Where to eat French food in Vaitape: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 22, 2020 Darleen Reid

Reviews on French food in Vaitape, Society Islands, French Polynesia including St James Bora Bora, La Villa Mahana, Bora Bora Yacht Club, Bora Bora Beach Club and Restaurant, MaiKai Marina, The Lucky House - Fare Manuia, Le Corail, Aloe Cafe, Tama'a Maitai, Noa Noa Restaurant
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10. Noa Noa Restaurant

B.p. 156 Intercontinental Bora Bora le Moana Resort, 98730 French Polynesia French, Seafood, Polynesian Breakfast, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Waterfront [email protected] +689 40 60 49 00 http://lemoana.intercontinental.com/dining
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4 based on 139 reviews

Noa Noa Restaurant

Gourmet French-inspired cuisine, international fare and local delicacies - Noa Noa is our main restaurant, located at the heart of the resort. This indoor and outdoor venue is located on a landscaped terrace, spilling down from an enclosed patio to the be

Reviewed By heinars2017

Our first night at the hotel we want a nice dinner, but did not work well! The staffs rushing around giving the impression some thing is wrong, stressful! Also they look lost with the plates on the hands. Forget what you ask for...The dish did not come right, so back to the kitchen because miss some ingredients .I have a chicken and my friend ask for risoto. The purée with the chicken was bad done. The risoto was dry and looks like not the right rice. No taste at all. Everybody can cook that meal, nothing special for such high price and this luxury hotel. Better try some restaurants outside!Dear Heinar S,Ia Orana from the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort!I would like to thank you for having taken the time to share your experience, and I sincerely apologise that, in your experience, we have fallen short your expectations.Whereas unusual the matters you have raised will be investigated thoroughly with the staff and Department Heads involved and are receiving my personal attention. Once again, I thank you for your helpful suggestions. Comments such as yours are vital to our continued success. Please accept again our sincere apologies about the misadventures that you encountered during your stay.Yours sincerely,Laurence LévyGeneral Manager

9. Tama'a Maitai

Bp 505 at Hotel Maitai Polynesia, Vaitape 98730 French Polynesia French, European, Polynesian, International Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Full Bar +689 40 60 30 00 http://www.bora.hotelmaitai.com/
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4 based on 208 reviews

Tama'a Maitai

Restaurant en bord de plage, tenue décontractée.

Reviewed By Austinite1987

Great place! At here 95% of the time while here in BORA BORA. Patrice aka Patrick and Mirelle were amazing always treated us like family... the Cesar salad was amazing and he passion cru - raw fish the local cuisine was amazing. Will definitely be back. Also try the coconut curry chicken. The hot chocolate lava cake is great too.

8. Aloe Cafe

Centre Commercial le Pahia, Vaitape BP 1099 French Polynesia French, Cafe, Polynesian Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +689 40 67 78 88 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aloe-Cafe/173171612819813
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4 based on 692 reviews

Aloe Cafe

We read about it in our lonely planet guide book.

Reviewed By Dave P

My wife sent me there on a Special Mission: get there well before 10, so that they haven't sold all of their pain au chocolat.The mission was a success - I bought the six that remained - and we enjoyed them with our breakfasts for the next three days. Quite delicious.

7. Le Corail

InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Motu Piti Aau, 98730 French Polynesia French, European Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +689 40 60 76 00 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/bora-bora/bobhb/hoteldetail/about-the-hotel/dining
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4 based on 156 reviews

Le Corail

Treat yourself at Le Corail, the fine dining experience at the resort. Sip your favorite drink on the open air terrace facing the lagoonarium and dine within a refined and air conditioned atmosphere. Perfect for an elegant romantic time with your loved on

Reviewed By jamesbW2864ZN

We visited Le Corail on our penultimate night staying at the Intercontinental Thalasso. The staff were aware of the dietary requirements and that we were on honeymoon and were extremely friendly and welcoming. It is not cheap, but you get what you pay for the Wagyu steak was devine and the deserts were the best I have ever tasted. the experience was all capped off with the waitress gifting her amazing crown of fresh flowers to my wife. The wine choice was extensive too. I would highly recommend our best dinner in Bora Bora #1!Dear jamesbW2864ZN, Sunny Greetings from Bora BoraThank you for choosing InterContinental® Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa for your honeymoon. We are delightful to learn you found the food exiquisite, the wine fantastic and the staff amazing during your experience at our gastronomic restaurant Le Corail. This is true that Maine always give the best experience to our guest when she decide to gift her own fresh flowers crown. We are grateful for your support and we hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you again. Mauru'uru roa,CharlesCharles de Resseguier, General Manager

