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Jakarta's restaurants offer dining with delicious cuisine from around the world at cafes, restaurants, coffee houses, and fine dining venues:

American Restaurants in Jakarta
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club
Caswell’s Fine Coffee and Teas
Dallas Roadhouse Bar & Grill

European Restaurants in Jakarta
Amadeus The Café
Cassis
Red Square Vodka Bar
The Apartment Bistro

Mexican
Hacienda Mexican Bar & Grill

 

Indonesian Restaurants in Jakarta
Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie

Indian Restaurants in Jakarta
Kinara

International Restaurants in Jakarta
Café Batavia
Le Gran Café Restaurant
Sperta Restaurant

Italian restaurants in Jakarta
Capoccacia Sandwich & Bar

Dining in Bandung

The Peak Resort Dining

For Dining in Bali

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American Restaurants in Jakarta

American Restaurants in Jakarta

Caswells' Coffee features Latte Art and truly delicious coffeeCaswell's Fine Coffee and Teas - Jakarta, Indonesia

Caswell's Fine Coffee and Teas is a diverse modern coffee company specializing in good food and fresh world class coffees and teas. Freshly roasted on location, in Kemang, South Jakarta and Kuta, Bali by dedicated professionals, our coffees are like no others in terms of aroma, taste and freshness. While enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, made by award winning Baristas, you can try a wide variety of sandwiches and entrees to please every palate! New York Deli style sandwiches are made from the finest ingredients – fresh daily baked bread, imported meats & cheeses from the US and Australia. Dine in and relax with your family, friends, and business partners in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere or take advantage of Free Delivery to your home/office (delivery areas apply).

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American Restaurants in Jakarta

Black Cat Jazz and Supper LoungeBlack Cat Jazz and Supper ClubBlack Cat Jazz and Supper Club is an intimate, up-market 300 square meter jazz cub and restaurant, featuring live jazz bands and piano music; semi fine dining introducing Cajun/Creole cuisine; fine wine, champagne, bottles of spirits, classic cocktails; and friendly and attentive service. Black Cat presents an extraordinary lineup of top Indonesian and world-class Jazz artists, warm hospitality, perfect sound, and comfortable seating -- and you can drop in after work for Happy Hour and Dinner to enjoy our live piano player. From Pop and Classic Jazz, to Swing and Funk, Black Cat presents the legendary artists of today and the brightest stars of tomorrow. Black Cat introduces New Orleans style Cajun/Creole Cuisine to the Jakarta marketplace and will open daily for lunch, dinner and late night supper. Originating in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cajun and Creole cuisines are rich, diverse cuisines based on French cooking, with a mélange of French, Spanish, African and other influences. Our signature dishes include Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Blackened Steaks and Catfish. Open daily for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for Happy Hours from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and for dinner from 5:00 PM to midnight. Live Piano player: Monday through Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. and Live Jazz Bands: Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

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American Restaurants in Jakarta

Dallas Roadhouse Bar & GrillDallas Roadhouse Bar & Grill in downtown Jakarta is our flagship outlet in Indonesia. And if you haven’t already heard about us, we’re an American-style restaurant that specializes in a mouthwatering variety of authentic Tex-Mex food in a casual, fun-packed environment that’s suitable for all the family. With wall-to-wall biking memorabilia, Americana imagery galore, and a muscular Harley Davidson jackets on display, the Dallas Roadhouse Bar & Grill is about as American as it gets! Start with our lip-smacking appetizers like Southwest Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, our signature Salt & Pepper Calamari or Tender Dallas Wings. For main course, go for our 12 hour slow cooked Prime Rib Steak. If you are health conscious, our Seared Salmon and Signature BBQ Barramundi Fillets are to die for. Also, our Roadhouse Burger and Southern Burger are one of our customer’s favorites. End your experience with our yummy sweet treats like Chocolate Twister Terrin and Chocolate Lava Cake that will leave you asking for more. To help wash down our generous American servings or to simply quench your thirst we’ve decided to throw away our clock and give you Happy Hour drinks prices all day long, everyday!

