There is quite a few
independant restaurants in Moorea, and there are many other dining
establishments, within the many Resorts that are recommended,
highly rated and reviewed. You are welcome to eat in any of
the Resort restaurants, other than the one you are staying in
(reservations recommended), but if you fancy going somewhere
different, here are a few that you can enjoy. Some
restaurants would recommend reservations, at others its not
necessary. The restaurants are very welcoming and are
grateful for your patronage, especially the smaller establishments.
Some of the larger establishments take cards (usually only
Visa and Mastercard, sometimes Maestro and French CB cards) and
cash, but some of the smaller, locally-run cafes and snack trucks
will only take cash. Some restaurants will offer a free shuttle or
hotel pick up service, so always ask when you call them to make
your reservations.
Le
Mayflower
Le Mayflower Restaurant is located
just of the main coastal road on the north west coast of Moorea, at
Hauru Point near to Le Petit Village, and serves a gourmet French
menu. A varied selection of fresh local fish (the homemade
lobster ravioli or blue cheese ravioli are a favourite), vegetarian
and meat dishes is served accompanied with innovative sauces and an
extensive wine selection, with several mouthwatering choices for
dessert, including the speciality of a frozen coconut ice.
Not the cheapest restaurant, but well worth a visit if your
budget will stretch to it. Accepts cards and cash. Open
7 days 6.30pm-9.00pm for dinner, with lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm, every
day except Saturday and Monday. offer a pick up service from local
hotels.
Le
Coco's Restaurant
Le Coco's Restaurant is a gourmet
fine dining French Restaurant in Ha'apiti, that is the sister
restaurant to the highly acclaimed Le Coco's Tahiti. Only
recently opened, in March 2015, the elegant dining room has a
refined and stylish ambiance, to match the beautifully presented
gourmet delights on the menu. And the Wine Bar Patio offers
open air dining from a special menu. As you would expect from
a French restaurant of this class, they offer a large wine cellar
to choose the perfect vintage to accompany your meal. The
menu is decidely French with Oriental and Polynesian influences,
and they use fresh local produce wherever possible. Dining at
Le Coco's Moorea not cheap, but if gourmet food is what you want,
there is probably no where better. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Offers a local hotel pick-up. Open Monday-Thursday
5.30pm - 9.30pm and all day Friday-Sunday 11.30 - 9.30pm
Rudy's
Rudy's is a small French
Bistro-style restaurant in Maharepa, and serves a French/Polynesian
menu including fresh local fish, steaks, lamb and popular western
dishes. They have a small wine list and a selection of
cocktails. Open each evening 5.30pm - 10.00pm cash and credit
cards accepted. Local hotel pickup service when making a
reservation.
Te Honu
Iti
The Te Honu Iti, (The Little
Turtle) or Chez Roger as it also known locally, is a French
Polynesian restaurant owned by Chef Roger Igual, who came to French
Polynesia as a chef in some of the big hotel restaurants, and liked
it so much, he stayed, had a family and opened his own restaurant.
Situated right on the shore overlooking Cooks Bay, many
guests are visited during their meal by the rays and sharks below
the terrace. hoping for a little piece of fish. The gourmet
menu offers fresh local seafood, including Polynesian poisson cru,
imported meat and steaks, fresh salads and vegetables, selection of
desserts, and all accompanied with a varied and well stocked wine
list. Some evenings local musicians will entertain you. The
terrace tables ovelook the water of Cooks Bay and the shark and ray
feeding is definitely something to enjoy. Local pick up
Service. Open Tuesday - Saturday for lunch 11.30am-1.30pm, and
every day for dinner 6.30pm-8.30pm. Cash and cards accepted
Le Lezard
Jaune Cafe
Located just off the main coast
road in Ha'apiti , in the northwest of the island, Le Lezard Jaune
Cafe is a casual cafe with an inside dining room and outdoor patio,
where you can enjoy a range of freshly grilled 'a la plancha'
skewers of meat and fresh local seafood, with all the normal
accompaniments. They have a selection of desserts and a full
bar Free Wi-Fi Internet Access. Open for dinner
Wednesday-Sunday 6.00pm - 10.00pm, and Saturday and Sundays only
for lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm. Cash and cards accepted. Local
hotel pickup service.
Coco Beach
Bar and Restaurant
Coco Beach Bar and Restaurant is a
unique little beach cafe, set on a little motu (island) just off
the north-west coast of Moorea, that picks you up by boat (roughly
£5pp return) and takes you over to this perfect little white sand
paradise. They offer a buffet on some days with a selection of
Polynesian dishes, salads and desserts, and the rest of the time
they offer a light casual menu, of burgers, salads, fresh seafood
and desserts. The bar and restaurant prices are slightly more than
you might find on the mainland, but you are paying a little premium
for the location here, and once you have eaten your fill, you are
welcome to stay as long as you like, swimming, snorkelling or
sitting on the white sand or the bar deck, enjoying a cool drink
and a wonderful view. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday, lunch only. Reservations required for boat transfer.
Snack
Mahana
The Snack Mahana Cafe is on the
coast road in the north-west shore of the island, and is a casual
cafe with an indoor dining room, small patio and outdoor seating in
the shade under the huge branches of a tree, overlooking the sea.
Offering ice cold beers and drinks, it is a popular lunch
stop for visitors and locals alike. The menu serves fresh
local fish dishes, including the traditional Poisson Cru, along
with salads, chicken, shrimp and good steak dishes. Open
11.00am - 3.00pm Tuesday to Saturday. Cash only
Pizza
Daniel
Pizza Daniel is a small cafe on the
roadside on the west coast road, serving freshly made thin crust
pizzas, cooked in a hand-built stone pizza oven, right in front of
you. A good selection of pizza toppings, from the normal
pepperoni or three cheese, to the more unusual oriental or seafood
pizzas, or your own choices can be made as well. Take away is
available, and althought they don't serve alcohol, you are welcome
to bring your owns beers or wine with you. Cash only, open
every day til late, except closed Thursdays.
