The Saint James Bora Bora
Saint James Bora Bora
A French seafood restaurant by the lagoon in Vaitape, with some tables right on the water, famous for its four-way tuna platter.
Located behind the Helene's Bay shopping center in Vaitape, right next to the lagoon and about a 10-minute walk from the town center, with some tables situated right at the water's edge. It serves local catches prepared with French culinary techniques. The signature Polynesian Platter features red tuna prepared in four ways: raw in coconut milk, seared, tartare, and carpaccio. It has about 1,400 reviews on TripAdvisor with a 4.5 rating, with diners visiting as recently as October 2026. Waterfront tables are highly sought after, with some booking weeks in advance. Dinner service offers shuttle transfers from the main island, to be confirmed upon booking. Closed on Sundays; lunch availability varies by source.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 18:30–23:00 for dinner (lunch availability varies by source); Closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Vaitape
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Marae Fare Opu
- Mount Otemanu
- Motu Tapu
- WWII American Cannons
- Bloody Mary's