Guide to Eating & Drinking in Rarotonga 2019-2020

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Your guide to
eating and
drinking in
Rarotonga

Kia Orana,

T here is a wonderful variety of eating and drinking
experiences on Rarotonga, many on the waterfront,
beachfront, and in picturesque settings around the
island.

In the first section of this Guide you will find The List,
which literally lists all the eating and drinking
establishments we could find on Rarotonga, in various
categories.

Following The List are Featured Eating & Drinking Places,
and a Location Map. Featured places are
highlighted in the Guide with descriptions and
images; and locations of the featured bars,
cafés, restaurants, and island night shows are
shown on the map of Rarotonga.

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THE LIST 4
FEATURED EATING & DRINKING PLACES 7
LOCATION MAP 7
BARS 9
CAFÉS 12
RESTAURANTS 14
ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS 24
BOTTLE SHOP 26
LIVE ON RARO GUIDE 30

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THE LIST The List

All the main eating and drinking outlets
we could find on Rarotonga.

*Denotes venues that are highlighted inside this guide.

BARS Atiu Coffee Van Runway Café
21.3 Vaiana Bistro and Bar Mobile.............................57 650 Nikao.................................72 197
Nikao................................24 516 Barefoot Bar & Café
Salt Café
Muri Beach.....................20 427 Avarua.............................26 645
Chilli’s Sport Bar
Tupapa............................26 240 Beluga
Te Ara Café
Arorangi......................... 27 788 Muri...................................27 641
Hula Bar*
Panama...........................21 003 Bite Time Café
iSOBAR Punanga Nui Market.....23 577 The Café*
Taputapuatea.................21 283

Muri Beach......................27 349 Body Fuel Café The Lazy Trout Café*
Luna Bar Punanga Nui Market.....23 575 Avarua............................. 22 025

Avarua..............................51 558 Bus Stop Café The Lucky Rooster Eatery*
Mal’s Bar* Cooks Corner...................21 567 Avarua.............................. 22 215

Arorangi.........25 435 ext.7022 Café Ariki The Hidden Spirit Café
Margaritas Restaurant & Bar* Tutakimoa.......................22 772 & Grill

Avarua.............................29 924 Café Jireh* Titikaveka....................... 22 796
Panama...........................24 776
Ocean’s Bar* Charlie’s Rarotonga* The Mooring Fish Café
Arorangi..........................23 953 Akapuao.........................28 055 Avana...............................25 553
On the Rocks Coco Latte Café
Avarua..............................25 077 Vaimaanga......................27 183 The New Place
Rehab Nightclub Coconut Crab Café* Avarua..............................22 279
Avarua...............................55 517 Arorangi..........................55 901
Road House Cook Islands Coffee The Rickshaw Café
Black Rock.......................23 322 Company Muri...................................22 232
Rumba* Matavera........................50 646
Tupapa.............................22 415 Courtyard Café The Waffle Shack
Shipwreck Hut Beach Bar* Avarua..............................21 569 Avarua..............................55 503
Aroa Beach......................22 166 Deli-Licious Café*
The Waterline Beach Bar* Muri..................................20 858 Tuakata Café & Catering
Arorangi...........................22 161 Avarua............................. 23 205
Fruits of Rarotonga
Tikioki Beach...................21 509 Vibe Café
Avarua..............................27 619

CLUBS (visitor’s welcome)

Trader Jacks Bar KaFe KoKo NaTi Rarotonga Bowling Club
& Restaurant Matavera.........................20 910 Pakekua...........................26 277
Kai Tumeke
Avarua.............................26 464 Titikaveka.......................20 623 Cook Islands Game Fishing
Trios Garden Bar Ka Kite Café Club
Avarua............................ 20 400 Airport............................. 23 799 Kiikii...................................21 419
Wilson’s Beach Bar*
Arorangi..........................21 546 Rarotonga Golf Club
Nikao................................20 621

BREWERIES La Casita Café RSA (Return Servicemen
Matutu Brewing Company* Muri..................................20 693 Association)
Tikioki..............................26 288 Le Bon Vivant (LBV) Nikao...............................20 590
Rarotonga Brewery Muri...................................28 619
Nikao .............................. 26 657 Love Café Sailing Club (Sails)*
CAFÉS Matevera .........................24 383 Muri Beach......................27 349

ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS

Are Kai – Aroa Café Micheles Café Crown Beach Resort*

Airport...............................21 723 Punanga Nui Market....28 889 Arorangi..........................23 953

Ariki’s Shack Reefside Rarotonga Edgewater Resort*
4 Muri...................................27 955 Punanga Nui Market....26 889 Arorangi..........................25 435

