
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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- #1Bora Bora Yacht Club#1 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (1241)$ - $$ | Polynesian, French, Seafood, EuropeanBp 123 98730 Bora Bora, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #2St James Restaurant Bora bora#2 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (1122)$$ | French, Seafood, European, PolynesianCentre Helene s Bay Face super market Super'U, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #3The Lucky House - Fare Manuia#3 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (1375)$ - $$ | French, Seafood, Italian, Pizza, European, PolynesianMatira Point Matira, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #4Snack Matira#4 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (354)$ | Bar, PolynesianCircle Island Road, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #5Bloody Mary's#5 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (1656)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood, PolynesianBp 38, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #6Aloe Cafe#6 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (718)$ - $$ | French, Bar, Cafe, Polynesian, PubCentre Commercial le Pahia, Vaitape BP 1099 French PolynesiaRead More » - #7Tama'a Maitai#7 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (219)$ - $$ | French, European, Polynesian, InternationalBp 505 at Hotel Maitai Polynesia, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #8Vini Vini#8 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (88)$ - $$ | BarLe Moana Bora Bora InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #9Iaorana Gelato#9 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (27)$ | ItalianResidence Mautara, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #10Tevairoa Restaurant#10 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (41)$$ | Polynesian, EuropeanBp 169 Vaitape Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #11Haere Mai#11 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (75)$ - $$ | EuropeanBp 505 Adjacent to Hotel Maitai Polynesia, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #12Le Panda D'Or#12 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (85)$ - $$ | Chinese, AsianMain Road, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #13Banyan Chinese restaurant#13 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (9)$$ | Chinese, AsianConrad Bora Bora Nui, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #14Restaurant Les Delices De Bora-bora#14 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (6)$ | Seafood, SushiCentre Ville, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - #15La Patisserie By Saint James#15 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (2)$ - $$ | FrenchVaitape French PolynesiaRead More » - #16Upa Upa Lounge Bar#16 of 18 Places to Eat in Vaitape
Tripadvisor (2)Conrad Nui BP 502, Vaitape, Bora Bora, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More » - Snack MatiraInternationalMatira, Vaitape 98730 French PolynesiaRead More »
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