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WHERE
TO EAT ?
HELPFUL ADDRESSES ON ISLE OF PINES
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(Note :
Prices are a guide only. Please check them when you arrive or make a
reservation.)
One of
the delights of a holiday is to discover new dishes and flavours, in
sometimes memorable settings. Isle of Pines is no exception. You can
try a range of food from snacks in simple surroundings to sumptuous,
fine French cuisine in equally sumptuous settings.
Or you
might decide to do-it-yourself and camp, in which case check out our
‘services section’ for details of the bakery and general stores.
There’s also a small market for fruit and vegetables twice a week,
early in the morning (7-8.30am) in the village square in Vao. Be sure
to take a carry-bag and mostly coins or small notes.
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THE
MÉRIDIEN HOTEL & OURÉ HOTEL
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Le
Méridien Oro Bay
&
Hôtel
Ouré
Kanumera
Bay
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The island’s
two ‘top-of-the-range’ hotels seek to provide elaborate French
cuisine, mainly for their in-house guests. However, depending on availability
and providing you are suitably dressed, both the Méridien and
Ouré may accept outside customers.
Buffet
lunch at the Méridien : 4,500 cfp p/pers; Dinner (set
menu): 5,000 cfp p/pers. Tel.: (+687) 46 15 15
Ouré
Hotel : lunch and dinner à la carte. Tel.: (+687) 43 13 15
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KODJEUE
HOTEL, Ouameo
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Ouameo
Bay
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Kodjeue’s
restaurant overlooking the sea, facing west, is open from 11.30am –
2pm and 6.30pm – 10pm. It’s a good idea to book. Tel.:
(+687) 46 11 42
However, Kodjeue’s bar is open all day from 10am to 10pm. Visitors
are welcome to stop by, have a drink and dip into a small snack, tapas
style, at a very reasonable price.
Often on Wednesdays Kodjeue holds a special evening featuring the festive
Melanesian meal, the Bougna, and, in the high season, a traditional
dance show as well. The price includes a cold buffet and cheese. Bookings
required.
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KOU-BUGNY
HOTEL, Kuto
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Kuto
Bay
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The
restaurant and terrace bar on Kuto beach welcome clients whether they’re
staying in the hotel or not. Bookings are a good idea. Tel.: (+687)
46 18 00
A less formal restaurant, Les Vieux Bugnys, (meaning the old bugny trees)
is open for lunch, tea-time and early dinner, on the other side of the
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KUBERKA
RESORT, Kuto
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Two
minutes’ walk from Kuto Bay
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Guests
from outside are most welcome, but it’s advisable to book for lunch
or dinner. Tel.: (+687) 46 11 18
Kuberka has a reputation for its seafood and Isle of Pines’ snails.
The family-run restaurant also offers two set menus for 3
200 cfp or 2 800 cfp ;
children's set menu : 1 500 cfp
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GITE
ORO CHEZ REGIS, Oro
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Oro
Bay
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This
restaurant on the edge of the channel leading to the famous ‘natural
pool’ specialises in the Bougna. Choose from a lobster, fish or chicken
bougna for the traditional Melanesian meal with vegetables and coconut
milk, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in an earth-oven.
Bookings needed the day before, either through your island accommodation
or by tel.: (+687) 43 45 55. An à la carte menu and grills
are also available.
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KOU-GNY, Oro Bay
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Oro
Bay
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Sift the
sand through your toes as you lunch on lobster or fish on the water’s
edge at Oro Bay – it’s the epitome of dreams.
Fish menu (3 course) : 3 600 cfp Lobster menu (3 course) : 5
000 cfp.
Bookings necessary (the evening before or by 9am the same day).
Tel.: (+687) 46 10 65 or (+687) 91 17 94
Calm,
Oro Bay
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SNACK
KOHU
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Vao
>> North
Oro Road
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Looking
for somewhere welcoming and reasonably-priced to eat during the day ?
Jean-Marc runs a delightful snack bar on the edge of Vao village as
the road heads north to Oro. Milk-shakes, toasted sandwiches/croque
monsieur, coffee and ‘dish of the day’/plat du jour are available
at covered tables in a charming setting.
Open
from 8.30 am to 2 pm every day except Sunday.
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