Metita ★ 4.7
Metita is Michael Meredith's Pasifika room at The Grand by SkyCity, Federal Street, Auckland. One Cuisine hat; Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2025.
Signature: Whole reef fish, Coconut cream Pacific dishes, Pasifika sharing plates
A guide to pacific restaurants worth a trip, by city. We list operators, signature dishes, and the rooms locals book first.
Pacific in Auckland
Metita ★ 4.7
Metita is Michael Meredith's Pasifika room at The Grand by SkyCity, Federal Street, Auckland. One Cuisine hat; Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2025.
Pacific in Boise
The Reef ★ 4.1
The Reef near the Basque Block serves Polynesian plates and cocktails on a 350-seat rooftop patio, making it Boise's liveliest weekend escape.
Order: Firecracker salmon tacos and a tropical cocktail on the rooftop patio
The Reef ★ 3.9
The Reef has been a Boise Basque Block neighbour since 2003, offering a Polynesian menu and island cocktails in a two-storey space with a rooftop patio.
Order: Firecracker salmon tacos and a tropical specialty cocktail on the rooftop patio
The Reef ★ 3.9
The Reef is an island-themed two-storey restaurant next to the Basque Block, with Polynesian plates, creative cocktails, and a 350-seat rooftop patio.
Order: Thai chicken tacos and a rooftop patio cocktail in summer
Pacific in Honolulu
53 By The Sea ★ 4.4
53 By The Sea opened in Kakaako Honolulu in 2012 with a grand staircase, oceanfront windows out to Diamond Head and a Pacific Rim menu of local fish.
Signature: Steak and seafood combinations, Catch of the day
Order: The grand staircase prix fixe with the local-catch course.
Tip: Aim for sunset, around 18:00 in summer and 17:30 in winter. Valet is complimentary for diners.
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