Location: Papeete
Top Restaurants in Papeete
Society Islands, French Polynesia Food Guide: 10 Polynesian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Papeete
Find out what Polynesian restaurants to try in Papeete. Papeete is a great base for exploring Tahiti’s lagoons, black- and white-sand beaches and volcanoes. You’ll find a lively nightlife scene centered around the ferry dock. For an authentic island experience, visit Mapuru a Paraita market or Musee de la Perle to find local black pearls.
Things to do in Papeete
10. Patachou Tahiti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
PATACHOU TAHITI, it's new and it's api! From 5:30 am, discover our breakfast formulas with our delicious baguettes of bread and pastries straight out of the oven! We also offer freshly prepared snacks based on whole wheat bread! For lunch, treat yourself
Reviewed By taliesgrandma
Enjoyed our breakfast though sad that the croissants were all gone at 10:00 o'clock. Latte was good and so was the OJ. Loved the woman who showed me where the bathroom was deep in the heart of the shopping center. A good way to start the day in Papeete.
9. Patachou Tahiti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
PATACHOU TAHITI, it's new and it's api! From 5:30 am, discover our breakfast formulas with our delicious baguettes of bread and pastries straight out of the oven! We also offer freshly prepared snacks based on whole wheat bread! For lunch, treat yourself
Reviewed By taliesgrandma
Enjoyed our breakfast though sad that the croissants were all gone at 10:00 o'clock. Latte was good and so was the OJ. Loved the woman who showed me where the bathroom was deep in the heart of the shopping center. A good way to start the day in Papeete.
8. Bora Bora Lounge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Amnon F
sunday - most of the places are closed in Papeete and we needed to grab a quick lunch before boarding the ferry to Moorea so we stopped at this place. first i need to mention that the place was full of people who celebrated the French winning of the WC so it was a bit noisy and drunk and service was slowwe ordered a caraf of red wine which was a pleasant surprise, i had the Charcuterie Pizza and my dearest the burger. the pizza was excellent and if you like spicy food ask the waitress for the home sauce which is a m a z i n g ...the burger was not to my liking but my dearest liked it, the fries were big and could have spent a couple more minutes in the fryer
7. Relais de la Maroto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Jennifer P
We came here for lunch as part of our tour with Teiva & his discovery tour. What an amazing place to have a few drinks & lunch. I had the Polynesian meal - poussin cru & my husband's goat curry was very tender. Worth the visit.
6. Star Studio Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By mccorquinn
Whenever we're in Papeete (it was our 6th visit) we always make a bee line for this coffee shop/restaurant. It has an open courtyard in the centre of this commercial building between the Post Office and the cruise ship wharf. The "stars" are Hollywood/French actors appearing on the place mats. Having been on a cruise from Australia we opted for something quintessentially French, namely croissant (Fcp 250) and a Café au Lait (Fcp350). The servings of each were enough to constitute brunch, the service was so friendly and efficient that we can't wait to return for more of the same!
5. L'oasis du Vaima
Overall Ratings
3 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By DiE332
We enjoyed our breakfast here this morning sitting under the fans in the open area, the only negative being smokers puffing away. My husband had the American selection of juice, coffee, omelet & baguette & I chose the Tahitian breakfast of juice, coffee, poisson cru & baguette. Poisson Cru is the local dish of raw fish marinated briefly in lemon juice & coconut milk & then lots of salad is added. I couldn't believe the amount of fish! There was so much I couldn't eat it all but it was delicious. The meals were quite large & priced very reasonably at A$16 each - cheaper than home. The service was fast, helpful & friendly.
4. La petite auberge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By WHISKASyKANGOU
The duck salad was delicious. The seafood salad was just average however .The seared scallops were very tasty and generous portions . The fish dishes were good too. The only negative was the speed of service.Painfully slow but I suppose thats understandable as the lady serving is alone. Its not cheap but the quality of the food is first class.
3. Le Retro
Overall Ratings
3 based on 528 reviews
Reviewed By angelina1813
We happened upon this place while walking around one Saturday afternoon when everything else was closed we were a little famished and kind of craving some icecream and we sat down the place is really large with a lots of seating a separate smoking section and a non smoking section outdoors we ordered an ice cream and AA large 4 cheese pizza and we enjoyed it with great conversation the staff are really nice and the food is really good and the prices are not that bad
Papeete Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Papeete
2. 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!
What to do and see in Papeete, French Polynesia: The Best Places and Tips
1. Patachou Tahiti
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
PATACHOU TAHITI, it's new and it's api! From 5:30 am, discover our breakfast formulas with our delicious baguettes of bread and pastries straight out of the oven! We also offer freshly prepared snacks based on whole wheat bread! For lunch, treat yourself
Reviewed By taliesgrandma
Enjoyed our breakfast though sad that the croissants were all gone at 10:00 o'clock. Latte was good and so was the OJ. Loved the woman who showed me where the bathroom was deep in the heart of the shopping center. A good way to start the day in Papeete.
Where to eat French food in Papeete: The Best Restaurants and Bars
