Eat · Waterfront, Vaiete Square & the quay

Waterfront brewery restaurant (AC)Brasserie du front de mer

A seated, air-conditioned dinner on the waterfront boulevard; book on Friday and Saturday and check the current name and hours.

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Key facts

Per person: XPF 3,000–4,500; Brasserie
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 18:00–19:30; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: unknown
Card: yes
Getting there: Waterfront boulevard; 5 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Lunch and dinner; check current hours

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

18:00–19:30

Reservations

Reserve ahead

Paying

Cards taken

Per person

XPF 3,000–4,5002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Air-conditioned
Seated
Order: Grill and craft beer
Walk-in window: 18:00–19:30
Queue risk: 19:30–21:30
Book ahead
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Rules in force · 9Pavements are narrow and the heat is high

Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
Polynesia ↗In much of Polynesia Sunday is kept for church and family: expect shops, tours and some flights to stop, and dress and behave quietly in villages.
French Polynesia ↗Entry rules are set by France but separately from Schengen: EU citizens enter freely, other passports should check the French government's rules for French Polynesia, and an onward ticket is required.
French Polynesia ↗Declare food, plants and animal products on arrival; moving plants and soil between islands is also restricted.
French Polynesia ↗Drive on the right, as in France; scooters and cars can be hired on the main islands.
Tahiti and Moorea ↗Moorea ferries can be cancelled or delayed in rough weather: keep a buffer before an international flight.
Papeete ↗Pavements are narrow and the heat is high: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
Papeete ↗After dark, take a taxi door to door outside the waterfront; the quiet streets behind the centre are poorly lit.

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Directions

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

18:00–19:30: high19:30–21:30: riskyafter 22:00: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A seated brewery restaurant, terrace and AC hall

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 18:00 (light).

18:00lightlittle or no waitOpening
19:00busya short wait is possible
20:00heavyexpect a linePeak
21:00heavyexpect a linePeak
22:00busya short wait is possible
23:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Ask for a table; request AC or the terrace.
2Order from the menu; ask for the day's specials.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
Do you speak English?	Parlez-vous anglais ?	par-lay voo ahn-GLAY
How much is it?	Combien ça coûte ?	kohm-bee-EN sah KOOT
Hello	Ia orana	ya-oh-RAH-nah
Hello (French)	Bonjour	bohn-ZHOOR
Thank you	Māuruuru	mah-oo-roo-roo
Thank you very much	Māuruuru roa	mah-oo-roo-roo ROH-ah
Please	S'il vous plaît	seel voo PLAY

Portions and sharing

Tart: Share it.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Drinks: Beer adds up — Watch the size of the glass.
Water and ice: ask; tap water in town is generally treated (check).

Paying and tipping

Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here.

The bill comes at the table.
Tipping is not expected.
No service charge; tipping optional.
Cards accepted.
Tipping: Not expected; a smile and thanks are enough.
Most eats are cash; carry small notes.

At the table

Roulottes open for dinner, roughly 18:00 to late; go when a truck has a queue.Roulottes open for dinner, roughly 6:00 PM to late; go when a truck has a queue.
Ask about the price of fish by weight before you order a whole fish.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Grilled meat or fishGrilladeSolid and filling.XPF 2,800–4,200if hungry
TartTarte flambéeShare it.XPF 2,000–3,000if hungry
SaladSaladeA lighter choice.XPF 1,800–2,500if hungry
Craft beerBièreHouse brews.XPF 700–1,100if hungry

2026 estimate, XPF per dish.

Build your order

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2 people

Grilled meat or fish
Grillade
XPF 2,800–4,200
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish
0
Tart
Tarte flambée
XPF 2,000–3,000
0
Salad
Salade
XPF 1,800–2,500
0
Craft beer
Bière
XPF 700–1,100
0

Food and drink

Nothing picked yet.

Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here. Local custom: Not expected; service is included. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: XPF 3,000–4,500 per person with a drink

Paying

Cashyes

Accepted.

Cardyes

Cards accepted.

IC cardno

Not used.

QR walletno

Not used.

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Some options.
Show: Je suis végétarien(ne).
Veganask
Limited.
Halalask
Ask about pork.
Show: Sans porc.
Gluten-freeask
Grills and salads.
Nut allergyask
Show a card.
Allergynot on file
Staff help; show a card.
Show: J'ai une allergie à ___.

What is in the dishes

Grilled meat or fishGrilladefish

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

okSolo — Bar seating.

goodKids — Simple food.

okStroller — Ground floor.

goodGroups of 5+ — Tables for groups.

okWheelchair — Usually level (check).

How to book: Book by phone or ask your hotel.
How far ahead: Weekends: a day ahead
No-show / cancel fee: Cancel by phone
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Sunday	check before you go	Hours may differ.
Holidays	check before you go	Check.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Air: Air-conditioned
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: ask · stroller: ok · Family-friendly
Access: step-free: yes · Ground floor

Hygiene

Standards are those of a chain restaurant.
Water is served on request.

Facts

Reservations: Not on file — Book ahead on weekends if you can.
Capabilities: food
Getting there: Waterfront boulevard · ~5 min walk

Cons

Prices are higher than the food trucks.
Check that the venue is still trading and its hours.
Busy on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Plat du jour	Dish of the day.	Ask "quel est le plat du jour ?".
Addition	The bill.	Say "l'addition, s'il vous plaît".

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Locals pay menu prices.
tourist price: Tourist premium is small.
rule: No service charge; tipping optional.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Drinks	Beer adds up	Watch the size of the glass.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it a chain?

It is a brewery restaurant brand; check that it is still trading.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Do I need a reservation?

On Friday and Saturday, yes; book ahead.

Is there air-conditioning?

Yes in the indoor hall (check).

Is it expensive?

More than the food trucks.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Chinese-Tahitian dinner (chow mein), about 4 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Papeete in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Papeete (eat)