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The Boat Shed Bar & Grill

Popoara beach, Cook Islands
Ranked #6 of 8 restaurants in Aitutaki
4.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great little restaurant with cheep beers and cheep food :) relaxed environment with friendly staff and the sushi is great, definately recomend the platter :) More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We had lunch here one day and were impressed at the affordable menu. Both of our lunch meals were really tasty and delicious. I had a noodle dish and my partner had the chicken salad. We would definately eat here again. The setting is really lovely also. More

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Nowra, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I had the sashimi platter and this was awesome. I am a big eater but this almost beat me.My wife had the seafood curry and unfortunately this wasn't as good. Too much cocnut milk and no curry was a bit bland. The cats sitting on the restaurant tables was bit unnerving as well. all in all it it is nice... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

When we arrived at the restaurant, there was really no one eating there as we were a little late for lunch. So we weren't sure about what to expect. The food was reasonably priced for a waterfront location and was quite good. More

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NEW ZEALAND
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We had a fairly good meal here. Great location and atmosphere. Service let it down. But think new staff may of been responsible for this. They did make ammends over a mix up which was good More

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San Diego
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We had dinner one night at The Boat Shed while on Aitutaki and it was great. The restaurant has a rustic island ambience and is on the windward side of the island so you get a nice breeze. It is also oceanfront. I had the Pad Thai and my wife had another Thai dish and both were excellent. We ran... More

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Christchurch
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Fresh and tasty. Great service and the Kia mata- raw marinated fish with lime and coconut was sublime! Loved it! More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I had this dish on two occasions when we ate here. I just loved this restaurant. Sitting out on the deck, eating and drinking. Take me back there, please. More

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Newcastle, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

A great little spot for a quick bite to eat that's cheap and yummy. Nice cold beer and the décor inside with all the maritime pictures is fantasticly interesting! More

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california
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Lovely dishes and likes the asian options on the menu.The setting was pretty as it's water front. More

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