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The Mooring

off Main Road | Avana, near Muri., Cook Islands
Ranked #1 of 67 restaurants in Rarotonga
5.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout
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Newcastle, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This place was the best we went here twice. Great food & the best fruit smoothies. very friendly and always very busy. if we had stayed longer i would have gone back again.my 9 year old loved it as well. Has to be the best place we have eaten at while on holiday in Cook Islands More

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NY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

An unassuming little joint near a local fishing club, had the freshest fish on the island. You gotta try the FOB. Visit early because they do not stay open late. Great food by great people, enough said. More

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winnipeg
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We had read all about The Mooring on TA and decided to check it out on our 1st day of a 1 month stay. I'm not sure just how many times we went back, but it was often!! Everything other reviewers have said about the freshness, the taste and the value of this little gem is true. The service was... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Top notch food at good pricing. Dont forget the smoothies. More

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NEW ZEALAND
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Lovely lunch Turkish roll with fresh, fresh fish, salad and mayo - we'll come by again ... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We found this place having read others comments in Trip Advisor. We just left Rarotonga today after a holiday from NZ and visited The Morring on 5 occasions! The sandwiches in the fresh Turkish bread are just delicious. We tried the 'Fresh off the Boat' crumbed Mahi Mahi, the Cajun tuna, the hot n spicy and Rusty's chicken in a... 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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This place has the most amazing fish burgers you could ever have. The hot and spicy or cajun were our favourite. The portions are huge and the turkish bread they use is so light and fluffy it just melts in your mouth. Don't leave raro without eating here. The staff are really lovely as well. More

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NORTHLAND
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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We came into the Mooring three times for lunch whilst in Raro, and we are really fussy eaters. From one cafe owner to another, much respect for an amazing lunch over and over again, and for the service and the wonderful location. Your FOB was so fresh and the portions huge. definitely missing them. A worth while visit to every... 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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My wife and I stopped at the Moorings for lunch while on Raro and what a great spot. The food is really good and the portions are huge. It is right on the beach and has picnic tables for seating so its a good place to meet people. Try this place...............you will like it:v) 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
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This place was wonderful. The best culinary experience I had in Raro. Very fresh and very tasty. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Although they don't have a childrens menu when asked they offered to make some fish bites and sauce for my toddler. During our 4 visits I failed to make it passed the F.O.B as it was... More

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