Port Vila dining

Where to Eat in Port Vila

Port Vila is often called the gourmet capital of the South Pacific, with French and Melanesian influences, harbour-view seafood and excellent local beef. Open a restaurant for its story, menu and prices.

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Want to eat like a local? Try laplap, simboro and fresh coconuts at the markets around Port Vila. See local food & market times →
Rough cost guide: crowd-sourced estimates put a cheap meal around VT 1,400 and a mid-range dinner for two around VT 6,700. The Waterfront's published dinner mains run about VT 2,900–4,400. Tap a restaurant for details.
Waterfront Bar & Grill
SeafoodSteaksSunset viewsFull menu & prices

Waterfront Bar & Grill

Harbour views, fresh seafood and live music on Kumul Highway.

Price level $$–$$$ · Kumul Highway, Port Vila waterfront

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L'Houstalet
FrenchSteak & shellfishWine

L'Houstalet

Classic French cooking in a cosy, long-established restaurant.

Price level $$–$$$ · Route du Lagon, Lini Highway

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Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar
CevicheRum barSunset

Reefers Restaurant & Rum Bar

Sunset views over the harbour, ceviche and a serious rum list.

Price level $$–$$$ · Port Vila Harbour

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Blue Marlin Club
SeafoodWineHarbour views

Blue Marlin Club

Hilltop seafood and wine, a short walk from the market.

Hilltop above Port Vila Market

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Au Fare
LobsterFrench-MelanesianHarbour views

Au Fare

French-Melanesian fusion, with lobster you choose from the tank.

Port Vila Harbour

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Stonegrill Restaurant
SteakSeafoodInteractive dining

Stonegrill Restaurant

Cook Vanuatu beef yourself on a hot volcanic stone.

Price level $$–$$$ · Pango Road

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K2 Kitchen
Family-friendlyVegan & vegetarianLocal produce

K2 Kitchen

Container-built, family-friendly kitchen with veggie and vegan options.

Port Vila

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Harbour View Chinese Restaurant
ChineseHarbour viewsAir-conditioned

Harbour View Chinese Restaurant

Cantonese cooking with a view over Port Vila harbour.

Lini Highway, downtown Port Vila

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Golden Port Restaurant
ChineseGroupsSunset views

Golden Port Restaurant

Large Chinese restaurant with big portions and harbour views.

Golden Port Hotel, Port Vila

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Jill's Cafe
BreakfastAmerican-styleFamily-friendly

Jill's Cafe

Port Vila's American-style café institution for big breakfasts and burgers.

Kumul Highway, next to ANZ Bank

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Rossi Restaurant
Harbour frontTapasBreakfast to dinner

Rossi Restaurant

Harbour-front tapas, wine and sunset views in the town centre.

Harbour front, Port Vila town

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Crystals Restaurant
Hotel restaurantCurry nightHarbour views

Crystals Restaurant

Value lunch and dinner menus at the Grand Hotel, with harbour views.

Grand Hotel and Casino, Port Vila

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Nambawan Café
Local dishesBudget-friendlySeafront

Nambawan Café

Seafront café serving local dishes like laplap, with a full bar.

Price level $ · Seafront, Port Vila

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Kesorn's Exotic Thai Restaurant
ThaiBuffetValue

Kesorn's Exotic Thai Restaurant

Well-liked Thai cooking, with a weekly buffet.

Price level $$–$$$ · Port Vila

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Le Café du Village
FrenchFine diningHarbour views

Le Café du Village

French-Mediterranean menus that change with local produce.

Port Vila

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Selection based on the Vanuatu Tourism Office restaurant guide and Tripadvisor rankings. Not a paid ranking. Restaurants are independent businesses and are not operated by or affiliated with Blue Express; confirm menus, prices and opening hours directly with each restaurant.

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