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Society Islands, French Polynesia Food Guide: 10 French food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tahiti
Reviews on French food in Tahiti, Society Islands, French Polynesia. The unique and ubiquitous island of Tahiti is world-renowned for its Polynesian charm, colorful culture and romantic ambiance. The grass-skirted hip shaking of Tahitian dance is sure to get your toes tapping and heart thumping—let the celebratory vibe of this magical locale rejuvenate and excite you to the core. Warm-water lagoons and crystalline ocean tides are host to a rainbow’s worth of colorful marine life, and the food, drink, spas and dramatic nightlife provide an experience to stimulate all the senses.
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10. Les Roulottes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 814 reviews
Reviewed By HattyS
Itâs a must in Papeâete to visit these lovely roulottes for food. We sat and watched all the stalls setting up which was cool, and the food was great and remarkably cheap for French Polynesia. We will be revisiting in a few days for our last night in French Polynesia & canât think of a more authentic ending to an amazing trip!
9. Chez Loula et Remy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By davidloew
Great local place. Huge portions of French-Tahitian food. I had the parrot fish with tropical fruit and a great cream sauce with coconut. My wife had the shrimp, similarly prepared. Very friendly and efficient service. It was a bit pricey, but you left feeling you got your moneyâs worth.
8. Le Coco's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By roeslers
Everything about this experience was perfect. The view, the garden, the quiet ambience---but especially the food. One of the best meals of our lives. From the amusee bouche to the very end, the food was simply exquisite. Be forewarned, the prices are not inexpensive; nearly every plate (appetizer, dessert, drinks etc) was $25. But they give a lot of value, a lot of freebies, and some of the best food I've ever put between my lips. We have often eaten at Bazaar in L.A. and Restaurant Eve in Washington DC, and this place reminded us of those two---in some cases even kicked the bar up a notch, especially with their exquisite little ending dessert sampler (the Rhum Babas were simply unbelievable). Inventive, creative, masters of their craft. Expensive but well worth it---this is memorable and not to be missed. A classic, with exquisite service as well as an exquisite view. One of my favorite restaurants IN THE WORLD. Make reservations!
7. The Lotus Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 775 reviews
Discover our Gourmet Restaurant overlooking the lagoon, near the sand-bottomed pool and submerged bar. Light lunch menu served everyday from 12 noon to 2p.m. with the best view of Moorea Island. Gourmet dinner every night from 6.30 to 9.30 P.M. Enjoy a cr
Reviewed By SeaShellyPlay
The restaurant is at the Intercontinental Resort which is beautiful. We enjoyed the wonderful view and relaxing atmosphere. The food was enjoyable. But the service is slow and inattentive. The staff seem bored and unhappy. With a 5-star resort comes high expectations and I donât think their service meets those expectations.
6. Blue Banana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By lookn4birdies
The staff was great and the food was decent. Good for couples and families. Go with the specials and what's fresh. The pizza was only so so.
5. Restaurant Le Sully
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By DERtravels
The restaurant has less than 10 tables, but we loved the variety of the menu and the drinks. Truly French. They started us with a house complimentary duck spread with french bread and complimentary compotes. We shared foie gras for two. My husband had steak frites with bernaise sauce and a salad. I enjoyed veal kidneys in a mustard sauce. To end a Grand Marnier Souflle . Lovely
4. Le Souffle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By bean_cheile
Fabulous find in Papeete! Our tour guide, Tracey, made a reservation for us at the wonderful restaurant. The food was fresh, creative, and flavorful. The soufflés were exceptional. We opted for savory and dessert soufflés in addition to our mains. Service was friendly and everyone was helpful with our rudimentary French. Itâs not an inexpensive restaurant but we felt it was a very good value for the quality of the food and experience. This is a great choice for dining in Papeete.
3. Hei restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 96 reviews
cuisine fine Française et d'ailleurs mais bistronomique. Espace cosy et décoré avec soin. En plein centre ville de Papeete.
Reviewed By CCAandEBA
We spent 3 days in Papeete, before embarking on a cruise, and fortunately decided to venture beyond our hotel's predictably fine but expensive restaurants. We had heard about this establishment, and when we visited, we were delighted with this outstanding selection! The food, the service, and the crisp white tablecloth ambience was as good as you will find in any world class restaurant.But be warned, it is a very small restaurant with only about 6 tables, and it is EXTREMELY popular with locals, so bookings are essential.We chose the Degustation menu where each course was wisely sized (so we didn't end up "stuffed"), and delicious!! The a love, always carte menu selections are sensibly limited, which ensures that everything offered if fresh and delicious. Our bill approximated 10000 Pacific Francs pp, which while perhaps approaching top dollar for Papeete, converts to a reasonable amount by international standards, and well below what one would pay for comparable fine dining in Paris.We would joyfully return in a flash, and highly recommend this restaurant to any visitor!
2. L'O a La Bouche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By scootercus
Table of six. Very nice atmosphere. First course included burrata salad and escargots. Portions for the first course was larger than expected. The salad was very good. The escargots was good but could use a little more garlic (it was presented in white wine cream sauce). Others had mushroom ravioli and a smoked fish dish which they liked.Second course included a fillet with a cream wine sauce that came with sides of cheese potato and steamed vegetables. Another second course meal was a strip steak covered in a wine cream sauce accompanied by a half bone of marrow. Very decadent. The second course was also too much food with having the first course.We shared the trio creme brulee (vanilla, chocolate and pistachio) and bananas foster (which was accompanied by french toast.Along with five bottles of wine and after dinner drinks, the tab came to a little over $200 per couple which we thought was a good deal. Loved this place.
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1. Le Grillardin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 404 reviews
Reviewed By 536BarbaraC
Chose this restaurant based on Trip Advisor reviews. Made reservations online a few weeks before our trip. Delicious food, wine and service; exceeded our expectations. Lamb chops, my favorite, were the best ever. Portions for starters and entrees are large enough to split so thereâs room for their delicious desserts. We had a wonderful, romantic eveningin paradise! Donât miss this restaurant!
Tahiti Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tahiti
