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Tamarind House Restaurant

Avarua Main Road, Avarua COK, Cook Islands
+68226487
Ranked #1 of 19 restaurants in Avarua
4.5 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Price range: INR1,407 - INR5,629
Cuisines: Polynesian, Seafood, Vegetarian, International, Pacific Rim, Healthy
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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dunedin
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is one of the most consistent restaurants you can go to. Very romantic and great food More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I really don't know where to start, everything was just amazing! Sue, the staff, the food!! Everything was so stress free and easy which made for an incredible wedding day!! Anything we wanted we got and we will definitely be back to enjoy another meal there. Thank you all so much, It was a day we will certainly never forget... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

One of the best eating places in Rarotonga, for sure. More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Went there for our wedding anniversary. Dinning on fresh seafood while watching the sun set - Idealic setting - very romatic More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This place is in a great setting on beach, in an area that is not cluttered with resorts which is great and unusual. The food was very good - we both had fish - although the mahimahi was a little over cooked. The service was good and over all was a pleasant night out. More

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Avarua, Cook Islands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

As the title says i'm not vegetarian but had the Rukau Lasagne, it was the bomb and reasonably priced restaurant too. More

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Brisbane
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We had some very delicious food here. My favorite starter was the breadfruit chips. It was amazingly delicious. Had some very nice cocktails too. We also love the location. More

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auckland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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I dined here for dinner and a lunch. Both were great! The setting is idyllic with the sea right there and the menu is fantastic. Prices are reasonable and on par with similar restaurants. The food is great with great tasting combinations. The service is attentive without being intrusive. I would recommend for an impressive date. Take a walk along... More

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Feilding
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Have been to the Tamarind House every time we go to the island. Love the service and food yummmm!! Glad to see that this time all is as it was the last visit. Our friends that we took with us also enjoyed their meal! More

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Christchurch
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Had a girls lucy here and it was very very nice. Lovely service, food great and the restaurant itself open air and looking out over the water - lovely! More

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