Snack Mahana
A family-run lagoon-side eatery open only for lunch, famous for its garlic shrimp and raw fish in coconut milk, where ingredients often sell out early.
Located at PK 23 on the coastal road in the Papetoai area in the north of the island, this is a family-run lagoon-side eatery open only for lunch. The signature dish is garlic shrimp, alongside raw fish in coconut milk, tuna sashimi, grilled mahi-mahi, and burgers, all featuring very fresh fish. It has about 1,700 reviews on TripAdvisor with a 4.6 rating. Forbes recommends arriving early, and some tourists have noted that food can sell out close to 14:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Historically, the average cost was under $25 per person, and older sources state it is cash-only, so it is recommended to bring cash and contact them as early as possible.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00; Closed Sun–Mon
Nearby sights
- Papetoai Octagonal Church
- Magic Mountain
- Opunohu Bay
- Motu Tiahura & Stingray Snorkel Site
- Ta'ahiamanu Beach
- Moorea Tropical Garden
- Mount Rotui
- Manutea Rotui Juice Factory