Where to eat Cafe food in Avarua: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 19, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Discover Restaurants offering the best Cafe food in Avarua, Cook Islands. At the base of the rugged, dramatic mountains of Rarotonga lies Avarua, a modest capital boasting a number of bustling outdoor markets, several restaurants and bars, boutiques and the National Museum of the Cook Islands. Along the Main Street you will find fine handicrafts and perfumes, as well as the black pearls for which the area is known. Although conditions are rarely reliable for swimming, there are dive sites in the area, including the famous Wreck of the Matai.
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10. The Hidden Spirit Cafe & Grill

Titikaveka Cook Islands Cafe, Polynesian, Grill Lunch, Breakfast, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +61 410 609 463 http://www.hiddenspirit.net/
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4 based on 353 reviews

The Hidden Spirit Cafe & Grill

The Hidden Spirit Cafe & Grill is on the site of the old Maire Nui Cafe set within the luxurious grounds of the Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. Now incorporating a stainless 'outside' Kitchen for night time, The Hidden Spirit offers holiday makers and locals

Reviewed By Christine W

The gardens have grown wel, lovely to walk around again, just wish we could grow some of the plants here in New Zealand. The famous lemon cheesecake was excellent again along with the lemon quencher drink. Cheesecake was a bit pricey at $21 but divine. Cafe in excellent surroundings.

9. Margaritas Bistro and Bar

Ara Tapu, next door to the Visitors Information Centre & ANZ Bank Avarua Cook Islands American, Cafe, Mexican, New Zealand, Polynesian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +682 29 924 http://www.facebook.com/MagaritasRarotonga/
Margaritas Bistro and Bar

Reviewed By Emmamaeh

Stopped in here on a bar crawl around the island for some cocktails. The staff was great and setting was good. They cocktails were fine but compared to others I’d had on the island they weren’t the best. Good place to stop in tho. I’d go back and try some food and maybe have a beer We've upped the game on cocktails now with $10 standard cocktails (large) and $25 fishbowl cocktails (mega large). Super tasty and potent too!

8. Tuakata Cafe

Vakatini Road, Tutakimoa, Avarua Cook Islands Cafe +682 23 205 https://www.facebook.com/Tuakata-CAFE-1910355462614927/
Tuakata Cafe

Tuakata Cafe is dedicated to offering our customers fresh, healthy foods. We source as much fresh local produce and ingredients as we can to make all our meals. We use the best quality ingredients and oils all with the aim of providing food that is good f

Reviewed By EmJ255068

We ate here recently and the food was yummy and very fresh. We had a range of menu items and they were all brilliant. I had the fish and it was very fresh coming with a few different salads. The service was also great. No complaints and would be back next time we are there!

7. Charlie's

Titikaveka Beach, Akapuao Marine Park Akapuao Marine Park, Titikaveka 0000 Cook Islands Bar, Cafe Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Outdoor Seating, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Accepts Credit [email protected] +682 28 055 http://www.facebook.com/Charliescafeandbar/
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4 based on 1141 reviews

Charlie's

Charlies Cafe and Bar is on the edge of the Akapuao Marine Reserve. Enjoy light meals of chicken teriyaki cheese melt paninis tuna cheese melt paninis, fresh fish sandwiches, island infused fruit smoothies, beef, chicken and fish burgers, fresh salads, te

Reviewed By PStockhausen

We stopped on our scoot around the island for a cheeky cocktail. Perfect seat overlooking the water. Service was fast and we watched all the delicious food come out to those around us. We wanted to come back for lunch but the days swimming got away with us. But happy hour is from 4pm- 6pm and the cocktails are delicious!

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6. Beluga

Main Road Arorangi District Cook Islands Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +682 27 788 http://www.facebook.com/belugararotonga/
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5 based on 276 reviews

Beluga

Beluga is a collaboration of excellent food and wonderfully smooth and rich coffee located in the heart of Arorangi between the Raemaru Mountain and the ocean, browse the giftware and artworks or just sit back and enjoy the stylish casual ambience we have

Reviewed By scope31

Excellent service by one waiter! Coffee and food on point! We were seated promptly by a gentleman who provided the best service with a smile! So we returned every morning of Our 5 day stay. The guy who served us made up for other staff who seemed like they didn't want to be there!

