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Experiences: Eat, Explore & Enjoy

Tell us who’s coming and what you enjoy — we’ll suggest the right restaurants and cafes.
Bookings or questions? gm@kiaoranavillas.com · +682 54341 (Sane, GM).

Restaurants & Cafés

Browse by meal. Click a name to see details. Items are alphabetical in each group.

🍍 Breakfast
Beluga

Type: Café — Arorangi · Rating: 4.8 (Google, 369)

Excellent coffee, breakfast & brunch in a relaxed setting.

Website: m.facebook.com/belugararotonga/ · Phone: +682 27 788

Circles Cafe

Type: Café — Vaimaanga · Rating: 4.6 (Google, 51)

Cosy Filipino-influenced breakfasts, smoothies and bakes.

Phone: +682 29 583

Deli-Licious Cafe Limited

Type: Café · Rating: 4.5 (Tripadvisor)

Popular breakfast stop with generous plates and good coffee.

LBV — Le Bon Vivant (Muri)

Type: Bakery & Café — Muri · Rating: 4.2 (Tripadvisor)

Fresh pastries and simple breakfast plates near the lagoon.

Nautilus Restaurant

Type: Resort Restaurant — Muri (open to public) · Rating: 4.9 (Google, 183)

Premium beachside setting; serves breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Website: nautilusresortrarotonga.com/diningnautilusrestaurant · Phone: +682 25 125

Soul Cafe & Barber

Type: Café — Tupapa Maraerenga · Rating: 4.7 (Google, 82) · 5.0 (Tripadvisor)

Hearty breakfast plates with island flavours; friendly vibes.

TLC Rarotonga

Type: Specialty Café (Tue–Fri 8am–2pm; Sat mornings at Punanga Nui Market)

Creative coffee and daytime bites — “Every1 needs some TLC”.

Facebook: facebook.com/tlcrarotonga · Phone: +682 52897

The Café (Beachcomber Courtyard)

Type: Café — Avarua · Rating: 4.5 (Tripadvisor)

Courtyard café for breakfast or a light lunch in town.

The Lazy Trout Cafe

Type: Café — Avarua District · Rating: 4.7 (Tripadvisor)

All-day breakfast & lunch in a leafy garden setting.

The Lucky Rooster Eatery

Type: Café — Avarua · Rating: 4.5 (Google, 206) · 4.3 (Tripadvisor)

All-day breakfast & lunch; good coffee; friendly service; Wi-Fi.

🥗 Lunch
Anchorage (Sunset Resort)

Type: Western — Arorangi · Rating: 4.8 (Google, 64)

Diverse menu in a friendly resort setting. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Website: thesunsetresort.com · Phone: +682 23 004

Charlie’s Cafe & Bar

Type: Beachfront Café/Bar — Titikaveka · Rating: 4.5 (Tripadvisor)

Fresh fish sandwiches, burgers, live music and lagoon views.

Website: charliesraro.com

Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe

Type: Botanical Garden Café — Titikaveka · Rating: 4.6 (Google, 358) · 4.9 (Tripadvisor)

Laid-back garden lunches amongst tropical plants and ponds.

Nautilus Restaurant

Type: Resort Restaurant — Muri (open to public) · Rating: 4.9 (Google, 183)

Beachside Polynesian-inspired dining; open for lunch (and more).

Tamarind House Restaurant & Ukulele Bar

Type: Pacific/Contemporary — Avarua (heritage house) · Rating: 4.6 (Google, 448)

Historic seafront dining; open lunch & dinner. Great for sunsets.

Phone: +682 26 487

The Mooring Fish Cafe

Type: Fish & Chips / Sandwiches — Ngatangiia · Rating: 4.8 (Google, 384)

Famous fresh fish sandwiches; simple seaside lunches.

The Waterline Restaurant & Outrigger Beach Bar

Type: Beachfront — Arorangi (sunset coast) · Rating: 4.5 (Google, 289)

Seafood & international dishes with a romantic west-coast outlook.

Website: facebook.com/RarotongaWaterlineRestaurant · Phone: +682 22 161

Trader Jacks

Type: Waterfront Grill & Bar — Avarua Harbour · Rating: 4.3 (Google, 1.1K) · 4.0 (Tripadvisor)

Legendary harbourfront spot for pizza, fish and a lively bar scene.

Vili’s Burger Joint

Type: Fast Food — Ngatangiia · Rating: 4.7 (Google, 565) · 4.7 (Tripadvisor)

Beloved local burger shack — fast, tasty and budget-friendly.

🌺 Dinner
Antipodes Rarotonga

Type: Fine Dining — Avarua/Black Rock · Rating: 4.4 (Google, 251)

Stunning views and generous Mediterranean-leaning plates.

Website: antipodesrarotonga.com · Phone: +682 28 873

Kikau Hut

Type: Seafood & NZ Cuisine — Arorangi · Rating: 4.7 (Google, 188) · 4.5 (Tripadvisor)

Warm, friendly service; classic island-meets-Kiwi flavours.

Little Polynesian (Resort Restaurant)

Type: Romantic Beachfront — Titikaveka · Rating: 4.7 (Google, 251) · 4.4 (Tripadvisor)

Intimate lagoon-edge dining for anniversaries and honeymoons.

On The Beach (Manuia Beach Resort)

Type: Seafood / Contemporary — Arorangi · Rating: 4.1 (Google, 242) · 4.4 (Tripadvisor)

Sunset-side dining just steps from the sand.

Saigon Shack (Muri)

Type: Vietnamese Street Food — Muri

Highly-rated for authentic flavours, fresh ingredients and casual outdoor dining.

Takitumu Tapas

Type: Polynesian Tapas — Titikaveka (cash only) · Rating: 5.0 (Google, 181)

Creative small plates with island flavours; takeaway options available.

Vaima Restaurant & Bar

Type: Seafood & Healthy Options — Vaimaanga · Rating: 4.4 (Google, 311) · 4.4 (Tripadvisor)

Relaxed beachfront vibe with cocktails and a broad dinner menu.

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