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Fine dining restaurant in Apia
What should I order at Bistro Tatau Restaurant?
What to order
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Fish Curry
Mentioned multiple times as amazing, delicious, and cooked to perfection, with reviewers highlighting its soft texture, rich flavor, and consistent quality.
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Chocolate Cloud Cake
Repeatedly praised as delicious and amazing dessert, with reviewers specifically calling it a standout sweet course worth ordering again.
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Duck
Described as great and delicious, with one reviewer especially noting how impressive it was to find duck in Apia.
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Tuna Chorizo
Called exceptional and full of flavor, with one reviewer saying it was the best tuna they had ever had and praising the generous portion.
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Oka
Highlighted as the best one reviewer had ever tasted, with strong praise for the fresh first bite and overall quality.
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Seafood Chowder
Praised for its subtle flavors and freshness, and mentioned as part of a memorable fine-dining meal.
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Homemade Bread
Frequently appreciated as a bonus starter, with reviewers specifically praising the freshly baked, homemade bread and sourdough.
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Steak
Recommended for being absolutely divine, very tender, and perfectly cooked.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Bistro Tatau Restaurant
Bistro Tatau Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant in Apia, Samoa, serving dinner with table service in a cozy setting. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, especially authentic raw fish, seafood chowder, and fish curry, along with attentive service and a strong wine list. The menu also includes dishes like duck, steak, calamari, tuna chorizo, and desserts such as cloud cake. It accepts reservations, offers dine-in and takeout, and is noted as popular for dinner and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Bistro Tatau Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for authentic raw fish, seafood chowder, and fish curry, with reviewers also calling out the tuna chorizo and duck. People consistently mention the fresh flavors, generous portions, and polished service as reasons it stands out in Apia.
What dishes are most recommended at Bistro Tatau Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the authentic raw fish, seafood chowder, fish curry, cloud cake, lemon pepper fish, and salmon with prawn risotto. Other frequently praised items include duck, steak, calamari, and tuna chorizo, with several guests saying the seafood tastes especially fresh and well seasoned.
What is the atmosphere like at Bistro Tatau Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, intimate, and upscale, with relaxing music and a warm welcome from staff and the owner. It suits dinner for couples, solo diners, and groups, especially when people want a more polished meal in central Apia.
Is Bistro Tatau Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is WST 80 to 180, and reviewers often say it is worth the money for the quality of the food and service. Some note it can feel expensive by Samoan standards, but others say it compares favorably with higher-priced restaurants elsewhere and offers better food for the cost.
Does Bistro Tatau Restaurant have a wine selection?
Yes, reviewers specifically praise the wine selection, and the restaurant is listed as having a great wine list. Guests mention that it offers wines by the bottle and glass, which pairs well with dishes like fish curry, seafood chowder, and steak.
Is parking available at Bistro Tatau Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Bistro Tatau Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bistro Tatau Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Bistro Tatau Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Bistro Tatau Restaurant is good for kids.
