Rarotonga
Asian-inspired tapas – try the steamed pork dumplings – combine with fish, chicken and steak lunch dishes at this welcoming elevated spot on Raro's…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
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…
Savusavu & Around
Like so many eateries in Savusavu, this place looks a bit woebegone from the outside. But don't be fooled by the flaky paint and misspelled signs: the Wok…
Pape'ete
This place has the best sashimi in town. If you like or want to try raw fish in its many forms, order the assiette Newport (1800 CFP), which has a small…
Pape'ete
After an extensive renovation, this Pape’ete icon now features trendy furnishings and a hip outdoor terrace overlooking the busy boulevard. The wide…
Savusavu & Around
One step up from a hole-in-the-wall, this place is popular with local Indo-Fijians for its curries. It's not a creative menu, but it's a solid one…
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…
Lae
The airy, informal ‘Yachty’ is in a prime position on the harbour and is good for both drinking and eating. Its Tuesday- and Friday-night barbecues are…
Pape'ete
You get two restaurants in one at this place: a trendy nouveau-style sushi restaurant downstairs and a swanky French place upstairs. The excellent and…
Savusavu & Around
Dine overlooking the bay on a creative assortment of international and Indian fare, like chicken stuffed with spinach, steaks and seafood. It's not silver…
Rarotonga
Welcome to the South Pacific restaurant of your dreams with a rustic beachfront pavilion and absolute waterfront tables and chairs. Book in for around 30…
Nadi
Tucked away behind Jack's Handicrafts, the cavernous Corner offers a cool escape from the hot main street. The menu is eclectic, but doesn't suffer from…
Huahine
In a lovely setting right on the beach, this classy yet barefoot-appropriate restaurant specialises in raw fish dishes created with fusion flair, from…
Koror
This is a sleek cafeteria with an appetising selection of waffles, pancakes, paninis and muffins. With its cool blasts of air-con, it's a great place to…
Nadi
This convivial spot is named in honour of the local rum, and has an aptly nautical theme. Surf-and-turf-style meals are the go, but it also does decent…
Honiara
Funky little Lime Lounge is highly popular with expats. There’s everything from satisfying breakfasts to palate-pleasing salads, well-made sandwiches,…
Huahine
The quayside roulottes (food vans) are Huahine’s best bargain for cheap eats. Huge portions of fish, chicken, burgers, steaks and chips are the order of…
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)…
Mo'orea
Bargain! A great variety of well-stuffed sandwiches (think steak or fish and barbecue sauce stuffed in a baguette) are served at this blue roulotte …
Hotel Hanakéé Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge
Hiva Oa
Probably the number-one spot for fine dining in Hiva Oa, and certainly the most suitable place for a romantic soirée. The sweeping views from the terrace…
Pape'ete
This semi- outdoor venture is often packed, the service is efficient and it’s one of the few spots in town where you can get served an off-hour meal at…
Avarua
Located in a quiet courtyard, Rob's offers expertly barbecued chickens, either served with a plate full of salad and taro chips, or doused with spicy peri…
The Tuamotus
The restaurant at the Tikehau Village is one of the prettiest spots around, overlooking the water with cool breezes and a social vibe – nonguests are…
American Samoa
Little has changed at this tiny seaside nook in the almost-20 years it's been running: that's a good thing. Fresh Japanese and Korean dishes (its beef…
Rarotonga
Welcome to the biggest game in Muri for four nights a week. There's occasional live music to partner seafood curries, garlic prawns, and tuna with papaya…
Vanua Levu
Look for the bright-orange door and pink balcony overlooking the bus station. Although you wouldn’t guess it from the outside, this is one of Labasa’s…
Pape'ete
In a busy, central location good for people-watching, across from the cathedral, this place is always busy, but you won’t have to wait long for a table on…
Mo'orea
The terrace of this place sits over the water, and at night the water is lit up so you can watch rays and fish swim below. The owner’s original paintings…
Nadi
Think Chinese tapas and you’ve got the measure of this low-key bar/restaurant set in a garden off the main road: you'll know it by the blinking fairy…
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…
Western Province
In a sublime location overlooking the turquoise lagoon, Sanbis Resort’s overwater restaurant is an atmospheric place to sample a well-executed pizza, a…
Peleliu
This is Peleliu's only independent restaurant, such as it is (it's more like a tiny cafe). You can fuel up with simple dishes such as burgers, noodles,…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This popular joint serves huge plates of reasonably priced but not otherwise tantalising food including a handful of tofu-based vegetarian options as well…
Apia
Sit in the tropical back courtyard and tuck into exceptional pizzas featuring such exotic (for Samoa) toppings as olives, blue cheese, parmesan, pepperoni…
Sigatoka
Ask a Sigatoka taxi driver where to eat and there's a good chance you'll be directed to this small canteen-style curry house. It's a long way from flashy,…
Rarotonga
Candles and dim lighting make this circular restaurant in ‘Arorangi a great place for an evening meal. The international cuisine is well prepared and the…
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…
Pacific Harbour
This place offers interesting contemporary, fusion-style cuisine that has diners licking their lips from entrée to dessert. The Thai night when we visited…
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…
Rarotonga
Combining Tex-Mex (burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas) with Italian (pizza and pasta) La Casita is a bustling and colourful spot that's a reliable…