6. The Lucky House - Fare Manuia

Matira Point Matira, Vaitape 98730 French Polynesia French, Seafood, Italian, Pizza, Polynesian, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +689 40 67 68 08 http://www.theluckyhouse-borabora.com
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4 based on 1272 reviews

The Lucky House - Fare Manuia

The Lucky House - Fare Manuia 7/7 Polynesian Pool Bar Restaurant Pizza from 11:30 to 21:30 located at Matira Point in Bora Bora. Enjoy a cocktail with your feet in the water! More than just a restaurant, the lucky House Bora Bora is also the ideal place t

Reviewed By terphs

IT WAS AMAZING FOOD AND BIG PORTIONS AND SO CLOSE TO THE HOTEL WOULD RECOMMEND THIS FOR SUREThe food here is amazing and would recommend this to anyone the portions are huge and so close to hotel that we just walked over .

5. MaiKai Marina

B.p. 162, Vaitape 98730 French Polynesia French, Seafood, Polynesian, International, Fusion Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +689 40 60 38 00 http://www.maikaimarina.com
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4 based on 844 reviews

MaiKai Marina

Overlooking the water, the MaiKai Restaurant features international, French & Polynesian cuisine with elegant water views. With both casual and intimate dining options the MaiKai Restaurant embraces its surroundings to offer high quality cuisine in an idy

Reviewed By chris45ny

The concierge at our resort made a reservation for us for dinner for 5/30/18. Taxi service is provided with a charge of 200 XPF per person which is added to your final dinner bill. Set pick up time 6:30 PM. The main problem I have with the set pick up times is that we almost always missed sunset. So many of the restaurants are situated right by the water that it's a shame. I think the sunset from this restaurant would have been great.We had a rental car prior to our dinner reservation date so we got to see Mai Kai during the day. Beautiful views. Inside and outside seating. Bar area also. Several nice boats anchored there.The taxi service arrived right on time 6:30 PM. It took around 15 minutes to go from our resort IC Le Moana to the restaurant. We were seated at our requested table by the railing at water's edge. It was already dark. Light on the table changed colors-blue, pink, orange, green, yellow. It was very pretty. However, I'd still recommend bringing a small flashlight to read the menu as this table light was not enough.It was a very breezy evening and I only had a short sleeve wrap. I was cold. I should have brought one of my long sleeve wraps so you may want to do that just in case. If you sit inside this won't be a problem.There is a happy hour from 5:00-6:00 PM. The menu lists several choices for drinks-beer, cocktails, red and white wine, non alcoholic cocktails. Selections from the ocean and from the land. Appetizers, salads. Very good variety. Inside the menu is written the meaning of the restaurant's name. Mai-Come Kai-eat/water So-Come. Dine by the water.Service was excellent-friendly and there when needed.We started with drinks-Hinano blonde for my husband (they didn't have the Hinano amber that he prefers), pina colada for me, and bottled water. When the drinks were delivered we also got a nice basket of bread and a complimentary sample of the gazpacho soup. It was delicious.My husband got the red tuna steak Chinese style and vegetables with sesame seeds. It was pretty to look at and even better to eat. My husband said it was terrific. Great taste with the herbs, sauce used and cooked just the right amount of time. My husband hates when he is served fish that has been cooked too long. I went for the Indian shrimp curry, fresh coconut milk with Jasmine rice and vegetables. That sauce was to die for-so tasty and not too spicy. Loved my dinner. Shrimp cooked perfectly.A super way to end our stay in Bora Bora. Cost without tip was $105.08 which also included the small charge of 400 XPF for the taxi service. Credit cards accepted. Can recommend as our experience was superb. Another bit of a wait for the taxi to return us to our resort. Around 30 minutes before the taxi arrived.Hi chris45ny , We are so happy to hear that you feel well and we greatly appreciate your kind review that you share on Trip Advisor with us.We are happy to have given you a beautiful experience. We thank you for your high recommendation, we are always very happy when our clients get a good feeling with our services. Our goal is to give you the best service possible and having a good staff to take care of our guests.Your time sharing is greatly appreciated.We hope that you have the opportunity to visit us in the future. Sunny regards.All the team of MAIKAI MARINA

