Is it still Thanksgiving if there is no snow, no football and the nearest turkey farm is an island away? Anyone who has spent a November far from home knows the answer. It is, as long as the table is right.
The short answer: If you want a proper Thanksgiving dinner in Bali, Jemme Restaurant in Seminyak is serving a full set menu on Thursday 26 November 2026, for both lunch and dinner. It costs IDR 795,000++ per person and includes a seasonal cocktail, a starter, a roast turkey or roast pork main with all the sides, and cinnamon apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Book by WhatsApp on +62 811-395-400.
The Thanksgiving problem every expat in Bali knows
Thanksgiving is a bad holiday to spend abroad. The date is not special in Bali. Nobody has the day off, no one is cooking at home, and most restaurants carry on with their usual menu. You can find a good nasi campur on almost any corner in Seminyak, but try finding cranberry sauce.
So you end up improvising. A group chat that says “we should do something.” A last-minute booking at a restaurant that serves a burger and calls it a celebration. A turkey sandwich eaten alone at a desk.
It does not need to go like that.
Why most Thanksgiving dinners in Bali miss the mark
The tradition is not about fancy cooking. It is about a table that feels like home: warm food, generous portions, familiar flavours, and people you like. When a restaurant treats it as just another special, the details go missing. No gravy worth the name. Roast potatoes that never crisp. No pie.
There is also the practical side. Bali is hot, and a long, heavy meal is a lot less appealing at a sweaty open-air table. Add traffic, loud music and a crowded room, and the holiday that was meant to be calm becomes a chore.
What Jemme is serving on Thursday 26 November
Jemme’s Thanksgiving set menu follows the classic order. Here is what is on the table.
To start: a cocktail
Choose between a hot cinnamon apple brandy cider and a frozen butternut spice cocktail. The first is for guests who want something that feels like autumn. The second is a lighter choice for Bali’s climate.
Entree: salad or soup
- Roasted butternut squash and pear salad with a spiced walnut vinaigrette.
- Cauliflower, pear and fennel soup, sweet, earthy and aromatic, with a smooth texture.
Main: turkey or pork
Traditional roast turkey comes with gravy, cranberry sauce, a red pepper and avocado salad, roast potatoes, creamy cauliflower cheese, green beans with bacon and corn bread.
Roast pork comes with roast potatoes, creamy cauliflower cheese, green beans with roast almonds and baby carrots, sauteed green peas and local brussels sprouts, crunchy creamy leeks with bacon, gravy and apple sauce.
If you are torn, the pork is an excellent choice for anyone who loves a proper roast. Jemme’s kitchen has been known for its roasts for years, and the Sunday Roast is the restaurant’s best-known dish.
Dessert: cinnamon apple pie
Served with vanilla ice cream. It is the part of the meal that makes the holiday feel complete.
Price: IDR 795,000++ per person (tax and service charge are added).
Why celebrate Thanksgiving at Jemme
It is fully air-conditioned. In central Seminyak, that is a real advantage. You can sit down to a heavy roast dinner in comfort instead of in the heat.
It is a restaurant with history. Jemme has been on Jalan Petitenget since 2007, and holds a 4.6-star rating on Tripadvisor from more than 900 reviews. It serves Western and Indonesian food, so mixed groups, such as a table with American friends and Indonesian colleagues, can all find something to enjoy.
You can choose lunch or dinner. A lunch seating suits families and people who work in the evening. Dinner suits a longer, slower evening with friends.
How to book your Thanksgiving table
- Choose lunch or dinner on Thursday 26 November 2026.
- Message Jemme on WhatsApp at +62 811-395-400, or call +62 361-4732-392.
- Tell the team how many guests are coming and whether anyone has dietary needs, so the kitchen can plan ahead.
Tables for holiday dates fill quickly in Seminyak, and a larger group is easier to seat the earlier you ask.
Thanksgiving in Bali: frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026? Thursday 26 November 2026. It falls on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Seminyak? Jemme Restaurant at Jl. Petitenget 28, Seminyak, is serving a Thanksgiving set menu for lunch and dinner on the day.
How much is the Thanksgiving menu at Jemme? IDR 795,000++ per person. The set includes a cocktail, entree, main and dessert.
What is on the menu? A cinnamon apple brandy cider or butternut spice cocktail, a roasted butternut squash and pear salad or a cauliflower, pear and fennel soup, roast turkey or roast pork with sides, and cinnamon apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Is there a vegetarian option? The set menu is built around turkey and pork, with a vegetable-based salad and soup to start. If you have dietary needs, tell the team when you book so they can advise what is possible.
Do I need to reserve? Yes. Book by WhatsApp on +62 811-395-400 or call +62 361-4732-392. Reservations help the kitchen prepare and help you get your preferred time.
Is the restaurant air-conditioned? Yes. Jemme is fully air-conditioned.
Make this Thanksgiving feel like home
You do not need a family kitchen to have a proper Thanksgiving. You need a good table, a kitchen that knows what a roast should taste like, and people to share it with.
Message Jemme on WhatsApp at +62 811-395-400 to reserve your table for Thursday 26 November. And if your plans for December are already forming, take a look at our Pre-Christmas and Christmas menus as well.
As Bali is an island and many of our ingredients are sourced from elsewhere, menu selections and ingredients are subject to change based on availability or circumstances beyond our control. We appreciate your understanding should any adjustments to the menu occur.