Must-see restaurants in Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

  • Eco Café

    Coral Coast

    This joint Italian-Fijian enterprise doesn't disappoint. It's a charming open-fronted, wood-and-bamboo place facing directly onto the sea with a mellow…

  • Governors

    Suva

    Housed in a converted colonial bungalow that was once home to Ratu Sir Laulu Sukuna, Governors is the newest fashionable eating place on the block. You…

  • Taste Fiji

    Nadi

    Stylish, professionally run and with a cosmopolitan menu featuring stand-out dishes created from local produce, this fabulous restaurant is not just 'good…

  • Beach Bar & Grill

    Coral Coast

    Formerly Le Café, the Beach Bar & Grill is deservedly popular with those wanting to eat outside their resorts. It's a simple thatched outfit, but has an…

  • Tata's

    Nadi

    This rough-looking joint just down from the temple dishes up some of the most authentic and flavoursome curries on Viti Levu: just ask the droves of…

  • Blue Ginger Café & Deli

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Delicious breakfasts (the menu includes homemade yoghurt, fruit and poached eggs) and lunches of wholemeal sandwiches, interesting wraps, fresh salads and…

  • Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant

    Denarau Island

    This fantastic restaurant specialises in local cuisine, using homegrown and foraged ingredients; it's a great place to try kokoda, or opt for the divine…

  • Tu's Place

    Nadi

    Come hungry: the chefs at this popular spot aren't shy when it comes to portion control. Though they do Western-style breakfasts and some tasty Thai meals…

  • Old Mill Cottage

    Suva

    Officials and government aides from the nearby embassies cram the front verandah of this cheap and cheerful Suva institution to indulge in authentic…

  • Ocean Terrace Restaurant

    Coral Coast

    Slightly pricier than its neighbours and boasting a breezy dining area overlooking the ocean, the food outlets at the Bedarra Inn often lure guests from…

  • The Food Hub

    Nadi

    This little place, tucked behind the main street, dishes up top-notch Indian curries and thalis (plus Fijian and international dishes) at ludicrously low…

  • Daikoku

    Suva

    Upstairs past the closet-sized bar, the acrobatic culinary skills of Daikoku’s teppanyaki chefs are reason enough to spend an evening here. The seafood,…

  • Mama’s Pizza

    Nadi

    In Fiji, the word 'pizza' often seems open for interpretation. Not so at Mama's: these prodigious pies could hold their own anywhere in the world…

  • Koko’s Bar

    Coral Coast

    This diner-style restaurant facing the sea is a good place to refuel. A smart, open-fronted wooden building with a sports bar at the back, it has a decent…

  • Tiko’s Floating Restaurant

    Suva

    The only way you could be any more harbourside would be if you were standing in the water. This permanently moored former Blue Lagoon cruise ship has…

  • Sitar

    Nadi

    With a menu boasting flavoursome, flaming hot dishes from India, Fiji and Thailand, Sitar is a standout restaurant, even in a curry-mad town like Nadi…

  • Cafe Thirty

    Suva

    A cheery and unpretentious place to grab a bite, particularly at lunchtime when the sandwiches and wraps are on offer. All the servings are generous, from…

  • Corner Café

    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…

  • Bounty Bar & Restaurant

    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…

  • Small Plates

    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…

  • 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…

  • Wishbone & Pizzaking

    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…

  • Cardo's Steakhouse

    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…

  • Ashiyana

    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…

  • Nang Ying

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Twinkly lights, backlit pictures and fake flowers give this place an air of Chinatown authenticity that would do San Francisco proud. Fragrant poultry and…

  • Vilisite’s Restaurant

    Coral Coast

    If you're wearing your bula shirt, you’ll feel right at home as this place drips tropical garb. It’s a couple of kilometres beyond the Naviti and has…

  • Singh’s Curry House

    Suva

    Owner Mamaji runs a tight ship at this great little curry joint, where a delectable array of mostly South Indian curries tempts diners from the front…

  • Maya Dhaba

    Suva

    Maya Dhaba is one of Suva’s most urbane restaurants, serving up Indian dishes in bright, modern surroundings. The meals are excellent: wrap your naan…

  • Bad Dog Cafe

    Suva

    Straddling the divide between cafe, bar and restaurant, Bad Dog offers up an Western-style mix of steaks, burgers, salads and seafood. Pizza night is on…

  • Barbecue Stands

    Suva

    The teams of cooks here serve Suva’s best-value meals into the wee hours. Styrofoam boxes are crammed with enough carbs and cholesterol (dalo, sausage,…

  • Bo Hai Seafood Restaurant

    Nadi

    Giving the curry houses a run for their money, Bo Hai has an extensive menu with a heavy emphasis on seafood. Adventurous souls should try the bêche-de…

  • Rave Bistro

    Suva

    In an adjoining renovated cottage next to the Old Mill, this bar-bistro gets busy with the after-work crowd in its indoor/outdoor settings. Good laksas…

  • Lulu Bar and Restaurant

    Denarau Island

    This fun place offers all the standards – think pastas, curries, steaks, sushi, burgers and belly-busting breakfasts. It's also a top Denarau watering…

  • Daikoku

    Nadi

    Tableside chefs slice, dice, flip and serve delicious teppanyaki upstairs at this popular restaurant. Cosier, off-the-menu dining is available downstairs…

  • Hard Rock Cafe Fiji

    Denarau Island

    Amble on in for classic burgers and the usual Hard Rock favourites, including fajitas, mac and cheese and smokehouse sandwiches. It's a franchise, and…

  • Chilli Bites

    Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu

    Ignore the scratched formica tables and enjoy this authentic north Indian food made by authentic north Indian Indians. The tandoor breads, rich and…

  • Esquires Coffee House

    Suva

    Popular for informal work meetings, this air-con café serves good coffee ($4 to $5.50) and ordinary cakes and sandwiches ($3 to $9). Regular clientele…

  • Shanghai Seafood House

    Suva

    In the heart of the shopping district, this 1st-floor restaurant is plush in a kitschy, fake-flower kind of way. The encyclopaedic menu and al fresco…

  • Bonefish

    Denarau Island

    Lobster, crab and Walu, oh my! This relaxed spot is famous for its sublime seafood and hefty servings. If you have room, be sure to wash it all down with…