The Surf House Tahiti

Experience The Surf House Tahiti, a Papeete favorite with a 4.2-star rating. Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Reserve your table today!

European · Seafood$$4.2(50)Tahiti

About The Surf House Tahiti

This Papeete eatery offers a delightful dining experience, as reflected in its solid 4.2-star rating. The atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it a popular choice for groups. Patrons appreciate the combination of delicious food and reasonable prices, indicated by the $$ price range. Diners rave about the expertly prepared dishes, with one reviewer even comparing the experience to dining in Paris. Highlights include the perfectly cooked tuna and a scallop risotto that rivals those found in Italy. Complete with outdoor seating and cocktails, this establishment is a great spot to savor the flavors of French Polynesia.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Why Travelers Love The Surf

Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.

4.2 / 5.0(50 reviews)

We went for dinner and honestly the food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very reasonable. I dont often leave google reviews but I felt I needed to give the chef some justice. I felt like I was back to Paris for a second. The scallops risotto was better than any I tried in Italy and the tuna was perfect. As expected in french cuisine things come definitely more on the rare side, as they should if you want to actually enjoy them:) We ordered two starters and 2 mains and were absolutely full at the end. The price was around 15000 xpf with drinks included. Could only recommend. I believe this was one of the worst service and food expierence. The fish was smelly no seasoning in all sides and itself. Starters were nothing extraordinary besides croquets which were tasty. Ribeye came bleeding we needed to send it back and we got our order back after 1hour almost desert. Our amouse bouche was still o the table after 3 hours ,only 1 waiter and 2 runners for 20 tables. Tottaly ripped of, i wish we would go to McDonald's and order some fast food.Anyway most delicious dish was French fries and they are the same fries as McDonald's. The ambiance is very cosy and beautiful. The quality of the is average for the price… at this price is better to go to l’o à la bouche or tle grillardin. The service is fast but the waiter or sooo fast… we didn’t take a dessert.

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Where to Find Them

41256, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday6:30 – 11:00 PM
SundayClosed

Recent Reviews

Hanna G.

October 30, 2025

We went for dinner and honestly the food was absolutely delicious and the portions were very reasonable. I dont often leave google reviews but I felt I needed to give the chef some justice. I felt like I was back to Paris for a second. The scallops risotto was better than any I tried in Italy and the tuna was perfect. As expected in french cuisine things come definitely more on the rare side, as they should if you want to actually enjoy them:) We ordered two starters and 2 mains and were absolutely full at the end. The price was around 15000 xpf with drinks included. Could only recommend.

Haldun G.

October 9, 2025

I believe this was one of the worst service and food expierence. The fish was smelly no seasoning in all sides and itself. Starters were nothing extraordinary besides croquets which were tasty. Ribeye came bleeding we needed to send it back and we got our order back after 1hour almost desert. Our amouse bouche was still o the table after 3 hours ,only 1 waiter and 2 runners for 20 tables. Tottaly ripped of, i wish we would go to McDonald's and order some fast food.Anyway most delicious dish was French fries and they are the same fries as McDonald's.

Pamela A.

August 10, 2024

The ambiance is very cosy and beautiful. The quality of the is average for the price… at this price is better to go to l’o à la bouche or tle grillardin. The service is fast but the waiter or sooo fast… we didn’t take a dessert.

Kaety

August 9, 2024

Outstanding dinner experience. The vegetarian options weren't obvious on the menu, but the server was very quick to check and the (Michelin starred) chef would prepare "something special". I had a meze of delicious dishes, very affordable, and all incredibly well presented. Cocktails are also fantastic. I'll be back to try desert another night!

Rachel M.

June 29, 2025

We’re so happy we stumbled upon Surfhouse at Kontiki! We just got off the ferry and had all our luggage and needed to eat before taking the red eye back to the states. The people at the front desk were immediately helpful and asked us if we needed to store our luggage! We didn’t know what to expect but were so happy with one of the best meals on our entire vacation. Definitely not cheap but so worth it!! They booked our taxi to the airport and made the last leg of our trip a breeze!

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make The Surf special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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