The Polynesian dance show was incredible, but the buffet was hit or miss. Some dishes were great, others just fell flat. Beautiful setting though, just wish the food matched the price.

The coconut bread here is really good. I grabbed some chocolate beignets too and they were still warm. Place is small, not much seating, but the lady at the counter was patient while I took my time deciding. Go before noon if you want the good stuff, they do sell out fast.

The acai bowl was fresh and loaded with toppings, and that homemade granola really made it. Solid pick for a light bite.

The terrace seating was nice and the staff kept checking in. Food came out well-seasoned but man, it gets cold fast when you&#39;re eating outside. Portion was decent for the price though.

Stopped by for dinner after a long day. Cocktails by the lagoon were a solid start. Food arrived fast, though the fish was a bit overcooked and sides came out lukewarm. Staff were friendly the whole time. Only downside&mdash;they asked us to wrap up since we were the last table. Felt a little rushed, but overall a decent spot.

The lobster here keeps me coming back every time. Chef clearly knows what they&rsquo;re doing with it. Place is pretty scenic too, though it does get a bit busy on weekends.

Tomahawk steak was huge. Cooked proper medium rare, easy split between three of us. Mashed potatoes and salad did the job too. Linka took care of us, no complaints there. Place gets busy so maybe book ahead. Solid pick if you&#39;re after a big feed.

We found this spot by accident walking from Cooks Bay and went back twice. The wood-fired steak was really good, probably the best I had on the island. Potatoes au gratin were rich and creamy, exactly what I wanted that night. Prices felt fair for the quality. Only thing is seating is a bit tight, but I didn&#39;t mind much.

The burgers were solid and the milkshake really hit the spot. Staff were super friendly too. Prices are a bit steep, but I&#39;d still come back for that shake. 🍔

Owners were friendly, made the place feel welcoming. Lasagna was solid, one of the better ones I&#39;ve had. Didn&#39;t try the ravioli but it looked homemade. Good stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The pulpo carpaccio here is the real deal. Thin slices, tender, with just enough olive oil and citrus. I&rsquo;ve had it at a few places around the island, this one&rsquo;s the best so far. Cocktails were fine too, but honestly I&rsquo;d come back just for that octopus. Maybe slightly pricey for the portion, but the flavor makes up for it.

The caramel cookie was the standout for me, really buttery and not too sweet. Egg toast was solid too, you can tell they don&#39;t mess around with cheap ingredients. Place was busy when I stopped by, but the line moved fast enough. Just wish they had a bit more seating, ended up eating outside.

The hot chocolate was rich and the pastries paired well with it. Cozy spot for a quick morning stop. Service was friendly too.

We stopped by for lunch after the lagoon tour. I had the shrimp and it was really fresh, lightly grilled, not overdressed. The kids loved watching the sharks and rays swim by while we ate. Staff brought out fish for them to feed, which was a nice touch. Service was a little slow, but we weren&#39;t in a rush.

The salted caramel crepe was solid. Sweet with that salty kick, caramel really good. Wish I could&#39;ve grabbed extra to go.

The burgers here are seriously big, and the fries were done just right. I liked that the service stayed friendly even when it got busy around lunch. My only small thing&mdash;the place fills up fast, so you might wait a bit for a table. But once seated, it was easy and comfortable. Good for a solid, no-fuss meal.

The banana cake and veggie quiche were so good, and I loved that they had vegan sweets like the coconut date treats. Staff were super friendly too 🌺

The tuna was really fresh, and portions are generous. We sat outside around sunset, view was hard to beat. Came back a second time because the first meal was that good. Service was fine, nothing fancy, but decent enough. Pretty solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something simple and reliable.

The margherita pizza was good&mdash;fresh basil, nice thin crust. Chicken club was fine too, though I wished there were more veggies on the side. Happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 is a solid deal if you&#39;re nearby. I&#39;d go back just for that pizza, honestly.

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Manuia Grill

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Le Corail

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Allo Pizza

KISS Tahitian Burgers

Chez l'Italien

Les Roulottes

Gobie

Pâtisserie Snack Juliette

La Plage de Maui

Rudy's

Restaurant Terre-Mer

Le Morrison's Café

La Chocolaterie by M.

Restaurant Te Honu Iti

Crêperie Cook Café

Restaurant du Lycée Hôtelier

Fare La Canadienne Burger House Moorea

Chez Loula et Remy

Kaūa'a Tahiti

Moorea Maitai

Le Souffle

Route 66

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