The Lobster Above the Valley in Ubud
Lobster may not be the first thing you expect to find in the hills of Ubud, but it has a place on the menu at CasCades Restaurant & Bar. In fact, there are two ways to order it: folded into ravioli for lunch or dinner, or served whole from the grill in the evening.
The two dishes offer very different experiences. The ravioli is a more relaxed way to enjoy lobster as part of a longer lunch, while the whole grilled lobster makes more of an occasion at dinner. For anyone looking for a restaurant in Ubud serving lobster, knowing the difference helps you choose the right one for your table.
The Lobster Ravioli for Lunch
The Lobster Ravioli sits in the pasta section of the lunch menu and is also available as a main course at dinner. It is the more understated way to order lobster, with the meat incorporated into the pasta rather than served as a whole portion.
The result is a dish where the lobster flavour runs through the ravioli and sauce, making it easy to enjoy without the work of cracking a shell. The dish is marked for both dairy and shellfish on the menu, which is useful if you are dining with dietary requirements.
For a leisurely lunch, the ravioli fits naturally into the setting. The open-air terrace looks across the Valley of the Kings, with the jungle canopy below and plenty of space to take your time over the meal. It is lobster without the formality of a whole grilled shellfish dish.
The Whole Lobster for Dinner
The whole lobster belongs to the grill section, which is available during dinner service. Alongside steaks, pork ribs and whole butterfly prawns, it gives the evening menu a more substantial seafood option.
This is the choice for anyone who wants lobster to be the centre of the meal rather than part of a pasta dish. Served whole and grilled, it makes a natural centrepiece for a dinner shared with someone else, particularly when paired with a selection of sides and sauces.
The timing matters here. If the whole grilled lobster is what you have in mind, plan your meal for dinner rather than lunch, when the grill selection is available.
What to Order With the Lobster Menu
The lobster can easily become part of a larger meal. Whole butterfly prawns make a natural pairing if you want to stay with seafood, while a tenderloin or another cut from the grill works well for a table that wants both meat and seafood.
The vegetable sides help balance the richness of the meal. Sautéed kale with garlic or harissa and honey-roasted carrots add freshness and contrast without competing with the lobster.
If you are ordering one of the grill cuts, remember that the sauces are not individually marked with the same dietary symbols as the main dishes. If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, let the team know when ordering so they can help you choose an appropriate sauce.
What to Drink With Lobster
Lobster’s naturally sweet, delicate flavour works well with fresh, crisp wines. A bright white wine can provide the acidity needed to balance the richness of the meat, while something with slightly more body can work particularly well with the creamy sauce served with the ravioli.
The wine collection at CasCades Restaurant & Bar offers plenty of options to explore. If you are unsure what to choose, ask the team for a recommendation based on whether you are ordering the ravioli or the grilled lobster.
Lobster Above the Valley
The setting gives the two dishes a different character.
The open-air terrace looks across the Valley of the Kings, with the Petanu River running through the jungle below. The daylight and open views make the ravioli a natural choice for a slower midday meal.
Dinner changes the atmosphere. As the light fades, the valley becomes darker and quieter, while the sound of the river remains below. The terrace takes on a more intimate feel, giving the whole grilled lobster the kind of setting that suits a longer evening meal.
Which Lobster Should You Choose?
The choice is simple.
For lunch: choose the Lobster Ravioli if you want the flavour of lobster in a more relaxed pasta dish.
For dinner: choose the whole grilled lobster if you want the seafood itself to take centre stage and make more of an occasion of the meal.
Both are available at CasCades Restaurant & Bar, a restaurant in Ubud above the Valley of the Kings. The restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, so you can choose between a daytime lunch overlooking the valley and a more intimate dinner after dark.
If lobster is the reason for your visit, it is worth confirming availability when you make your reservation.
Reserve your table and choose your lobster above the valley.