4. Bora Bora Beach Club and Restaurant

Matira District Matira Beach French Polynesia French, Polynesian, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +689 40 67 52 50 http://www.borabora-beachclub.com
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4 based on 185 reviews

Bora Bora Beach Club and Restaurant

Reviewed By VJIrvine

Food and service were just okay. Went for lunch, might be better at dinner, or could be what we ordered (fish and chips). Beautiful location though with great lagoon view. My husband was also disappointed with his mai tai. Service was slow, but friendly.Ia Orana VJIrvine,We would like to thank you for your feedback following your recent lunch at the Bora Bora Beach Club. We are deeply sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectation regarding our Service. However, we are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed our location with great lagoon view.We do hope to welcome you back soon and ensure you will be experiencing our quality of services.Kind regardsMarc

3. Bora Bora Yacht Club

Bp 123 98730 Bora Bora, Vaitape 98730 French Polynesia Contemporary, Polynesian, French, Seafood, European Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table [email protected] +689 40 67 60 47 http://www.boraborayachtclub.org/bbyc
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4 based on 1119 reviews

Bora Bora Yacht Club

Bora Bora Yacht Club is a restaurant with French and Polynesian cuisine, offering a range of boat services and a bar to travelers from the land and ocean since 1972. A must-stop during your trip to the pearl of the Pacific.

Reviewed By lisaarft

Steamed tableside Mahi Mahi a must for fish lovers. Beautiful sunset views and warm, friendly service. Where the locals eat... a lovely dining experience Ia Orana lisaarft,We would like to thank you for your kind comments and feedback following your recent dinner at the Bora Bora Yacht Club. We are happy to read that you enjoyed our restaurant, the service and your meal with our sunset views.We do hope to welcome you back soon.MauruuruMarc

2. La Villa Mahana

B.P. 941 Amanahune Vaitape, 98730 French Polynesia French, International, Healthy Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Wine and Beer, A [email protected] +689 40 67 50 63 http://www.villamahana.com/
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4 based on 1100 reviews

La Villa Mahana

The World Famous 8 table restaurant located in Paradise. The only one real Fine Dining of Bora Bora

Reviewed By GolferBarbie

What a delight! Five courses of pure excellence. We both went with the Menu Exotique (Light Cuisine) with the recommended wine pairing. My dinner companion switched out the seared ahi appetizer for the goat cheese tart and swapped the beef tenderloin for the lobster risotto while I stayed true to the menu. Both of us were extremely pleased with what we got. The portions were perfect as was the wine paired with each course. The service was amazing. When in Bora Bora, I would consider this a “must” experience.

1. St James Bora Bora

Centre Helene s Bay, Vaitape 98730 French Polynesia French, Seafood, European, Polynesian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Serv [email protected] +689 40 67 64 62 http://www.facebook.com/stjamesborabora/
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4 based on 1060 reviews

St James Bora Bora

It's a waterside restaurant with a spectacular view of sunset,you can enjoy our creations of coktails and our menu with new flavours .we have 4 differents atmospheres including a VIP table for enjoying a tasting menu created by chef Temauri Foster.The St

Reviewed By slwsweet

We are staying on a motu so decided to spend a few hours in Viatape. It was suggested we have lunch at St. James. What a fabulous suggestion! We had a table right next to the water, enjoying the view and ocean breezes. The manager could not have been nicer and even commented that my French accent was good. I had a smoked swordfish roll with goat cheese inside laid on a delicious salad. I love how the French come up with new inventive delicious ideas. My husband had seared ahi with vegetables and artichoke purée which he said was terrific. We were joined with another couple who said their lunches were excellent. Bravo St. James!!

Top 10 restaurants in Vaitape, French Polynesia

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