Other restaurants in Bora Bora
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Bloody Mary’s
Bloody Mary’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience, especially at dinner. You walk on sand floors, sit on coconut stools under a thatched roof and are surrounded by exotic plants. The food impresses, too; you choose your meal from an extensive display at the entrance, with a presentation in English. Fish lovers will get a buzz here, with a tantalising array of lagoon fish and pelagics, but dedicated carnivores are also well catered for, with meat cooked the American-barbecue way. A bit touristy, but it’s a concept that has been cult since 1979, and it’s a favourite with celebrities, so go with the flow.
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Le St James
Don’t be deterred by the odd location – the place is hidden in the back of a small shopping centre in Vaitape – for once inside, you’ll find French specialities with a bow to local ingredients, such as blanc de volaille aux cèpes et riz à l’ananas (poultry with cep mushrooms and rice with pineapple). Let the sea breeze whip through your hair while dining alfresco on the deck above the lagoon. Lunch is a tamer (and less expensive) affair, with salads, burgers and grilled fish.
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Villa Mahana
A true alchemist, the French chef Damien Rinaldi has got the magic formula right, fusing Mediterranean with Polynesian to create stunning cuisine. Will it be beef fillet with Provence herbs or pumpkin soup with vanilla and coconut milk? The choice is a challenge. Exquisite execution extends to the small dessert selection: the fondant au chocolat (chocolate cake) provides a flavour explosion. It’s housed in a stylish villa reminiscent of Provence, with lots of ochre and yellow tones. Perfect for a romantic tête à tête, but be sure to book well in advance – there are only seven tables. No sign.
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Le Matira Beach Restaurant
In this ‘gourmet bistro’, there are enough ambitiously poetic names to tempt the gourmand in you, such as transparence de foie gras poêlé (pan-fried foie gras). Lunch has a casual atmosphere, but dinner is a romantic affair. Another clincher is the agreeable terrace overlooking the beach. Pastry chef Nicolas forces tough choices upon you. Will it be his classic crumble glacé (iced crumble) or his intense moelleux de banane au coeur coulant de chocolat noir (banana cake with melted dark choc)? Life is brief; get both.
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La Bounty
This buzzy restaurant in an open-air thatched-roof building is a good place to soak up the tropical climes and indulge in fine dining without breaking the bank. The sand-floor dining room is decorated with dense foliage, bamboo walls and wooden furniture. Alas, no lagoon views to speak of. The menu is eclectic and inventive – salads and spaghetti au thon frais (spaghetti with fresh tuna) sit happily alongside flavoursome thin-crust pizzas and even fondue.
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Bora Kaina Hut
The Kaina Hut ticks all the boxes for an idyllic island experience. Romantic interior with candlelit tables, wooden furniture and sand floor. Check. Well-presented food befitting the setting. Check. Attentive service and soothing soundtrack. Check. The oysters, mussels, lagoon fish or raw fish duo and tempura prawns sing of the sea, but don’t miss the desserts (profiteroles with coconut and chocolate? More please).
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Le Flamboyant
Le Flamboyant is a fine French-Polynesian eatery that’s short on pretension and big on taste, especially at dinner (light meals only at lunchtime). The specialities on offer are always a treat, but the winner is the uru (breadfruit) gnocchi – memorable. How about dessert? The crumble with tropical fruits and taro ice cream has plenty of zing. Opt for the set menu – at 4000 CFP, it’s a bargain.
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Sunset Boulevard
We’re talking of two open-air, permanently moored boats as well as two decks in a tropical garden right by the lagoon. The emphasis is on local dishes with a contemporary twist; a few zesty treasures include ‘BBQ King’ (skewered fish and beef) and ‘Humeur du Chef’ (an assortment of sushi and sashimi).
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Snack Matira
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 simply prepared dishes as well as burgers and omelettes. Eat alfresco or grab your victuals and find your picnic spot on the beach.
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Bora Bora Yacht Club
The Yacht Club delivers all the stereotypes expected for its location and name: a terrace overlooking the lagoon and fairly expensive fare in elegant (but not snooty) surrounds. The menu features all the usual suspects, with an emphasis on fish dishes. North of Vaitape.
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Bamboo House
Is it a lounge-bar? A restaurant? A disco? It doesn’t matter – take a seat and sample honestly prepared dishes, or just grab a glass of something and nibble on tapas in exotic surrounds. No credit cards are accepted.
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Snack-Restaurant Moi Here
It’s the location that’s the pull here, rather than the food. Burgers, salads, beef sirloin and fish dishes won’t knock your socks off but you’re right on the beach, with dizzying views of the turquoise lagoon.
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Ben’s
Greasy burgers, inoffensive sandwiches, acceptable steaks, average quesadillas and bearable garlic bread: no wonder this well-positioned venture gets a loyal following of unfussy, penny-counting travellers.
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Fare Manuia
The hardest thing about eating at this local favourite is deciding between the excellent meat or fish dishes, crunchy salads, filling and delicious pasta and mouth-watering pizzas.
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