What to Eat in Bora Bora
Seafood features heavily on the menus of Bora Bora restaurants, and travelers would be remiss if they didn't try some of the local specialities, namely poisson cru, or raw tuna that has been marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. Mahi-mahi, grouper and bonito are other staples that are often found on Bora Bora menus. Visitors should also sample the locally grown pineapple, coconut and bananas.
Keep in mind that many visitors to Bora Bora choose to purchase a meal plan through their resort, especially if their resort is located on a smaller motu (island), which necessitates boat travel to and from the main island where most of the popular restaurants are located. As you might imagine, Bora Bora's restaurants are often expensive – after all, importing ingredients is expensive. The destination's most popular, traveler-approved fine dining establishments include Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges at the St. Regis Bora Bora, where the ambiance and views rival the French-and-Asian menu, and St. James Bora Bora, where travelers say the service is unparalleled. For a cheaper dining experience, visitors might want to stop by a beachside roulotte (think: food truck) for some inexpensive local fare. Travelers suggest jumping in the queue for the roulottes with the longest lines, as there is likely a delicious reason for their popularity. Other travelers suggest shopping in local supermarkets in Vaitape for snacks and drinks (they'll cost significantly less than what's offered at your hotel).
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St James Bora Bora#1 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
$$ | French, Seafood, European, PolynesianCentre Helene s Bay Face super market Super'U, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #2
Bora Bora Yacht Club#2 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #3
The Lucky House - Fare Manuia#3 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
$ - $$ | French, Seafood, Italian, Pizza, European, PolynesianMatira Point Matira, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #4
Snack Matira#4 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #5
Bloody Mary's#5 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #6
Aloe Cafe#6 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #7
Tama'a Maitai#7 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #8
Vini Vini#8 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #9
Iaorana Gelato#9 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
$ | ItalianResidence Mautara, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #10
Tevairoa Restaurant#10 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #11
Haere Mai#11 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #12
Le Panda D'Or#12 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #13
Tiki Bar Bora Bora#13 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #14
Beach Burger Bora Bora#14 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - #15
Banyan Chinese restaurant#15 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape - Upa Upa Lounge Bar#16 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
- Snack MatiraInternationalMatira, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More »
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