Allo
Pizza.
Located along the shore of Cooks
Bay, in the north if the island, Allo Pizza offers fresh handmade
pizzas cooked in a wood fired pizza oven, along with a small
selection of salads, desserts and freshly baked baguettes straight
out of the oven. Cash only, open every day lunch 11.00am -
2.00pm dinner 5.00pm - 8.30pm
Coco
D'isle
Coco D'isle is a casual cafe style
property in Ha'apiti, serving a large range of dishes, from
handmade pizza and calzone, paninis, burgers, and salad, to fresh
local seafood dishes, all done several different ways, so your
choice is huge, all served with cold beers/cocktails/drinks and
fresh baguette bread. A selection of ice creams, crepes and
desserts finish off your meal, if you can fit them in, along with
coffees and liquers. Takeaway is also available. Some nights
they have local musicians playing for you, and will pick you up
from your local hotel. Open every day for dinner from 6.00pm -
9.00pm, though some special nights they may open earlier.
Cash only
Moorea
Beach Cafe
On the north shore, near Maherepa
village, the Moorea Beach Cafe is run by a French chef, who,
after working for many years in Manhattan, New York, came to Moorea
in 2012. Offering a French menu that uses all the local
fresh fish, as well as imported meats and steaks, fresh salads and
desserts. There is an extensive wine and champagne list, but
the outstanding thing here is the view! The dining deck at
the rear of the restaurant is right on the shoreline, with stunning
sunset views. Open every day for lunch and dinner 11.30am -
10pm. Local hotel shuttle service. Cash and credit cards
accepted.
Fare La
Canadienne
The Fare La Canadienne is a casual
snack/cafe owned by a Canadian couple, and is popular with tourists
and locals alike. They serve an American/Canadian style menu,
with well-renowned burgers, fresh local seafood, and chicken, with
fries and salads, all served with a Canadian twist, especially the
Canadian bacon! They have a good selection of beers and cold
drinks, and an open kitchen, so you can watch the chef at work.
There is a good selection of mouthwatering desserts,
including crepes, ice creams and fresh fruits, and there are tables
outside on the patio or inside in the dining room.
Le
Mahogany
Le Mahogany is a casual restaurant
that is located in Maharepa in Cooks Bay on the north coast of
Moorea. The serve a varied menu to suit all tastes, and offer
a good selection of fresh local seafood dishes, including whole
lobster, steaks and meats (including a recommended honey roast
duck), salads and a Chinese menu. You can dine at the tables
on the patio, or inside in the dining room. They offer a good
wine selection, as well as beers and cold drinks, and their
desserts are worth making room for, including chocolate mousse, ice
creams, profiteroles, and their signature frozen pineapple dessert
with coconut ice cream and rum. Open for dinner every day
except Wednesday. Local pick up service. Cards and cash
accepted.
Carameline
Carameline is a casual cafe and
patisserie located in a small shopping area near the Moorea Pearl
Beach Hotel in Maharepa, with a covered open-air terrace with
ceiling fans for a cool breeze. They offer a
French/American/Polynesian menu, with a good breakfast menu,
serving lovely fresh fruits and croissants, freshly baked french
pastries and omelettes, fresh local fish, paninis, quiches and
salads for lunch, sweet and savoury crepes, ice creams, meringues
and French patisserie style desserts to tempt your sweet tooth.
They offer free Wi-Fi for guests and accept credit cards
(Visa/MC) and cash. Open every day from 7am - 5pm except
Sunday close at 2pm.
Lilikoi
Garden Cafe
The Lilikoi Garden Cafe is a tiny
little food van set in a little garden, along with another little
gift shop in a Roulottes (mobile van). It doesn't look much
but from the cute little truck, they serve a nice range of
French/Polynesian dishes, using fresh local seafood, as well as
popular items such as panini, burgers and salads. Ideal for a
nice lunch or early dinner stop, and they offer free Wi-Fi to
guests. Every no and again, there is a special themed meal,
for eat in or take away, such as sushi, Moroccan or oriental
dishes. Cookery classes are also available to try out these
themed menus. Definitely something differnt to most restaurants!
Cash only, open every day 11am-3pm and Friday evenings 6.30pm
8.30pm. Take away available.
La
Paillote
La Paillote is a little roadside
shack beside the main coast road in Ha'apiti, and although it
doesn't have a large building, you dine in the open air under
canvas, with sand under your feet. There is not a huge menu
choice, but what they do serve, they do well. Whole roast
chickens, fresh fish and seafood, baguettes and hot dogs, with
fresh local vegetables and salads, and delicious desserts to
finish. You can order your choice of cold drinks (not a full
bar) or you can bring your own! Cash only, and prices are
very reasonable for the quality, and quantity of food. Open
for lunch 12.00-2.00pm and dinner 6.00-8.30pm (may not be every
day).
Other
highly rated Resort and Hotel-based restaurants that you can
try:-
Toatea Crepes Restaurant and Bar -
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort
Le Matiahani - Moorea Pearl Beach
Resort
Arii Vahine - Sheraton Moorea
Lagoon Resort
Fare Nui - Intercontinental Resort
Moorea
La Perouse - Sofitel Moorea Beach
Resort
Le Sunset - Hotel Hibiscus
K - Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach
Resort
Pure - Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach
Resort
Rotui Grill - Hilton Moorea Lagoon
Resort
Arii Vahine Restaurant - Hilton
Moorea Lagon Resort