Society Islands, French Polynesia Food Guide: 10 Polynesian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Papeete

April 26, 2020 Deane Carmody

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

Promenade de Nice Fare Tony Center, Papeete 98713 French Polynesia French, Polynesian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +689 40 83 72 82 http://www.facebook.com/Patachou-tahiti-108199499215901/
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4 based on 49 reviews

Patachou Tahiti

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

Promenade de Nice Fare Tony Center, Papeete 98713 French Polynesia French, Polynesian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +689 40 83 72 82 http://www.facebook.com/Patachou-tahiti-108199499215901/
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4 based on 49 reviews

Patachou Tahiti

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

Rue des Ecoles, Papeete 98714 French Polynesia French, Polynesian Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television +689 40 45 03 00 https://www.facebook.com/boraboralounge/
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3 based on 124 reviews

Bora Bora Lounge

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

Haute vallee de la Papenoo, Papeete French Polynesia Polynesian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Table Service [email protected] +689 57 90 29 http://www.relais-maroto.com
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4 based on 94 reviews

Relais de la Maroto

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

Centre Commercial Aline, Papeete 98713 French Polynesia French, International, Polynesian Lunch, Breakfast, Drinks Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Parking Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, [email protected] +689 40 45 30 13
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4 based on 57 reviews

Star Studio Restaurant

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

Rue du General de Gaulle Centre Vaima, Papeete 20668 French Polynesia Polynesian, French, European, Pub Lunch Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +689 40 45 45 01 https://www.facebook.com/LOasis-du-Vaima-1286679121358941/
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3 based on 99 reviews

L'oasis du Vaima

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

Pont de l Est, Papeete 98714 French Polynesia French, Polynesian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +689 40 42 86 13
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4 based on 72 reviews

La petite auberge

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

Centre Vaima Front de Mer, Papeete 98713 French Polynesia Grill, Polynesian, French Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +689 40 42 86 83 http://www.facebook.com/La-Brasserie-Le-R%C3%A9tro-1485535221715879/
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3 based on 528 reviews

Le Retro

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

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2. Les Roulottes

Waterfront, Papeete 98714 French Polynesia French, Chinese, Polynesian, Asian Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible 148631865 http://restaurantselections.com/LesRoulottes/
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4 based on 814 reviews

Les Roulottes

Reviewed By HattyS

It’s a must in Pape’ete 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 & can’t think of a more authentic ending to an amazing trip!

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1. Patachou Tahiti

Promenade de Nice Fare Tony Center, Papeete 98713 French Polynesia French, Polynesian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +689 40 83 72 82 http://www.facebook.com/Patachou-tahiti-108199499215901/
Food
Service
Value
Overall Ratings

4 based on 49 reviews

Patachou Tahiti

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.

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