Huahine
This unassuming place located on the outskirts of Fare serves traditional Polynesian-French food and is popular with locals. There’s a terrace but no…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Aitutaki
Stock up on groceries at this Amuri store with a Heineken sign out the front. Unfortunately it’s not a bar, but it does have a pretty good selection of…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This hotel restaurant has an ace location right on the water, but the menu is fairly limited and prices are quite steep. It’s a great place for a…
Lae
Possibly the best pizzas in PNG. Can't say the same for the pasta. The menu is also shared with the Kokomo Coffee Shop next door, which makes the cakes…
Avarua
Pop in for a fruit smoothie or coffee and croissant, and stock up on artisan breads, deli produce and other picnic-friendly goodies. Brunch and lunch is…
Huahine
This welcoming place serves traditional Polynesian-French food and is popular with locals. Fishing decor, with lots of nets scattered about, sets the…
Tonga
This basic bakery has two ovens to keep the island in bread, jam-filled rolls and keki (similar to doughnuts). There’s a mad rush on Sunday afternoon.
Avarua
The best all-round supermarket is in the middle of Avarua’s main shopping strip, with fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, packaged goods and a deli counter.
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…
Noumea
Head to this buzzing little restaurant for terrific French meals; it is truly so Frenchy, so classically chic, and, not surprisingly, often full to the…
French Polynesia
Serves glowing-hot pizzas to eat in or take away. The Rumarei, with cheese and korori (the adductor muscle of the oyster), is particularly original.
Rarotonga
Near the airport, Café Jireh does excellent coffee and homestyle baking including creamy custard squares. It’s also a popular spot for a lazy brunch.
Noumea
A popular snack that serves generously filled hot or cold sandwiches, burgers, chips and curry dishes. A good budget option. Eat in or take away.
Noumea
It’s all atmospheric timber and cloth, with a tiny upstairs verandah and a range of dishes like duck with lavender. It’s famous for its desserts.
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Head here for a simple meal at lunchtime – grilled chicken, beefsteak or raw fish. It’s on the coastal road, about 100m from the Poutoru wharf.
Rarotonga
Halfway to the airport from Avarua, the huge CITC Supermarket is great for tinned and packaged produce. There’s also a liquor store attached.
Noumea
There’s nowhere to sit, but come here to Quartier Latin for Noumea's best breads, cakes and pastries. Beautiful displays and friendly service.
Koror
If you have a sashimi or sushi craving, head to this easy-to-miss venture for authentic Japanese food. Their tofu salad comes recommended, too.
New Ireland Province
The bustling and colourful market has a good range of fresh fruit and vegetables, including the giant, yellow hand-grenade-like pandanus fruit.
Suva
The best supermarket in town is in the MHCC Department Store. You can also pick up fresh bread and muffins from the bakery on the ground floor.
Rarotonga
Super Brown is Raro’s only all-night convenience store and petrol station, with a fair selection of beer, wine, groceries and takeaway food.
Port Moresby
Upstairs is the Restaurant 168 where some interesting Malay and Indian dishes are served - better than the dull surroundings might suggest.
Luganville
A friendly little Euro-style cafe with excellent local Aore island coffee, homemade pies, burgers and sandwiches. Great spot for breakfast.
Pape'ete
A solid Italian restaurant; it has an extensive menu, with some less-traditional offerings and the usual assortment of hearty pasta dishes.
Downtown Boulevard Shopping Centre
Suva
Downtown Boulevard Shopping Centre Foodcourt has a variety of takeaway-food outlets, including pizza, pasta, Chinese, curries and Fijian
Honiara
This sprightly little joint is the ideal pit stop for a midday nibble. It churns out delicious rotis ($15) as well as ready-made meals.
Bora Bora
This is the best supermarket on the island. It sells almost everything self-caterers could want. It's at the northern end of Vaitape.
Suva
Harbour Centre Foodcourt is upstairs and has a variety of takeaway-food outlets, including pizza, pasta, Chinese, curries and Fijian.
French Polynesia
The vast dining room might not be terribly Polynesian, but it's a great place to sample Chinese staples as well as local favourites.
Noumea
Don't be fooled by the look from the outside. Best Cafe is kind of funky and hits all the right spots, no matter the time of day.
Avarua
Life’s pretty simple really. Some days all you need is really good coffee and a freshly made waffle crammed with tropical fruit.
Malaita
The only bakery in town has fresh bread and excellent coconut buns available from about 7am. It's pretty basic and super cheap.
Noumea
Cool, quiet and frequently booked out, this restaurant has Japanese food brimming with fresh flavour. The best sushi in Noumea.
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.
Honiara
This unassuming ice-cream parlour on the main drag is very popular with locals. It also has waffles, milkshakes and smoothies.
Suva
Dolphin Plaza Foodcourt. Has a variety of takeaway-food outlets, including pizza, pasta, Chinese, curries and Fijian dishes.
The Cook Islands
Early risers and fans of freshly baked doughnuts and buns should head to Jumbo when the doors open to eager locals at 5.30am.
Mo'orea
The name says it all at this new, hacienda-style eatery. Carnivores will be particularly happy as they dine in air-con bliss.
Vanua Levu
Labasa's riverside market is a fun spot to grab fresh produce or ready-made lunches, from roti parcels to pre-packaged meals.
Port Vila
A canteen-style place for chicken ’n’ chips or burgers and shakes with tables and chairs set right on the sea wall.
