Must-see restaurants in Tahiti

  • Place Vaiete Roulottes

    Tahiti

    The country’s famous roulottes (literally ‘caravans’ in French, these are mobile food vans) are a cultural and gastronomic delight. These little stalls…

  • Chez Loula & Remy

    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…

  • Blue Banana

    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…

  • La Plage de Maui

    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…

  • Cafe Maeva

    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…

  • Taumatai

    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…

  • Vahine Vata Beach

    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…

  • Le Kaimoana Cafe Restaurant

    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…

  • Le Carré

    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…

  • Vanira Lodge Restaurant

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Snack du Jardin Botanique

    Tahiti

    This humble beachside snack (snack bar) is right in the Jardin Botanique parking lot. Dishes like grilled fish in vanilla coconut sauce, steaks and…

  • Le Club House

    Around Tahiti Nui

    At the Atimaono golf course, this is a good find and you don’t have to be a golfer to eat here. If you have a weakness for ultrafresh fish, Le Club House…

  • Hinerava

    Tahiti

    At the end of the road in Teahupoo, this place serves good food. You can dine outside or inside in the air-con. There’s a great selection of fish, meats…

  • Restaurant du Musée Gauguin

    Around Tahiti Nui

    The Restaurant du Musée Gauguin is actually not attached to the museum at all – it’s about 800m to the west, in a great setting on the lagoon. The menu is…

  • Western Grill

    Tahiti

    Tired of raw fish? Tie your pony up at this saloon, complete with a Native American statue by the door and Western kitsch a go-go, for a good ol’ American…

  • Coco’s Restaurant

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Dine in a gorgeous, open plantation–style house bordered by a tropical garden that’s framed by coconut trees and looks out to Mo’orea. The fine food is…

  • Quai des Îles

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Creole, French and Polynesian dishes populate the menu of this well-regarded restaurant, just next door to Pink Coconut. On Friday nights it has live…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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