Moorea

Eating out in Moorea

The easy-going Tahitians are at their dining happiest when surrounded by an abundance of fruits and seafood. Eating well is as much a part of the culture as the music and dance! The legendary breadfruit, the many exotic fruits and dozens of varieties of banana including the unique orange-skinned fei, the various starchy roots such as taro, tarua, and ufi are the basis of island cuisine. A "must-try" delicacy is the world-famous raw tuna marinated in coconut cream with limes. All these elements come together in the traditional ahima'a, the Tahitian earth oven where are also prepared suckling pig, fafa chicken and other delicacies like po'e, made of varieties of baked local fruit. The variety and abundance of fish from perch to parrot fish that are caught and prepared on the spot make up the majority of the daily menu. The majority of dining choices for visitors are contained within the resorts, but there are some good local eateries sprinkled around the islands waiting to be discovered.

Moorea.

Local Flair

Linareva provides a rustic tropical experience, where you dine on a refurbished fishing boat. Anchored at the end of a dock, you can choose to eat on the ship's deck or in the cabin. Seafood, of course is the specialty, with a strong French influence. Moorea.

Bora Bora.

Gourmet

Tevairoa Restaurant, adjacent to the blue lagoon, serves international cuisine with enough style and taste to delight the cosmopolitan clientele that frequens the island. Dinner is complemented with a sunset view and a Polynesian show every night. Pearl Beach.

Highly Recommended

Bloody Mary's prepares the daily catch of the local fishermen, which you choose from the display! After describing the choices and taking your order, the waiter takes the dish off the ice palette and directly to the chef. There is a big selection of other foods and everything is made to order. Bay de Pofai.

Romantic

The Bamboo House is a cozy hut that seems to have been tacked up by a resident fisherman, but actually serves delicious Italian/Continental food with a Polynesian twist. You can sit inside or an outdoor table to enjoy the view and breezes. Bay de Pofai.

Going party in Moorea

Most of the nightlife activities in the Society Islands revolve around the resort hotels. Ask at the front desk for information on what is going on. The most popular activities include traditional Tahitian dances and plays, as well beach parties.

Common events in Moorea

All the Society Islands.

New Year's Day

January is one of the most celebratory months, when the Society Islands ring in the New Year twice! On January 1st, families visit with ukuleles in hand to sing traditional songs and prepare for the Bringue, which is a feast of food, drink, dance, and song. The Chinese New Year is also popular because of the large Chinese community on the island. January.

Tahiti.

Celebration of Polynesian Cultural Traditions

For 3 weeks, Polynesians demonstrate and teach the crafts of their ancestors. Tattooing, local medicine, basket weaving, and other traditions of their culture are honored in Place Vaiete in Papeete. March.

Polynesian Sports Festival

A weekend of competitions involving ancient sports, this competitive event is as much educational as entertaining. Lessons and competitions in javelin-throwing, outrigger canoe races, and other sports related to Polynesian heritage are celebrated. April.

International Tahiti Black Pearl Festival

During this 4-day event, jewelers, jewelry boutiques, and pearl farms join together to promote the Tahiti black pearl and all the beautiful jewelry that is inspired by it. A gala winds up the event. June.

Heiva I Tahiti

This month-long festival is a celebration of life, with events ranging from traditional craft and dance demonstrations to surfing competitions. There is also a reenactment of the colorful history of Tahiti. July.