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Tamanu on the Beach

Whitesands Road, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
+678 27279
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Ranked #5 of 58 restaurants in Port Vila
Cuisines: French, Seafood, Contemporary, Fusion
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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launceston
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Sayed at Tamanu for a week and loved it. Peaceful and isolated. Food fantastic - service briliant. We will be back

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See 2 more reviews by mark w for Port Vila
Brisbane, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Really pretty and the menu was lovely, pity it rained right when the Bride & Groom wanted to 'do' the ceremony, but it stopped raining and they got their opportunity. Only hassle was the road down to the Resort, really needs a bit of work, but then so do most of the roads in Vanuatu, so it's not a negative,... More

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currumbin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We regularly eat at this restaurant when in Vanuatu and it never fails to deliver. The road in is terrible but well worth the effort. They do the best lobster mornay anywhere and it is big enough to share. The chef is very obliging changing a recipe for me so it was gluten free and the dessert was just perfect... More

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Elmore, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

What at great place to have a wonderful meal. Great food, great wine & an awesome view overlooking the ocean.I had a local fish dish & it was truly beautiful. It was well worth the trip out of town for this meal.

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See 4 more reviews by 265JoyW for Port Vila
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed a walk on the beach, scrub and massage at the spa. Dinner was incredible. Perfect night.

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See 9 more reviews by KimJolley for Port Vila
Brisbane Qld Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Fantastic location for a great lunch, very nice food and well worth the trip out of town. Great to see the surf which is right in front of where you dine.

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See 12 more reviews by Gaile1958 for Port Vila
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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32 reviews 32 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Although local competition has increased over recent years, Tamanu still stands head and shoulders above the competition for consistently excellent food in a wonderful location. Very special.

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See 31 more reviews by 879VICH for Port Vila
Sydney, Australia
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90 reviews 90 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We stopped here for lunch on the way back from the Blue Lagoon and Turtle Bay. It was fantastic boutique hotel on white sand, property reminded me of the Hamptons. Only place i9n Vanuatu where we got good customer service and really great food

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See 9 more reviews by FBendall for Port Vila
Melbourne, Australia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

1/2 an hours drive from Port Vila you will find this delightful place right where the South Pacific washes ashore. The restaurant as well as the individual guest facilities were featured on the Front of Vogue. A marvelous place to go for lunch and enjoy both food and scenery. From fresh lobster or crab to delicious grass fed Vanuatu beef... More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Tasty food and great views over the beach. They provided a couple of "children's meals" off the menu for our kids, that made this one of the best priced meals on our stay in Vanuatu, not what you would expect from a resturaunt of this class. There was a good variety on the menu, but we only had one meal... More

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