Highland Paradise Cultural Kikau Hut Restaurant* TAKEAWAYS THE LIST
Centre
Maungaroa......................21 924 Arorangi.........................26 860 Chicken Magic
Laguna Restaurant & Bar* O’oa..................................26 209
Muri Beach Club Hotel*
Muri Beach.....................23 000 Muri..................................29 926 Cook Take Away
Little Polynesian Café Punanga Nui Market......71 672
The Islander Hotel*
Panama...........................21 003 Titikaveka.......................24 280 Drift in Café & Takeaway
Moana Restaurant & Bar Punanga Nui Market.... 52 289
Te Vara Nuí Cultural
Village* Titikaveka.......................29 923 Kaena Restaurant
Muri..................................24 006 Takeaway & Bar
Nautilus Restaurant* Aroa..................................25 433
Muri................................... 25 125
LIQUOR STORES
Nonno Emilio – Kai Pie Ltd
Panama..........................50 435
Bond Liquor Store* Ristorante Italiano*
Avarua..............................21 007 Nikao................................51 262 Kai Pizza
Avarua..............................23 336
CITC Liquor Oceans Restaurant
Panama..........................28 380 & Bar*
Kai Time
MARKET EATS & DRINK Arorangi..........................23 953 Muri..................................20 790

Punanga Nui Market On the Beach Restaurant & Kai Tinito Chinese
Avatiu....................... (Mon-Sat) Sunset Bar (OTB)* Restaurant
Arorangi..........................51 405
Muri Night Market Arorangi..........................22 461 KAPS
Muri........(Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun) Sails Restaurant & Bar Matavera....................... 22 000
Kavera Central
NIGHTLIFE TOURS Muri Beach......................27 349 Kavera.............................22 962
Going Troppo Nightlife Mae-Jo’s Café Takeaway
Tours Sandals Restaurant & Avarua..............................26 621
Rarotonga.......................25 325 Barefoot Bar Mama T’s Takeaway
Hula Party Bus Muri Beach.....................20 427 Arorangi..........................25 733
Panama...........................21 003
Silver Sands Restaurant
Progressive Dinner Tour* & Bar*
Local homes...................20 639 Muri Beach.....................23 000

Raro Pub Crawl Spaghetti House Pizzeria Maori Café
Avarua.............................29 700 & Grill* Kavera..............................25 282

RESTAURANTS Arorangi..........................25 441 Oasis Petrol/Store (24/7)
Tamarind House Nikao................................22 145

Tupapa............................26 487 Palace Takeaways
Alberto’s Restaurant* The Anchorage Restaurant Avatiu Wharf..................21 438
Arorangi..........................23 597 & Bar
Antipodes Restaurant* Black Rock......................23 004 Rima’s Hot Bread Café &
Takeaway
Blackrock ........................76 918 The Palms Restaurant & Muri ..................................24 270
Rumba*
Aqua Café* Tupapa.............................22 415 Sea Salt Takeaway
Muri Beach......................22 779 Avatiu Harbour.............23 956

Bamboo Jacks Restaurant The Waterline Restaurant Super Brown Takeaway
Avarua.............................28 830 & Beach Bar* (24/7)
Bluewater Grill @ Sanctuary Arorangi...........................22 161 Tupapa............................20 840
Aroa Beach.....................25 900 The BBQ Shack
The Yellow Hibiscus*

Captain Andy’s Beach Bar Palm Grove ...................20 002 Avarua..............................21 569
& Grill Tumunu Restaurant & Bar* The Pacific Fish & Chip
Aroa Beach.....................25 800 Arorangi..........................20 501 Shop
Tuoro Restaurant & Café Arorangi.......................... 78 261
Coco Putt Alehouse
Aroa...................................27 181 Black Rock....................... 21 233 Vili’s Burger Joint
Vaima on the Beach* Muri..................................28 454
Islander Restaurant & Vaimaanga.....................26 123 Vili’s Golden Wok
Hula Bar*
Panama...........................21 003 Wilson’s Restaurant & Avarua.............................28 454
Flambé Restaurant* Beach Bar* Wigmore’s Superstore 24/7
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Arorangi..........................23 953 Arorangi..........................21 546 Vaimaanga....................20 206

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Featured Eating LOCATION MAP
& Drinking Places

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VENUE DETAILS IN FOLLOWING PAGES

