There are quite a few restaurants in Solomon Islands with different types of cuisine on offer. You can enjoy your dinner to the beat of traditional songs and dances performed by native musicians ready to entertain in cultural nights organised by hotel restaurants. But probably the best accompaniment to your dinner, whether it’s the fresh seafood or something more international, is ‘Solbrew’, a beer made in Solomon Islands.

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There is nothing formal or elaborate about the food culture of Solomon Islands. The islanders don’t believe in madly rushing about and have very few demands, this trait reflecting in their food habits too. They simply eat what they can catch, and don’t bother too much about elaborate details.

This Solomon Islands restaurant guide provides you with a few restaurants you may wish to try, as well as useful information about eating out in the Solomon Islands. And to complete the beach holiday experience, why not do a bit of local handicraft shopping in the Solomon Islands?

Food & Cuisine in Solomon Islands

Many big hotels in Honiara have restaurants offering a large variety of cuisine. You will find many Chinese restaurants offering local seafood specialties like Lobster and Coconut Crab. Solomon Islands restaurants often have Thai, Japanese and Italian dishes on their menu.

Quite a number of Solomon Islands hotels have bars and beer gardens and even their own private clubs that are open to visitors. The night barbecues held here are very popular. But you don’t have to restrict yourself to hotels for your food; there are quite a few very good independent restaurants even outside. Restaurants in the Solomon Islands offer decent service and do serve European and Asian food. All kinds of alcohol, beer and even wine are available in these places to accompany good quality Solomon Islands cuisine.

Recommended: Solbrew Lager!

Whatever or wherever you may eat in the Solomon Islands, one thing you must not miss is its very own home brewed Solbrew lager. If not the relaxed atmosphere, it is the heat that will tempt you to try one anyway! And that may well be the best way to relax and lazily envision your exploits on Solomon Islands.

Tipping Tip

Solomon Islands are one of those rapidly vanishing places on the planet where there is no tipping culture. Do remember to honour and continue this tradition!

National Specialities

Apart from all the international cuisine, you can also try tasting some specialties native to Solomon Islands!

Tapioca pudding

A pudding which is also good for health? This is what the Tapioca pudding is all about. It’s a vanilla pudding mixed with small, transparent pearls of tapioca and is very popular in these islands. The tiny orbs of tapioca almost look like caviar and easily help in distinguishing this from any other kind of pudding you may see. And where does the health aspect come in? Tapioca is starch and easily digestible!

Taro roots with taro leaves

The Taro plant is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the country. Along with its corm which is edible and used as a vegetable, the Taro leaves are also eaten. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, making it quite a healthy choice.

Restaurants List

Sheraton Restaurant

Located on the east side of Honiara Town on Kukum Highway opposite the Kukum Hot bread kitchen, Sheraton Restaurant are specialised mainly in chinese meals.

Type : Honiara Chinese

Address : PO Box 1388 Honiara

Phone : 22807

Fax : 38166

Email : elite@solomon.com.sb

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 23:00

Ning's Cafe Bakery

This is a cafe with a casual atmosphere which has an attached bakery offering a selection of breads and cakes

Type : Honiara Philipino Cafe

Address : Hibiscus Avenue (sth)

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 15:00

Jinas Restaurant

Jinas is a modern licensed restaurant offering Chinese and Pacific style meals specialising in Seafood. They also have a catering service available 7 days a week. Off road parking is available.

Type : Honiara Chinese

Address : PO Box 505 Honiara Pacific Casino Hotel Complex Kukum Highway Honiara

Phone : 22310

Email : jinas@solomon.com.sb

Gizo Hotel Restaurant

With the expertise of a Singaporian chef, the Gizo Hotel Restaurant offers a range of enjoyable menu items. They are located on the upper level of the Gizo Hotel which is easily noticed by the large leaf roof. If you get cravings for a steak or fettuccine carbonara the Gizo Hotel is the place to spoil yourself as they are occasionally offered on the menu. Dinner can be accompanied by Gilbertese traditional dancing on selected nights which is worth while watching.

Type : Western cuisine

Address : P.O.BOX 30 Gizo

Phone : 677 60199

Opening hours : 07:00 to to 22:00

Lamasa Fast Food bar

Lamasa is a very popular place to eat in the Gizo . They provide lunch and also Breakfast. Most meals are Western Cuisine.

Type : Gizo Fast Food

Address : PO Box 0

Tony's Restaurant

Tony's Restaurant is located at the B.G Motel on Tanuli Ridge, offering quick service for well priced, tasty breakfast, lunches and dinner.

