Coco Marina
Owned by the neime company, (http://www.neime.com/coco...), is a restaurant with an extensive menu of both local and american standards, and the only place on the island to get a proper caesar salad. the hawaiian style poke is definitely something to try and the chef, formerly from san diego, knows how to do a burrito the right way. the menu also features steaks and produce, fresh from hawaii, and the fish is always fresh. the bar is well-stocked and drinks are potent and inexpensive. it's located in kolonia, across the street from the australian embassy and sea breeze hotel. 691 320-5631.
Cliff Rainbow Restaurant
Has a joy lunch style set but their best lunch is the seafood spaghetti! their pizza is also the best on the island, but you have to specifically ask them for the pizza menu, as they do not hand it out for some reason. and don't forget the fried ice cream! 691 320-2415
There are about ten restaurants to eat at on Pohnpei. At most you can expect lunches from about $6.50 or $7, and dinners between $12 and $20.
The China Star Restaurant
Down by the shipping port is by far the best restaurant on the island. the cooks are from china and most dishes have fresh veggies. meals are between $8.00 and $16.00. 691 320-6849
The Joy Hotel and Restaurant
Is known for its joy lunch, a japanese-style set lunch of fried fish, tuna sashimi, rice, salad, and soup. they also serve local snacks like breadfruit and banana chips as a free appetizer. you can get it at dinner there, as well. joy lunch is $7.50. joy dinner as around $10.00 a plate. 691 320-2447
PCR / Nanchelik
Pcr has a river view and a japanese revolving lazy susan, where you sit and pick off the dishes you like- sahami, sushi, fried fish and chicken, seafood spaghetti, etc. as of 2012, the convery belt was no longer in opperation. all you can eat lunch which usually includes sashimi and cucumber rolls is $6.50. 691 320-5444
The Peppermill
Had a good lunch menu of sandwiches and light dishes but closed in july 2009 due to econmic decline. 691 320-7612
SEI restaurant
Is known for its buffet lunch, which, at $6.99, has all-you-can-eat sashimi, rice, and fritters, among other things. architecture alone is worth a visit. 691 320-4266
Angie's
"fast food", right next to the now defunct peppermill, has food which isn't really fast and is not particularly tasty. however, they do have burgers and fries, and reasonable prices. 691 320-1480
The Orchid
Located at ocean view hotel, it is reasonably priced and has great view. 691 320-3075