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Tahiti Cafe

Main Road | Maraerenga Village, Avarua, Cook Islands
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Ranked #8 of 19 restaurants in Avarua
Cuisines: Polynesian
Most recent review
- 18 Mar 2013
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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Everything was just fish and man did I love the place. The food was great the staff was lovely and the service was just excellent. It was something different to experince and man the most thing I loved their was their beautiful Ika Mata... Yummm.. I would love to go back their again. I would say that this is a... More

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Auckland
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

If you're looking for a variety of different styles of sashimi prepped on one big dish for $30, this is great value for great sashimi. always enjoy it every month we go there.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

yummmm raw fish dishes available in so many styles. The sashimi platter is great to share, although only open till 2:30pm it means you really have to plan a trip.

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

Set within the verandah of a heritage listed building is this quaint and idyllic cafe whereby a broad menu is on offer which specialises in Tahitian cuisine......my favourite and not to miss is the 'Fisherman's Platter' which incorporates the best-loved dishes on the meal on one plate meant to two people but as Serena says "you won't want to share... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Cute little setting (only about 15 tables I think). We ordered the platter which had a great selection of different style raw fish, including tahitian, chinese and sashimi. Delicious and a nice healthy meal.

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I live local and get a takaway lunch pack almost every week from this place because its such good value and really tasty and good quality ingredients. $10 for a combo pack of a raw fish salad and sashmi on rice with sauce on the side mmmmm. I haven't eaten in but I hear the fish platter is devine and... More

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Avarua, Cook Islands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I tried to share the fish platter with a friend and we ended up ordering another one as we both realised we were not gonna share. The various ways of making (marinated fish) poisson cru....just amazing, Highly recomend if your a fish lover, cooked or raw.

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Townsville, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

I've been there twice now and the platter is great to share and they do cheap takeaway options too.Don't expect anything to drink - you need to byo (even soft drinks), even so I'll definitely go back.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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87 reviews 87 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Wow. The food is good at this wonderful Avarua cafe. Handy to town, attractive setting, the fresh fish is to die for. Best fish cafe on Rarotonga by far.

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Arorangi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Situated on the outskits of the Avarua township, Tahiti Cafe is a great spot for lunch and people watching. We shared a marinated fish and chicken dish - which seemed to both compliment each other. The tables are set on a cool breezy verandah so it is nice and comfortable. A 'must try' if you are spending some time walking... More

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