Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Rapopo Plantation Resort

    New Britain

    One of Kokopo’s best dining options is a beautifully designed, open-sided affair serving an array of expertly prepared dishes using fresh ingredients,…

  • Akai Bakery

    The Cook Islands

    Fresh-baked bread is ready for the milling crowd by about 10.30am each day. Saturday is the Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath and the baking doesn’t begin…

  • La Plantation

    Mo'orea

    Lots of Cajun specialities as well as some of Mo’orea’s best vegetarian dishes are available at this classy, white-clad, jazz- infused restaurant. There’s…

  • Reasons Bar & Grill

    Papua New Guinea

    Buka's top dining and drinking spot is this elevated restaurant with a great deck overlooking the passage. As well as chilled beer there are dishes of…

  • Mika’s Restaurant

    'Upolu

    Chef Mika travels the globe for inspiration, serving delicious Italian, French and Samoan dishes and a wonderful Hawaiian ahi poke salad (raw fish with…

  • Chez Marie Claire

    Tahiti

    It’s amazing that a place this big out in the middle of nowhere can fill up nightly but Chez Marie Claire does. It’s a basic open restaurant with red…

  • Les Tipaniers

    Mo'orea

    Part of the eponymous hotel, this elegant roadside restaurant serves up wholesome Italian and French-inspired dishes, including pizzas, pastas, salads,…

  • Lollipop

    Mo'orea

    Generous scoops and about 30 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour on the eastern outskirts of Maharepa. As if that wasn't…

  • Travellers Tea House

    Yasawa Group

    Sandwiched Nacula's two South Coast budget resorts is the wonderfully wonky Travellers Tea House. It's nothing more than a few wobbly benches and plastic…

  • Snack Piareare

    French Polynesia

    The decor is nonexistent at this no-frills eatery hidden behind a gate right across from the boat quay in Moerai, but the food is seriously good. The menu…

  • Hong Kong Palace

    Honiara

    This unmissable reddish pagoda on Hibiscus Ave brings an unexpected dash of orientalism in an otherwise dull area. Inside, it’s much more sterile, with…

  • Hog’s Breath

    Port Moresby

    This well-known Aussie diner chain sates the meaty fantasies of the carnivorously inclined with the rib-and-steak combos, lamb cutlets, burgers and more…

  • Pink Coconut

    Around Tahiti Nui

    We love this lively spot located right on Marina Taina with great views of stylish yachts at anchor. Dine on French-inspired fare with a contemporary…

  • Burger Bill's

    Apia

    This much-beloved, locally owned fast-food chain serves up exceptional fish and chips that – despite hefty portion sizes – are ridiculously moreish. As…

  • Daikoku

    Nadi

    Tableside chefs slice, dice, flip and serve delicious teppanyaki upstairs at this popular restaurant. Cosier, off-the-menu dining is available downstairs…

  • Joe's Kitchen

    Port Moresby

    While the sheep's tongue stew at this friendly kai bar is likely to appeal to gourmets inclined to live dangerously, the roast chicken and chips (K12 for…

  • Matira Beach Burger

    Bora Bora

    A seductive setting complete with an atmospheric terrace right on Matira Beach is the draw at this well-regarded joint. How about the food? It serves up a…

  • Le Sunset

    Mo'orea

    This eatery in the Hotel Hibiscus has a great beachside setting; the terrace offers front-row seats for the sunset. From pizzas and salads to burgers and…

  • Takeaway Bar

    The Cook Islands

    Kato’s Store is well stocked and is also the island’s only bakery. Kato’s also hosts a takeaway bar turning out good burgers, fish and chips and…

  • Hard Rock Cafe Fiji

    Denarau Island

    Amble on in for classic burgers and the usual Hard Rock favourites, including fajitas, mac and cheese and smokehouse sandwiches. It's a franchise, and…

  • Sydney Side Cafe

    Apia

    If the quality of your morning coffee affects how you cope with your day, head here for a wake-up call. The on-to-it staff serve it up good and strong,…

  • Tama’a Maitai

    Bora Bora

    Part of Le Maitai Bora Bora hotel, Tama’a Maitai overlooks the lagoon and catches lots of breeze. All the usual suspects are featured on the menu…

  • Fun Beach Restaurant & Grill

    Noumea

    Out on the peninsula between Baie des Citrons and Anse Vata, Fun Beach serves up salads, pasta, steak and seafood on a deck and surprisingly large indoor…

  • Pizza Napoli

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    In a reed hut decorated with loads of flowers, this congenial pizzeria near the Europcar agency offers a long list of Italian dishes including pasta, wood…

  • By the Bay Restaurant

    Papua New Guinea

    The International Hotel's restaurant serves a consistently tasty, surprisingly inexpensive and eclectic mix of dishes, from lobster thermidor and seafood…

  • Chilli Bites

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Ignore the scratched formica tables and enjoy this authentic north Indian food made by authentic north Indian Indians. The tandoor breads, rich and…

  • Esquires Coffee House

    Suva

    Popular for informal work meetings, this air-con café serves good coffee ($4 to $5.50) and ordinary cakes and sandwiches ($3 to $9). Regular clientele…

  • Mr B Coffee Shoppe

    Port Moresby

    This tiny local favourite inside the Brian Bell Plaza is a fine refuge from Boroko’s chaotic streets. It serves sandwiches, savoury pies (K5), pastries,…

  • Tasty Bite

    Port Moresby

    This tiny place has a score of loyal expat fans, including a healthy contingent of resident Indians. Expect decent portions of northern Indian dishes;…

  • Snack Bellevue

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    High up on the Faaha crossing road, this rustic but agreeable little eatery has a fantastic view over Faaha Bay. Grab a crêpe, sandwich or homemade cake…

  • Shanghai Seafood House

    Suva

    In the heart of the shopping district, this 1st-floor restaurant is plush in a kitschy, fake-flower kind of way. The encyclopaedic menu and al fresco…

  • Garden Seafood

    Honiara

    Here you can fuel up with Chinese staples such as sweet-and-sour fish fillet or prawns with nuts. The décor is a bit bleak and the food isn't the best …

  • Beachside Brasserie

    Port Moresby

    Aswirl with psychedelic paintings by a local artist, this light, bright brasserie in Ela Beach Hotel serves excellent gourmet pizzas as well as chilli…

  • Snack Ohina

    The Tuamotus

    There aren't too many options at this family-run eatery, but there are always invigorating Tahitian favourites such as grilled mahimahi, tuna carpaccio…

  • Sea Horse

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    With a fabulous location looking out on the lagoon from the gare maritime, Sea Horse is more upscale Chinese with plenty of soups and seafood on offer. It…

  • Beach Bar

    Port Vila

    Facing across to Hideaway Island, Beach Bar is a fun place with Tuesday movie nights (the screen is set up on the beach), a free (very popular) Friday…

  • Café Vaeaki

    Nuku Hiva

    This friendly little godsend for yachties is right on the quay and offers simple but fresh dishes such as sashimi, grilled fish and chow mein alongside…

  • Fia Fia Seafood Restaurant

    American Samoa

    This clean, central place does Samoan-sized portions of Chinese food; thankfully, its quantity is matched by quality. While it's billed as a seafood…

  • Emerald Chinese Restaurant

    Tongatapu

    Part of the Emerald Hotel, this place gets the nod for top Chinese restaurant in town. Good value, it’s licensed, takeaway is available and (best of all)…

  • Bonefish

    Denarau Island

    Lobster, crab and Walu, oh my! This relaxed spot is famous for its sublime seafood and hefty servings. If you have room, be sure to wash it all down with…

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