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Saltwater Cafe

Main Road, Cook Islands
+682 20020
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Ranked #7 of 74 restaurants in Rarotonga
Price range: ₹ 335 - ₹ 1,284
Cuisines: Asian, Café, Mexican, Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Gosford, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Want more naughty cakes and coffee with a great location, good friendly staff and no hassel environment, then this is it.

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Great fresh food in a lovely location, the fish was delicious and the chicken fried rice excellent. A very interesting range of food and great specials

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

They have a really good steak sandwich that has onion jam on it. It was superb. They also had very good fishburgers and by far the best banana smoothies on the island. The cafe is closed on Fridays & Saturdays. I failed to notice this and diden't get my banana smoothie fix on my last day.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A lunch spot located in paradise - very good food and friendly, attentive service. You can almost touch the lagoon between the coconut palms and watch the waves break over the reef as you dine in pleasant casual and relaxed surroundings.

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Wanganui, New Zealand
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24 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

all the essentials for a lovely cafe - the owners have a good thing going on. the cafe is busy from opening hour of 9am and closes at 2.30pm. the cafe is opposite the bus stop at 6pm on the island clock - closed Friday and Saturday. You can order the food to go to heat up later for dinner... More

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Te Awamutu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We went for lunch and were very impressed with the prices and the extensive menu. The food was delicious and soooo quick.

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Wonderfully friendly staff. A great place to stop in for a coffee or a fruit smoothie. Also they have a book exchange!

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The service at the place was fantastic, And the menu was very extensive. We went back a coule of times as we wanted to try something else, And the service was great and prompt and the lady very helpful and welcoming.- we would definitely go back.

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Perth, Australia
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25 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This place is very popular as its open when others are closed for holidays and Sunday's. Meals were very tasty, service was fast and friendly. Recommended. Great views!

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See 4 more reviews by Pam D for Rarotonga
Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Food and service was so good that Sonya and I went back 3 times within a weeks stay. They are a great family owned business who take pride in the food they put out. Thanks again to the team at Saltwater Cafe, and we'll see you again on our return to the Cook Islands.

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