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Blue Banana

Punaauia, French Polynesia
41.22.24
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Ranked #7 of 17 restaurants in Punaauia
Cuisines: French, Polynesian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This restaurant is tucked away behind a non-descript entrance and opens up to a gorgeous deck overlooking the lagoon towards Moorea. Tasty, reasonably priced food and good service.

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New Westminster, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

We enjoyed a meal here, which we found to be very reasonalbly priced. We were there for an early dinner and got to enjoy a sunset as we had a great table on the outside deck. The staff were great, and there was no problem with english. It was a close walk to our hotel, the Manava, and much better... More

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Baltimore
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25 reviews 25 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We were taken to the Blue Banana by a local cousin. While it is very French, it mostly serves local sea food but the menu has something for everyone. I had the Tuna tartar trio and it was very good. Of course the wine was excellent. The setting is very polynesian, right on the sea shore. Tables are available inside... More

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Auckland
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

We tracked down this restaurant on the advice of Lonely Planet Tahiti, which had raved about it and described it as a must-do #1 Attraction etc. But we couldn't see what all the hyperbole was about...it was nothing out of the ordinary. On the positive side, the food was reasonably priced (relatively speaking, in expensive Tahiti). And the waitress was... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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82 reviews 82 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

My wife and I walked from Manava Suite Resort to this restaurant in about 8 minutes (Turn right when you come out of the hotel). I was surprised that there has not been any reviews in English for this restaurant over a period of one year. The outdoor sitting area is very nice. We went there early at 6:15PM to... More

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 via mobile

Steve and Capucine are The Owner always there to Welcome you. She is running The show in The dinning room while Steve preparing The specials. On friday and saturday night The place rock with live Band and DJ . Blue Banana is The place i always go during stop over in Tahiti. Instead of waiting at The airport i do... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

Food was just ok. Slightly overpriced compared to other restaurants on Moorea.

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Athens, Greece
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36 reviews 36 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

Excellent food and service. Ask for a table at the pier.

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Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2011

I wish I had read all reviews prior to attending this restaurant. Although the service was friendly, the food was poor quality and the prices were high, even compared to other restaurants in Tahiti. Both my husband and I ordered the Entrocote (New York Steak) and the cut was chewy, with so much fat, half the meal was left on... More

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Cairns, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2010

Had dinner on our last night in Tahiti at the Blue Banana. Prices were great compaired to the more touristy places. Food and service were excellent. We really appreciated the time our waitress spent going through the menu. She also managed the balance between making sure we had what we needed and not pestering us really well. Being right on... More

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