Windjammer Restaurant

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving world class Pacific/European cuisine. Fully licensed premises, fully air conditioned, perfect for all occasions. Open every night from 5.30pm (Sundays from 6.00pm, closed Tuesdays).

Tamarind House

Tamarind House on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is a very special restaurant and bar in a beautiful setting for a drink, light meal, dinner or that special function. Come and see what we have to offer at our website.

http://www.tamarind.co.ck/

Trader Jacks

Trader Jacks bar and restaurant bar and restaurant is an institution in the Cook Islands, offering great food, great service, great drinks and a great time.

Overlooking the waters of Avarua Harbour the Traders' restaurant enjoys a stunning setting along with a reputation for quality dining, with superb, freshly-caught seafood a feature.

The Traders bar is one of the most popular in the South Pacific.

But Trader Jacks is more than just somewhere to eat and drink - it is a place where you can experience the Cook Islands, meet the local characters and enjoy the South Seas lifestyle.

With its "bar-over-the-water" ambience, Traders retains a roguish charm - not least thanks to the larger-than-life presence of the proprietor himself, Jack Cooper (aka "The Trader").

http://www.traderjackscookislands.com/

The Paw Paw Patch

The Paw Paw Patch is a restaurant of such renown even other restaurateurs say they like to go there for a meal on their nights off.

And it isn't surprising. In today's times where surroundings are as important as the presentation of food, the Paw Paw Patch is without peer in the Cook Islands.

By providing a simple, classy yet funky ambience using colour, lighting and some spectacular artworks, it ensures you know you are about to embark on a dining experience when you visit the Paw Paw Patch.

Enjoy a drink up at the well stocked bar and you can choose between enjoy the balmy night outside or a table tucked away in a corner where you can enjoy good conversation, fine wine and superb food.

Following the European trend of integrating the kitchen into the restaurant means you can enjoy being able to watch the two top class chefs at work, preparing some of the most stunning presentation of dishes you will find anywhere in Rarotonga.

The menu is very flexible slant on cosmopolitan food with a Pacific Island flavour, using the best of both local and New Zealand or Australia imported produce.

The two New Zealand trained chefs take pride in the complete presentation of the food they create for your table and continually look for exciting new gastronomic ideas while keeping a core menu of dishes which are firm favourites of their patrons.

http://www.pawpawpatchrestaurant.com/

Vaima Restaurant & Bar

Lots of island ambience prevails at this bamboo-clad beachside restaurant. It offers a wide range of tastes, including spicy curry. Always check the daily blackboard specials, which feature fresh fish, but avoid anything claiming to be Cajun. There are a few tables on a veranda facing the beach plus picnic tables out by the sand.

Cafe Salsa

Cafe Salsa is owned and operated by Tony Kelly Bullivant, both have had colourful and successful histories in the restaurant business. Cafe Salsa offers contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine and a few local delights from Rarotonga. Cafe Salsa is the home to Rarotonga's only wood fired pizza oven and uses only the freshest produce available. The restaurant has a relaxed bar for pre and post dinner drinks where you can mix and mingle with a few locals. There is courtyard dining when weather permits.

Cafe Salsa is available for group bookings offering privacy, comfort and alfresco dining.

http://www.salsa.co.ck/

The Flame Tree

The Flame Tree Restaurant is set in a lush tropical setting in Muri, Next to Manea Beach resort and a short stroll from the Muri Beach Club Hotel, Pacific Resort, Sokala Villas and many other resorts in the Muri beach area. The Flame Tree Restaurant is also a popular wedding reception venue and can accommodate groups of up to 65 people.

Open from 5pm every night The Flame Tree Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dinning and a large covered deck over a stream full of fish, koura (freshwater crayfish) and eels.

http://www.flametreerestaurant.com/

Sails Restaurant

Sails Restaurant has long enjoyed a reputation as a great place to enjoy the best Rarotonga has to offer in pacific cuisine, unparalleled lagoon views and friendly service.

Located on the white sandy beaches of Muri Lagoon our modern restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. A fabulous setting for special occasions, wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events and private parties.

Take a swim in the safe crystal clear waters of muri lagoon before settling down for a tasty relaxing lunch. Hire our kayaks to explore the fish life before sampling our famous cocktails. Wander down for a coffee and cake and just soak up the sun, sea and service. Watch the moon rise over Koromiri island from the candle lit deck overlooking the lagoon.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Open 7 days from 10am til late. Sails is a dining experience not to be missed.

http://www.sailsrestaurant.co.ck

Staircase Restaurant & Bar

Polynesian and grill style food with a cultural show Thursdays and Fridays.

Progressive Dining through local homes

Experience the real Cook Islands!

A progressive dinner, visiting local homes, is a rare opportunity to enjoy local foods and also gain insight into how Cook Islanders live, work and relax. Cook Islanders love to extend hospitality to guests in their homes. This is your chance to ‘experience the real Cook Islands'.

http://www.cookinslandsinfo.com