KEY2 Pick
Seafood • $$$
Bloody Mary's
A sand-floored institution near Matira serving fresh reef fish, famous since the 1970s for its celebrity guest list.
Best for: Casual Dinner
Best restaurants in Bora Bora
Counters, dining rooms and neighbourhood favourites, chosen for the way they actually eat — not for how loudly they market.
KEY2 Pick
French Fine Dining • $$$$
La Villa Mahana
A tiny, reservation-only villa restaurant on Povai Bay serving a fixed nightly menu from a French chef.
Best for: Special Occasion
KEY2 Pick
French Polynesian • $$$
Saint James Bora Bora
A lagoon-front dining room near Vaitape pairing French technique with Polynesian ingredients and cocktails.
Best for: Date Night
Mediterranean • $$$$
Arii Moana
The Four Seasons Bora Bora's waterside restaurant, serving Mediterranean classics over the motu's lagoon views.
Best for: Date Night
French-Tahitian • $$$
La Plantation
The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island's restaurant serving French-Tahitian dishes overlooking Mount Otemanu.
Best for: Date Night
Contemporary • $$$$
Lagoon by Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's overwater dining room at Four Seasons, built out over the lagoon on its own deck.
Best for: Special Occasion
Contemporary Polynesian • $$$$
Lagoon Restaurant
The St. Regis Bora Bora's overwater flagship, plating Polynesian ingredients with French finesse over the lagoon.
Best for: Special Occasion
Polynesian • $$
Le Taina Restaurant
Hotel Le Maitai Polynesia's lagoon-facing restaurant, a mid-priced option near Matira Beach for grilled fish and salads.
Best for: Lunch
French-Italian • $$
Les Tipaniers
A long-running beachfront restaurant at Hotel Les Tipaniers on Matira Point, popular with locals for wood-fired pizza and French bistro plates.
Best for: Casual Dinner
Local Tahitian • $$
Matira Beach Restaurant
A no-frills spot on Matira Beach favoured by residents for poisson cru and grilled fish at lagoon-side tables.
Best for: Budget Eats
Pan-Asian • $$$
Rautea Restaurant
Conrad Bora Bora Nui's overwater restaurant blending Asian and Polynesian dishes with lagoon views.
Best for: Group Dinner
French-International • $$$
Reef Restaurant
A relaxed all-day dining room at the InterContinental Bora Bora Thalasso, serving French-inflected international fare.
Best for: Casual Dinner
Local Snack • $
Snack Chez Lolo
A family-run Vaitape snack serving cheap Polynesian, Chinese and mixed plates since 1985.
Best for: Budget Eats
Questions, answered
What are the best restaurants in Bora Bora?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for restaurants in Bora Bora are Bloody Mary's, La Villa Mahana, Saint James Bora Bora. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value restaurants in Bora Bora?+
For $$-level restaurants in Bora Bora, consider Kaina Hut, Le Taina Restaurant, Les Tipaniers, Matira Beach Restaurant.
What are the best restaurants in Bora Bora for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Bloody Mary's, La Villa Mahana, Saint James Bora Bora, Arii Moana. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book restaurants in Bora Bora in advance?+
The most popular restaurants in Bora Bora fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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