20 Best Places to Eat in Solomon Islands: The Ultimate Culinary & Dining Guide
Dining in the Solomon Islands is a fresh, tropical experience grounded in ocean catches and local harvests. Combining Melanesian island staples with South Pacific and Asian flavors, food lovers can enjoy fresh yellowfin tuna, mud crabs, root vegetables, coconut milk infusions, and vibrant outdoor market dining.
Must-Try Traditional Dishes
Immerse yourself in authentic Solomon Islands cuisine by trying these delicious island dishes during your visit:
- Poi: A staple dish prepared from fermented taro root mashed into a smooth, comforting paste.
- Cassava Pudding: A savory-sweet baked dish made from grated cassava and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in a stone oven.
- Fresh Coral Trout & Yellowfin Tuna: Freshly caught ocean fish served grilled with lime juice or raw in coconut cream (Kokoda style).
- Slippery Cabbage (Bebele): Local dark leafy greens simmered gently in rich coconut cream with ginger and garlic.
- Coconut Mud Crab: Fresh mangrove mud crabs wok-cooked in garlic, ginger, and rich coconut sauce.
- Panpipe Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Kumara): Sweet potatoes baked slowly over glowing embers in banana leaf wrappings.
20 Best Places to Eat in Solomon Islands
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The Lime Lounge
- Cuisine: Modern Australian & Pacific Fusion
- Location: Mendana Avenue, Central Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Steak with Coconut Salad
- About the Place: A stylish cafe and restaurant in downtown Honiara, popular for artisan espresso, fresh bakery treats, and gourmet local seafood dishes.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to The Lime Lounge
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Breakwater Cafe
- Cuisine: Western & Island Cafe
- Location: Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Fresh Reef Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce
- About the Place: A charming waterfront cafe offering outdoor deck seating over the sea, excellent breakfasts, and fresh ocean seafood.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Breakwater Cafe
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GG's Restaurant
- Cuisine: Fine Dining Pacific Fusion
- Location: Coral Sea Resort, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Wok-Fried Coconut Mud Crab
- About the Place: Upscale seaside restaurant providing sunset ocean views, international wines, and refined Pacific-Asian seafood creations.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to GG's Restaurant
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PT109 Restaurant & Bar
- Cuisine: Local Seafood & International Grill
- Location: Gizo Waterfront
- Must-Try Dish: Seafood Platter with Coral Trout & Prawns
- About the Place: Named after JFK's famous patrol boat, this lively waterfront restaurant in Gizo serves fresh daily fish catches right off the local boats.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to PT109 Restaurant & Bar
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Hakubai Japanese Restaurant
- Cuisine: Authentic Japanese & Fresh Sashimi
- Location: Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi & Tempura
- About the Place: Highly regarded Japanese venue using pristine, locally caught Pacific tuna and reef fish to prepare fresh sushi and teppanyaki.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Hakubai Japanese Restaurant
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Club Havannah
- Cuisine: Steakhouse & Asian Grill
- Location: Mendana Avenue, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Grilled Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter
- About the Place: A popular dining and nightlife spot in central Honiara, known for generous meat cuts, Asian stir-fries, and cold beers.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Club Havannah
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Uepi Island Resort Dining Hall
- Cuisine: Fresh Island Buffet & Farm-to-Table
- Location: Uepi Island, Marovo Lagoon
- Must-Try Dish: Coconut Fish Curry with Slippery Cabbage
- About the Place: Communal eco-resort dining room serving delicious meals featuring fresh garden vegetables, tropical fruits, and ocean-caught seafood.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Uepi Island Resort Dining Hall
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Munda Agnes Gateway Restaurant
- Cuisine: Traditional Solomon & Seafood
- Location: Agnes Gateway Hotel, Munda
- Must-Try Dish: Grilled Crayfish with Garlic Butter & Kumara
- About the Place: A charming water's edge restaurant in Munda, famous for fresh local lobsters, cold SolBrew beers, and sunset lagoon views.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Munda Agnes Gateway Restaurant
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Capitana Restaurant
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion & Pacific Buffet
- Location: Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel
- Must-Try Dish: Pacific Seafood Laksa Noodle Soup
