Pape'ete
Grab one of the daily specials (usually couscous or a Tahitian-style stew) at the cafeteria-style counter and sit at a table in the heat of the market to…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Tongatapu
Earning a glowing reputation, this place on Vuna Rd west of the palace offers cheery service and consistently good food: everything from pork ribs to…
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…
Savusavu & Around
This quaint restaurant at Waitui Marina dishes up fish and chips, chicken and Indian and Chinese staples; good, basic breakfasts are available until 11am…
Noumea
With takeout bakery products such as sandwiches, cakes and tarts out front and a full sit-down restaurant out the back, Le Pandanus is a haven for weary…
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…
Federated States of Micronesia
This is Pohnpei's newest restaurant, and it's a bit more upmarket than most. The macadamia-nut chicken with papaya and pineapple is indicative of its…
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…
Federated States of Micronesia
With its wood-panelled floors and ceiling, this barnlike space is certainly arresting. It's a popular meeting place and social space, not least for its…
Avarua
Some of the healthiest food on the island is at this simple market food caravan that's open throughout the week. Smoothies and tropical juices go well…
Tongatapu
Downstairs at the Waterfront Lodge, soak up the breezy South Seas vibes and chase a few sundowners with some Italian-style pasta, steak, lobster, lamb or…
New Britain
One of Kokopo’s best dining options is a beautifully designed, open-sided affair serving an array of expertly prepared dishes using fresh ingredients,…
Lae
A classy seafood buffet is served on Friday evenings and an equally scrumptious brunch buffet (10:00 to 14:00) on Sunday. Otherwise the mix of well…
Mo'orea
Run by two Quebecers, this eatery gets rave reviews for its lusty burgers, which come in many variations – the mahimahi option is tops. It also serves up…
The Cook Islands
Fresh-baked bread is ready for the milling crowd by about 10.30am each day. Saturday is the Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath and the baking doesn’t begin…
Mo'orea
Lots of Cajun specialities as well as some of Mo’orea’s best vegetarian dishes are available at this classy, white-clad, jazz- infused restaurant. There’s…
'Upolu
Chef Mika travels the globe for inspiration, serving delicious Italian, French and Samoan dishes and a wonderful Hawaiian ahi poke salad (raw fish with…
Papua New Guinea
Buka's top dining and drinking spot is this elevated restaurant with a great deck overlooking the passage. As well as chilled beer there are dishes of…
Mo'orea
Part of the eponymous hotel, this elegant roadside restaurant serves up wholesome Italian and French-inspired dishes, including pizzas, pastas, salads,…
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…
Western Province
Located right on the main street, Leaf Haus Cafe is a handy spot for a cheap, uncomplicated, walk-in bite – think chilli chicken, fish and chips or…
Pape'ete
A gay-friendly and generally friendly stop for Tahitian (from 8am), American or Continental breakfasts (from 6am) or a meal-sized salad lunch – there’s…
Mo'orea
Generous scoops and about 30 flavours are the trademarks of this drool-inducing ice-cream parlour on the eastern outskirts of Maharepa. As if that wasn't…
Yasawa Group
Sandwiched Nacula's two South Coast budget resorts is the wonderfully wonky Travellers Tea House. It's nothing more than a few wobbly benches and plastic…
Fakarava
This unfussy little eatery could hardly be better situated: the dining deck is right on the lagoon. The menu concentrates on simply prepared seafood and…
French Polynesia
The decor is nonexistent at this no-frills eatery hidden behind a gate right across from the boat quay in Moerai, but the food is seriously good. The menu…
Hiva Oa
Opposite the post office, this long-standing, very friendly joint serves everything from burgers and chow mein to curried goat and garlic shrimp. Smaller …
Western Province
Named after John F Kennedy’s WWII patrol boat that sank off Gizo, and situated in a great waterfront location, this place has a relaxed vibe. A blackboard…
The Highlands
Serves cold beer and good pub-style light meals during lunch, and cold beer and European dishes during dinner. The Mt Hagen Ball is held here to coincide…
Luganville
Regarded by some as Luganville's best restaurant, 1606 is worth a trip for its interesting selection of tapas (700VT to 1300VT), and mains such as seafood…
Tanna
At Tanna Evergreen Restaurant, the deck offers sweeping ocean views, free wifi and reliable meals from pasta to local lobster. Seafood is a speciality:…
Honiara
This unmissable reddish pagoda on Hibiscus Ave brings an unexpected dash of orientalism in an otherwise dull area. Inside, it’s much more sterile, with…
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…
Avarua
Secure a table on the breezy deck and tuck into tasty Tahitian- and Asian-style spins on sashimi and ika mata. The concise seafood-only menu also extends…
Port Moresby
This well-known Aussie diner chain sates the meaty fantasies of the carnivorously inclined with the rib-and-steak combos, lamb cutlets, burgers and more…
Apia
This much-beloved, locally owned fast-food chain serves up exceptional fish and chips that – despite hefty portion sizes – are ridiculously moreish. As…
Bora Bora
A seductive setting complete with an atmospheric terrace right on Matira Beach is the draw at this well-regarded joint. How about the food? It serves up a…
Pape'ete
This handsome French restaurant is a perennial favourite with locals and tourists in the know. French-style dishes take inspiration from the tropics and…
Nadi
Tableside chefs slice, dice, flip and serve delicious teppanyaki upstairs at this popular restaurant. Cosier, off-the-menu dining is available downstairs…
Port Moresby
While the sheep's tongue stew at this friendly kai bar is likely to appeal to gourmets inclined to live dangerously, the roast chicken and chips (K12 for…
