Most restaurants in Bora Bora are located within the confines of bigger resorts. There are a few exceptions with the most famous one being Bloody Mary’s. This restaurant is located on Matira Beach several miles North of Vaitape. Every brochure about Bora Bora included some note about this place. That made us a bit skeptical since we thought it would be overrated. There is no real nightlife in Bora Bora and going to this restaurant is usually a highlight of the nightlife here ?ok ?let’s give it a try.
The good thing about this establishment is that they pick you up from your hotel if you’re staying in the vicinity (a few miles around). There are two pick up times, one being around 6.40pm and the other one around 8.40pm (if I remember correctly). In front of the restaurant they have prominently displayed the names of all sorts of celebrities that visited here. Needless to say we were not too impressed by that. We would have preferred some culinary rewards displayed there. When you enter the restaurant, they greet you and then walk you over to a display of fish, steaks and few others foods. The display is really interesting including some items I have never heard of, but also some foods we consider regular like steak, swordfish, shrimp, and mussels. Once you pick your meal you are taken to your seat. The tables and the chairs are all made of wood stumps. The whole place has a very interesting decor. There is soft Polynesian music in the background. It is very tropical indeed. Instead of the floor you are walking on sand. This is quite comfortable after being in hot weather all day. Ours was a celebratory dinner so we ordered some wine and were surprised that even the most affordable wine was very tasty. The food arrived shortly. It was really scrumptious. I don’t think I’ve ever tasted better seafood. It was very tender, fresh and grilled to perfection. The skewer selection was also excellent. The sides paired very well.
In the end we did not end up spending more than $100.00 for everything from appetizers to dessert. We were expecting the bill to be much more after reading all the reviews online which placed this restaurant in a category of very expensive places. The wait staff was probably the best on Bora Bora. They were very attentive, pleasant and responded to our every request. A very pleasant evening. We did not even have to drive back since we had organized transport.
If you find yourself in Bora Bora, this restaurant is a must. Do not leave town without visiting it. Recommended ?br />
Michael Philip is one of the editors and contributors for the SeeTheGlobe.com web site. SeeTheGlobe.com is a travel information web site and community. Reviews of restaurants, hotels, airlines and other travel resources are provided from first hand accounts.