Location Venue Page

1 Alberto’s Restaurant 14
2 The Lazy Trout Café 13
3 OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar 9,18
4 The Café 13
5 The Lucky Rooster Eatery 13
6 Margarita’s Restaurant & Bar 13
7 Wilson’s Restaurant & Beach Bar 10,14
8 The Waterline Restaurant & Beach Bar 9,22
9 The Islander Hotel & Hula Bar 9,15
10 Kikau Hut Restaurant 15
11 The Palms Restaurant & Rumba 9,20
12 Nonno Emilio – Ristorante Italiano 18
13 Flambé Restaurant 15
14 Oceans Restaurant & Bar 9,18
15 Aqua Café 14
16 Nautilus Restaurant 18
17 Antipodes Restaurant 14
18 Silver Sands Restaurant & Bar 20
19 Shipwreck Hut Beach Bar 9
20 Spaghetti House Pizzeria & Grill 20
21 Mal’s Bar 9
22 Tumunu Restaurant & Bar 22
23 Vaima on the Beach 22
24 Coconut Crab Café 12
25 Café Jireh 12
26 The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant & Bar 22
27 Laguna Restaurant & Bar 15
28 Matutu Brewery 2
29 Progressive Dinner (various locations) 20
30 Charlie’s Rarotonga 12
31 Deli-Licous Café 12
32 Bond Liquor Store 26

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BARS

Hula Bar at The Islander BARS

Popular beachfront bar and nightclub: top
beverages from $3.50. $10.00 Cocktails. $25.00
Fishbowls. Live Bands. Top DJs. International
Concerts. Rarotonga’s favourite hotspot!

T: 21 003 ext 706
E: [email protected]
www.islanderhotel.co.ck

Map Reference 9 Mal’s Bar at Edgewater Resort
Map reference 21
Map reference 14 Named after Mal Meninga, legendary rugby
Map Reference 19 league player and old friend of the Resort, Mal’s
Bar is open 10am to midnight. A nice place to be
any time of day, or just waiting for the sunset.
Enjoy the wide variety of alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages, including a fine collection
of international wines, local and imported beers
and spirits, as well as a range of juices and
exotic tropical cocktails.

T: 25 475 • E: [email protected]
www.edgewater.co.ck

Oceans Bar at Crown Beach
Resort

Enjoy a casual and stylish atmosphere
undercover or on the beach at Ocean’s
Restaurant at the Crown Beach Resort. It is a
place where people come together to relax
and unwind. Oceans Bar is open daily with a
great offering of drinks and food, and happy
hour from 4.00pm-6.00pm featuring $2.00 off
all drinks!

T: 23 953 • E: [email protected]
www.crownbeach.com

Shipwreck Hut Bar 9
at Aroa Beachside Inn

(See ad on page opposite) .
The Shipwreck Hut is an authentic beach bar
situated right on the sand at Aro’a Beachside
Inn. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunset
sipping a famous ‘jam-jar cocktail’ or cold beer.
Open daily from 5.00pm, the Shipwreck Hut
offers a range of drinks and bar meals, with live
music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

T: 22 166
E: [email protected]
www.aroabeach.com

BARS Rumba at Club Raro

Map reference 11 Just a short drive from Avarua, Rumba is
located poolside at Club Raro, which is on the
Map reference 3 waterfront. Happy Hour is from 4.00pm-6.00pm
each day with beers and wine at $5.00, standard
Map reference 8 spirits at $4.00, and daily cocktail specials only
$10.00. Tasty Club Snacks are available from
Map Reference 7 2.00pm-9.00pm.

10 T: 22 415
E: [email protected]
www.clubraro.co.ck

Sunset Bar at OTB

From the award-winning OTB (On the Beach)
Restaurant, the Sunset Bar is perfectly
positioned to enjoy the afternoon and evening
sun. Located beachside at the Manuia Beach
Resort, the Sunset Bar offers Happy Hour from
3-6 pm with a wide variety of drinks including
$10.00 cocktails, wines by the glass, and a tasty
snack menu. Live Music Wed-Sun.

T: 22 461 ext 2
E: [email protected]
www.otbrarotonga.com

The Waterline Beach Bar

The place to be for a perfect beachside, ocean
view afternoon or evening drink. Offering a
wide range of wines, beers & popular cocktails,
Waterline also opens for lunch and dinner from
Monday-Saturday. Live evening entertainment
with Garth Young on Tuesday, and Bryan
Rodelas Wednesday & Friday.

T: 22 161 or 53 167
E: [email protected]
www. waterline-restaurant.com

Wilson’s Beach Bar at
Castaway Resort

(See ad on page opposite) .
Open from 12pm daily, Mon - Sun. Happy Hour
3pm - 6pm every day. Yakitori Skewers, Japanese
Menu and Bar Snacks available from 12pm
onwards. Live Music on Wednesdays, Fridays,
Saturdays & Sundays from 6pm - 8pm every
week. Cuban Cigars also sold exclusively here.

T: 21 546
E: [email protected]
www.castawayvillas.com

Dine and experience one of the most
magnificent sunset views on Rarotonga.

