Luganville
It's worth a trip up to the hilltop for the view alone, out to Segond Channel and Aore island. Dining is beside the pool with white wicker chairs on the…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
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…
Pehekua – Chez Marie- Antoinette
Hiva Oa
Most visitors on a day trip from Atuona usually have lunch here (by reservation only). The dining room looks tired but the real hit is the tasty Marquesan…
Koror
Gourmands saunter here for well-prepped Japanese- and Korean-inspired dishes, efficient service and smart decor. On top of the classics – sashimi, sushi,…
Avarua
Kiwi expat Neil Dearlove blends and roasts gourmet coffee at his home in Matavera. Many locals stop in for their fix on the way into work or pick up a few…
Taveuni
Enjoy the sea views from the deck of this popular restaurant. The menu includes fresh vegetarian dishes, homemade pasta, soups, salads and fish. You can…
Apia
What this hip and happening spot lacks by way of an extensive menu (the pickin's are tasty, but slim), it more than makes up for with good vibes and top…
Maupiti
Just north of Vaiea, this humble budget bite dishes up hearty portions of French Polynesian and Chinese staples at blessedly low prices. House specials…
Tongatapu
Slick Café Escape could be anywhere, but provides a refined air-conditioned retreat from the street and infuses the tropics into its mixed menu. Order the…
Boatshed Restaurant and Sunset Bar
Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu
With indoor and outdoor seating, top views and cheery service, this is a very popular spot with visiting yachties and those staying in the area. The…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This is a great place at which to eat, then chill out on the beach, dive off the pontoon or check out Marae Taputapuatea next door. The food is good and…
Mo'orea
Don’t be discouraged by the modest exterior and the unspectacular location on the main road. The cool sand floor – delicious between your toes – is a nice…
Koror
Organic deliciousness awaits at this inviting eatery just opposite Belau National Hospital. All bases are covered, from baked treats and vibrant salads to…
Koror
This no-frills joint popular with tourists and locals alike rustles up light meals, burgers and soups at wallet-friendly prices. Keep your fluids up with…
Honiara
If you have a sashimi or yakitori craving that must be met, head to Hakubai inside the Mendana Hotel for authentic Japanese food. On top of the classics,…
The Tuamotus
Lovely setting, right by a beach overlooking a turquoise hoa (shallow channel) at the western end of the village. What to expect? Simple meals…
Nadi
This is fast food with style – including a bright bar and seating area with TV. It’s busy with locals and budget-conscious guests from the nearby hotels…
Bulaccino and Hemisphere Wine Bar
Nadi
Rightfully famous for its coffee, this Western-style hangout is also gaining renown for its gigantic sandwiches, tasty mains and scrummy cakes: its Lazy…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
With 180-degree views of the main island and a wide deck, alfresco dining doesn’t get any better. Meals range from Italian specialities to poisson cru …
Apia
Apia's only vegan restaurant has a small menu, but it's a tasty one that's sure to make visiting herbivores happy. Inventive salads and risottos are…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This is the most popular place in town with a large menu that features a variety of poisson cru (raw fish) options, as well as Chinese and French dishes…
Noumea
The atmosphere is warm and uncluttered in this old colonial building where fabulous fine dining makes it very popular. French favourites like fish soup or…
Bora Bora
This unfussy little eatery could hardly be better situated: it’s right on the beach at Matira (think terrific lagoon views). The menu concentrates on…
Lae
One of the most popular restaurants in Lae, the Bunga Raya draws a faithful crowd who come for the large selection of Chinese and Malay stir-fried…
New Britain
This higher-end supermarket is well stocked, with a selection of Australian imports. There’s a kai (takeaway) bar near the entrance, as well as a bakery…
Denarau Island
Carnivores feeling a little fished-out should repair to Cardo's immediately for glorious, sizzling New Zealand steaks. A Denarau institution – it's been…
Suva
This pint-sized restaurant is a long-standing Indian favourite with some of the best butter chicken in town and curries so spicy even the taxi drivers…
Avarua
Tucked away inland behind Avarua township, this good-value cafe and bar is a big favourite with locals. Sashimi, ika mata and huge burgers and salads for…
Rarotonga
Right in the heart of the Muri, Deli-licious serves up cooked breakfasts, and salads and sandwiches for lunch. Excellent coffee is served along with…
Pape'ete
A Pape’ete institution, this cheery restaurant has hearty pasta and wood-fired pizza dishes. It’s authentic Italian, right down to the red-and-white check…
Koror
If you're seeking carbs, head straight to this unpretentious cafeteria in a street running parallel to the main road (it's opposite Bank Pacific). It has…
Avarua
Specialising in fresh fish, this Monday-to-Saturday market stall has great ika mata, brilliant tuna carpaccio, and a stonking seafood platter (NZ$18)…
Pape'ete
Choose from Thai, Vietnamese or Chinese at this dimly lit local favourite. Thai mains are far from authentic but the rest of the menu is quite good. Try…
New Britain
The Queen Emma Lodge serves up sizzling rump, eye fillet, T-Bone steaks and less beefy options, like sweet-and-sour pork, crumbed fish of the day, seafood…
Aitutaki
The Pacific Resort's more casual daytime restaurant is a stunner. The lagoon is just a cocktail shake away, towering palms shade the swimming pool, and…
Fakarava
One of the pleasures of Fakarava is eating at this surprisingly hip beachfront restaurant with fantastic lagoon views, cool breezes and great food. A few…
Hiva Oa
Headliners here include chaud froid de thon (seared tuna), grilled wahoo, and marinated raw shrimp with coconut sauce, but the pizzas (available dinner…
Honiara
Inside Honiara Hotel, Club Havanah offers something different. Georges, the adept French chef, cooks up ambitious dishes with a strong French accent –…
Mo'orea
A surprisingly hip restaurant inside a house complete with dark-wood interior, this cool culinary outpost opened in 2015 specialises in creative fish and…
