Dining here at The Tongan Beach Resort, Vava’u

Our restaurant is renowned throughout Vava’u offering Pacific Rim cuisine with local fish fresh from the sea not surprisingly being a specialty.One recent visitor raved about that the fact that during her stay at The Tongan, she was able to enjoy lobster for breakfast, lunch and dinner!  You are invited to dine in our romantic Tree House for any meal (see below).

Weather permitting dining is al fresco on the beaches edge, either under the sun or stars, either way it will leave a lasting impression in your memory.

We have a weekly buffet theme night with local entertainment and dancing.  This is held most Wednesday evenings and is a unique opportunity for you to experience local Tongan cuisine (combined with some European cuisine for those not so keen!), presented buffet style. You are welcome to experience the cooking process of the umu, which is a traditional underground oven still used in everyday life by the locals.

Restaurant Times & Service

Breakfast – 7.30am to 12.00noon with an A la Carte menu.

Lunch – 12.00noon to 2.30pm with dishes as shown on the blackboard, plus packed lunches are available for 15 Pa’anga.

Dinner – begins at 6.30pm with last orders taken at 8.30pm and seasonal dishes are displayed on the blackboard.

Dessert – available from 10.00am as shown on the blackboard.

Prices are in Tongan Pa’anga and all taxes are included.

Dietary Requirements

If you have any particular dietary requirements, please let us know.

Dinner Reservations

We assume you will be in for dinner unless you advise us otherwise. Please let us know before 3.00pm if you are not intending to join us for the evening meal.

Restaurant/Dining areas. Unfortunately the Tongan Government charges 200% Import Tariff and Port Duty on alcohol imported in to Tonga and this is reflected in our Bar prices.

Tree House

You are invited to dine in our romantic Tree House for any meal. The Tree House is popular for evening meals  anda firm favouritee with honeymooners, so reservations are essential. Watch the often brilliant sunsets as you enjoy a romantic lamp-lit dinner while the water laps gently below.

DRESS CODE is informal throughout the resort – but swimsuits are not permitted in the Restaurant for evening meals.