Opening Hours | 8am-8.30pm | 7 days a week

PASTA | MEXICAN | PIZZA | SEAFOOD | CURRY | BBQ

HAPPY HOUR
from 3pm-6pm

Ph: +682 21 546 | Email: [email protected]

www.castawayvillas.com11

CAFÉS Café Jireh

Map reference 25 Opposite the Airport, we’re world famous for our
coffee and custard squares. Everything is freshly
Map reference 30 prepared including a huge variety of cakes, slices,
pies, sausage rolls & sandwiches; plus cooked
Map reference 24 meals from bacon & eggs and eggs benedict, to
island pancakes, ‘Caveman’ and ‘Mega Angus’
Map reference 31 burgers (pictured). Open Monday-Friday from
7am-3pm; Saturday from 8.30am - 1.30pm.
12 T: 24 776
Fb: CafeJirehRarotonga

Charlie’s Rarotonga

Located on Akapuao Beach, Titikaveka, Charlie’s
is open Monday to Friday from 11.00am to
8.30pm, and on Saturdays from 11.00am to
3.30pm. Live music Monday to Friday at 6.30pm,
and on Saturdays at 1.30pm. Dinner bookings
are essential.
T: 28 055
E: [email protected]
www.charliesraro.com

Coconut Crab Café

Located at the Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco
Centre, Arorangi, the Coconut Crab Café offers
tasty food & drinks to eat-in or takeaway
including toasted ‘sammies’, Roti, Sliders,
Lasagne, cakes, smoothies, teas, & terrific
coffee! Open Monday (9.30am) to Saturday
(10.30am on Saturday) until 4.00pm.
T: 23 344
www.discoverecocentre.com

Deli-Licious Café

Located on the main road in Muri, check out
our ‘all-day’ breakfast menu and join us for
awesome coffee, friendly service and great
home-style cooking. Try our custard square and
cheesecake- local favourites. Open Sunday-Friday
7.30am-3.00pm. Wi-Fi available.
T: 20 858
Check us out on Facebook

Margaritas Restaurant & Bar CAFÉS

Pacific Café style, Margaritas is located on the
Main Road in Avarua. Espresso, cocktails, cold
beer. Open daily (except Saturday).

T: 29 924
margaritas-rarotonga.business.site

Map reference 6 The Café
Map reference 4
Map reference 5 Located in the courtyard of the historic
Map reference 2 Beachcomber Pearl Market and Art Gallery in
Avarua, The Café is known for its locally-roasted
espresso coffee, homemade cakes, and all day
menu featuring organic breads, bagels and
croissants. Home to the Rarotonga Vinyl Revival
Club, relax and choose your own music from
the extensive record collection. Open Monday –
Friday 9am – 3pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm.

T: 21 283
E: [email protected]

The Lucky Rooster Eatery 13

(See ad on page 19) .
The Lucky Rooster Eatery (formerly Café Salsa)
is a popular bistro & meeting place serving all
day breakfast & lunch. Relaxed atmosphere &
family friendly. Freshly cooked food & chilled
drinks including barista coffee, smoothies,
beers, wines & cocktails. Variety of catering
platters available on request. Located downtown
Avarua, next to CITC Shopping Centre
& Pharmacy. Mon – Fri 7.30am–3pm,
Sat 7.30am–2pm

T: 22 215 • E: [email protected]
Fb & Instagram: theluckyroostereatery
Orders & Bookings: theluckyroostereatery.com

The Lazy Trout Café

Located in Avarua, The Lazy Trout offers
stylish alfresco all-day breakfast and lunch,
surrounded by our beautiful tropical garden,
clear blue pool, and the stunning views of the
mountain. Waffles, espresso coffees, loose
leaf teas, freshly baked goods, smoothies, and
full beverage list. Open daily from 8 am, it is
the perfect place to relax and enjoy
outstanding cuisine and excellent
hospitality.

T: 22 025 • E: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/TheLazyTroutRarotonga

RESTAURANTS Alberto’s Restaurant

Map reference 1 Located between the Edgewater and Sunset
resorts on the main road in Arorangi. Alberto’s
Map reference 17 is well known for their steak dishes but also
offer seafood, chicken, pork, pasta and a fresh
Map reference 15 salad bar. Small private functions catered for.
Open Monday to Saturday. The bar opens at
Map reference 7 5.30pm with dining between 6.00 – 9.00pm.
T: 23 597 or 55 725
14 E: [email protected]

Antipodes Restaurant

(See ad in centrespread) .
Enjoy breath-taking clifftop panoramic views
out over the lagoon and ocean, while sampling
Mediterranean Inspired Cuisine. Located in a
romantic quintessential Mediterranean Villa -
with huge outside dinning terraces.
T: 28 873 or 73 900
E: [email protected]
www.antipodesrarotonga.com

