Rarotonga Luxury Resort
Restaurants & Eateries
A unique aspect of your tropical holiday experience is the many and varied eateries that can be found close to Sea Change Rarotonga luxury resort. The island offers a little of everything - from gourmet cuisine to friendly island style cafe restaurants.
The overall quality and presentation of food in the Cook Islands is very high, and a variety of international dishes are available. The food selection includes superb international cuisine through to the old favorites - Chinese, Italian, Indian and Continental are all found within close proximity of our Rarotonga luxury resort.
Much of the food used in restaurants around the Sea Change Rarotonga luxury resort comes from New Zealand and is flown in fresh or frozen. Local produce is also used abundantly. Bananas, pawpaws, passion fruit, taro, local spinach, and deep ocean fish such as Mahi Mahi, Swordfish and Marlin can be found on many of the menus.
Whatever style of cuisine you find tempting, you'll be impresses by the friendly, helpful service.
A selection of local Rarotongan Restaurants:
Tamarind House - Restaurant & Bar
Located three minutes clockwise from the centre of Avarua.
A restored unique heritage colonial house, set in a very large and tranquil garden overlooking the ocean. Perfect for weddings. Open for brunck and lunch. Open for dinner from 6pm. Bookings are essential for this very popular restaurant in Rarotonga.
www.tamarind.co.ck
Pawpaw Patch - Restaurant & Bar
Located approximately 2kms east or anticlockwise from Sea Change Villas. Tooks offers a pickup and return service from Sea Change Villas.
Serves breakfast & dinner and has a wonderful beach barbecue on Sunday evenings.
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Sails - Restaurant & Bar Located on Muri Beach overlooking magical Muri Lagoon.
Located approximately 5kms east of Sea Change Villas on Muri Beach, overlooking magical Muri Lagoon.
Sails Restaurant has long enjoyed a reputation as a great place to enjoy the best Rarotonga has to offer in terms of Pacific Cuisine, unparalleled lagoon views and warm friendly service in a funky modern surroundings. Located on the white sandy beaches of Muri Lagoon inside the recently built Rarotonga Sailing Club, the building provides plenty of room with both indoor and outdoor seating. A fabulous setting for special occasions of any nature including wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate luncheons and dinners or even birthday celebrations. We cater for all types of functions, be they formal, relaxed, large or small.
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Open 7 days from 11am for Lunch and Dinner it is a dining experience not to be missed. Join us for a casual lunch, a memorable evening meal or just pop in and enjoy a cocktail or two on the deck with our world famous Island Fries.
www.sailsrestaurant.co.ck
Trader Jacks
Situated in the main township of Avarua on the waterside of the main road is an institution in the Cook Islands.
Overlooking the water of Avarua harbour, the restaurant enjoys a stunning setting, along with a reputation for quality dining, with superb, freshly caught seafood a feature.
At lunchtime, it is a popular place for locals and tourist, The cool sea breeze and beautiful views make it a wonderful location for a relaxing afternoon meal.
As the sun sets over the water the bar area begins to fill with the dinner crowd and those looking for a cool drink. Watch out for the colourful local characters from politicians to business people who congregate at the bar to catch up on all the local island gossip. |

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Live music is provided at weekends from some of the best bands on Rarotonga. Red and white meat dishes are featured, but the emphasis is most definitely on the wonderful variety of locally caught seafood.
www.traderjackscookislands.com
deli - licious
Located in the heart of Muri Beach Village approximately 5kms east of Sea Change Villas.
deli-licious is the hottest new café in Rarotonga offering great food, wine and music including the fastest internet service in the Cook Islands.
Friendly staff will burn your photos onto DVD/CD after a busy day exploring the local sights of Rarotonga.
Open for breakfast and light meals throughout the day.
www.delilicious.net
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The Café
Situated in Avarua, main township of Rarotonga, on the lagoonside east of the theater complex.
Neil and Janet roast their own Paradiso coffee beans, also available as a take home pack, and is arguabley one of the best coffees on the island. The food is superb. Try, among others, the divine carrot cake, muffins, toasted panninis and smoothies.
Vaima’s Restaurant and Bar
Situated on the south coast approximately 8kms west of Sea Change Villas. Vaima’s offer supberb cocktails and consistently fine food.
Vaima's offers a pickup and return service to Sea Change Villas.
Reservations for all restaurants are essential and can be made through the Sea Change office.
Explore the other attractions available from our Rarotonga luxury resort and start planning the ultimate getaway.
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