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Vaima Polynesian Bar and Restaurant

Vaimaanga | PO Box 1050, Titikaveka CK9999, Cook Islands
00682 26123
Ranked #1 of 2 restaurants in Titikaveka
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Price range: $9 - $32
Cuisines: International, Polynesian, Vegetarian
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Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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117 reviews from our community

94% Recommend
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Martha B
New Braunfels, Texas
Contributor
11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Tables under the trees and on the beach, beautiful sunsets, good food-- More

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ruth b
White Rock, Canada
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

A table on the beach and seeing the sunset, doesn't get any better! More

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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
London
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Vaima seems to be getting complacent - great food, the best we ate on Raro but the friendly Polynesian welcome was distinctly lacking. Went for dinner with my husband and 18 month old daughter. We had to ask for a high chair FIVE times and eventually it was rudely plonked down saying that that were very busy. And while we... More

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lbrigadoon, Owner at Vaima Polynesian Bar and Restaurant, responded to this review
February 17, 2012

We are glad that you enjoyed your meal at the Vaima. We noted that you arrived with no booking but our staff managed to allocate the last trable on the beach. People who book with us take preference and any "Walk Ins" are generally advised that we will fit them in as we can. It appears from your review and... More

LuckyLadyCalgary
Calgary
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Make a point to have dinner here at sunset. Make a reseration through to get a prime seat. Dinner was wonderful and their take out pizza was good and fast! More

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Tferrari12
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

This is a wonderful place to eat on Rarotonga! The service was amazing and the meal the best I had during my stay. More

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mary1949
Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

just enjoyed this so much because the staff were great , the food was average but edible.....so the staff sold me on this one More

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PoppaHopper
Rarotonga Cook ISlands
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Very good range of food and well staffed when its fine - most of the time you can sit outside . hearty meals and very well presented I believe good value More

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slipz
Rarotonga
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Wow we were impressed service was great ..not once were the boys left with a empty glass. The menu selection was good and when our meals arrived we were all delighted. We all agreed that the meals were of a very high standard and the servings were of a reasonable size. Looking forward to going back More

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Irene L
Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Obviously a stand in Christmas chef who didn't know what he was doing. The owner agreed with our criticism but added insult to injury by offering us a 10% discount when we already had a discount voucher which was not discounted from the bill. More

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Nova05
Hamilton, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We were a large party, young and old alike. We were seated on the beach with fabulous views of the reef and lagoon. The food was excellent, with something to please everyones taste. More

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