Tahiti
The country’s famous roulottes (literally ‘caravans’ in French, these are mobile food vans) are a cultural and gastronomic delight. These little stalls…
Tahiti
The country’s famous roulottes (literally ‘caravans’ in French, these are mobile food vans) are a cultural and gastronomic delight. These little stalls…
Nuku Hiva
This authentic Marquesan restaurant is a relaxing spot, with an open-air thatched terrace opening onto the seafront. Signature dishes include lobster…
Mo'orea
Not your average crêperie, this venture is renowned for its gourmet crêpes prepared to order by an Alsatian chef. Where else could you savour a crêpe…
Around Tahiti Nui
This family-run, very old-school French place in Taravao on the Tautira road has continuously served some of the best French-style grilled meats and fish…
Bora Bora
This highly rated eatery offers excellent Polynesian cuisine with a refined twist, savoured in a vast and stylish dining room overlooking the lagoon (but…
Around Tahiti Nui
Success has done nothing to dull the buzz at Blue Banana, a hip lagoonside restaurant in Puna’auia. The food is as good as the ambience – feast on…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Bora Bora
Don’t be deterred by the odd location – it's hidden in the back of a small shopping centre in Vaitape – for, once inside, you’ll find...
Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge
Nuku Hiva
The chef at this upscale hotel fuses quality local ingredients with Gallic know-how. The Marquesan goat with coconut milk will certainly win your heart…
Around Tahiti Nui
This delightful little place in Taravao serves fantastic French and Tahitian food in an elegant garden -- it's by far the most peaceful and beautiful…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
You gotta love a shack decked out in thatch and Polynesian fabrics that sets up camp right behind a chichi resort. Guests at Le Taha'a looking for the…
Bora Bora
A true alchemist, the Corsican chef Damien Rinaldi has got the magic formula right, fusing Mediterranean with Polynesian to create stunning cuisine,…
Bora Bora
This busy place right in the centre of Vaitape has the most eclectic menu in town and is a good place for a light meal any time of the day (last order is…
Bora Bora
Bloody Mary’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience, especially at dinner (light meals only at lunchtime). You walk on sand floors, sit on coconut…
Around Tahiti Nui
In a casual, yet beautiful and romantic setting on a verandah overlooking the black-sand beach of Papara, this place serves unique and tasty dishes…
Mo'orea
Despite its unpromising location across the road from the gendarmerie (police station), this is a great place to taste wood-fired pizzas. There's a huge…
Bora Bora
Yes, the food is pretty good, but the real draw here is the stunning wooden deck overlooking the lagoon – very romantic at sunset. The menu runs the gamut…
Mo'orea
Not your average roulotte (food van operating as a snack bar), Lilikoi is painted in vivid colours and positioned in lush tropical gardens. Foodwise, it…
Mo'orea
This white hacienda-style building on the mountain side of the road is quite popular with American visitors staying at nearby luxury resorts and looking…
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,…
French Polynesia
It’s hardly haute cuisine at this modest joint, but the fine choice of sandwiches (from 400 CFP) alongside the mainstream Tahitian dishes provide easy…
Bora Bora
The hardest thing about eating at this local favourite is deciding between the excellent meat or fish dishes, crunchy salads and delicious pasta. Skip the…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Right beside the lagoon, this very local-style (perhaps a little too local for some people) open-air terrace offers mesmerising views of Bora Bora to the…
Around Tahiti Nui
Over the water in an out-of-the-way location outside of Papara, diners here can enjoy locally inspired specialties like korori (pearl oyster) carpaccio…
Mo'orea
One of Mo’orea’s most prestigious venues, Le K offers the intoxicating mix of fine dining, romantic atmosphere and the feel of sand between your toes…
Mo'orea
This popular roulotte is worth visiting for its cheap snacks and generous mains, including burgers, salads, grilled chicken, raw fish in coconut milk,…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This lovely little restaurant with views over the water (there's not much of a beach) is worth the drive. Choose from a more upscale, tasty menu of…
Mo'orea
If you're decadent, you'll bypass the mains and go straight for the crêpes, waffles or ice creams at this friendly cafeteria on the coastal road. If you…
Around Tahiti Nui
Dining at this stylish eatery is a treat. At night it’s a romantic spot to enjoy a gastronomic extravaganza of finely prepared and unique dishes: from…
Tahiti
There are only a handful of small tables at this gardenside and very intimate open-air restaurant so you'll definitely want to reserve in advance to nab…
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)…