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Where to Eat in Apia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Old world and new collide in Apia, Samoa's harborside capital. Traditional Samoan houses and buildings stand side by side with 19th century colonial churches and official buildings as well as late 20th century multistory structures. The central clock tower is surrounded by shops and markets, as well as nightlife in various bars and nightclubs. Vaiala beach offers snorkeling opportunities. The final resting place of writer Robert Louis Stevenson, Apia still houses his former home, now a museum.
Things to do in Apia
1. Giordanos Wood-Fire Pizza & Garden Restaurant - Est 1990
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
Giordanos is set in an outdoor garden courtyard. With relaxed, al-fresco dining. We have a good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, salads, gourmet wood-fire pizza, Pasta & Salads, home-made desserts & Arabica Coffee. At Giordanos we believe in Fresh and Tasty Food for our customers. We can also cater for private or corporate functions within or outside our premises Call us on 25985
Reviewed By francois210 - Suva, Fiji
I have been a regular at Giordanos, before they even had the garden restaurant!, in fact, since their opening in 1990! Although they have added the wood-firing oven only a few years back - the garden atmosphere and the quality of the pizzas have remained...MoreBOOM ! Thank you thank you thank you. We appreciate your patronage.
2. Paddles Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 867 reviews
Reviewed By dkkh
this place is a must to eat at amazing food everything is so tasty the oke an pork belly are sooo good fave place to eat very friendly attentive staff, very generous portions ..ten outta ten
3. Apia Yacht club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Apai Yacht club - on the Peninsula on the west side of the city. Waterfront dining
Reviewed By Chris L
With not much open on a Sunday night, We took a punt on the Apia yacht club and enjoyed the evening breeze with a nice view looking back at Apia.
Service was initially prompt but gradually became very average compared to the outstanding service received elsewhere during our holiday.
Food wise we had steaks with chips which was which was fine, perfectly cooked steaks, with bland chips and a nice side salad. But it was the service that was the biggest let down. On finishing dinner we waited for a desert menu and as we watched the staff mill around at the counter, after 5 minutes of waiting, sitting there by ourselves in the restaurant being ignored, we decided to go search for desert elsewhere.
Overall, quaint venue with good food and very average service.
4. Scalinis Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Welcome to Scalinis Samoa, our restaurant is air-conditioned, with maximum Seating for 70 people inside & 20 people outside. Our a la carte menu is a fusion of Samoan & New Zealand flavours, with a hint of Italian. We have set menu options for large bookings. Reservations recommended. Open for lunch: Mon - Fri 12-2:30pm & Dinner Mon - Sat 6-11pm, Closed Sundays & Public Holidays. Visit our website to see our menu and contact details. Your hosts: Joe & Amanda
Reviewed By Torbek - Australia
The food quality at this odd restaurant located on outskirts of Apia was surprisingly high, and service was attentive. Prices quite reasonable.
The decor detracted. A shop front with some attempt to create a theme but still looks more like a cheap suburban Sandwich shop. But appears to get a lot of local traffic so that probably doesn’t matter much.
There really are very few dining options in Apia so this is the best - certainly beats the average resort food.
About 5-10 minutes and WST 7 in a taxi from central Apia.
5. Kokobanana Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Kokobanana bar & grill is located 5mins from Apia on the cross island road behind the Curry House & Zodiac. Open 6 days a week for dinner from 5pm - 10pm & 11am - 2pm for lunch from Wednesday - Friday. Enjoy the best steaks on island or a mouth watering Lobster Mornay while sipping on one of our many exotic cocktails. For Reservations call 26880.
