Must-see restaurants in Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

  • La Kaleta

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Santiago's El Mercurio newspaper crowned La Kaleta the best regional restaurant in Chile in 2016 and the seafront tables have been packed with vacationing…

  • Te Moai Sunset

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Make this chic new restaurant your go-to spot in the late afternoon when the moai of Tahai are silhouetted against the setting sun just below your table…

  • Te Moana

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    One of the most reliable options in Hanga Roa, this buzzy restaurant boasts a spiffing location, with an atmospheric veranda opening onto the ocean. It's…

  • Haka Honu

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Fish dishes, steaks, homemade pasta, burgers and salads round out the menu at this well-regarded eatery blessed with unsurpassable ocean views. The…

  • Ariki o Te Pana – Tia Berta

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Surrender to some melt-in-your-mouth seafood empanadas prepared mamma-style in this no-frills den.

  • Tataku Vave

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Tucked behind the Caleta Hanga Piko, Tataku Vave is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that locals like to recommend, with a delightfully breezy terrace that…

  • Au Bout du Monde

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Stellar cuisine is the star of this somewhat bland-looking restaurant run by a Belgian woman. Every visitor ought to try the tuna in Tahitian vanilla…

  • Kanahau

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Whether you satisfy yourself with ultrafresh tuna or sample the lomo (beef with a homemade sauce), among a variety of hearty dishes, you'll be pleased…

  • Kuki Varua

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    The Kuki Varua has a great selection of fish delivered daily from the harbor, including tuna and mero (grouper). The upstairs terrace is perfect for…

  • Hai Tonga

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    This open-air eatery on the edge of the fútbol (soccer) field has cheery turquoise furniture, a beautiful wood-carved bar and a big flat-screen TV playing…

  • Mikafé

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Mmm, the helados artesanales (homemade ice creams)! Oh, the damn addictive banana po'e cake! Other treats include panini, sandwiches, muffins and brownies…

  • Casa Esquina

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    A great-value option with a breezy terrace overlooking the church. Choose from empanadas, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and shawarma. Wash it all down with a…

  • Moiko Ra'a

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    This delectable little cafeteria has a wide variety of cavity-inducing pastries, as well as excellent sandwiches, tarts and empanadas. Be sure to try the…

  • Mara Pika

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    You’ll find no cheaper place for a sit-down meal in Hanga Roa. It’s very much a canteen, but a good one, with friendly service and family-style Chilean…

  • Motu Hava Kafe

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Blink and you'll miss the entrance of this simple little den overlooking the Caleta Hanga Roa. It whips up freshly prepared empanadas, ceviches and tuna…