Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Malabu Cafe

    Papua New Guinea

    Inside the Masurina Business Centre, this kai bar has affiliations with Butia Lodge on the Trobriand Islands and serves an assortment of grilled chicken,…

  • Italiano Pizza Bar

    Apia

    Locals and travellers converge on this humble waterfront pizzeria to talk, drink jugs of lurid alcoholic mixtures and add their scrawl to the graffiti on…

  • Hee Tai Restaurant

    Nuku Hiva

    In a lovely setting at the quiet western end of Taiohae Bay, this place takes pride in serving dishes from roast chicken to occasional roast pig feasts…

  • Fins Restaurant

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    This restaurant attached to the Tanoa Waterfront Hotel is Lautoka's fanciest dining option, and has a scenic outlook onto the waterfront. The menu has…

  • Terre-Mer

    Around Tahiti Nui

    This reputable eatery could hardly be better situated: the dining deck is right on the seashore. At night it’s a romantic spot to enjoy succulent local…

  • Horse Shoe

    Vanua Levu

    This place is locally famous for its creative burgers, homemade chicken nuggets and vegetarian options. It gets especially packed at lunchtime: you can…

  • Ang's Restaurant

    Port Moresby

    Ang's is locked up like Fort Knox; this part of Gordons is unsavoury after dark. But it's worth the trip for excellent Chinese food at reasonable prices…

  • Joy Restaurant

    Federated States of Micronesia

    This place is a lunch specialist and a perennial favourite at that, forever dishing up a menu of excellent Japanese food. Fresh fish is the speciality,…

  • Terangi-Nui Café

    The Cook Islands

    The lovely Parua Tavioni offers a two-course dinner every night, but you'll need to book by noon, either by popping in to her small shop selling local…

  • Republic of Cappucino

    Suva

    Popular for informal work meetings, this air-con cafe serves good coffee and ordinary cakes and sandwiches. Regular clientele include government and…

  • South Park Restaurant

    Federated States of Micronesia

    Another place that packs 'em in (such as can be done on Pohnpei), with a varied menu and a nice view of Sokehs Rock through glass-louvred windows. It…

  • Moana Nui

    Nuku Hiva

    Basking in a convivial buzz, the restaurant at this hotel has an eclectic menu, from salads and burgers to fish and meat dishes. Or opt for a pizza cooked…

  • Pukalani

    Mo'orea

    For basic fare like chow mein, raw fish or sashimi at unbeatable prices, you can’t do better than this family-run snack (snack bar) slightly set back from…

  • Le Napoli

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

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

  • Indigo

    Denarau Island

    Indigo dishes up spicy classics from Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines – some with a local twist – including mud crab curry, tandoor-roasted tiger…

  • Francesca's

    Efate

    Romantic waterfront dining at Havannah Harbour is the draw here and the food is upmarket Italian with a range of pizza, pasta and risotto dishes backed by…

  • Chez Teava

    French Polynesia

    This is Rikitea's best spot for lunch or dinner. Local ingredients and freshly caught seafood are the staples of the simple menu. Voluminous sandwiches …

  • Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort

    The Tuamotus

    Call for the shuttle times to lunch at this swanky resort. Light meals are available, and you can enjoy the fabulous setting without breaking the bank.

  • Chilli Tree Café

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    This corner cafe is a good place to grab a paper and coffee, build a sandwich, wrap or slice of cake and settle into a chair for some serious people…

  • Ocean View Restaurant

    Honiara

    The big dining room lacks character, but the seafront terrace is inviting, with great views north over the Florida Islands. Pizzas, meat dishes and…

  • Sea King

    Honiara

    Ignore the chubby golden Buddha at the entrance; the stadium-sized dining room is less clichéd. This place has garnered high praise for its Chinese dishes…

  • Honiara Hot Bread Kitchen

    Honiara

    For the most flavoursome buns and scones in town, take your sticky fingers to this unassuming outlet on the main drag. Come early; by 10am they are sold…

  • Sun City Supermarket

    Taveuni

    Sells a range of groceries (including disposable nappies), and accepts credit cards. It has a public phone and a petrol pump (no petrol on Sundays). There…

  • Kokopo Market

    New Britain

    The place to head to if you want to stock up on fruit and vegetables. You can buy sausage and rice or fish, pumpkin and banana (with lots of tasty greens)…

  • Emily's Cafe & Takeaway

    Port Vila

    Emily's offers some of the best-value meals around. The 1000VT lunch specials – fish and chips, rump steak or chicken – are a steal and there are some…

  • Snack Perarai – Chez Rowena

    The Tuamotus

    This local-style eatery at the western end of the village serves voluminous portions of good chow mein and steak frites (steak and chips). Burgers are…

  • Capitana

    Honiara

    This popular restaurant inside the Mendana Hotel serves classic Western dishes and boasts a terrace overlooking the sea. Its Wednesday dinner buffet (S…

  • Vavagil Restaurant

    New Britain

    This small, boxy eatery and drinking spot offers filling meals (kebabs, fish and chips, barbecue ribs, pizzas) best enjoyed on the thatch-roof terrace…

  • Tiare Market

    Bora Bora

    Self-caterers can stock up the kitchenette at this local supermarket. It’s well stocked with all the necessities, from wine and fresh bread to sunscreen…

  • Rerei’s

    Aitutaki

    Stock up on groceries at this Amuri store with a Heineken sign out the front. Unfortunately it’s not a bar, but it does have a pretty good selection of…

  • L’Hibiscus

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    This hotel restaurant has an ace location right on the water, but the menu is fairly limited and prices are quite steep. It’s a great place for a…

  • Matuku-ae-tau Bakery

    Tonga

    This basic bakery has two ovens to keep the island in bread, jam-filled rolls and keki (similar to doughnuts). There’s a mad rush on Sunday afternoon.

  • Vila Outdoor Market

    Port Vila

    Join the locals on the communal benches to the side of the main market, where chicken, beef and fish meals piled with rice and vegetables are cooked to…

  • Pizza Atomic

    French Polynesia

    Serves glowing-hot pizzas to eat in or take away. The Rumarei, with cheese and korori (the adductor muscle of the oyster), is particularly original.

  • Chez Toto

    Noumea

    Head to this buzzing little restaurant for terrific French meals; it is truly so Frenchy, so classically chic, and, not surprisingly, often full to the…

  • Café Jireh

    Rarotonga

    Near the airport, Café Jireh does excellent coffee and homestyle baking including creamy custard squares. It’s also a popular spot for a lazy brunch.

  • Snack Ulysse

    Noumea

    A popular snack that serves generously filled hot or cold sandwiches, burgers, chips and curry dishes. A good budget option. Eat in or take away.

  • Zanzibar

    Noumea

    It’s all atmospheric timber and cloth, with a tiny upstairs verandah and a range of dishes like duck with lavender. It’s famous for its desserts.

  • Snack Poutoru

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Head here for a simple meal at lunchtime – grilled chicken, beefsteak or raw fish. It’s on the coastal road, about 100m from the Poutoru wharf.

  • CITC Supermarket

    Rarotonga

    Halfway to the airport from Avarua, the huge CITC Supermarket is great for tinned and packaged produce. There’s also a liquor store attached.

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