Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Restaurant Matira Beach

    Bora Bora

    This breezy, open-air restaurant provides an enchanting dining experience with delectable food. It's well known for its Japanese cuisine (sushi, nigiri,…

  • Palusami

    Apia

    This wonderful place uses organic, locally sourced produce to create incredible meals that combine Samoan flavours with international favourites (coconut…

  • Coco Beach

    Mo'orea

    This friendly eatery with a casual atmosphere has an idyllic setting on Motu Tiahura that is guaranteed to help you switch to ‘relax’ mode. The choice is…

  • La Plage de Maui

    Tahiti

    Dine with your toes in the sand and a view just out the window of fish darting around in the clear blue water -- this is by far the best setting for a…

  • Snack Mahana

    Mo'orea

    In a sublime location overlooking the turquoise lagoon, breezy Mahana is a heart-stealing open-air snack. Linger over burgers, a plate of grilled mahimahi…

  • Taste Fiji

    Nadi

    Stylish, professionally run and with a cosmopolitan menu featuring stand-out dishes created from local produce, this fabulous restaurant is not just 'good…

  • Rapala

    Port Moresby

    One of Moresby’s best restaurants is an elegant, well-dressed, yet somewhat old-fashioned affair inside the Crowne Plaza. The dishes are cutting-edge,…

  • Beach Bar & Grill

    Coral Coast

    Formerly Le Café, the Beach Bar & Grill is deservedly popular with those wanting to eat outside their resorts. It's a simple thatched outfit, but has an…

  • Duffy's

    Port Moresby

    Raising Moresby's cafe culture to international levels by its very existence, Duffy's wouldn't look out of place in any Western capital. The decor? Three…

  • Taefu T Matafeo Store

    Savai'i

    If you're driving between Salelologa and the north coast, do yourself a favour and stop at this absolute gem of a place. It doesn't look like much, but…

  • Le Coco's Moorea

    Mo'orea

    This posh restaurant was designed with couples in mind – the widely spaced tables, attentive service, dim lighting and strong design-led interior create a…

  • Mooring

    Rarotonga

    Tuck into tuna and mahi mahi sandwiches on grilled Turkish bread at this funky blue shipping container on the edge of Avana Lagoon. Variations include…

  • Katey's Healing Garden

    Koror

    Delicious food, healthy ingredients, a serene setting and cracking views from the terrace – if you're after an authentic Palauan experience, this place is…

  • Mambo Juice

    Honiara

    You really need to know this place is here, but luckily now you do. Just off Mendana Ave, this easy-to-miss cafeteria is a surprise, with its enticing…

  • La Plage

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    At Le Taha’a Private Island & Spa, ‘The Beach’ is open to nonguests if it’s not full (call ahead). Enjoy the incredible beach setting while savouring a…

  • Drop Off Bar & Grill

    Koror

    The Drop Off has a great selection of fish delivered daily from the harbour, including blue marlin, yellowfin tuna and red snapper. It's also known for…

  • Opoa Beach Hotel

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    At the Opoa Beach Hotel, this is Ra’iatea’s most glamorous dining spot. The chef earns raves for her high-flying creative dishes combining fresh produce …

  • Emma's Restaurant

    New Britain

    The Gazelle International's restaurant may not win any design awards but the food is top notch. There are tropical seafood dishes: start with Peruvian…

  • Okeanos

    Koror

    Next door to Fish 'n Fins dive shop (same management), this restaurant is your spot for fine Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on Italian dishes,…

  • Jeff's Bar & Grill

    Papua New Guinea

    Jeff's is where it's at, particularly on weekends, when well-heeled locals haunt the bar decked out with indigenous artefacts. Have your meal cooked in…

  • Fusion Bistro

    Port Moresby

    Ambitiously promising you offerings from several Asian cuisines, Fusion does Chinese dishes best, though their pandan chicken and sambal fish are well…

  • Friends Cafe

    Tongatapu

    With a breezy charm, conversation, laughter and dependably good food, Friends is an irresistible social and culinary magnet for visitors and locals alike…

  • Mariner’s Cafe

    Tonga

    Pangai's prime dining option, cheery Mariner’s is just off the main street. The menu, chalked up on little blackboards, features burgers, soups, stews and…

  • Cafe Maeva

    Tahiti

    An unexpectedly modern place on the 2nd floor of the Marche de Pape'ete that fills three needs: food, smoothies and coffee. For the first, chose from…

  • Whale’s Tale

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    This perennial Levuka favourite is a charming little place with big windows for watching the world go by and a bamboo thatched kitchen at the back. The…

  • Seoul House

    Port Moresby

    Skip the so-so Thai food at this refined, minimalist Korean restaurant that overplays its hand, and go straight for the superlative Korean dishes…

  • Le Faré du Palm Beach

    Noumea

    In a great garden setting streetside at the Palm Beach shopping centre, Anse Vata's version of Le Faré (the sister cafe is in town at the cruise ship quay…

  • Tiger Inn

    Tongatapu

    One of four quick-fire, perennially busy eateries on the ocean side of the Tonga Post building, Tiger Inn eschews the Western sausage-and-chips offerings…

  • Amoa Restaurant

    Savai'i

    This place is a true gem, and unlike anywhere else you'll find on Savai'i: it's a foodie destination unto itself. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are…

  • Restaurant Tramonto

    Taveuni

    If you’re in the market for a pizza the size of a small child, Tramonto won’t disappoint – they’re huge, delicious and mightily topped. The gasp-inducing…

  • Tata's

    Nadi

    This rough-looking joint just down from the temple dishes up some of the most authentic and flavoursome curries on Viti Levu: just ask the droves of…

  • Bistro Tatau

    Apia

    This upmarket spot ranks as one of Samoa's best and most innovative restaurants, fusing local favourites such as palusami into soufflé and ravioli…

  • Blue Ginger Café & Deli

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Delicious breakfasts (the menu includes homemade yoghurt, fruit and poached eggs) and lunches of wholemeal sandwiches, interesting wraps, fresh salads and…

  • Tahaa Maitai

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Everyone recommends this restaurant right on Haamene Bay, not only for its fabulous views but also for its delicious cuisine. The menu features lots of…

  • Ti’ Piero

    The Marquesas

    This family-run eatery does a wonderful job of preparing well-executed international specialities with a true Marquesan touch. Go the chèvre de sept…

  • L’Houstalet

    Port Vila

    Still going strong after more than 40 years, L’Houstalet is famous for its offbeat French creations including stuffed flying fox, wild pigeon and garlic…

  • Wahoo Bar

    Efate

    This laid-back bar and restaurant with a deck overlooking Havannah Harbour is a fine spot to stop for fresh fish or a cold beer. The fisherman's basket is…

  • Napatana Bar

    Papua New Guinea

    Beautifully decorated with a war canoe in the rafters and Sepik carvings, Napatana Bar is the place to rub shoulders with expats and nationals alike. The…

  • Kesorn's Exotic Thai Kitchen

    Port Vila

    Spicy aromas waft from the kitchen onto the breezy elevated deck at this authentic Thai place. Alongside the fragrant curries (red curry duck, Penang…

  • Nambawan Cafe

    Port Vila

    A great place to hang out by the harbour, this popular cafe has free wi-fi, snacks, tapas, pizzas, all-day breakfast and a full bar. The cafe is usually…

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