A table by the sea, something good to share, cocktails and live music — sometimes the best date nights are the ones that do not feel overplanned.
If you are looking for a romantic dinner in Sanur, COSTA offers a relaxed beachfront setting directly on Cemara Beach, away from the busiest parts of Sanur. By evening, the restaurant shifts from bright and casual to warm and lively, with soft lighting, music and the sea breeze setting the pace.
Here is an easy way to plan your date night.
Start with a beachfront table
The setting matters when you are planning dinner for two.
COSTA sits directly on Cemara Beach, on a quieter side of Sanur that still remains close to the main hotel area. Guests can request beachfront seating when making a reservation.
Arrive while there is still some daylight, order a drink and let dinner move naturally into the evening.
For beachfront seating, booking ahead is recommended.
Start with something to share
A date-night dinner does not need to begin with two separate main courses.
COSTA's menu is built around dishes that work well in the middle of the table.
For two, you could start with:
Hokkaido Scallop with furikake cucumber and ponzu
Crispy Prawns with chilli cream and passion fruit
Grilled Prawns with tomato sauce and stracciatella
Oysters served classic or with nam jim
Seafood Dips Set with homemade focaccia
Sharing a few smaller dishes lets the meal unfold slowly instead of feeling like a quick dinner reservation.
Seafood for two? Order the Ocean Grill
For couples who both want seafood, the COSTA Ocean Grill for 2 is one of the easiest date-night choices on the menu.
It combines fish, prawns and sides in one sharing dish designed specifically for two people.
Or build your own combination.
Choose a Mahi Mahi, Barramundi, Tiger Prawns or Octopus and add a salad or another plate for the table.
The advantage is flexibility: dinner can feel special without needing a fixed romantic set menu.
Prefer Italian? Share pizza and pasta
Not every date night has to mean oysters and seafood.
Costa also focuses on Italian comfort food, including artisan pizza made with long-fermented dough and handmade pasta. The restaurant specifically designs many dishes around sharing.
One pizza, a pasta dish and a couple of starters can make a simple dinner feel relaxed and social.
That is particularly good for couples who prefer a less formal date night but still want the beachfront atmosphere.
Cocktails, wine and the sea
A romantic restaurant is often as much about what happens between courses as the food itself.
Costa's drinks selection includes signature cocktails, wine and alcohol-free creations designed around the beach setting.
Start with a cocktail before ordering, choose wine with dinner, or stay for another drink afterward.
There is no need to rush through the table.
Stay for the live music
One of Costa's strongest date-night selling points is what happens after dinner starts.
The atmosphere becomes warmer at night, and live music forms part of the evening experience.
That means you can stay at the same table for dinner, drinks and music instead of planning a second venue afterward.
For a couple looking for a complete date night in Sanur, that simplicity is a big advantage.
Finish with dessert
Leave room for something sweet.
The current dessert menu includes:
Mille-Feuille with date cream, strawberry and ice cream
Tiramisu
Masala Crème Brûlée
Cheesecake with lemon-pineapple confit and berry coulis
Or keep it simple with ice cream.
Two spoons, one dessert works too.
Planning an anniversary?
For anniversaries, birthdays or another special occasion, mention it when you book.
Costa's service is specifically designed around dates, celebrations and returning guests, and the reservation process allows guests to add information about special occasions.
If beachfront seating matters, include that request too.
A simple date-night order for two
If you do not want to spend ten minutes deciding what to order, try this structure:
To start:
Oysters or Hokkaido Scallop
To share:
COSTA Ocean Grill for 2
Something extra:
A salad, pizza or handmade pasta
Drinks:
Cocktails first, then wine with dinner
Dessert:
Tiramisu or Masala Crème Brûlée
Then stay for the music.
Why Costa works for a romantic dinner in Sanur
Some romantic dinners are built around elaborate decorations and fixed packages.
Costa's appeal is different.
The romance comes from the setting: a table directly by Cemara Beach, food designed to share, drinks, warm evening lighting, music and enough time to stay longer than originally planned.
It feels special without needing to feel formal.
And for many couples, that is exactly what a good Bali date night should be.
Quick answers
Is COSTA good for a romantic dinner in Sanur?
Yes. COSTA combines beachfront seating, seafood and Italian food, cocktails, wine and live music on Cemara Beach.
Can couples request a beachfront table?
Yes. Beachfront tables can be requested when booking, and reserving ahead is recommended if the table location matters.
What should couples order at COSTA?
Good sharing options include oysters, seafood mezze, the Ocean Grill for two, pizza and pasta. The menu also offers individual seafood and meat dishes.
Does COSTA have live music?
Yes. Live music is part of Costa's evening experience, although schedules may vary.
Where is COSTA?
COSTA is directly on Cemara Beach at Jl. Cemara No.3, Sanur. It is close to Prama Resort, Puri Santrian, InterContinental and Hyatt.
What time is COSTA open?
Costa is currently open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
