By The Beach restaurant is located in Plaza Indonesia/eX, where Fashion Bar used to stand.
I was quite seduced by the design of the place: It is a replica of a sunny, mediterranean beach restaurant, with large windows and wooden floor. They could have avoided the plastic palm trees and some very un-authentic artefacts, but overall, it is a nice looking venue.
However, the food was very disappointing for its price. I tried a cheeseburger with a mysterious kind of bread, and it was probably the worst dish I have eaten so far in a restaurant in Jakarta. My friend had some squids, and she complained that it did not taste better than in most street food stalls. From taking a look at their menu, which features almost exclusively sea-related dishes, i observed that most of them were very expensive in comparison with even up-market dining venues.
I was quite seduced by the design of the place: It is a replica of a sunny, mediterranean beach restaurant, with large windows and wooden floor. They could have avoided the plastic palm trees and some very un-authentic artefacts, but overall, it is a nice looking venue.
However, the food was very disappointing for its price. I tried a cheeseburger with a mysterious kind of bread, and it was probably the worst dish I have eaten so far in a restaurant in Jakarta. My friend had some squids, and she complained that it did not taste better than in most street food stalls. From taking a look at their menu, which features almost exclusively sea-related dishes, i observed that most of them were very expensive in comparison with even up-market dining venues.
A very strange burger... 
Conclusion: By The Beach is the kind of overrated venues selling mostly an atmosphere rather than good food. You should avoid it for eating, but you can always come for a drink if you need a change of scenery for a short while. Cost for a meal: At least Rp120,000 (Main dish, drink, + 1 extra).
By The Beach restaurant Jakarta
Plaza Indonesia EX
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30
Menteng
Jakarta Pusat 10350
Phone number: +62-21 3199 0210
Fax: +62-21 3199 0221
Facebook: By The Beach Jakarta
By The Beach restaurant Jakarta
Plaza Indonesia EX
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30
Menteng
Jakarta Pusat 10350
Phone number: +62-21 3199 0210
Fax: +62-21 3199 0221
Facebook: By The Beach Jakarta
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