5 Best Restaurants in Denarau Fiji

When going on holiday, one of the best parts is trying out all the different restaurants, and of course the luxury of not having to cook for yourself! However, it can be difficult to decide where to eat and more importantly to spend your money wisely and dodge any less- than- satisfactory restaurants. Therefore, we’ve put together a guide below of some of Denarau’s best restaurants so that you can feast wisely while holidaying in Fiji.

Denarau

Situated just 15 minutes from the Nadi airport, Denarau Island is both beautiful and convenient. Denarau spans over 850 acres of landscaped tropical gardens and the island harmoniously combines convenience with a serene sense of seclusion. Including everything from an 18-hole golf course, to a shopping centre, residential estate, port and marina, you’ll find Denarau to not only be a popular holiday destination, but a place to reside. For visitors, the island is home to 9 world class hotels and resorts full of restaurants, bars and amenities to enjoy.

Cardo’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

Cardo’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar is the go-to spot for delicious food and thirst-quenching cocktails on the island. Serving up a range of burgers, steaks, pizzas, beer, wine, cocktails and spirits; there’s really something for everyone to enjoy. The steakhouse has a unique history, being named after Espero Cardo, the stockman that herded some of the world’s finest beef to Fiji in the early 1800’s. The shipment of cattle Cardo was bringing was originally bound for Australia but was pirated in the Koro sea by war canoeists. However, the life of Cardo and his livestock were too necessary, so they were spared and sent to Fiji. Because the Fijian grassland provides optimal nutrition for the perfect beef; Cardo’s continues to provide high quality beef, four generations later.

Waitui Bar & Grill

Part of the Sofitel Resort on Denarau, Waitui Bar & Grill offers up a range of carefully selected wines, champagns and cocktails, accompanied by a menu using the freshest ingredients from Fiji and surrounding areas. The food is fresh, delicious and healthy (within reason!) and is sure to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. The star of the show is the restaurants meat and seafood offerings, which are all cooked on their housebuilt charcoal grill, giving it that signature charred flavour. The menu is designed to be shared, so bring your friends and get ready to feast!

Chantara Thai Restaurant

For those wanting their fix of authentic Thai food, look no further than Chantara Thai Restaurant. Chantara Thai is located within the Raddison Bu resort; however, everyone is welcome, regardless of if you’re staying in the resort or not. The restaurant boasts a beautiful view of the resort’s waterfall and gardens, making you feel like you’re dining in the middle of a rainforest. An all-day restaurant, enjoy dining at Chantara for either a delicious a la carte breakfast, Indonesian inspired lunch, or carefully curated Thai dinner by their specialty chef.

Koro

Koro Restaurant is located inside the Hilton Hotel and is an exclusive adult only restaurant. More of a “beach club” style restaurant, Koro is designed for couples and groups of friends to be able to relax, eat and drink all at the same time. With live entertainment every single night and two beautiful beachfront pools, Koro is the ultimate leisure destination in Denarau.

Basilico Italian Restaurant

Also located within the Raddison Blu resort, Basilio Italian Restaurant is the destination to get your Italian fix. Basilico has a range of traditional Italian meals on offer including focaccia, antipasti, Italian style grilled seafood and handmade pasta. This restaurant is sure to please the entire family because, let’s face it- who doesn’t love Italian?