Tucked neatly below and to the left of the lobby area of the vibrantly cool W Retreat and Spa Bali — Seminyak, Fire is a stunning casual grill restaurant known for its carnivorous menu.

Overseen by internationally renowned chef Jack Yoss, Fire’s concept is a modern bistro grill with a playful twist. Its vibrant décor is inspired by the Balinese fire-themed kecak dance, a ritual in which a group of men chant rhythmically around a roaring fire pit.

Deep red and bright yellow highlights pop from the restaurant’s charcoal black surfaces and the giant hanging centerpiece evokes a ball of flames just above your head. This is the signature Venetian glass fire chandelier. Another symbolic touch is the traditional Balinese black and white checkered motif.

Patrons can watch the open kitchen where chefs take the spotlight and prepare the sizzling culinary sensations. The steaks from the wood-fired grill are undoubtedly the stars here; this restaurant serves the finest and widest selection of meats on the island and cooks them to absolute perfection.

For the main attraction, patrons experience a tableside meat board showcasing signature cuts, such as the dry-aged Irish ribeye, Australian Kiwami wagyu with a marble score of 9, and the grain-fed Black Angus prime beef. Sourced from Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands, the various cuts on offer are all aged a minimum of 21 days.

As patrons take a seat, they are introduced to Fire’s own meat sommelier, who will show them the finest cuts of beef.

Before getting into the steaks, we checked out a couple of starters in the form of the grade A+ tuna ceviche with red onions, Thai chili, lime juice, tomato and coriander. This dish is served in a unique way using dry ice in a teapot to create a smoke effect.

We also tried the creamy sweet onion-cauliflower soup with spiced lamb and feta cheese. The classic beef tartare with red onions, capers, mustard, quail egg and grilled bread was among the best we’ve ever tried, but the tuna ceviche was the winner.

For mains, we settled on the Fire signature beef tasting for two, featuring top sirloin wagyu, Kiwami wagyu beef, and tenderloin center cut Black Angus, which was simply out of this world.

Having left just enough room for a sweet treat, we ordered the Pod 64 percent chocolate melting sphere, featuring white chocolate mousse, passion fruit jelly, lemon popping candy and almond streusel — a flawless example of how to do dessert right.

The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating and the choice of two private dining rooms for patrons who want to stay out of the limelight and make the occasion more intimate.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Fire also offers an Asian Street Hawker-style Sunday brunch and four- and seven-course tasting menus from around the world.

Covering all the bases, it even has its own impressive signature cocktail list on top of all the usual tipples. Sipping on some serious cocktails prepared with fire, smoke and charcoal, with some lighter cocktail options to balance out the distinct food selections, will definitely be a great experience.

The Fire Ritual Cocktail is served in a particularly exceptional way; the waiter soaks tamarillo and pineapple in honey-infused bourbon while it’s actually on fire, creating one of the most unique aperitifs going.

For non-meat eaters, the restaurant serves extensive options and, upon request, the chefs will be happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Enter Fire and feel the heat.

Popular

Volcano erupts in North Sulawesi, hundreds evacuated

Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains

Ramadan boosts consumer confidence, retail sales