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Oceans Restaurant & Bar

Crown Beach Resort & Spa | Beach Road, Arorangi 682, Cook Islands

+68223953

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Waterfront gazebo - lunch here was amazing!

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Ranked #2 of 10 restaurants in Arorangi

34 Reviews

Price range: $9 - $26

Cuisines: Californian, Family Fare, Pacific Rim, Polynesian

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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night

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34 reviews from our community

Frangipani08

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Top Contributor

52 reviews

37 helpful votes

“Pleased overall.”

Reviewed February 10, 2012

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Two friends and I reserved a table one Sunday afternoon for lunch. Service was a little slow on this occassion compared to an island night evening two of us had enjoyed with some other friends earlier in the year. Fortunately we had time to relax and enjoy the day and weren't put out by the fact that our first choice... More

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mattanddan

Auckland, New Zealand

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33 reviews

33 helpful votes

“Beautiful view, but not enough variety for a long stay”

Reviewed January 17, 2012

We stayed at the Crown Beach Resort for 7 nights / 6 days. Overall, Oceans was a reasonable restaurant, but for us it didn't surpass 3 stars due to inconsistent service, some flavorless dishes and a lack of variety. High points: - Daily triple happy hour - excellent value - Stunning views over the beach - Comfortable, casual environment -... More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your constructive feedback about your recent dining experience at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. Our breakfast buffet presents 'standard' continental options including cereals, fruit juices, tea & coffee, fruit platter 'of the day', bircher muesli, cheese-salami-ham, breads & spreads, danish pasties & croissants; complimented by a hot breakfast menu with 6 options including big mixed-grill breakfast... More

Tracy K

Adelaide, Australia

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8 reviews

5 helpful votes

“Relaxed dining”

Reviewed January 9, 2012

Lovely fresh tasty food with something on the menu for everyone. Service with a smile and a chat! More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience at Oceans Restaurant on the waterfront. We are pleased to read that you loved our fresh, tasty, homestyle inspired menu that truly does offer something for everyone at very reasonable prices. We hope you managed to find time to participate in our hugely popular happy hour buy... More

Sara J

Nelson, New Zealand

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5 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Views and superb food!”

Reviewed January 7, 2012

We recently honeymooned at the Crown Beach Resort which was a an experience we would highly recommend. We gently kick started every day with breakfast at Oceans. The breakfasts were beautiful with a great selection of fresh fruit, cereal and breads to choose from along with simple yet delicious cooked meals. We also had a couple of lunches and an... More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your complimentary daily American breakfast with continental buffet and a cooked meal selection; our simple bistro-style lunches and our home-style dinner menu with a full selection of meals at reasonable prices. Our world famous... More

khsunshine

Toronto, Canada

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16 reviews

9 helpful votes

“Excellent Restaurant with Beachfront views”

Reviewed December 27, 2011

We stayed at the Crown Beach Resort and ate at Oceans Restaurant every morning and had lunch there several times. Happy Hour was great as well! We thought the food and service was excellent. We especially loved eating our lunch at the waterfront gazebo. Fish and chips were delicious! We enjoyed Island night, buffet was excellent and the local entertainment... More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience at Oceans Bistro on the waterfront. We are pleased to read that you loved your complimentary daily American breakfast; your lunches (fresh fish & chips) on the beach, and our world famous Island Nights with island feast and a dynamic cultural show on Mondays and Thursdays. Our... More

Kelly S

Auckland, New Zealand

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4 reviews

1 helpful vote

“"Fabulous food on the beach"”

Reviewed December 15, 2011

Beautiful setting close to the beach front and on the beach aswell, fabulous food for breakfast lunch and dinner, and the yummy coctails to top off the sunny afternoon. cooked breakfast was always perfect with great service too. More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your meals. Our complimentary breakfasts for inhouse guests featuring a continental buffet plus a hot selection is proving popular for our guests. Our bistro style lunch menu offers light & tasty options for those... More

Eddie2104733usmc

New York City, New York

1 review

“OUTSTANDING AWESOME”

Reviewed December 3, 2011

Spent 1wk in heaven I mean heaven, the room, food were outstanding. The service at the front desk was great they try to make your stay as perfect as possible. concierge Tia was very helpful in booking tours and other travel arrangements. The Ocean was excellent the food was very good, the staff was very nice, being solo they made... More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience (and stay at Crown Beach Resort & Spa) at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. We are pleased to read that you loved your Beachfront Spa Villa, located right on the beach, on the edge of the sparkling blue lagoon; enjoyed all other parts of our small boutique resort... More

671RachH

Christchurch, New Zealand

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10 reviews

4 helpful votes

“Pure Bliss”

Reviewed November 24, 2011

What better way to unwind than to sit on the beach from morning till night with the restaurant & bar just a stone throw away. More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experience at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. Oceans restaurant operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week, and is the key provider of food & beverage product & services for all guests at the resort, including guests at the grand pool and on the vast beach area.... More

Loonies_NZ

Kaitaia, New Zealand

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14 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Island Night Highly Recommended”

Reviewed November 15, 2011

6 of us went to the Island night. On arriving we were greated by the sultry sounds of island Groove's music which set the mood for a lovely nights entertainment. The food was ok smorgasboard style a large selection of different foods. Would recommend for the entertainment alone but arrive early as Island Groove will have you singing along. Great... More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your Thursday Island Night Experience at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. We agree with you that Tani & Rose (Island Groove) are truly fantastic singers & entertainers and we are pleased to feature them at Oceans Restaurant on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are equally pleased to read that you loved the... More

Bev H

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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5 reviews

2 helpful votes

“oh so much to eat”

Reviewed November 6, 2011

loved the lot, breakfast, lunch and dinner and the coctails on the beach More

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Kia Orana, Thank you for your kind words about your recent dining experiences at Oceans Restaurant & Bar. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed all your meals with us, including your daily American breakfast, the cafe style lunch, and our full service dinners (and theme nights) and our famous daily triple happy hour (12pm, 4pm and 9.30pm) where... More