Our concierge Teiva and his team have put together this helpful list of restaurants on the island of Tahiti. Family-friendly places are indicated with a **. Many of these eateries are in downtown Papeete, just a short ride on "Le Truck." Or have your clients speak to the concierges to organize a transfer.
Les Roulottes**
Location: Port of Papeete, about 5 minutes from the hotel.
Hours: Open from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
No reservation needed.
These rolling kitchens pull up to the dock in Papeete every evening. French, Tahitian, Chinese, grilled fish, Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, you name it! A great way to meet the locals
$
Le Royal Kikiriri
Location: Downtown Papeete - Rue Colette, about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French, Chinese, Tahitian cuisine. Live local music - Friday after dinner it becomes a hot local dancing spot!
$$
Chez Jimmy
Location: Downtown Papeete - Rue Colette, about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese cuisine...good place to spot visiting celebrities.
$$
L'O à la Bouche
Location: Downtown Papeete - Passage Cardella, about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French cuisine in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Daily specials.
$$
Le City d'Or
Location: Downtown Papeete - Rue des Ecoles - about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
Chinese. Outside dining. Local night clubs just next door.
$$
L'Escale Polynésienne
Location: Papeete - Fare Ute, about 5 minutes from the hotel
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday for Breakfast and Lunch
No reservations needed.
Polynesian and Japanese cuisine. For a light lunch try the take-out sushi.
$
Le Capitain Bligh**
Location: Punaauia, about 30 minutes from the hotel, on the oceanfront
Hours: Open for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French and Tahitian cuisine. A good choice for families...stop here during the day and tour the lagoonarium as you enter the mouth of the shark!
$$
Le Belvédère**
Location: Pirae - about 30 minutes from the hotel. Complimentary shuttle service picks up from the resort daily at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch and Dinner
Reservations required
French and local cuisine with a panoramic view from 1800 feet high. A nice spot for families.
$$
Le Blue Banana**
Location: Punaauia PK 11 - about 30 minutes from the hotel
Hours: Monday through Saturdays for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French, Italian, Tahitian. A good family restaurant, this is one of the few places you may enjoy a game of billiards. Great steak and pizza.
$$
La Quais des Îles
Location: Punaauia Marina Taina, about 30 minutes from the hotel with access by boat
Hours: Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French and exotic cuisine and seafood specialties. Special Salsa dancing evening on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
$$$
Le Relais de la Maroto
Location: Papenoo Valley, about 30 minutes from the resort - accessible only by 4x4. Take the full day Safari tour and have your lunch included at this hidden restaurant.
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French cuisine with an impressive wine cellar.
$$
Cafè Kokè
Location: Papeete, 54 Rue Gauguin, about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French and international cuisine in a homey atmosphere. Save room for something from the amazing dessert menu!
$$$
Pink Coconut
Location: Punaauia Marina Taina, about 30 minutes from the hotel
Hours: Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French and Polynesian cuisine with a great bar...try the "Fizz."
$$
Coco's
Location: Punaauia, PK 13 - about 30 minutes from the hotel
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French cuisine in a romantic setting right on the beach. Try some authentic foie gras...
$$$
Mango Cafe
Location: Papeete, Rue Jeanne d'Arc - about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French cuisine with one of the best wine cellars around.
$$
Sushi Bar
Location: Papeete, Vaima Shopping Center, Upper Level - about 5 minutes from the resort
Hours: Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
Japanese. A perfect stop for lunch after shopping in Vaima Center.
$$
Les 3 Brasseurs
Location: Papeete, on the waterfront, about 5 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
French and Polynesian specialties. A favorite spot for locals to socialize and have a fresh-brewed beer.
$$
Western Grill**
Location: Punaauia, about 30 minutes from our resort
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
Tex-Mex and Polynesian specialties. The only "Wild West" restaurant in the South Pacific, with a mini-Western show on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Nice for families.
$$
Casa Blanca
Location: Punaauia Marina Taina, about 30 minutes from the resort
Hours: Open seven days a week for Lunch & Dinner
Reservations required
Italian, including pizza. Ask for the Gazebo when making your reservations!
$$$