Type : Honiara Asian, Seafood

Address : Tanuli Ridge PO Box 700 Honiara

Phone : 20172

Opening hours : 07:00 to to 21:00

Rarasu Restaurant

This restaurant is a traditional leaf haus construction, conveniently situated beside Rarasu Motel and has a licenced bar and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Meals range from Pacific seafood to Asian style meals and cost between $55 - $66 for dinners.

Type : Auki Pacific Menu

Address : PO Box 87 Auki Malaita Province

Phone : 40280

Opening hours : 07:00 to to 22:00

Nicky's Fast Food

Nicky's Fast food and Toyland Store mixes dining with shopping for the children. Fish and chips, stir fry's and fried chicken are popular. Catering, eat-in or take away 6 days a week.

Type : Honiara Fast Food

Address : PO BOx 1822 Honiara

Phone : 26555

Fax : 20120

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 21:00

Garden Seafood Restaurant

This is the perfect place, if your looking for a no frills restaurant offering good quality inexpensive meals, In case you miss the sign, its on Mendana Ave just a few doors down from Solomon Airlines Office.

Type : Honiara Chinese

Address : PO Box 866 Honiara

Phone : 22298

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Travellers

This restaurant has been newly renovated and under new management. The owners, Cliff and Lilac are very accommodating, and have a wide variety of food. Lunch ranges from 25-45 SBD and has many options. Dinner is a variety of curries and Asian style cooking and is priced around 50-60 SBD.

If you are ordering stop by before five o'clock and place your order and what time you would like to eat. They are very prompt at serving the food hot and when you requested. They lay out a nice spread of fresh fruit and cold bush lime with dinner to complete your meal.

Type : Munda Variety

Address : PO BOX MUNDA

Rocky's Cafe

For a quick snack and light meals

Type : Auki Cafe Snacks and Light Meals

Address : PO Box Auki

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 17:00

Emac Food Safe

Conveniently located in town.

Type : Auki- Snacks and Quick Meals

Address : PO Box Auki

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 17:00

Downtown Cafe

Brenda and Annie provide snacks for passers by.

Type : Auki Cafe, Snack And Light Meals

Address : PO Box Auki

Angelo's Restaurant

This neat leaf house restaurant is owned and run by Dulcy and Bruce Thornton, offering inexpensive priced meals including pizzas, steak, stir frys, curry and burgers. To compliment the meal you can enjoy a wine or beer whilst listening to modern local music. Guests have a choice of sitting at tables or relaxing in small lounge nooks, and even complete their meal with a Cappuccino. The leaf house is built around a coconut palm and avocado tree, providing a cool setting with a touch of local art on some of the walls.

Type : Honiara Eatery

Address : Tandai Highway White River by the bridge Honiara

Phone : 7487967

Opening hours : 11:30 to to 20:30

4 Pizzas and A Funeral

An interesting combination offered by Grant and Turia Griffiths! On the food side- The classic thin crust 12" traditional wood fired pizzas and home-made pasta dishes are delivered to your door. There is no pick up arrangement and delivery charges are subject to your location.

All ingredients are purchased fresh and prepared daily. To choose from the menu, go online or call :Trading Hours are Friday - Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Type : Honiara Pizza

Address : Delivery only

Phone : 23732

Email : funerals@solomon.com.sb

Website : http://www.4pizzasandafuneral.com

Opening hours : 17:00 to to 21:00

Taj Mahal Restaurant

Looking for Indian flavours? Go no further than the Taj Mahal located near the airport. The meals are generous and rich in traditional flavours. The Taj serves Indian classics such as butter chicken and spicy meat curries. Breads, papadams, pickles and chutneys make a tasty accompaniment to these meals.

Type : Honiara Sri Lankan/Indian

Address : PO Box 1644, Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Phone : 36604

Fax : 36605

Email : tajmahal@sol-lanka.com.sb

Website : http://www.sol-lanka.com.sb

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:30

Cafe El-Shadai

Cafe El-Shadai is located on the second level of the Tongs building. This cafe can give you the right snack if you are wandering around Honiara Street.

Type : Honiara Cafe

Address : PO Box 1623, Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Phone : 25005/38187

Opening hours : 08:00 to to 17:30

Casablanca Restaurant

Casablanca Resturant is located at Iron Bottom Sound Hotel. The bar facilities are good and the menu offers a tasty selection of pizza, pasta, steak and seafood. If you are looking for a place to enjoy a quiet drink over relaxed tapas, this the spot. Your locale overlooks the water and is an ideal venue to enjoy a Honiara sunset.

