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What to order
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Mussels
Recommended multiple times for being very tasty, flavorful, and baked with cheese and seasonings; reviewers also praised the generous portion of large mussels.
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Duck Breast
Mentioned as delicious and generously served, making it one of the standout entrées in the reviews.
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Filet With Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce
Praised alongside the Duck Breast as delicious and generously portioned, with the morel mushroom cream sauce adding extra appeal.
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Steak
Called the best steak one reviewer had ever had, and another review highlighted the rib steak as huge and excellent, showing strong praise for the restaurant’s steak preparations.
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Prawns In A Curry Sauce
Described as superb and one of the reviewer’s favorite dishes ever, especially for its unique curry sauce with coconut milk.
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Goat Cheese Salad
Highlighted as a wonderful starter and part of an excellent meal, making it a well-liked salad choice.
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Creme Brulee
Recommended as an excellent finish to the meal, showing that the dessert was memorable and well executed.
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Salad With Foie Gras Pate
Specifically mentioned as part of a highly recommended meal and praised among the dishes enjoyed by diners.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 1:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 2 PM, 7 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Le Grillardin
Le Grillardin is a French restaurant in Papeete, French Polynesia, known for dine-in lunch and dinner with table service and reservations. Reviewers consistently praise the calm atmosphere, attentive service, and well-executed dishes, especially foie gras, amuse bouche, mahi mahi, mussels, and profiteroles. It is described as casual and cozy, with cocktails, coffee, dessert, wine, and alcohol available. Guests also note that portions are generous and the price-to-quality ratio is strong.
Amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Le Grillardin known for?
Le Grillardin is especially known for French cooking with a local twist, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the foie gras, amuse bouche, mahi mahi, and mussels. People also mention generous portions and very good quality for the price, especially for dinner in Papeete.
What dishes are most recommended at Le Grillardin?
Reviewers most often recommend the foie gras appetizer, amuse bouche, mahi mahi en papillote, mussels baked with cheese, duck breast, filet with morel mushroom cream sauce, and profiteroles. Other praised dishes include tuna carpaccio, escargot nems, shrimp and scallops, and prawns in curry sauce.
What is the atmosphere like at Le Grillardin?
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as calm, cozy, intimate, and unhurried, with a hidden downtown setting that feels like a small Parisian-style dining room. It suits solo diners, couples, and groups looking for a relaxed lunch or dinner with attentive table service.
Is Le Grillardin good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is generally described as good value, with reviewers saying the quality is very good for the price and that the meals are reasonably priced for the level of cooking. Expect a mid-range dine-in experience in Papeete, with generous portions and wine, cocktails, and dessert available.
Do you need a reservation at Le Grillardin?
Reservations are recommended, especially for Saturday night dinner, when reviewers said the restaurant was already extremely busy around 7:30 p.m. Calling ahead is a good idea if you want a table for dinner or a special occasion.
Is parking available at Le Grillardin?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