Aqua Café

Located at Muri Beach Resort, the Aqua
restaurant and cocktail bar is alfresco poolside
dining ‘Polynesian style’ bounded by tropical
gardens. Daily specials use fresh local
ingredients, with fish of the day straight off
the boat. Open from 3pm daily for cocktails
and dinner.
T: 22 779
E: [email protected]
www.muribeachresort.com

Castaway Resort - Wilson’s
Restaurant & Beach Bar

(See ad page 11) .
Breakfast/Lunch service from 8am - 2pm.
Dinner service from 6pm. Mon - Sun. Themed
Menus each night include: Pasta-A la carte -
Mexican - Pizza/Burgers - Seafood - Curry - BBQ.
Live Music every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
& Sunday.
T: 21 546
E: [email protected]
www.castawayvillas.com

Flambé Restaurant RESTAURANTS

Map reference 13 Flambé offers unique cuisine combining the
Map reference 9 legends of the Cook Islands with contemporary
Map reference 10 style. The exclusive fine dining restaurant offers
Map reference 27 customers full air-conditioning or outside tropical
courtyard bar & dining area. Open 6pm Friday and
Saturday. 16+ years. Live Fire Show on Friday.
T: 23 953
E: [email protected]
www.crownbeach.com

Islander Restaurant
& Hula Bar

The Islander Restaurant & Hula Bar overlook the
pool and the ocean offering cuisine made from
fresh ingredients supplied locally, as well as
imports from New Zealand. Open for breakfast
from 8.00am, with an all-day lunch, and dinner
featuring light meals to hearty options.
T: 21 003
E: [email protected]
www.islanderhotel.co.ck

Kikau Hut Restaurant

A fusion of European and Pacific flavours, the
Kikau Hut, located in Arorangi, offers a top-rated
friendly and casual dining experience. Open
from 6pm seven days a week with live music on
Mondays and a free transfer service available by
prior arrangement.
T: 26 860
E: [email protected]
www.kikauhut.com
Fb: Kikau.Hut

Laguna Restaurant & Bar

Innovative Pacific Cuisine with vistas of the
pool and blue lagoon at Muri. Cocktails. Wine.
Cold Beer. Located at the Moana Sands Lagoon
Resort. Adults only. Open daily from 8am to
close.
T: 29 926
www.facebook.com/LagunaRarotonga/

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Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant
menu which caters to everyone from
vegans & vegetarians through to seafood
enthusiasts and hungry carnivores…
Soak in magnicent picture-perfect sunsets
and stunning 180 degree Clifftop Views out
over the lagoon and on to the endless blue
Pacic horizon.
Al fresco dining on three enormous
outside levels.

Restaurant
Weddings & Events
Boutique Accomodation

Regarded as the most beautiful location to
celebrate your Wedding or hold a Special
Event – catering to groups from 35 to 150
persons.
Check out our website
www.antipodesrarotonga.com
For Reservations – Phone 28873
Or email [email protected]

RESTAURANTS Nautilus Restaurant

Map reference 16 Located at Nautilus Resort in Muri, Nautilus
Restaurant is a stylish Polynesian beachfront
Map reference 12 restaurant & chic beach bar that can be enjoyed
in a fine dining a la carte setting inside, or
Map reference 14 casually alfresco on the patio overlooking the
lagoon & infinity pool.
Map reference 3 T: 25 125
E: [email protected]
18 www.nautilusresortrarotonga.com

Nonno Emilio – Ristorante
Italiano

Just 150m from the Airport, Nonno Emilio
Ristorante Italiano (Italian owned & run) offers a
variety of authentic Italian specialties, including
homemade pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, lasagne
and gnocchi. Italian premium wines, Prosecco,
ice-cold beers and Lavazza coffee will make you
relax in the shade of our Alfresco terrace. Open
for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner.
T. 51 262 or 21 121 • www.nonnoemiliorarotonga
E: [email protected]

Ocean’s Restaurant & Bar

Relaxed private dining on the waterfront with
vistas of the beach, lagoon and sunsets, Oceans
Restaurant & Bar offers all-day dining including
breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Breakfast from 8.00am-10.30am, lunch from
11.30am - 2.30pm, and dinner from 6.30pm -
9.00pm. Happy hour is daily from 4.30pm - 6.30pm.
T: 23 953
E: [email protected]
www.crownbeachresort.com

OTB (On the Beach)
Restaurant & Sunset Bar

Beachfront dining at award-winning OTB is
enhanced by the restaurant’s sandy floor, kikau
thatched roof, and contemporary Polynesian
inspired menu. Open: breakfast, lunch & dinner,
OTB also features Happy Hour from 3-6 pm, and
live music from Wed-Sun, and a BBQ & Dessert
Buffet with Island Strings on Sun. Free pick ups for
guests who choose the min. 3-course table d’hôte
menu at $49.50 & BBQ Sunday.
T: 22 461 • E: [email protected]
Fb: OTB • www.manuia.co.ck

formerly Cafe Salsa RESTAURANTS

ALL DAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH

EATERY – TAKE AWAY – CATERING –EVENTS

EATERY Popular bistro and meeting place. Serving a wide

range of fresh and healthy options as well as breakfast classics
and homemade bread.