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Indonesian Restauratns in Jakarta

Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & PatisserieDelicious meals served at Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & PatisserieTucked away in Tjideng, Central Jakarta, just a few minutes from the National Museum and the Presidential Palace, Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie is a great hideaway for a quiet business lunch, an after-work dinner or a perfect place for a special family gathering. The Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie building was built in the early-20th century, in an area that was known as Laan Trivelli and Tjideng Kamp, a historical Batavia neighborhood during Dutch colonial times. Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie serves traditional Indonesian family dishes that were adjusted to the Dutch palate or original Indische family cuisine, all at reasonable prices. Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto is known for the unique dishes which are made with devotion and love by the owner herself, using Huize Trivelli’s family recipes handed down from generation to generation, to ensure originality. Each meal is enjoyed in the homey ambiance surrounded by eclectic antique furnishings which blend the Javanese-European and Chinese cultural traditions of the family. Be sure to try the fresh from the oven Trivelli Insulinde Pastei followed by Trivelli Kerrie Laksa Njonja Molenvliet, one of the many dishes in the mini rijsstafel on the Harmonie menu. And finally, enjoy one of the traditional beverages, Bier Pletok a la Betawi, a drink which is made from sweet-smelling pandan leaves, cinnamon and cloves, and spiced up with ginger that warms your body. If you are bored with the modern, funky eateries, then drop by Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie where you will feel at home with its homey ambiance, mouthwatering food, and reasonable prices.

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Indian  Restaurants in Jakarta

Indian  Restaurants in Jakarta

Kinara Restaurant in Jakarta, Indonesia - offering excellent Indian cuisineKinara RestaurantKinara - in Hindi meaning a shore or edge – has been awarded Jakarta’s best Indian Restaurant and is located in the fashionable area of Kemang. This romantic restaurant is fashioned after the palaces of the mighty Maharajas and offers cuisines from every corner of the vast Indian subcontinent carefully prepared by our team of master chefs from India, along with an extensive wine selection. Before or after the perfect dinner in Kinara, visit our sports bar, Fez. Located on the first floor of the Kinara building, a sophisticated interior, two international-standard pool tables and excellent screens scattered throughout make Fez a welcome alternative to the heat and stress of Jakarta. They also make Fez the perfect place to meet and mingle with friends and colleagues at the end of the day.

For your private function, from 25 - 200 people, or just a romantic dinner for two, try our Chand Garden banquet hall. Situated high above street level with an open barbeque kitchen and romantic cabanas, the Chand Garden rooftop terrace is the perfect venue for parties and gatherings. Our elegant banquet room – available by reservation – is equipped with all the facilities required to host business luncheons, corporate gatherings and cocktail parties. Call our marketing team & let us plan your next corporate or private event. To savor the flavor of Kinara’s exotic cuisine and service in the comfort of your home or work place, try our premium catering service for your private parties, functions and gatherings.

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European Restaurants in Jakarta


Amadeus Restaurant Patisserie and Bar Jakarta Amadeus Restaurant Patisserie and Bar - JakartaEscape the hectic urban life every time you enter Amadeus The Café - a genuine European coffee house. In addition to a full selection of classic European favorites, freshly baked pastries, cakes and other confectioneries, the Amadeus culinary team introduces a new menu of mouthwatering original creations every month. Amadeus bears the name of famed Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his Viennese influence is evident in the ambiance created at our three locations - from the stylized interior design and décor elements, to the carefully selected music. Co-owned by the Froeschl Brothers, Christian and Karl, natives of Zwettl Austria, they share their passion for great food with Amadeus customers. Whether you are ... a busy professional just looking to get out of the office for a spell; looking for a hip and happening place to hang out; a connoisseur of all things fine and European; or newly love struck and embarking on a romance ... come to Amadeus as our honored guest. Share your joys, your passion, your youth, and your romance with us.

