Avatea Cafe & Pearl Bar
Avatea Cafe
A hidden little eatery in an inland garden in Tautu village, known for its fish tacos and ika mata, with house-brewed craft beer.
Located on the inland road in Tautu village on the east side of the island, near Gina's Garden Lodges. Hidden in a garden, it combines a café, a bar and a gift shop. The menu changes often, as the owner blends techniques learned overseas with local ingredients. The signature is the 'original' fish taco, served alongside ika mata with island-style chips. Other dishes include parrotfish tacos, fish curry and seafood bowls. The bar serves craft beer brewed on site by Aitutaki Brewing Company, and there is live music on Thursdays. It's out of the way, so you'll need a car or bike to get there.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat brunch and lunch from 10:00, dinner 17:30–20:30; bar Thu–Sat from 17:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Arutanga & CICC Church
- Punarei Cultural Village
- Aitutaki Lagoon
- O'otu Beach
- Maungapu Lookout
- Black Rock
- Giant Clam Conservation (Aitutaki Marine Research Centre)
- Moturakau