CATERING High quality platters made of fresh and seaso-

nal ingredients. Prepared with love using local food suppliers.
Order online: theluckyroostereatery.com

EVENTS Seated dining for up to 30 guests, cocktail parties

for up to 70 guests and clubbing for up to 100 guests. A top
notch sound system, club lights and professional staff makes
sure your party will be one to never forget.

Mon-Fri 7:30am - 3pm  Sat 7:30am - 2pm

Downtown Avarua next to CITC Shopping Center & Pharmacy

PH (+682) 22215  [email protected]

RESTAURANTS Palms Restaurant & Rumba

Map reference 11 Located at Club Raro in Tupapa, dine in our
popular Palms Restaurant or have lunch or
Map reference 29 evening nibbles along our waterfront and

Map reference 18 poolside areas. We offer à la carte menu
with a wonderful combination of local and
Map reference 20 international food.

20 T: 22 415
E: [email protected]
www.clubraro.co.ck

Progressive Dinner

The Progressive Dinner Tour takes you to the
homes of Cook Islands families to share their
tasty local food, and their stories. This is a relaxed
wine and dine experience visiting three homes
for entrée, mains, and dessert. When enjoying
your meals at each home, you will be delighted
by the sounds of local ukuleles, guitar and voices
of the small string band that will accompany you
throughout your local dining experience. Monday
and Thursday from 5.30pm.
T: 20 639 • www.cookislandstours.co.ck
E: [email protected]

Silver Sands Restaurant & Bar

(See ad on page opposite)
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evenings, the Silver Sands Restaurant & Bar
offers à la carte, on Wednesday - Island Night,
on Friday - Pig & Prawn Night, and on Sunday
- Reef & Beef Night. Happy hour is everyday
between 4.00pm-6.00pm.
T: 23 000
E: [email protected]
www.muribeachclubhotel.com

Spaghetti House Pizzeria & Grill

The Spaghetti House Pizzeria and Grill at The
Edgewater Resort & Spa is conveniently located
at the Resort’s entrance on the main road.
Open seven nights from 5.00pm to 9.30pm,
the air-conditioned Spaghetti House Pizzeria
and Grill offers authentic Italian cuisine with a
selection of pizzas, pastas and other signature
Italian dishes.

T: 25 441
www.edgewater.co.ck

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RESTAURANTS The Waterline Restaurant &
Beach Bar
Map reference 8
The ultimate for sunset, romantic beachside
Map reference 26 or ocean view dining; offering a fusion of
European, Asian & Pacific cuisine. Wide range of
Map reference 22 AUS & NZ wines, beers & cocktails. Open: lunch
& dinner from Mon-Sat; live entertainment with
Map reference 23 Garth Young on Tue and Bryan Rodelas Wed &
Fri. Waterline is also a popular ‘one-stop’ venue
22 for wedding ceremony & reception.

T: 22 161/53 167 • E: [email protected]
www.waterline-restaurant.com

The Yellow Hibiscus
Restaurant & Bar

The Yellow Hibiscus is an open-air restaurant
overlooking the garden at Palm Grove. Open daily
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is
served 8.00-10.00am, light lunch 12.00-2.00pm,
and a la carte dining from 6.00pm Monday to
Saturday, with live music on Tuesdays and Fridays.
On Sunday there is a BBQ with live entertainment.

T: 20 002
E: [email protected]
www.palmgrove.net

Tumunu Restaurant & Bar

(See ad on page opposite)
The longest established restaurant in Rarotonga,
Tumunu offers garden surroundings featuring local
artifacts and memorabilia. With its tropical garden
and unique dining room, the Tumunu menu offers
seafood, vegetarian, steaks, chicken and a children’s
menu. The seafood platter for two is a specialty.
Open seven nights from 6.00pm.
T: 20 501
E: [email protected]
www.tumunurarotonga.com

Vaima on the Beach

Located in Vaimaanga, Vaima on the Beach
offers indoor & outdoor dining options in
an island setting, with the cuisine that has a
touch of tropical flavours. Open for brunch/
lunch 11am-2pm, and dinner 5-9pm, seven
days a week, Vaima provide transfers to/from
accommodation on request. .
Live music Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun.

