Eat· Fakarava· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Hirinaki Lounge and Tapas (Rotoava)

16° 3.4′ S · 145° 37.2′ W · approximate

A beautifully built timber tapas bar and restaurant on the Rotoava waterfront, entered from the lagoon side. It is the dressiest night out in the village.

Practical

Ph +689 87 79 31 81. hirinaki-lounge.fakarava@hotmail.com. Hours reported by Soggy Paws (verify): Monday 11 am to 2 pm; Thursday to Sunday 11 am to 2 pm and 5:30 to 9 pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The 2025 brief places 'Hinariki Lounge' on the dock. From the main dock turn right; it is on the right-hand side. A 2021 cruiser review praised the service, food and setting. Coordinate approx: estimated on the quay frontage from those directions.

Best for

A sundowner and tapas night