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Restaurant ST JAMES

Centre helen'sbay | Bora bora, Vaitape 98730, French Polynesia
00689676462
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Ranked #2 of 11 restaurants in Vaitape
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean, Pacific Rim, Ice cream
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Columbus, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We had a great dinner at the St. James. My husband enjoyed the tasting menu (8100 xpf or $91) which was a five course meal. He enjoyed it all. I had the Mahi Mahi with vanilla sauce and an apple tart with cinnamon ice cream for dessert. I enjoyed one glass of wine and my husband had a Maitai and... More

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Newark, Delaware
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Our concierge referred us to Saint James for lunch on our excursion to the main island during our honeymoon. The restaurant is situated off the road in a little strip mall, we probably would have walked right by it had we not stopped and asked someone how much farther. They offer a daily lunch special(appetizer, meal and dessert), but you... More

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Tijeras, New Mexico
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This friendly restaurant/bar provided our sailing crew with access to wifi for price of sodas & beers. Bar area accessible to small craft docking. We ended up here often to check email/etc, being stuck at Bora Bora due to very high swells outside the lagoon during the end of May/beginning of June. Ate dinner one night also--DELICIOUS food artfully served.... More

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Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We did dinner here for our last night in Bora Bora. Very close to the Vaitape dock even though we did have an arranged transport to pick us up. Beautiful views looking right out into the ocean. It would have been nice to find out what wasn't available prior to ordering since my wife ordered the raviolli only to discover... More

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Impressive dinner. We didn't make it to Blood Mary's, because it was closed for the month. So we decided to try something different at the village of Vaitape, just so we didn't eat every night at the hotel. I was expecting a simple dinner. Just wanted to see another ambiance. BUT WE LOVED IT! I hate foie gras pate. For... More

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Severn, Maryland
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The food here was great and the price was about average for Bora Bora. Since I was celebrating my birthday day, it was nice that they gave me a seperate area for my husband and I. The passionfruit cheesecake was truly divine! Highly recommend this restaurant!

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Great Neck, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Excellent meal. Great service. Best Tuna Tartar! We sat in the corner on the deck over looking the water. Such a great experience for our first night on our honeymoon!

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West Monroe, Louisiana, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

we had dinner here 2 nights and this was our favorite restaurant on the island. They had sharks swimming under foot with a glass floor and the food was superb and the view was AWESOME loved the atmosphere very romantic!!! the rice cracker ahi tuna appetizer yum yum!!

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Kansas City
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We loved our experience here. After a dissappointing meal at the overrated Villa Mahana the previous night, we were thrilled by St. James.The service was excellent, I made specail request which were gladly fulfilled. I was able to watch the fish and sharks from my table all night while I dines. The food was delicious and the setting very romantic.... More

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Richmond
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We had heard that this was a great restaurant, but were slightly disappointed with the food and very much so with the service. I know that the island has a laid back attitude, which is appreciated, but it was very difficult to get waited on, get the bill, etc. it seemed as if they were not only under staffed but... More

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