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5. Nonno Emilio - Ristorante Italiano - Italian Owned and Run

Main Road, Nikao, Avarua Cook Islands Italian, Pizza, Cafe, Seafood, Polynesian Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks Seating, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Pa [email protected] +682 51 262 https://www.facebook.com/nonnoemiliorarotonga/
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4 based on 57 reviews

Nonno Emilio - Ristorante Italiano - Italian Owned and Run

THE RESTAURANT IS TEMPORAILY CLOSED DUE TO FAMILY REASON. WE'LL DO OUR BEST TO RE-OPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH A RENOVATED MENU AND PLACE. Thank you

Reviewed By 787lulus

So don’t go looking for pizzas at night as that is not an option. I had the lasagne at $20 but had to pay extra for salad. The boys all had steak and came out with mushroom sauce even though they ordered pepper so one had to be sent back as can’t have mushrooms, waitress was great as she didn’t take the order and fixed the problem.Hi there and thank you for your time.You came exactly in the first week of producing pizzas, when we had only one day of Pizza on tuesday, just to make people try. We advertised this fact literally everywhere. I apologize for the mistake of the pepper instead of mushroom, but I'm happy that the waitress fixed the problem as you said. I invite you to come again and give us the opportunity to earn a better review.

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4. The New Place Cafe Rarotonga

Ara Tapu Maire Nui Drive Avarua Box 50, Avarua 0000 Cook Islands Cafe, Healthy Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +682 22 279 http://www.facebook.com/theNewPlaceCafeRarotonga/
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4 based on 111 reviews

The New Place Cafe Rarotonga

Breakfast and light meals from 9:30, all morning light savouries and desserts, coffee, tea, smoothies. Fully licenced Cold Beers, Wine and Cocktails from 11am. Lunch to 2:30. Evening opening coming soon.

Reviewed By bhaveshg969

We had lunch here after checking out a few places in town which had very limited vegan options. Then we came along this gem.The food was fantastic, we ordered: vegan nachos, vege stack with tofu and vegan pumpkin and tofu curry.Food was well priced for a tourist area and tasted great. And it helped having multiple vege and vegan options!Definately worth checking out

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3. LBV - Le Bon Vivant Taputapuatea, Avarua

Avarua Town Up Town, Avarua 1001 Cook Islands Cafe, French Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +682 27 619
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4 based on 174 reviews

LBV - Le Bon Vivant Taputapuatea, Avarua

Reviewed By D3246TIjohnw

We had breakfast here one morning. Cost the better part of 50+ dollars for two cooked meals and two coffees. Coffee was good and served promptly. Meals were large but as with other local places they'd run out of several ingredients. Firstly no prosciutto for my breakfast but replaced by bacon and then may wife was offered and accepted a bacon side order to be told when the meal arrived they'd run out of bacon. They offered a refund for the bacon.Expensive for what it was in my opinion.

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2. The Lazy Trout Rarotonga

Corner Puoromea Road and Vakatini Road, Avarua Cook Islands Cafe, International, New Zealand, Polynesian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +682 22 025 http://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Trout-Rarotonga-106734389820326/
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5 based on 81 reviews

The Lazy Trout Rarotonga

The Lazy Trout Café is a hidden gem located in the Avarua District, a short walk from the Avarua Township. We offer stylish alfresco all-day breakfast and lunch, surrounded by our beautiful tropical garden, clear blue pool, and the stunning views of the m

Reviewed By Sue j

Came upon this spot by accident but glad we popped in for brunch.I had poached eggs on muffin with smoked salmon and shrimps on the side.Very tasty and thoroughly enjoyed it.Husband had poached eggs with bacon, tomatoes, hash browns, and spicy sausages.Lovely setting under the umbrellas next to the swimming pool.Great service with friendly smiles.

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1. Tuoro Restaurant & Cafe

Black Rock Villas, Avarua Cook Islands Cafe, New Zealand Lunch, Brunch Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, BYOB [email protected] +682 21 233 http://www.blackrockvillas.com/tuoro.htm
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4 based on 424 reviews

Tuoro Restaurant & Cafe

Reviewed By McrtoMel

So glad we gave this place a go!Friendly service from the owner, lovely view of the whales, fresh tasty food. Finding Nemo was a welcome lunch on our last day of the holiday. The mahi mahi was fresh tasty and the accompaniments complimented the fish. A shame that the only non undercover tables were smoking as the view from there and some warmth from the sun on the chilly day would have been spectacular. Friends who arrive at Raro next weekend will be advised not to miss this fabulous friendly eatery. Keep up the great work. Advise to book.

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