Reviewed By splatman01 - Auckland, New Zealand
When you arrive you seriously think this is someone's house. Apparently have recently moved to this location. Beautiful welcome by staff with the door opened on your arrive. Friendly staff to the max!! The pina colada and my friend had a strawberry daiquiri were amazing. Food was plentiful, hot and omg tasty. I had the ribs with coleslaw and mashed potato. So good. WOW. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go. But be aware our meals and 1 cocktail each and 2 bottles of water was about WST166 . So on the pricey side but really really good. The staff were amazingly friendly and very chatty
6. Bistro Tatau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Smart casual dining in cool air conditioned comfort. Full bar and the most extensive wine list in Samoa served by professional wait staff. Global roaming menu with daily specials sourced from local suppliers and markets. Are you by yourself? - No worries - welcome, we have a table just for you. Have a group of up to 40 for sit down? No problems - come on in and enjoy our private/ VIP dining room. Unique menus created for your special events. All food allergies and dietary preferences catered for. Decor includes a wide range of Polynesian artworks on display. It doesn't get better than this!
Reviewed By francois210 - Suva, Fiji
When we decided where to go to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary - we both knew - Bistrau Tatau - would be the answer. Most dishes are nouvelle cuisine-style with mixture of Samoan and mediteranean flavours- our favorite entry is the famous double-baked souffle and our mains are fresh and superbly cooked fish of the day - marlin, tuna and masi-masi, being the best. We also enjoy the quiet atmsophere - with its special fine-dining decor (with its signature wall-fresco of famous Samoan artist Fatu Feu'u) and atmosphere, without the crowd noise of our other favorite restaurants in town. They also have great signature desserts, the cheese-cake being one of my favorites. The service in this restaurant is professional and of the highest quality. Thank you Bill for being such great host on that special day.
7. amanaki resturant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By phil1450 - Kaneohe, Hawaii
Visit again, and not disappointed. This cubby middle aged guy, sorry forgot his name, is one of the best attentive server you can experience in any restaurant. he is sooo polite, attentive and accommodating to your needs. My wife and I enjoyed our Sunday dinner here, the food is always fresh and excellent. Service is prompt and friendly. Will always patronize this place everytime we visit Apia. Poke and Fish & Chips are still the best in town.
8. The Edge Marina View
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
The Edge Cocktail Lounge, the Mixology bar offers you many options with a beautiful view of the sea and Apia....Lunch time with deckside views of the Marina, under cover of the roof deck and a wide selection of pupu (small and medium size dishes) We also offer our new style Glass Lounge - fully air con, crafted cocktails, comfort Seating and the view of the Marina. If you have not try our number one dish - Nachos, then you are missing out! After work - it is happy hour everyday from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Beers, spirits and cocktail specials. Our beer bar offers pool, 55inc TV for special sports events and more At night - The Edge Cocktail Lounge moves to party mode with range of DJ's to dance the night through - It is the place to be!
Reviewed By chchgecko - Christchurch, New Zealand
A very pleasant evening with friends in a great spot overlooking the water. The large cocktails - woah - you have to try them! Most unusual but great fun! Had a Samoan Pie which won’t help my diet but was tasty. Service was excellent. Ideal spot for a few friends to get together and have some reasonable food and drinks at a good price.
9. Coffeebean Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
The Coffeebean Cafe is nestled just outside of the town area providing an outdoor area for guests who want to enjoy the weather as well as a comfortable air conditioned cafe for others. We're located in Tamaligi, right across from the National Bank of Samoa.Join us!
Reviewed By Lani V - Apia
You'll get the best coffee in Samoa here. The friendly staff are always smiling and helpful. Some dishes use local vegies like the laupele, which is awesome. Lovely environment for a catch up with friends.I love that you love our coffee IN Samoa! Thank you for your review. Have a fabulous day.
10. Tifaimoana Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Part of Tifaimoana Motel
Reviewed By Sunnyguy61 - Kansas City, USA
Lunch for me at Tifalmoana was vegetarian and very good, on a par with the top tier of Indian restaurants in Fiji as far as food quality is concerned.Sderving size was large and the food was hot. The garlic naan was especially good, I thought. Service was good and the ambience ok. Part of the restaurant is air-conditioned the larger part is not. Both areas are pleasant and adequate. The location is a little off the main track but still within easy walking distance from most downtown hotels and the city center. The building is set a ways back off the road but there is a sign at the side of the road when you drive or walk by.
