Island of Tahiti - Restaurants

Supplied by a daily bounty of fresh fish and fruits, Tahiti is replete with dozens of fine restaurants within Papeete and along the coast in outlining villages. The resorts serve international cuisine with an ambience that often includes Polynesian music featuring the islands best local musicians while the sun sets over the lagoon waters.

Several resorts host weekly spectacular music and dance shows and Tahitian feasts which can be reserved in advance by your travel arranger or by your concierge.

Resort restaurants include:
La Plantation at Le Meridien Tahiti; Moevai and the famous Quinn's Bar at Sheraton Hotel Tahiti; Le Bougainville at Sofitel Maeva Beach; Le Royal Tahitien; and Le Lotus with a romantic lagoonside setting at the InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Tahiti.

A sampling of popular local restaurants includes:
Casablanca with a blending of French and Tahitian cooking styles; Lou Pescadou with the best of Italian pizzas and pasta; Dragon d'Or with a Chinese menu favored by locals; Auberge du Pacifique alongside the lagoon; and Captain Bligh near the Lagoonarium. Other popular choices among locals and visitors alike include Coco's, Lion d'Or, Vaitiare, Morrison's Cafe, Moana Iti, Le Cigalon, L'O a la Bouche, L'Apizzeria, La Romana, and Jack Lobster.

Papeete evening highlight:
Enjoy a unique and informal dinner or a memorable post-dinner desert at Vai'ete Square. Here, dozens of colorful roulottes, or food wagons, host a great variety of island cuisine and desert. The boardwalk atmosphere is an informal and lively destination not to be missed.