Places to eat in Port Vila

L'Houstalet

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

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

Phone: +678 552 2303

FrenchSteak & shellfishWine
About

L'Houstalet

A stalwart of the Port Vila dining scene. The Vanuatu Tourism Office describes decor like a well-catered home farm stay with hearty, fresh French cuisine. Reviewers describe a restaurant with a lot of character and a good French-style dinner.

What to try

Steak and local shellfish dishes, which the tourism guide says bring guests back

Lobster and escargot, as noted in past Fodor's reviews

The wine list, which the tourism office calls well-regarded

Menu & prices

Menu & prices: Tripadvisor lists L'Houstalet at $$–$$$. We could not find a current published menu with prices for this restaurant, so we have not listed dish prices rather than guess. Ask for today's menu when you book on +678 552 2303.
Area
Route du Lagon, Lini Highway
Phone
+678 552 2303
Hours
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Make a day of it

Finish your day here

Book a Blue Express day tour and end it here for dinner. We can drop you at the door on the way back.

Source: Vanuatu Tourism Office restaurant guide ↗. Details checked October 2026 and can change.

Restaurants are independent businesses and are not operated by or affiliated with Blue Express. Confirm menus, prices and opening hours directly with the restaurant.

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