Must-see restaurants in Guadalcanal

  • Mambo Juice

    Honiara

    You really need to know this place is here, but luckily now you do. Just off Mendana Ave, this easy-to-miss cafeteria is a surprise, with its enticing…

  • The Ofis

    Honiara

    A very relaxing spot. Picture a lovely waterfront location, ample views of Savo, and good thin-crust pizzas, wraps and salads. It also offers lovely…

  • Bamboo Bar & Cafe

    Honiara

    This cheerful place is perfect for a comforting breakfast (fab banana pancakes!), lunch or a snack attack any time of the day. The menu is straightforward…

  • Lime Lounge

    Honiara

    Funky little Lime Lounge is highly popular with expats. There’s everything from satisfying breakfasts to palate-pleasing salads, well-made sandwiches,…

  • Hakubai

    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,…

  • Club Havanah

    Honiara

    Inside Honiara Hotel, Club Havanah offers something different. Georges, the adept French chef, cooks up ambitious dishes with a strong French accent –…

  • Taj Mahal

    Honiara

    The dining room is nothing fancy (think plastic chairs) but Taj Mahal serves authentic, richly flavoured Indian and Sri Lankan specialities at puny prices…

  • The Bakery

    Honiara

    Located inside the Sol Plaza building, this offbeat cafeteria is a handy spot for an affordable, uncomplicated, walk-in bite. Choose from rotis, doughnuts…

  • Breakwater Cafe

    Honiara

    This slick venture that seems to have been imported direct from Oz is the meeting point for expats who are yearning for a satisfying breakfast. Desserts…

  • Oasis Restaurant

    Honiara

    Part of the Honiara Hotel, the Oasis enjoys a great location next to the pool. The food is nothing spectacular, but there's a good choice ranging from…

  • Hong Kong Palace

    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…

  • Garden Seafood

    Honiara

    Here you can fuel up with Chinese staples such as sweet-and-sour fish fillet or prawns with nuts. The décor is a bit bleak and the food isn't the best …

  • Ocean View Restaurant

    Honiara

    The big dining room lacks character, but the seafront terrace is inviting, with great views north over the Florida Islands. Pizzas, meat dishes and…

  • Sea King

    Honiara

    Ignore the chubby golden Buddha at the entrance; the stadium-sized dining room is less clichéd. This place has garnered high praise for its Chinese dishes…

  • Honiara Hot Bread Kitchen

    Honiara

    For the most flavoursome buns and scones in town, take your sticky fingers to this unassuming outlet on the main drag. Come early; by 10am they are sold…

  • Capitana

    Honiara

    This popular restaurant inside the Mendana Hotel serves classic Western dishes and boasts a terrace overlooking the sea. Its Wednesday dinner buffet (S…

  • Sky Horse

    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.

  • Frangipani Ice

    Honiara

    This unassuming ice-cream parlour on the main drag is very popular with locals. It also has waffles, milkshakes and smoothies.

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