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Oceania Cook Islands Cook Islands Dining Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar

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Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar

The guide was updated: 2024-08-09

Tamarind House is situated just a few minutes outside the city centre, in a stunning restored colonial house, where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant is particularly elegant and internationally well-known for its high-quality local dishes. Make sure to visit Tamarind House at sunset and enjoy the view!

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Address: Ara Tapu, Avarua District, Cook Islands
Website: www.tamarindrarotonga.com
Phone: +682 26487
Email: tamarind@rarorestaurants.com

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Punanga Nui Market

Punanga Nui Market

Dive into the vibrant heart of Avarua every Saturday at the Punanga Nui Market, where the air is alive with the melodies of live folk music and the aroma of tantalising local dishes. This bustling open-air market is a sensory feast, with a diverse array of stalls showcasing colourful handicrafts, mouth-watering snacks, and tropical fruits that reflect the essence of Rarotonga. Don’t miss out on the samosas, generously paired with chutneys made from the island’s own fruits.

Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar

Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar

Tamarind House is situated just a few minutes outside the city centre, in a stunning restored colonial house, where you can enjoy coffee, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant is particularly elegant and internationally well-known for its high-quality local dishes. Make sure to visit Tamarind House at sunset and enjoy the view!

Muri Night Market

Muri Night Market

Small market in Rarotonga where you will be enchanted not only by the cheerful atmosphere but also by the mouth-watering local food. This is a great alternative for a night when you don't feel like going to a fancy restaurant, but still want to enjoy a top-quality meal at a reasonable price.

Vaima

Vaima

Vaima restaurant is another great alternative, set right on the beach on the south side of Rarotonga, in the village of Vaimaanga. This high quality restaurant offers you the possibility to eat a terrific meal on the beach, with a beautiful sea view in front of you.

Kikau Hut

Kikau Hut

This restaurant is well known not only for the quality of the dishes served, but also for the friendliness of the staff and, in particular, of the owner, an English man always ready to have a good chat and to give precious advices to its guests. Moreover, on Monday nights you will consume your tasty meal entertained by live music! Once you´ve tried this restaurant, you will feel like having dinner here for the rest of your time in the Cook Islands!

Charlie's Raro

Charlie's Raro

Are you looking for a place to grab something tasty and cheap? Then, pay a visit to Charlie's Raro, whose big portions of fish and chips and burgers are just delightful. The casual ambience of the restaurant is still romantic because of the enchanting location.

Vili's Burger Joint

Vili's Burger Joint

If, for a night, you feel like tasting something more western-styled, putting aside the local cuisine, give a try to Vili's, where the best burgers of the island are served. Plus, huge portions of both filling and chips, yummy sauces, and reasonable prices.

The Waterline

The Waterline

Suggestive atmosphere and delectable food walk hand in hand at The Waterline Restaurant and Outrigger Beach Bar. The location is just perfect, right by the sea, so make sure to enjoy your meal at sunset when everything turns red and orange, making the island even more enchanting. The food is heavenly as well, especially the seafood risotto.

The Anchorage

The Anchorage

Tropical but elegant ambience in this spacious restaurant that serves breakfast between 7:30 am and 10:00 am, lunch from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and dinner, available both "a la carte" and with a fixed, daily menu. Strongly recommended is a visit on Saturdays because of the live music that will make your night out even more enjoyable!

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