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Where to eat Cafe food in Avarua: The Best Restaurants and Bars
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 353 reviews
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
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 Iâd had on the island they werenât the best. Good place to stop in tho. Iâd 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
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1141 reviews
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!
6. Beluga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 276 reviews
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!
5. Nonno Emilio - Ristorante Italiano - Italian Owned and Run
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
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 donât 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 canât have mushrooms, waitress was great as she didnât 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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
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
3. LBV - Le Bon Vivant Taputapuatea, Avarua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
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.
2. The Lazy Trout Rarotonga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
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.
1. Tuoro Restaurant & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 424 reviews
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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