Vaima Restaurant and Bar

Vaima makes the best cocktails on the island - the Pina Colada is heaven sitting out on the tables watching the sunset is what the CI is all about. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Beware - it’s windy so come prepared.

Wonderful spot! We had such a lovely dinner here - get a table outside and you’re right on the most beautiful beach. Good cocktails and I had a delicious and huge creamy seafood pasta. Lovely staff too.

What an awesome place - fantastic outside view especially around sunset. Staff are lovely, menu is to be expected with some good options, and the infamous seafood curry is amazing! Great view, great atmosphere, great food.

We showed up about 5:30-6pm without a reservation in hopes we could be served. The lovely team were happy to accommodate and gave us a beachfront table so we could watch the sunset. Amazing service! So quick with drinks and meals. Was delicious.

Delicious seafood curry and pan fried scallops! Very fresh and well cooked :) The staff was also very friendly. The owners are however retiring and selling the business. Hope the new owner retains the chef and staff!

Vaima Restaurant and Bar is a true island gem! We enjoyed amazing prawn appetizers right on the beach with stunning sunset views and the sound of the waves. The food was fresh and flavorful especially the seafood and the cocktails were perfect. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. A perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a relaxing evening by the ocean. And the owner was very accomadating helping us to find a rare 3dollar Cook island note. 🌅🍹🍴

Absolutely delicious food fantastic location. It was by far the best dinner we had on the island. Would and do highly recommend visiting for dinner.

From the outside, Vaima has a very subdued setting, but don't let first appearances put you off. Step through the door and you are greeted warmly by the wonderful staff. Despite not having a reservation, we were made to feel very welcome. A table for two was available, and we were moved to a table set right on the beach. Sandals off and a feet in the sand experience. The usual favorites are on the cocktail list, as well as a great selection of mocktails as well. My wife had her usual virgin monitor, and closely followed by a second, as it was so refreshing. I went for a classic Mai Tai, and it was a beautifully mixed drink. Highly recommended. Beers, wines and spirits also available. My wife went for the Ika Mata as her main, which she enjoyed. I chose the Beef Wellington, prepared 'island' style using local spinach, or rakau, as well as other seasoning within the pastry. The beef was perfect, and the sides were a great complement. The red wine jus that accompanied the meal was tart and flavourful, just the right blend with the meat and pastry. Delicious. The dessert menu has all the usual selections, but in deference to doctors orders, I chose not to partake. As wonderful as all that was, and it was, I suggest you get to the venue around 45 minutes before sunset, and if the weather is on your side, as it was for us, you will be blessed with an incredible sunset as you dine. Fantastic food, wonderful drinks, beautiful staff and a location that will make for a memorable evening, Vaima is certainly a must do while visiting Rarotonga.