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Flying Boat Fish & Chips

Tupapa, Cook Islands
Ranked #8 of 67 restaurants in Rarotonga
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Price range: INR557 - INR836
Cuisines: Fish & Chips
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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LONDON
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The place is clean, service fast and the fish and chips the best on the whole island. More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Agree with previous reviewers, this is the best fish & chips in Raro. Lovely and fresh fish, light batter, crispy chips and their tartare sauce was delicious. More

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

and the best thing about it...... it is about 20 feet away from the bar for happy hour .... love it!!! More

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

Not a large meal but very fresh fish and chips are not at all greasy. There is a bar next door which has great happy hour (or 3 hours as it was the day we visited, with $3 beers and spirits) and the staff at Flying Boat Fish & Chips walk the food over to you while you are at... 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
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I'd heard good things about this place - but our reality did not live up to expectations. 3 squid rings cost us $7 The fish an chips comprised a bowl of chips and some stingy sized battered wahoo. The fish was pretty average, the chips were ok. At $27 it was a rip off! We went home hungery and had... More

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Canberra, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The fish and chips here are a bit expensive, but in our opinion, still worth it. I think its about 10 dollars for a serve of fish and chips for one person. We ate here twice during our recent trip to Raro. The fish is so delicious, piping hot, crispy battered and really tasty. The chips arent too bad, but... More

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Havelock North
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

The setting is great - except for the mossies. But the most expensive and somewhat disappointing meal we have had on the Island. Beer is cheap at the boating club More

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Hinton, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Great fish and chips, fresh marlin and the club has great happy hours with ice cold beer! More

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Great spot - right on the beach. Great fish and chips and with the fishing club on the same property what better to wash it all down with but a $3 heiny. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Location right on the beach with views to the reef. Prices were quite reasonable. Quirky fish and chip shop in a boat. Friendly staff. More

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