Must-see restaurants in Vanuatu

  • L’Houstalet

    Port Vila

    Still going strong after more than 40 years, L’Houstalet is famous for its offbeat French creations including stuffed flying fox, wild pigeon and garlic…

  • Wahoo Bar

    Efate

    This laid-back bar and restaurant with a deck overlooking Havannah Harbour is a fine spot to stop for fresh fish or a cold beer. The fisherman's basket is…

  • Kesorn's Exotic Thai Kitchen

    Port Vila

    Spicy aromas waft from the kitchen onto the breezy elevated deck at this authentic Thai place. Alongside the fragrant curries (red curry duck, Penang…

  • Nambawan Cafe

    Port Vila

    A great place to hang out by the harbour, this popular cafe has free wi-fi, snacks, tapas, pizzas, all-day breakfast and a full bar. The cafe is usually…

  • Jill’s Cafe

    Port Vila

    This bustling American-style diner is always buzzing with expats, tourists and locals, seeking out waffles, burgers, burritos and chilli cheese fries. Try…

  • Oyster Island Restaurant

    Espiritu Santo

    Much of the produce used in the restaurant is sourced locally on the island - including the oysters. Call to order at least a few hours in advance for…

  • Velit Bay Plantation & 15° South

    Espiritu Santo

    The winding 2km drive down the rocky road to spectacular Velit Bay is a visual sensation, while the small open-sided 15° South does much to tempt the…

  • Slipway Sports Bar & Grill

    Espiritu Santo

    The timber deck and floor to ceiling glass windows at this restaurant-bar at Lope Lope are spectacular in scale in design. The food, from organic Santo…

  • Au Faré

    Port Vila

    A little bit French, a little bit Pacific, Au Faré is a breezy waterfront restaurant under an open-sided thatched 'nakamal' with central bar. Sample fresh…

  • Spice

    Port Vila

    Spice serves authentic and reasonably priced Indian food in cosy surrounds. It's mostly north Indian fare with chicken tikka masala, rogan josh and…

  • Chill

    Port Vila

    Chill enjoys a good waterfront location, next to the market and looking through large windows out to Iririki. It’s a family friendly place specialising in…

  • Little Paradise Restaurant

    Espiritu Santo

    The original shack restaurant in Port Olry (also called Harbour Beach Restaurant). You might find local lobster and coconut crab on the menu or ask about…

  • Brewery Bar & Restaurant

    Port Vila

    The street-front deck at the Brewery usually attracts a crowd. Try a pint of the local Nambawan draught and peek into the open kitchen to see what's…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sparkling Waters Bar & Restaurant

    Vanuatu

    Enjoy a cold beer on the verandah of this bar at Lavoa Cascades, or find out what's on the menu – seafood is the speciality.

  • Seaview Takeaway

    Port Vila

    A canteen-style place for chicken ’n’ chips or burgers and shakes with tables and chairs set right on the sea wall.

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