Mara’ai – Le Spot

French Polynesia


Run by French Hervé and his Tahitian wife Ina, Mara'ai – Le Spot is the only independent restaurant on Tubuai. With a sand floor and a palm-frond roof, this is a cool and rustic place for a drink or a relaxed meal any time of the day. Tuck into flavoursome fish and meat dishes, pizzas, pasta, burgers and salads at puny prices.

It's in the village of Tamatoa, southeast of the island.


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