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1. Beluga
362 reviews
Closed today
Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... patties with
salad
, eggplant and to...”
“... and lovely
salad
- perfect on a bea...”
2. Tuoro Tapas Bar
459 reviews
Closed today
Bar, Fusion
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... and the
prawns
in a creamy sauce we...”
“There is a very good reason why you need...”
3. Antipodes
251 reviews
Closed today
Seafood, Mediterranean
$$$$
“... by 7 of us .Yummy prawns raw
oysters
mahi-mahi done to perfection as was ...”
“I settled on an entree of tippled
oysters
accompanied with a Bloody Mary chas...”
4. Wilson's Beach Bar & Restaurant - Castaway Resort
278 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Mexican
$$ - $$$
Menu
“The King
Prawns
meal looked ginormous and the recipient was silent throughout...”
“We both had a mix of the Japanese skewers, beef,
lamb
, scallop wrapped in bac...”
5. Little Polynesian Restaurant
578 reviews
Opens in 16 min
Seafood, New Zealand
$$ - $$$
Menu
“We had a fabulous dinner at The Little
Polynesian
Restaurant. it was recommen...”
“And the
tuna
and creme brûlée are arguably the best my family has had on a trip.”
6. OTB Restaurant & Bar Arorangi
302 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, Contemporary
$$$$
Menu
“Recommend the
mahi mahi
!”
“Fresh Mahi Mahi and King
Prawns
.”
7. Tamarind House Restaurant
1,506 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, Polynesian
$$$$
Menu
“We had the tuna sashimi, tuna 3 ways, island
salad
with haloumi, steak and th...”
“... these guys and get a great
sunset
too!”
8. Vaima Polynesian Bar and Restaurant
1,609 reviews
Closed Now
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Lovely setting and delicious
tuna
steak”
“It's a generous portion of fresh
tuna
m...”
9. Kikau Hut Restaurant
1,168 reviews
Seafood, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
Menu
“We had the
curry
and it was delicious.”
“Delicious food, the tuna
curry
was so good and surprising.”
10. The Waterline Restaurant & Beach Bar
1,087 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, European
$$ - $$$
“Great location”
“A must do- for the view, the food & the...”
11. Charlie's
1,253 reviews
Closed Now
Bar, Cafe
$
“Great value fish
burger
and beer with a...”
“Sashimi and a
beef burger
- top job Cha...”
12. Sandals Restaurant & Barefoot Bar
535 reviews
Opens in 16 min
New Zealand, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Best place to dine in Rarotonga”
“Great food and views”
13. The Lazy Trout Rarotonga
101 reviews
Closed today
Cafe, International
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Secluded but worth the short walk”
“A hidden gem”
14. The Anchorage Restaurant & Bar
395 reviews
Bar, New Zealand
$$ - $$$
“Good fun”
“Great menu, great location, great...”
15. Nautilus Resort Restaurant
603 reviews
Seafood, European
$$$$
Menu
“Yummy meals from curries to fish local fish,
Mahi Mahi
was to die for, and th...”
“The
duck
, chicken and Vege options were all great and our family group loved...”
16. Shipwreck Hut at the Aro'a Beachside Inn
289 reviews
Closed Now
Pub, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Raros hidden secret”
“Coolest little bar in Raro!”
17. The Lucky Rooster Eatery
777 reviews
Opens in 16 min
Healthy, Fusion
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Lucky is a cool rooster!”
“Best cafe we found”
18. Alberto's Restaurant
485 reviews
Closed Now
New Zealand
$$ - $$$
“Fantastic Steak”
“Great food, great value!”
19. Trader Jacks
2,850 reviews
Closed Now
Bar, Pizza
$$ - $$$
Menu
“This is our fave go-to
bar
and eatery if looking to pass some time in Rarotonga.”
“They also have a nice selection of drinks including a delightful COLD
ale
on...”
20. Hidden Spirit Cafe & Grill
353 reviews
Closed Now
Cafe, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
“A wee gem amongst the tranquility.”
“Quiet cafe”
21. Flambe
155 reviews
Closed today
International, Mediterranean
$$$$
“Dinner for two and the fire show”
“Amazing stuff!”
22. Oceans Restaurant & Bar
316 reviews
Bar, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
“This is the in house restaurant for the Crown Beach Spa &
Resort
and is locat...”
“You can eat in the restaurant, which faces the
ocean
, or right on the sand in...”
23. SilverSands Restaurant and Bar
305 reviews
New Zealand, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Excellent food and great cocktails”
“Friday Prawns and Pork Ribs night”
24. 21. 3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
157 reviews
Bar, Seafood
$
“Such a
great atmosphere
!”
“Lots of room,
great drinks
specials, bar staff were soooo busy but drinks ord...”
25. The Yellow Hibiscus
410 reviews
Bar, Seafood
$$ - $$$
“... best breakfasts we had on the
island
.”
“... on our next visit to the
Island
.”
26. Hula Bar
188 reviews
Closed Now
Seafood, Bar
$$ - $$$
“Check it out for cheap wifi”
“Fun island vibe”
27. La Casita Rarotonga
258 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican
$$ - $$$
“Yum Pizza”
“Nice place for a late night, mid-week...”
28. The Rickshaw Rarotonga
397 reviews
Closed Now
Asian, Thai
$$ - $$$
“... (for me) set us up nicely for
spring rolls
, beef rendang and ginger chick...”
“Vast menu, mainly
Asian food
.”
29. Bamboo Jacks
357 reviews
Closed Now
Asian, Thai
$$ - $$$
“Great location for a meal”
“Excellent service, Great Food”
30. Coco Putt Ale House
162 reviews
Bar, Pub
$$ - $$$
“Great place for a spot of mini golf!”
“Diamond in the rough”
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rarotonga
What are the best restaurants in Rarotonga that provide takeout?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Rarotonga that provide takeout are:
The Mooring Fish Cafe Rarotonga
Beluga
Vili's Burger Joint
What are the most popular restaurants in Rarotonga?
The best restaurants in Rarotonga include:
The Mooring Fish Cafe Rarotonga
Beluga
Tuoro Tapas Bar
What are the best restaurants in Rarotonga for families with children?
Some of the best restaurants in Rarotonga for families with children include:
The Mooring Fish Cafe Rarotonga
Beluga
Vili's Burger Joint
What are the best restaurants in Rarotonga for cheap eats?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Rarotonga for cheap eats include:
The Mooring Fish Cafe Rarotonga
Vili's Burger Joint
The Waffle Shack