T: 26 123
E: [email protected]
www.vaimarestaurant.com

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THE TUMUNU

Tropical Garden Setting

A-LA-CARTE MENU
fresh seafood, steaks,
vegetarian & kids meals

Open 7 nights from 6pm

Reservations CALL 20 501

SPECIAL

Seafood Platter
For Two

Located on the west side of Rarotonga, The Tumunu is
approximately 100 metres from the Edgewater Resort.

ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS Map reference 13 Crown Beach Resort

Map reference 20 Crown Beach Resort & Spa’s Island Feast &
Cultural Show on Thursday night features a
Map reference 18 Polynesian-cuisine buffet, desserts and cultural
entertainment from the Akirata Cultural Dance
Map reference 32 Troupe that includes a fire knife performance.
Bookings are recommended. Cost: Adults $55,
24 Child $30 (3-12). Dinner 7.00pm; Show 8.30pm.

T: 23 953
E: [email protected]
www.crownbeach.com

Edgewater Resort & Spa

Tuesday and Saturday nights are ‘Island Night
with Buffet Feast’ at the Edgewater Resort
& Spa. Local cuisine, buffet-style with live
entertainment from the Polynesian Dance
Show. The buffet feast includes a selection of
Rarotongan dishes such as rukau and ika mata.
Dinner from 7.00pm; Show 8.30pm. Adult: $65;
Child (5-12) $25.
T: 25 435
E: [email protected]
www.edgewater.co.ck

Muri Beach Club Hotel

(see ad on page 17)
Muri Beach Club Hotel’s Island Night
Extravaganza in the Silver Sands Restaurant
& Bar is held on Wednesday and features a
Polynesian buffet feast and a performance by
the Akirata Dance Troupe. Cost: $59 Adult; Child
(3-13) half-price - bookings essential. Dinner
from 7.00pm/Show 8.00pm.
T: 23 000
E: [email protected]
www.muribeachclubhotel.com

Te Vara Nuí Cultural Village

(see ad on page opposite)
Rarotonga’s only over-water show, Te Vara Nui
offers a ‘combo extravaganza’ option (4.5 hours
from 5pm) with a cultural village tour and over-
water show, including an island/western fusion
buffet dinner. Cost: Adult $129.00; Child (6-11)
$59. Includes transfers and a glass of bubbly.
T: 24 006. Book for Tuesdays, Thursdays
or Saturdays
E: [email protected]
www.tevaranui.co.ck

Muri Beach - Phone 24006

ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS BOTTLE SHOP The Islander Hotel

Island Night Shows on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Oceanfront dining. Fabulous Buffet Dinner &
Show: $49 adults / $20 kids under 12 years.
Return transfers available $10pp.

T: 21 003
E: [email protected]
www.islanderhotel.co.ck

Map reference 9

Map reference 32 Bond Liquor Store

The No.1 cellars in Rarotonga; check out our
huge range. Over 600 wines, all popular spirits,
liqueurs, beers, RTD’s, mixers, ice, etc. Open
Monday to Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm, Friday
and Saturday 9.00am-7.00pm. Located on the
main road Avarua, opposite the Punanga Nui
Market.

T: 21 007
E: [email protected]
Fb: The Bond Store

100% Tik-e tours
Electric

✻✻ Sunset Cocktail
Happy Hour

✻✻ Personalised
island cultural
tours

✻✻ Wedding limo
service

✻✻ Private airport
transfers

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The #1 cellars in Rarotonga
Huge Range!

Over 600 wines, all popular brands of spirits,
liqueurs, beers, RTD’s, mixers, ice, etc.

Weddings, special occasion catering, party-hire.
Located on the Main Road, opposite Punanga
Nui Market in Avarua.

Open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm &
Friday-Saturday 9am-7pm

Free delivery six days a week

T: 21 007 - E: [email protected]

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WITH A BIG MENU

*Poke - a local delicacy made from local
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LIVE ON RARO LIVE ON RARO

A quick reference for live music in many of Rarotonga’s bars and restaurants. Live music .

usually begins at 6.00pm or 6.30pm through to 8.30pm or 9.00pm, unless otherwise stated.

VENUE MUSICIANS CONTACT

Bluewater Grill at Sanctuary Rarotonga Papa Andre 25 900

Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill Jim Perkins 25 800
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort

MONDAY Charlie’s Anania Browne 28 055

Edgewater Resort Tok Haurua 25 435

Hula Bar at Islander Hotel Jarome (8.30pm) 21 003

Islander Hotel Natua 21 003

Kikau Hut Restaurant Varies 26 860

Pacific Resort Rarotonga Fred Betham 20 427

Vaima on the Beach Restaurant Garth Young 26 123

Bluewater Grill at Sanctuary Rarotonga Jim Perkins 25 900

TUESDAY Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill Papa Andre 25 800
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort Tupous Fynest 28 055

