Moko Café Tahiti
Discover why diners rave about this Papeete gem! Moko Café Tahiti boasts a 4.9-star rating with delicious food. Good for groups. See menu & directions!
Dine at this popular Punaauia restaurant in Tahiti! Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Rated 4.3 stars. Reservations recommended.
Located in Punaauia, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that earns high marks from its many patrons. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, accommodating everything from casual attire to more dressed-up styles. What makes this place special is the combination of excellent food, attentive service (diners rave about servers like Ivanui), and generous portions. A favorite among both locals and tourists, it's known for its substantial salads and entrees. The $$ price range reflects the quality and quantity of the offerings. With a 4.3-star rating, it's clearly a popular choice, so reservations are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Here you'll find a vibrant scene, often with a full house shortly after opening.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Ivanui was a fabulous server. Food was amazing service was top shelf. Atmosphere was beyond expectations. We 100% enjoyed our meal at Blue Banana last night. Make reservations. The starter salads are huge. Entree portion sizes are enormous. People dress in everything from pearls to shorts and flip flops. We loved everything about it. If we had more time, we’d make a repeat visit. It was clear that we were lucky to get a table without a reservation. We arrived right after opening at 6:30pm. One thing to note is that although you MIGHT catch the end of the sunset, it gets dark pretty quickly after 6pm. It didn’t occur to me that the great over the water view would be a bit lacking after dark 😂. Service was friendly, we left full. As most restaurants on Tahiti, the prices were high. We paid 8500 CPF for two salads, a half bottle of wine (a delicious Bordeaux) and a side of fries (arrived cold). Next time, I’d definitely try the pizza which looked great.
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face au Magasin PAS CHER, PK 11,200 côté mer, Punaauia, French Polynesia
September 17, 2025
Ivanui was a fabulous server. Food was amazing service was top shelf. Atmosphere was beyond expectations.
April 11, 2025
We 100% enjoyed our meal at Blue Banana last night. Make reservations. The starter salads are huge. Entree portion sizes are enormous. People dress in everything from pearls to shorts and flip flops. We loved everything about it. If we had more time, we’d make a repeat visit.
September 26, 2024
It was clear that we were lucky to get a table without a reservation. We arrived right after opening at 6:30pm. One thing to note is that although you MIGHT catch the end of the sunset, it gets dark pretty quickly after 6pm. It didn’t occur to me that the great over the water view would be a bit lacking after dark 😂. Service was friendly, we left full. As most restaurants on Tahiti, the prices were high. We paid 8500 CPF for two salads, a half bottle of wine (a delicious Bordeaux) and a side of fries (arrived cold). Next time, I’d definitely try the pizza which looked great.
September 27, 2023
The place is located on the water. Parking is limited but you can park on the side of the street. It has multiple atmospheres in the restaurant from the main sitting area inside to the bridge area that goes out to water to like a boat slip which is right on the water. The service is friendly and nice but disorganized. You will wait to place your order and get your order. BUT with that said that the food is Amazing !!!!!! The Thai salad melts in your mouth. The snails were buttery smooth. The sole fish and flambee 🔥 shrimp were delicious.
March 30, 2024
So, it's gonna be a no for me. Great place, on the beach, nice vibe, staff was ok. The food was just ok. My duck was very chewy and I couldn't eat it but the foie gras I supplemented with was really nice. The honey sauce for the duck was also good. The NZ beef filet was chewy too. The Beef with cognac sauce was the one dish that we finished. Ah, and the French fries. It was busy but the staff assisted us quickly. They never came back to check on us if we wanted more water or wine or to see how dinner was. No dessert was offered either. I'm not sure what the hype is about+ it's definitely not the food for us...
Features and amenities that make Blue Banana special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Everything you need to know before you visit
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