Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Le Mayflower

    Mo'orea

    The G-spot for local gourmands. A neoclassical French menu puts the emphasis on fish and meat dishes with the addition of locally grown (or caught)…

  • A L’Heure du Sud

    Mo'orea

    Bargain! A great variety of well-stuffed sandwiches (think steak or fish and barbecue sauce stuffed in a baguette) are served at this blue roulotte …

  • Sook’s Sushi Restaurant

    American Samoa

    Little has changed at this tiny seaside nook in the almost-20 years it's been running: that's a good thing. Fresh Japanese and Korean dishes (its beef…

  • Tikehau Village

    The Tuamotus

    The restaurant at the Tikehau Village is one of the prettiest spots around, overlooking the water with cool breezes and a social vibe – nonguests are…

  • Muri Night Market

    Rarotonga

    Welcome to the biggest game in Muri for four nights a week. There's occasional live music to partner seafood curries, garlic prawns, and tuna with papaya…

  • Oriental Seafood Restaurant

    Vanua Levu

    Look for the bright-orange door and pink balcony overlooking the bus station. Although you wouldn’t guess it from the outside, this is one of Labasa’s…

  • Small Plates

    Nadi

    Think Chinese tapas and you’ve got the measure of this low-key bar/restaurant set in a garden off the main road: you'll know it by the blinking fairy…

  • Restaurant Te Honu Iti

    Mo'orea

    The terrace of this place sits over the water, and at night the water is lit up so you can watch rays and fish swim below. The owner’s original paintings…

  • Casa Bianca

    Around Tahiti Nui

    If pasta offerings or pizzas make your stomach quiver with excitement, opt for this perky eatery with an outdoor dining area overlooking the marina. Come…

  • Brasserie Maraamu

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This popular joint serves huge plates of reasonably priced but not otherwise tantalising food including a handful of tofu-based vegetarian options as well…

  • Kikau Hut

    Rarotonga

    Candles and dim lighting make this circular restaurant in ‘Arorangi a great place for an evening meal. The international cuisine is well prepared and the…

  • Giordano’s

    Apia

    Sit in the tropical back courtyard and tuck into exceptional pizzas featuring such exotic (for Samoa) toppings as olives, blue cheese, parmesan, pepperoni…

  • Snack du Bout de Monde

    Tahiti

    A wonderful little bright blue-painted cheapy with a serene view of the water. Get baguette sandwiches from 300 CFP or order simple but well-prepared…

  • Slipway Sports Bar & Grill

    Espiritu Santo

    The timber deck and floor to ceiling glass windows at this restaurant-bar at Lope Lope are spectacular in scale in design. The food, from organic Santo…

  • Moz Café

    Mo'orea

    You wouldn't guess it from the outside (it's next to a bank, upstairs), but this zinging joint is a great place to enjoy a satisfying breakfast or a light…

  • La Casita

    Rarotonga

    Combining Tex-Mex (burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas) with Italian (pizza and pasta) La Casita is a bustling and colourful spot that's a reliable…

  • Umi Japanese Restaurant

    Koror

    Gourmands saunter here for well-prepped Japanese- and Korean-inspired dishes, efficient service and smart decor. On top of the classics – sashimi, sushi,…

  • Coconut Grove Restaurant

    Taveuni

    Enjoy the sea views from the deck of this popular restaurant. The menu includes fresh vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta, soups, salads and fish. You can…

  • Sips Tapas & Wine Bar

    Apia

    What this hip and happening spot lacks by way of an extensive menu (the pickin's are tasty, but slim), it more than makes up for with good vibes and top…

  • Café Escape

    Tongatapu

    Slick Café Escape could be anywhere, but provides a refined air-conditioned retreat from the street and infuses the tropics into its mixed menu. Order the…

  • Boatshed Restaurant and Sunset Bar

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    With indoor and outdoor seating, top views and cheery service, this is a very popular spot with visiting yachties and those staying in the area. The…

  • Atiapiti Restaurant

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This is a great place at which to eat, then chill out on the beach, dive off the pontoon or check out Marae Taputapuatea next door. The food is good and…

  • Coco d’Isle

    Mo'orea

    Don’t be discouraged by the modest exterior and the unspectacular location on the main road. The cool sand floor – delicious between your toes – is a nice…

  • The 680 Kitchen

    Koror

    Organic deliciousness awaits at this inviting eatery just opposite Belau National Hospital. All bases are covered, from baked treats and vibrant salads to…

  • Burger House

    Koror

    This no-frills joint popular with tourists and locals alike rustles up light meals, burgers and soups at wallet-friendly prices. Keep your fluids up with…

  • Hakubai

    Honiara

    If you have a sashimi or yakitori craving that must be met, head to Hakubai inside the Mendana Hotel for authentic Japanese food. On top of the classics,…

  • Snack Gilbert

    The Tuamotus

    Lovely setting, right by a beach overlooking a turquoise hoa (shallow channel) at the western end of the village. What to expect? Simple meals…

  • Wishbone & Pizzaking

    Nadi

    This is fast food with style – including a bright bar and seating area with TV. It’s busy with locals and budget-conscious guests from the nearby hotels…

  • Bulaccino and Hemisphere Wine Bar

    Nadi

    Rightfully famous for its coffee, this Western-style hangout is also gaining renown for its gigantic sandwiches, tasty mains and scrummy cakes: its Lazy…

  • La Pirogue

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    With 180-degree views of the main island and a wide deck, alfresco dining doesn’t get any better. Meals range from Italian specialities to poisson cru …

  • Krush

    Apia

    Apia's only vegan restaurant has a small menu, but it's a tasty one that's sure to make visiting herbivores happy. Inventive salads and risottos are…

  • Snack Moemoea

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This is the most popular place in town with a large menu that features a variety of poisson cru (raw fish) options, as well as Chinese and French dishes…

  • Snack Matira

    Bora Bora

    This unfussy little eatery could hardly be better situated: it’s right on the beach at Matira (think terrific lagoon views). The menu concentrates on…

  • La Chaumière

    Noumea

    The atmosphere is warm and uncluttered in this old colonial building where fabulous fine dining makes it very popular. French favourites like fish soup or…

  • Cardo's Steakhouse

    Denarau Island

    Carnivores feeling a little fished-out should repair to Cardo's immediately for glorious, sizzling New Zealand steaks. A Denarau institution – it's been…

  • Andersons Foodland

    New Britain

    This higher-end supermarket is well stocked, with a selection of Australian imports. There’s a kai (takeaway) bar near the entrance, as well as a bakery…

  • Ashiyana

    Suva

    This pint-sized restaurant is a long-standing Indian favourite with some of the best butter chicken in town and curries so spicy even the taxi drivers…

  • Deli-licious

    Rarotonga

    Right in the heart of the Muri, Deli-licious serves up cooked breakfasts, and salads and sandwiches for lunch. Excellent coffee is served along with…

  • Best Coffee & Donut House

    Koror

    If you're seeking carbs, head straight to this unpretentious cafeteria in a street running parallel to the main road (it's opposite Bank Pacific). It has…

  • Steak House

    New Britain

    The Queen Emma Lodge serves up sizzling rump, eye fillet, T-Bone steaks and less beefy options, like sweet-and-sour pork, crumbed fish of the day, seafood…

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