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Bay Watch

Melkofee | Baie de Fatumaru, Port Vila, Efate 3426, Vanuatu
+6877793950
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Ranked #3 of 58 restaurants in Port Vila
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse, Tapas
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Special occasions, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Special occasions, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Anglet, France
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Thoroughly enjoyable meal in this friendly mediterranean-cuisine restaurant. Superb setting (as many places in Port Vila), just a short walk from the town centre. Will certainly come back next visit to the Island.

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Brilliant $10 (1000 vatu) lunches - after some really questionable food during our stay in Vanuatu - this place was great, tasty fresh food and for a fraction of the price of other places - yum!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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172 reviews 172 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 90 cities Reviews in 90 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

The Bay Watch has a good set menu for lunch (1000 Vt with a variety of dishes to choose from). Later in the night it turns into a sort of a late bar with drinks and sometimes music. Nice but grumpy owner :)

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

Fantastic restaurant - top notch service and food and amazing location. Just make sure you go before sunset!

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Speyer
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85 reviews 85 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

The place is a bit off the main beat in Port Vila, but easily reached e.g by bus, or also by foot, if the heat and humidity dont get to you. The lunch menus are extraordinary value compared to pretty much anything else in the vicinity. You should not miss those. Coffee, however, cannot be recommended. For dinner the prices... More

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Port vila
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

The tapas here is nice, a good mix, but with a definite seafood orientation. Prices are average for Port Vila. It is on the waterfront with a lovely view, but note it is on the Mele end of town, and is a bit hidden down a long driveway. Worth the hunt though. Added bonus for me was the local kids... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

It was our second night in Vanuatu. We decided to eat at Port Vila rather than the resort. Our bus driver recommended this place. It was fantastic. Perfect setting looking out over the water with islands in the background. The food was fantastic and we had a selection of tapas. We had to wait a short while but it was... More

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Port Vila, Vanuatu
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32 reviews 32 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Lunch special and view is great. Night time is a lot more inconsistent and surprisingly pricey once all the small dishes are added up. Stick to lunch times.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Eat at Baywatch twice during our week long stay in Port Vila and both time were great experiences, the tapas are well priced and a great selection, the steak and seafood fresh and superbly cooked, good wine list too all told a very good restaurant

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Port Vila, Vanuatu
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

nice place, the food is good, music is a little average but you get that sometimes, but the view is worth the trip and the staff are alot of fun, especially when they realise you aren't a tourist

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