Mango Cafe
A modern waterfront restaurant with a large deck over the water. Claims the best selection of wine in Vavaâu. Modern very up-to-date food. As good as anywhere in the world for a waterside cafe.
Kite Bar
Overlooks the harbor, and serves a variety of drinks and cocktails as well as Mexican cuisine. Live entertainment nightly from bands and DJs to traditional/cultural dances. Satellite TVs play international sporting events as well as kiting and surfing DVDs.
Balcony Restaurant and Bar
Claims the best harbour view and sunsets in the area. Traditional Tongan Sunday lunch. Good breakfast. Friendly service. Run by expat Queenslander. VHF 16 "The Balcony."
Coconet Café
Bar and grill with Thai Food. Internet available and offers laundry services and equipment rentals. VHF 16 âCoconetâ.
Golden Lily
Excellent Chinese food prepared by a brother and sister team from Fujian Province in China. Simple decor but very clean. Excellent value for money.
Dancing Rooster
Swiss owner and chef.
Giggling Whale
Aims to be 100% fresh, natural and local.VHF16 âGiggling Whaleâ
Aquarium Cafe
Good food plus internet and wifi. Runs a book-swapping service. VHF Ch. 16.
Mala Island
Pig roast on the beach on Sundays.
Most restaurants have ship-to-shore VHF radio so passing yachties can order food or book a table.
Mermaids Bar and Restaurant
Fresh fish, lobster, and even bangers and mash. VHF 16/68 "Mermaids".
Mounu Resort
Good restaurant and âMoby Dickâsâ bar. VHF 77 Anchorage No. 41.
La Paella
Spanish restaurant on Tapana Island, a ten minute boat trip from âUtu Vavaâu. VHF 11 âTapanaâ.
Poolside Cafe
Simply Italian,open for breakfast, lunch & dinner and a great Sunday Brunch by the pool. Daily special, beautiful setting and the best pizza/pasta in town.