Type : Honiara Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Western

Address : PO Box 1892, Honiara, Solomon Island

Phone : (677) 28630

Fax : (677) 30942

Oasis Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant is one of the best restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For dinner, Oasis offers the best seafood platters in town. The platter is dripping with delicious Pacific seafood, such as oysters, prawns and lobster. There is a variety of non-seafood fare including steak, crepes and dessert.

The restaurant is located on the upper level of the Honiara Hotel. Enjoy your meal or snack on the deck poolside as a gentle breeze moves in.

Type : Honiara Pacific Island Seafood

Address : PO Box 4 Honiara, Solomon Island

Phone : (677) 23412

Fax : (677) 20376

Email : honhotel@welkam.solomon.com.sb

Rain Tree Cafe

Rain Tree Cafe is a little cafe on the outkirts of Honiara town, just past White River. The cafe is set amongst verdant rain forest vegetatio, the centre piece being the massive rain tree. This cafe serves up healthy local and international food options. You'll love the Solomon Island style wood fired pizza whic was cooked in 44 gallon drums and it taste very delicious. Business open 7 days a week.

Type : Honiara Cafe

Address : PO Box 1854, Honiara, Solomon Island

Phone : (677) 22086

Golden Crown Restaurant

A very popular licenced restaurant with Honiara residents, offering great lunch time specials and of course the usual Chinese favourites. Private rooms are available and service is prompt.

Type : Honiara Chinese

Address : Mendana Avenue Naer Solomon Airlines

Phone : 28181

Fax : 28181

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 21:00

Sea King Restaurant

Enjoy seaviews at The Sea King Restaurant , situated on the waterfront off the Skyline roundabout and opposite the Honiara Town Council Headquarters. Best known for their Salt and Pepper Squid and Chiily Crab!!

Type : Honiara Korean

Address : PO Box 137, Honiara

Phone : (677) 23678

Fax : (677) 24888

Email : seaking@solomon.com.sb

Lime Lounge

Lime Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, light meals, sandwiches, thick shakes and good Merlo coffee. The cafe is located near two of the major banks in town. It is open on weekdays from 7am to 5pm and weekends 9am to 3pm.

Type : Honiara Cafe

Address : PO Box 1896, Honiara

Phone : (677) 23064

Opening hours : 07:00 to to 17:00

Pt 109 Bar & Restaurant

Pt 109 is located on the waterfront over looking Gizo harbour and serves Western style meals. It is home to the Gizo Yacht Club and the Rotary Club of Gizo.They offer A La Carte menu as well as an amazing buffet which can be prepared on request which requires advanced notice. Lunch is available between 10:00AM and 2:00 PM and dinner served from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. PT109 is open Monday to Friday but can provide meals on Saturday and Sunday if requested. Credit card facility is not available at PT109.

Type : Gizo Variety

Address : PO BOX 50 Gizo Western Province.

Phone : 60257

Fax : 60297

Email : pt109gizo@solomon.com.sb

Opening hours : 09:00 to to 22:00

Club Havanah Restaurant

A very relaxed restaurant in the grounds of the Honiara Hotel. The atmosphere is quite romantic with candlelit tables and a marvellous menu. The deserts are to die for.

Type : Honiara French Pacific

Address : Chinatown PO Box 4 Honiara Solomon Islands

Phone : 21737

Fax : 20376

Email : honhotel@solomon.com.sb

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Restaurants in Solomon Islands

Food & Cuisine in Solomon Islands

Recommended: Solbrew Lager!

Tipping Tip

National Specialities

Tapioca pudding

Taro roots with taro leaves

Restaurants List

Sheraton Restaurant

Ning's Cafe Bakery

Jinas Restaurant

Gizo Hotel Restaurant

Lamasa Fast Food bar

Tony's Restaurant

Rarasu Restaurant

Nicky's Fast Food

Garden Seafood Restaurant

Travellers

Rocky's Cafe

Emac Food Safe

Downtown Cafe

Angelo's Restaurant

4 Pizzas and A Funeral

Taj Mahal Restaurant

Cafe El-Shadai

Casablanca Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

Rain Tree Cafe

Golden Crown Restaurant

Sea King Restaurant

Lime Lounge

Pt 109 Bar & Restaurant

Club Havanah Restaurant

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