- About the Place: A scenic pool-view dining room in Honiara offering rich breakfast spreads and international seafood buffets.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Capitana Restaurant
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Honiara Central Market Stalls
- Cuisine: Authentic Local Island Street Food
- Location: Honiara Central Market
- Must-Try Dish: Baked Cassava Pudding & Fried Reef Fish
- About the Place: Outdoor food stalls inside Honiara market where visitors can enjoy authentic homemade cassava puddings, grilled fish, and fresh coconut water.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Honiara Central Market Stalls
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Sanbis Resort Restaurant
- Cuisine: Wood-Fired Pizza & Fresh Seafood
- Location: Mbambanga Island, near Gizo
- Must-Try Dish: Wood-Fired Lobster & Garlic Pizza
- About the Place: An over-water eco-resort restaurant featuring the only authentic wood-fired pizza oven in Western Province, paired with craft drinks.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Sanbis Resort Restaurant
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Canoe Bar & Grill
- Cuisine: Casual Beach Grill & Cocktails
- Location: Coral Sea Resort, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Char-Grilled Beef Burger & Sweet Potato Fries
- About the Place: A relaxed boardwalk venue situated right over the waves, offering casual burgers, grilled fish tacos, and ice-cold cocktails.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Canoe Bar & Grill
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The Waterfront Restaurant at Heritage Park
- Cuisine: International & Mediterranean
- Location: Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi with Citrus Glaze
- About the Place: Elegant hotel restaurant set within tropical gardens along the seafront, offering international standards and romantic outdoor seating.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to The Waterfront Restaurant at Heritage Park
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Zipolo Habu Resort Restaurant
- Cuisine: Traditional Island Cooking & Game Fish
- Location: Lola Island, Vona Vona Lagoon
- Must-Try Dish: Freshly Caught Spanish Mackerel Curry
- About the Place: Famous among sport fishermen, serving hearty meals prepared from the day's fresh game fish catches right on the lagoon edge.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Zipolo Habu Resort Restaurant
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Mandana Cafe
- Cuisine: Island Bakery & Breakfast
- Location: Auki Town, Malaita
- Must-Try Dish: Freshly Baked Meat Pies & Local Coffee
- About the Place: A popular morning meeting spot in Auki, serving hot baked savory pies, sweet coconut rolls, and hot beverages.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Mandana Cafe
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Sea King Restaurant
- Cuisine: Authentic Chinese & Seafood
- Location: Point Cruz, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: Ginger & Green Onion Mud Crab
- About the Place: Long-standing Chinese seafood establishment in downtown Honiara, celebrated for large family-style crab and fish feasts.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Sea King Restaurant
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Fatboys Resort Restaurant
- Cuisine: Overwater Seafood Dining
- Location: Mbambanga Island, Gizo
- Must-Try Dish: Fresh Coral Trout Ceviche with Coconut Milk
- About the Place: Built on stilts 100 meters out over a crystal-clear coral reef, offering diners views of tropical fish swimming below while enjoying meals.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Fatboys Resort Restaurant
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Jokers Bar & Grill
- Cuisine: Pub Eats & Sports Bar
- Location: Kukum Highway, Honiara
- Must-Try Dish: BBQ Pork Ribs with Garlic Bread
- About the Place: Lively local bar and eatery serving hearty pub portions, grilled meats, cold draft beer, and live sports broadcasts.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Jokers Bar & Grill
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Tavanipupu Island Resort Dining
- Cuisine: Gourmet South Pacific Fine Dining
- Location: Marau Sound, Guadalcanal
- Must-Try Dish: Seared Pacific Lobster Tail with Papaya Salsa
- About the Place: Exclusive island dining hall on a private resort island once visited by royal families, serving 3-course gourmet tropical menus.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Tavanipupu Island Resort Dining
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Gizo Hotel Terrace Restaurant
- Cuisine: Local Seafood & Western Favorites
- Location: Central Waterfront, Gizo Town
- Must-Try Dish: Pan-Fried Snapper with Lime & Ginger Sauce
- About the Place: Convenient town-center hotel restaurant featuring an open-air terrace looking directly onto Gizo's active harbor waters.
- Explore More: Read our full guide to Gizo Hotel Terrace Restaurant
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