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European Restaurants in Jakarta


Cassis Restaurant & DeliCassis Restaurant & Deli - Continental dining in JakartaCassis Restaurant is located in the heart of the city, expressing the spirit of a continental dining room with contemporary accents offering an intimate destination for a memorable meal and impeccable service. Enjoy an elegant fine dining experience at Cassis or a quick and easy lunch.. Cassis prepares elegant French and Northern Italian meals, as well as dishes with a more contemporary flair incorporating flavors derived from world travels. Signature dishes include: Mussels mariniere, provencale or with fennel, Seared foie gras with cassis berries, and Roasted grain fed beef or Wangyu beef. The Private Wine Collection presents exceptional and world renowned wines to please even the most discerning wine connoisseurs. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink or signature cocktail at the distinctive bar.

 

European Restaurants in Jakarta

Red Square Vodka Bar JakartaRed Square Vodka Bar, Jakarta IndonesiaRed Square Vodka Bar is Jakarta's first Russian themed vodka bar, which creates, flairs, prepares, and then serves up the most complete selection of imported vodkas, flavored vodkas, infused vodkas, vodka martinis and vodka stick cocktails. Red Square original cocktails include the White Chocolate Martini, Vodka Tonic Fruit Splashes, Dip, Suck & Bite Shots, the Hypnotic Illusion, Red Island Iced Tea and our own Red Square flavored vodka infusions. Red Square serves 40 ml shots for Jakarta's most potent drinks! Red Square introduced Russian cuisine to the Jakarta marketplace, serving lunch, dinner and high end snacks from a kitchen/pantry. Red Square cuisine includes Chicken Kiev, Beef Stroganov, Beef Goulash, Seared Salmon and Chicken Shashlik. Located on the ground level facing the courtyard at the Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Red Square attracts a mix of Indonesians, expatriates and the young trendsetters. Check out our weekly theme nights and monthly promotions on our website or call 5790-1281.

 

 

International Restaurants in Jakarta

The Apartment Bistro - restaurant in Jakarta

 

The Apartment Bistro - restaurant in Jakarta Delightfully cozy! Homey is probably the best word to describe this brand new place located at the heart of Jakarta. It provides all the comfort and warmth of home in an exquisite and stylish way.  A new concept in the culinary world, The Apartment welcomes you to one of a kind dining experience that can be felt the moment you enter the front door.  Savor a range of modern European cuisine in an atmosphere of your choosing. Enjoy a delightful meal in the living room, relish the full selection of fine cuisine in the dining room, make yourself at home in the pantry, have a quick bite in the bedroom, soak the night in the terrace and finish the day in the Jacuzzi. The Apartment is truly a place for anyone to call home. A place to chill out, enjoy and unwind. Eat. Drink. Relax. You’re home!®

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International Restaurants in Jakarta


Cafe BataviaCafe BataviaDeep in the heart of old Batavia ... you'll find a gem of a dining experience at Café Batavia, located on the northwest corner of the Fatahillah Square, across from the Fatahillah Museum. The restaurant is housed in a 19th-century colonial-era building, the second oldest on Fatahillah Square. Filled with antiques and original fixtures from the period, you'll feel like you are stepping back in time the moment you enter one of Jakarta's premiere cafes. Hundreds of pictures of bygone eras line the walls and provide a trip down memory lane. And the real treat lies in the delicious meal you are about to experience - delicious dishes. Don't forget to try the homemade ice cream, Café Batavia is famous for it! Visit the upstairs Churchill Bar and find out why it's made Newsweek's “World's Best Bars” list ... twice!

