LE LÉZARD JAUNE CAFÉ

June 17, 2025

I booked a table for two at this highly recommended restaurant, and from the start, their professionalism stood out. They promptly confirmed our reservation and even sent a reminder email the day before our dinner. Although it was quite a drive from our Airbnb on the opposite side of the island, it was absolutely worth the effort. The food was outstanding — rooted in tradition but elevated with unique and delicious touches. We ordered the poisson cru, a dish I came to love in Moorea, and this was by far the best version I’ve had. It was beautifully presented as a tower, and our main course fish was served on skewers — the presentation was truly impressive. The highlight of the evening was a delightful surprise: our lovely waitstaff performed a traditional dance to local music, adding an unforgettable cultural touch to the experience. Just a heads-up — the portions are generous! When I saw the size of our poisson cru starter, I was shocked, and our waiter cheerfully said, “It’s a Tahitian portion.” Fantastic food, warm hospitality, vibrant music, and a beautiful setting — this restaurant truly delivers a Michelin-star-worthy experience. Highly recommended!

October 23, 2025

Food was amazing!! Best meal I’ve had in awhile! Good ambiance and nice staff working there. You have to make a reservation so make sure to call before hand.

May 22, 2025

I have been to this restaurant every time I travel to Moorea, and it is always the best meal of the trip! The waitstaff are incredibly kind and will make delicious suggestions. Also, the owner of the restaurant will come over and check on you at some point during your meal - she is a very kind lady. On this trip, I had the local bluefish with curry-coco sauce, a side salad and the grilled skewer of vegetables. My gf who is vegan, had tofu with Barbeque sauce (not American style), rice, and a skewer of vegetables. We both loved our meals. Also, I don’t remember the name of the blue drink we had, but it was delicious and strong!

October 20, 2025

We started with the poison cru appetizer which was extremely generous portion. We had 6 at our table and one dish fed all of us. I ordered the Paraha - peue entier with the curry sauce and vegetables and it was incredible! All of us ate the same thing except for my friend. She had the duck. She loved it. I highly recommend this restaurant. Another thing that really made this experience exceptional was how 2 of the servers would perform Tahitian dance. Really, so beautiful and fun.

October 6, 2025

The side of crushed taro was amazing! I could eat it everyday. Had the Mung fish and grilled paraha, both tasty. The small show during dinner was a nice surprise. Staff were polite, kind and friendly, definitely left a lasting impression. Recommend reservations