Dining In Hiva Oa

Dining in the Marquesas Islands is a wonderful affair. Choose from American, Asian, French or Marquesan-style dishes. Whatever your preference, the Marquesas Islands will surely provide you with unparalleled dining experience.

Restaurants

Restaurants offering a variety of dishes are plentiful, with a good number of budget to mid-priced diners. Visitors will even find two "roulottes" (affordable mobile diners) on Nuku Hiva.

Marquesan dishes, cooked with seafood, plantains, vanilla and other staples from around the islands, are tempting and highly recommended. Try the fresh fish in vanilla sauce, or the deep-fried breadfruit that's available in some eateries on the island. Delicious!

Groceries

Visitors wishing to prepare their own meals, or just stock up on essentials, will find plenty of small markets around the Marquesas Islands.