Pizza, seafood and a table by the beach — here’s how to make family dining in Sanur easier for both kids and adults.
Eating out with children usually comes down to one question: can everyone enjoy the same restaurant?
At COSTA on Cemara Beach, the answer is built into the setup. There is a shaded playground, trampolines and PlayStation for the kids, while the main menu gives adults plenty to choose from — seafood, handmade pasta, artisan pizza, sharing plates, steaks and desserts.
Here’s an easy way to plan the table.
Kids finished eating first? Let them play
Children rarely want to sit through a long lunch or dinner.
COSTA has a shaded playground, trampolines and PlayStation, so once the kids are finished eating, they have somewhere else to go.
Many tables have a view toward the children’s area too. If you want one, mention it when booking.
That means the kids can play while the adults stay at the table for another course, dessert or a drink.
Want something everyone will eat? Start with pizza
Pizza is probably the simplest family order.
COSTA makes artisan pizza with long-fermented dough and serves it as part of a menu designed for sharing.
Put one in the middle of the table, then add other dishes depending on what everyone wants.
It also works well when children prefer something familiar but the adults want to explore the rest of the menu.
Adults want seafood? Order separately
A family restaurant does not need to mean eating only “kids food.”
COSTA’s seafood menu currently includes dishes such as:
Mahi Mahi — hash brown, salsa and coconut sauce
Barramundi — potato purée and pesto
Tiger Prawns — nasi uduk, salsa verde and broccoli
Salmon Steak — ubi cream, asparagus and lemon sauce
Octopus — caponata Siciliana and potato purée
For something smaller, there are seafood mezze including crispy prawns, grilled prawns and barramundi ceviche.
Parents can order what they actually want while the kids stick with something more familiar.
Sharing as a family? Pick a few plates for the middle
Sharing makes ordering easier when nobody wants exactly the same thing.
The current COSTA menu includes several dishes designed for the table:
Costa Ocean Grill for 2 — fish, prawns and sides
Crispy Platter — wings, fish croquettes and chips
Seafood Dips Set — served with homemade focaccia
Antipasti Grande — meats, cheese and olives
Add pizza, pasta or salad and you have a table where everyone can take what they like.
This works particularly well for larger families and mixed-age groups.
Someone doesn’t like seafood?
No problem.
The main menu also includes chicken, beef, burgers, steaks, salads, pizza and handmade pasta.
A Black Angus Burger or Chicken Souvlaki keeps things straightforward, while adults can still order seafood or something more adventurous.
That flexibility is useful when one restaurant has to satisfy five different opinions.
Dessert? Ice cream is the easy answer
COSTA currently serves ice cream by the scoop, with flavours including vanilla, mango, strawberry, pistachio, salted caramel, chocolate and Oreo.
For children, that is usually an easy decision.
For adults, there are also desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake and Masala Crème Brûlée.
A quick plan for the family table
For two adults and one or two kids:
Start with one pizza for the table, then add one or two adult mains.
For a family of four:
Choose a pizza or pasta, one sharing plate and one or two mains.
For a larger family:
Start with the Ocean Grill or another sharing plate, add pizza and pasta for the centre, then order extra mains depending on the group.
Kids finished first?
Let them head to the playground while the adults stay for dessert or another drink.
Beach first, dinner after
COSTA is directly on Cemara Beach in a quieter part of Sanur.
That makes family dining easy to combine with the rest of the day.
Walk along the beach, stop for lunch, let the kids play, or arrive later and stay for dinner as the atmosphere changes from bright and relaxed during the day to warmer in the evening.
You do not need to plan a separate activity around the meal — the beach and playground are already part of it.
Booking with children? Add a note
When booking, tell the team:
how many adults and children are coming;
if you want a table facing the playground;
if you prefer beachfront seating;
if you are celebrating a birthday;
if you are coming with a larger group.
Beachfront tables are limited, so it is worth booking ahead if a particular position matters.
Quick answers
Is COSTA good for families with children?
Yes. COSTA has a shaded playground, trampolines, PlayStation and ice cream, alongside food for both children and adults.
Can parents see the playground?
Many tables have a view toward the children’s area. Request one when making your booking.
What can a family order at COSTA?
The menu includes artisan pizza, handmade pasta, seafood, burgers, chicken, steaks, salads, sharing plates and desserts.
Is COSTA directly on the beach?
Yes. COSTA is located directly on Cemara Beach in Sanur.
Is COSTA good for larger family groups?
Yes. Let the restaurant know your group size when booking so the team can arrange an appropriate table.
Should families reserve ahead?
It is recommended if you want beachfront seating, a table near the playground or are visiting with a larger group.
