an impressive fit out.

the seafood we had was also so-so. The raw dishes we have had at alma or shelter again were far more Impressive at a far more competitive price. The oysters we ordered were double the price than anything we get in New Zealand and we’re leaning towards the slimy side for me. I don’t understand the prices here truly bizarre.

desserts again were fine, a bit gimmicky, big on theatre with the smash merengue. The pear crumble my partner couldn’t eat the custard, the crumble was very dry and needed the sauce to balance so it wasn’t all edible for him. Again, for aggressively average food it was shocking it was the most expensive dessert we had in Bali. I’m truly surprised they get by with the competition around canggu. the most spectacular dessert we had was at shelter. So go there if you do want to be truly impressed (at a reasonably price point too!!)

if you’re a foodie I would pass on this one, It’s pedestrian food with a nice location, which i don’t have a problem with but I think the price should reflect this as it’s wildly overpriced.

I would say it could be appropriate to go here for a (half strength) cocktail to enjoy the sunset to make the most of the location and their limited skill set. But even then, if you’re a cocktail connoisseur, the drinks we had did not taste very alcoholic, half shots? And thats if you’re lucky to get service, we had to ask for the wine list halfway through the night when we saw people had wine as we were only offered the cocktails menu and no one checks if you want...