Seafood
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!
4.9$$Seafood
View RestaurantPAĪ Bistro
This charming bistro in Punaauia offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. With a solid 4.5-star rating, it's clear that guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and delicious food. What makes this place special? Perhaps it's the combination of tasty dishes, live music, and the option for outdoor seating. The price range is moderate ($$), making it accessible for many travelers. Diners often highlight the exceptional service and the bistro's ability to cater to dietary needs. It's also a great spot for groups. Many appreciate the bistro's welcoming ambiance and the overall positive experience. This is a great choice if you're looking for a memorable meal in Tahiti.
Vegetarian & Vegan · Fusion•$$•4.5(78)•Tahiti
This charming bistro in Punaauia offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. With a solid 4.5-star rating, it's clear that guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and delicious food. What makes this place special? Perhaps it's the combination of tasty dishes, live music, and the option for outdoor seating. The price range is moderate ($$), making it accessible for many travelers. Diners often highlight the exceptional service and the bistro's ability to cater to dietary needs. It's also a great spot for groups. Many appreciate the bistro's welcoming ambiance and the overall positive experience. This is a great choice if you're looking for a memorable meal in Tahiti.
About PAĪ Bistro
This charming bistro in Punaauia offers a delightful dining experience that consistently earns high praise. With a solid 4.5-star rating, it's clear that guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and delicious food. What makes this place special? Perhaps it's the combination of tasty dishes, live music, and the option for outdoor seating. The price range is moderate ($$), making it accessible for many travelers. Diners often highlight the exceptional service and the bistro's ability to cater to dietary needs. It's also a great spot for groups. Many appreciate the bistro's welcoming ambiance and the overall positive experience. This is a great choice if you're looking for a memorable meal in Tahiti.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
lunch
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love PAĪ Bistro
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.5 / 5.0(78 reviews)
This was a lucky find! Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Everything I needed! And amazingly, one of the kind ladies that worked there gave me a ride back to my hotel! I don’t think you can expect that every time, but I think it is a very lovely group of people preparing delicious food. My partner and I messaged ahead that we are vegan and the Bistro noted they could accommodate our diet. WOW did they, a tasty starter, amazing main, and one of the best chocolate mouse desserts (they used aquafaba). The wine which was served was fantastic and also vegan!!! Such an amazing night we are already planning on coming back! Cocktails were also great! Food is really good. That atmosphere inside is great. But sitting outside God bless them for trying. But it's in the equivalent of the 2nd story Santa Ana, California strip mall. Not soothing to the eye.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
Tamanu Iti, Punaauia 98718, French Polynesia
+689 89 40 09 27
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed
Recent Reviews
Chris W.
October 9, 2025
This was a lucky find! Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Everything I needed! And amazingly, one of the kind ladies that worked there gave me a ride back to my hotel! I don’t think you can expect that every time, but I think it is a very lovely group of people preparing delicious food.
Robert M.
November 5, 2023
My partner and I messaged ahead that we are vegan and the Bistro noted they could accommodate our diet. WOW did they, a tasty starter, amazing main, and one of the best chocolate mouse desserts (they used aquafaba). The wine which was served was fantastic and also vegan!!! Such an amazing night we are already planning on coming back! Cocktails were also great!
Jeff H.
August 7, 2025
Food is really good. That atmosphere inside is great. But sitting outside God bless them for trying. But it's in the equivalent of the 2nd story Santa Ana, California strip mall. Not soothing to the eye.
Simon C.
January 13, 2023
We appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, and the excellent fish plates, which were cooked to perfection, with lovely presentation. The soft background piano music added to the evening atmosphere. The wine selection is great, and includes some special (and expensive!) items. Overall, this was one of the best dinners we have had on Tahiti.
Jasper T.
June 4, 2022
The best fries in Papeete, probably in Polynesia and maybe even in all of the pacific. Haven’t had fries that good for a long time! The rest of the food was excellent too and we were very happy with the wine selection. A great spot to have stumbled upon, will be back for sure.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make PAĪ Bistro special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
Parking
Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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