Bali’s Restaurant

Reviews

• Julio G.

  star star star star star_border 20 June 2026

  This place is forever POPPIN! There's always parking but it's crowded to ordered food. Some advice, it's worth the wait. The frituras as so freaking good. I'm all about it!
  
  Things to order:
  Yellow rice
  Chicharrones
  Carne guisada
  Empanadas
  Yuca
  Pernil
  
  List goes on, I love the food here. 4 stars bc the service is always a hot mess and it's just a dingy looking place but food quality is always on point!

• Juana S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 13 June 2026

  This place hands down has the best food but the worst service. I've ordered before and they usually say 20-30 min and we usually give them 10 extra minutes. And we would still have to wait 10 additional minutes. today at 2:53pm ordered 3 mofongos one with meat and  2 ordered of fried cheese ...  she said 30 min.. we went in at 4:06.. we got our food at 4:28...

• jennifer r.

  star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

  I came to Bali's for the first time last week Sunday. Entering Bali's there was loud music playing in the front and it was set up like a bar. Towards the back is where you get seated to eat. The wait was not long at all less than 5 minutes as the table had to get cleared. The music was loud, but not disturbing. So let's get to the point! The food was delicious, the food was warm and well proportioned. The only minor issue i had was the ladies bathroom was EXTREMELY cold and where we were seated as well. We were sitting near a door so most likely that was it. I will definitely return whenever i'm in Lawrence.
  
  Not a fancy restaurant, but for what it is it worth it. Prices were reasonable as well

• Mel R.

  star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

  Bali's is really nothing fancy, it's a hole in a wall pretty similar to other bars in Lawrence. But like the old saying "good things come in small packages" that's what u get with Bali's. Just be sure it's your type of vibe, it's very much geared to the Latin/Caribbean crowd.
  
  The staff was very friendly and courteous. The food was fantastic, get yourself the sampler, comes with fried cheese, tostones, meat, salad, veggies, it's got it all.
  
  On one side of the club u have the music going with the bar and small side tables, great music from old school to new new school, beer buckets, just a great vibe, though a little tight as you can imagine.
  
  Then on the further side you have the karaoke with tables all around and a large screen to sing along. The Karaoke offered a great list of songs, the DJ kept everyone entertained the entire night.
  
  Bali's is perfect for small groups looking to sing the night away, enjoy great food, maybe catch the game on one of their TV sets. I can see it being an issue moving around during a busy night, if there is a flaw it's in the available space.

• Erica G.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  Amazing food great service the pastelitos are so delicious too! Couldn't have asked for a better meal. Also had tamarindo and passion fruit juice that was delicious.