Charlie’s

Edgewater Resort Super Highway Boyze 25 435
(7.00pm); Tara Kauvai
(9.30pm)

Islander Hotel Natua 21 003

Oceans at Crown Beach Resort Tuaine Papatua 23 953
Shipwreck Hut Beach Bar at Aroa Beachside Inn 22 166
Rocking Jandals
(Ian & Anania)

The Waterline Restaurant & Bar Garth Young 22 161
Tina & Harry 25 800
Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort

Charlie’s Tok Hauroa 28 055

WEDNESDAY Edgewater Resort Super Highway Boyze 25 435

Hula Bar at Islander Hotel Jarome (8.30pm) 21 003

Islander Hotel Jarome 21 003

Nautilus Restaurant Ronnie & Jimmy 25 125

OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar (Manuia Beach Resort) Kura Happ 22 461 Ext 2

Silver Sands Restaurant at Muri Beach Club Hotel Nooroa 23 000

The Waterline Restaurant & Bar Bryan Rodelas 22 161

Vaima on the Beach Restaurant Rudy Aquino 26 123

Wilson’s Restaurant & Beach Bar at Castaway Resort Anania Browne 21 546

THURSDAY Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill Papa Andre 25 800
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort Kahiki 28 055

Charlie’s

Edgewater Resort Ru Tauta and Boyze 25 435

Muri Beach Resort Open Mic Night 22 779

Oceans at Crown Beach Resort Harry & Tina 23 953

OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar (Manuia Beach Resort) Domemo Effect 22 461 Ext 2

30 Shipwreck Hut Beach Bar at Aroa Beachside Inn Steve & Anania 22 166

VENUE MUSICIANS CONTACT LIVE ON RARO

Bluewater Grill at Sanctuary Rarotonga Papa Andre 25 900
Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort Jim Perkins 25 800

Charlie’s PVC- Pania, Varani & Charlie; 28 055
Koti Teina

Edgewater Resort Terapii Pita & Family 25 435

Hula Bar at Islander Hotel Jarome (8.30pm) 21 003

Islander Hotel Natua 21 003

FRIDAY Flambé at Crown Beach Resort Katreena Smith 23 953
Luna Bar & Night Club 21 908
Heimana Luna Bar Band
(Midnight)

Margaritas Bistro & Bar Jarome (12.00pm) 29 924

OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar (Manuia Beach Resort) Jim & Ronnie 22 461 Ext 2

Pacific Resort Rarotonga Kahiki Tehaamatai 20 427

Silver Sands Restaurant at Muri Beach Club Hotel Roy 23 000

The Waterline Restaurant & Bar Bryan Rodelas 22 161
The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant 20 002
Wilson’s Restaurant & Beach Bar at Castaway Resort Tani & Rose, alternating 21 546
with Ken & Kapulani

Anania & Bobby Browne

Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill Papa Andre 25 800
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort
Mo Newport (from 1.00pm) 28 055
Charlie’s

Edgewater Resort Super Highway Boyze 25 435
(7.00pm); Tara Kauvai
SATURDAY (9.30pm)

Flambé at Crown Beach Resort Tuaine Papatua 23 953

Hula Bar at Islander Hotel Jarome (8.30pm) 21 003
Luna Bar & Night Club 21 908
Heimana Luna Bar Band
(8.00pm)

OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar (Manuia Beach Resort) Garth Young 22 461 Ext 2

Pacific Resort Rarotonga Kura Happ 20 427

Shipwreck Hut Beach Bar at Aroa Beachside Inn Steve 22 166
(Beach BBQ, bookings essential) Anania Browne 26 123

Vaima on the Beach Restaurant

Wilson’s Restaurant & Beach Bar at Castaway Resort Andre Tapena 21 546

Antipodes Restaurant Various 28 873
(Sunset Sessions) Papa Andre 25 800

Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill
at The Rarotongan Beach Resort

Coco Putt Ale House Natua 79 441

Edgewater Resort Ru Tauta and Boyze 25 435

Islander Hotel Natua (12.00pm) 21 003

SUNDAY Laguna Restaurant & Bar Jarome 29 926

Pacific Resort Rarotonga Rudy Aquino 20 427

Nautilus Restaurant Kahiki 25 125

Oceans at Crown Beach Resort Rio & Roy 23 953

OTB Restaurant & Sunset Bar (Manuia Beach Resort) Island String Band 22 461 Ext 2

Silver Sands Restaurant at Muri Beach Club Hotel Henry & Destiny 23 000
(last two Sundays
of the month)

The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant Tumupu (Tina & Harry) 20 002 Ext 203

Vaima on the Beach Restaurant Rio Taripo 26 123

Wilson’s Restaurant & Beach Bar at Castaway Resort Katreena Smith 21 546

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