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International Restaurants in Jakarta

Le Gran Café Restaurant - Hotel Gran Mahakam JakartaLe Gran Café Restaurant - Hotel Gran Mahakam JakartaLe Gran Café Restaurant, Sophistically located on the Mezzanine level of Hotel Gran Mahakam, a charming five-star boutique hotel in the prime residential area of South Jakarta. Teasing your palate with an array of superb International buffet and extensive a la carte menu featuring traditional Indonesian specialties, Western, Asian and authentic Japanese cuisine. Elegant interior design, the cozy ambiance and the harmonious melody of the piano will blend perfectly to accompany business luncheons and intimate dinners. Le Gran Café Restaurant is the perfect and relaxed venue to retreat from the daily hustle life. Le Gran Café is open daily from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 midnight, comfortably accommodating up to 120 persons. For information and reservation, please contact: +62 21 720 9966 extension 192. View our current promotion

International Restaurants in Jakarta

Sperta Restaurant, grandkemang Hotel

Sperta Restaurant - European and Indonesian cuisine in JakartaWine and dine at Sperta Restaurant, grandkemang Hotel, in a casual, warm and relaxing ambience. The all-day dining venue specializes in selected European and Indonesian cuisines. The delectable dishes include grilled imported steaks, fresh seafood selection, pastas as well as authentic Indonesian specialities. On Sundays, guests are pampered at a leisurely buffet brunch with a truly spectacular feast of both Indonesian and Western delights. The Sparca Lounge is the perfect meeting point for late afternoon drinks and evening cocktails, serving a wide selection of delicacies, cheese and caviar as well as champagne, wine and martinis for those who are looking for total lifestyle indulgence. Deep round sofas, leather armchairs and vibrant music background make the lounge a cozy place to enjoy between friends and colleagues.




Italian Restaurants in Jakarta

Capocaccia Sandwich and BarEvery break of the day is a moment to dedicate yourself to the pleasure of meeting people, eating and drinking. Capocaccia Sandwich and Bar offers guests a chance to enjoy high quality food, a good ambience, and excellent services. Born in 1979 in Milan, the capital of Panini, Capocaccia become a famous restaurant offering authentic Italian Panini at their first outlet in Monte Carlo. Capocaccia presents the best original Panini recipes, accompanied with various cold plates, and delicious homemade desserts. Capocaccia adjusts to a bar at night, offering selections of special Italian cocktails accompanied by great selections of music. Located in the heart of Sudirman Central Business District at the Pacific Place Mall Jakarta, Capocaccia is ready to offer customers prompt service throughout the day. Come soon to experience Capocaccia …

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Mexican restaurants in Jakarta

Hacienda Mexican Bar & Grills Chef Gerardo serves up Jakarta’s finest Mexican cuisine, margaritas and signature tequila cocktails. Conveniently located in Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Hacienda offers guests an array of carefully prepared Mexican dishes using the freshest ingredients. Our goal is to offer a fiesta for the senses where every experience is fresh, fun-filled and full of flavors coupled with friendly, outgoing and attentive service. Enjoy a wide selection of Hand Shaken, Frozen, Fruit and Premium Margaritas, imported tequilas, and both Mexican and local beers in the great Spanish themed interior. Signature Mexican Cocktails include Desperado Ice Tea, Cuba Libre, Mojodito, Bloody Maria, Green Lizard and several kinds of Margaritas! Hacienda is a modern Mexican restaurant which brings authentic Mexican food and the latest international tequila trends to Jakarta.

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Dining in Bandung

The Peak Resort Dining - Bandung - West Java
The Peak Resort Dining - Bandung - West JavaDiscover a unique dining experience with a cozy ambience at an elevation of 1200 meters near the summit of a steeply rising, symmetrical hill in Karyawangi Village, Ciwaruga. The Peak is a modern country-style resort dining establishment, offering discerning indoor and outdoor dining service with an incredible view of the Bandung valley.

“The mood is precious”; it is so precious that we serve it even if you do not order it! Enriched by visionary architecture, integrated landscape, and cultural décor, the dining atmosphere offers an endless variety of unexpected delights. For a gathering with colleagues, family or friends our catering team is wholly committed to delight your palate with a gastronomic array in an international buffet spread or an irresistible five-course dinner with your choice of spirits and a good selection of wine and cigars.

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