Eating & Drinking in Niue

A variety of Polynesian and European food is available in Niue.

Naturally, many tropical fruits grow and depending upon the season most can be bought at the local market or ‘makete’ which runs every Tuesday and Friday morning in central Alofi, right next door to the Niue Tourism Visitor Information Centre. Traditional local foods such as coconut crab ‘uga’, taro ‘talo’, breadfruit, cassava, shellfish are also for sale – but be early!

Niueans have high standards of quality and preparation of food is traditionally very high, and they are extremely proud of this; using it as yet another way to distinguish themselves from neighbouring countries.

The very best range of traditional local food is found at the annual village showdays – each of Niue’s fourteen villages hosts a show-day every year to showcase local cooking, craft, sporting, cultural skills and performances. A large earth oven, or ‘umu’, is prepared, and visitors can sample some rarely found and delicious treats. Try to co-ordinate your visit with one of these show-days, for it will expose you to the full fabric of Niuean life. Our events page will keep you up to date with these.

Eateries

All Relativf Food Truck

Fonuakula, Alofi

Opening Hours: 
Monday, Tuesday and Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Buk Buk Chicken

Commercial Centre, Alofi

Facebook: Buk-Buk Chicken
Ph: (+683) 888 7203

Opening Hours: 
Wednesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00pm - 1:00am

Crazy Uga

Utuko, Alofi

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Fana's Cafe

Fonuakula, Alofi

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 3:00pm

Fusion Flava

Tufukia, Alofi

Facebook: Fusion Flavas

Opening Hours:
Available for catering

Hio Cafe

Hio, Tuapa

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Hio Cafe
Ph: (+683) 4545

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Friday & Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kaiika Gourmet Cuisine

Alofi

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kaiika.com
Facebook: Kaiika
Ph: (+683) 4628

Opening Hours: 
Lunch: Monday & Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Friday & Sunday: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Please email or phone to book

Katuali Cafe

Peta, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4012 /(+683) 8885375

Opening Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilo's Restaurant

Malakava, Hakupu

Facebook: Lilo's Restaurant/Lisepa Misikea
Youtube: Lilo's Restaurant
Ph: (+683) 7643

Little Rock Cafe

Opaahi, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Manuiz

Opaahi, Alofi

Facebook: Manuiz

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday: Local Buffet 6:30pm (bookings essential and must be made by Tuesday 12pm the day before) - TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED

Manuiz

Opaahi, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm till Sold Out

R'Linas Restaurant & Bar

Fonuakula, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4115

Available for private functions or catering

Fully licensed bar

Scenic Matavai Resort

Tamakautoga

Opening Hours: Daily
Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Booking essential

Specials: Happy Hour 5:00pm-6:00pm - beer & wine

Talos Restaurant

Paliati, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4067 or (+683) 4077

Fully licensed bar

Available for private functions or catering

Tamahaliki Sionetali Tea Rooms

Commercial Centre, Alofi

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday & Friday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

 

Tavana's Cafe

Commercial Centre, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4334

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

The Crows Nest

Commercial Centre, Alofi

Ph: (+683) 4174

Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 6:00pm -8:00pm

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Toia

Paliati, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Saturday: 8:00pm - 1:00am

Vaiolama Cafe & Restaurant

Vaiolama, Alofi

Facebook: Vaiolama Cafe & Bar
Ph: (+683) 4336

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm -9:00pm

Happy Hour: Thursdays 5:00pm onwards
Join JXN sounds with a great selection of cocktails and beers

Fully licensed bar

Vanilla Cafe Bar & Restaurant

Commercial Centre, Alofi

Facebook: Vanilla Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Ph: (+683) 4180

Opening Hours: 
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday: Happy hour from 5pm onwards

Victor's Place

Halamahaga, Alofi

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm/5:00pm - 8:00pm

Washaway Cafe

Avatele Beach

Walk-ins only

Opening Hours: 
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm

Bars

Alofi Rugby Clubhouse

Paliati, Alofi South

Opening Hours: 
Friday: 4:00pm onwards
Saturday: 9:00pm onwards

All Relativf

Fonuakula, Alofi South

Instagram: All Relativf
Fully Licensed Bar

Opening Hours: 
Tuesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Avi's Ark & Inu Hake

Alofi

Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours: 
Thursdays: 4:00pm till late
Happy Hour: 5:00pm onwards
Karaoke: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Disco: 10:00pm - 12:00am

Claytons Club

Amanau, Alofi South

Ph: (+683) 4395
Opening Hours: 
Wednesday & Saturdays: 6:00pm till late

Matapa Bar

Hikutavake

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Sunday: 10:00am-8:00pm

Niue Golf & Sports Club

Fonuakula, Alofi South

Facebook: Niue Golf Club

Opening Hours:
Saturday: 4:00pm onwards

Niue Lawn Bowls

Fonuakula, Alofi South

Facebook: Niue Lawn Bowls

Opening Hours:
Saturday: 12:00pm onwards

Pacific Way Bar

Amanau, Alofi South

Facebook: Pacific Way Bar
Ph: (+683) 4139

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

There are many traditional dishes you should try in Niue including coconut crab (Uga), Takihi (pawpaw, taro and coconut cream dessert), and Ota (raw fish marinated in coconut milk). Many local restaurants serve a variety of these dishes, as well as Scenic Matavai Resort, which hosts special buffet nights dedicated to Niuean cuisine.

Yes, there are several clifftop cafes and fully licensed bars dotted along the western coast and within the land of Alofi. Restaurants like the Crazy Uga,Manuiz, Vaiolama Cafe, and Hio Cafe provide stunning ocean views alongside diverse menus featuring espresso coffee, fresh seafood, and tropical cocktails (perfect for watching the sunset!). While Washaway cafe offers bay views at beach level in Avatele.

While there are many restaurants that allow walk-ins, reservations are recommended during peak season as some restaurants have limited seating or specific operating days. If you have questions about dining reservations, the team at the Visitor Information Centre can assist you.

Evening entertainment in Niue centers around happy hours, karaoke sessions, and social gatherings at village rugby clubhouses. Popular late night spots like Avi's Ark, Inu Hake, and the Alofi Rugby Clubhouse are great spots for visitors to mingle with locals, enjoy live music, and experience a casual atmosphere. Or just focus on the natural nightlife of the Stars that this Dark Sky Nation provides.