Dining at Yasawa
Flavours from the land and sea
Sharing the richness of Fijian culture, one bite at a time.
Yasawa’s local communities have a ceremonious connection to the land and sea. Fishing and agriculture are deeply rooted in everyday life. Events and celebrations are centred around feasts. The sharing of food is a symbol of generosity, hospitality, and respect.
So you can imagine that our executive chef and local kitchen staff take your dining experience to heart!
Our village fishermen deliver freshly caught seafood daily. All ingredients on our menus are fresh, locally and ethically sourced. And every gourmet meal, afternoon snack, or refreshing beverage is prepared with tremendous amounts of passion and care – from the land to your table.
Al fresco restaurant
Wine and dine with sensational views in our open-aired artisanal restaurant beaming with Fijian charm and hospitality.
Relax in the warm breeze while enjoying a fusion of local and international flavours. While ocean-to-table is our speciality, there’s something delectable for every palate on our daily changing menus.
Manasa’s Bar
Wafts of freshly ground espresso fill the morning air and cocktail shakers bring a rhythmic beat to the afternoons. Yasawa’s founder, Manasa, keeps fresh juices, coffee, water, spirits, and more stocked for you to enjoy at his impressive 270° view out to sea.
All coffees, teas, bottled juices, and soft drinks are included in your nightly rate at Yasawa. Should you wish to include our alcohol package during your stay, please let us know at the time of booking or check-in and we can arrange that for you.
DINE
anywhere
At Yasawa, you get to choose your own adventure. Dine under the stars on our stunning house beach? Planning a romantic beach picnic for lunch? Want to lounge with snacks & cocktails poolside? You’ve got it!
One-of-a-kind dining experiences
All included in your stay
Private Beach Picnics
Pick your beach, pack your sunscreen, and head off to enjoy a picnic in paradise. Our spreads aren’t your average snacks, you’ll enjoy only the freshest, seasonal ingredients that will keep hunger at bay while you rest & play all day long.
Fijian feasts
A guest favourite! Join us for our weekly lovo (traditional Fijian feast) where you have the chance to try local cuisine cooked in an underground earth oven. This Fijian dinner is a festive night served family style and in the company of our management team and other guests.
Cooking demonstrations
Once you get a taste of Fijian cuisine, you’ll be craving it long after you’ve left our shores. With our cooking demonstrations, you can recreate & share South Pacific delicacies back home! Feel like a chef as you learn to prepare the catch of the day with local ingredients, herbs, & spices – a bucket list activity for any foodie!
for the foodies
We asked for a private dinner on the beach one evening and the staff were happy to accommodate us.
“Our 6-night visit at Yasawa Island Resort & Spa was spectacular. If you are looking to completely unplug, unwind, and disconnect from the rest of the world, this is the space for you.
Dining was also exceptional with usually 2-3 main dishes to choose from at each meal, along with an all-day dining menu in case you need a snack after a morning of snorkeling or an afternoon of just lounging in your private beach-side bure. The menu often included a traditional Fijian dish, sometimes with a modern twist, which was always great to try. You can almost always expect a seafood option on the menu, too. We were also happy to see a number of fun “mocktails” on the drink menu. As travelers who don’t often drink, these were a fun addition to the menu and made us feel included.”
This is Fiji where you relax and let go, settling into the islander laid back pace.
“Service was always delivered with a smile. The staff were so, so lovely. Whenever we asked for something for the room, it was there within a short time frame.
The beach picnics are something that few other resorts can compete with. We were delivered to remote, private beach locations with thatched shelters, complete with picnic basket & esky with the lunch and drinks we had selected the evening before. The trip by boat was exhilarating.
Every morning, we opened up the windows & doors so that we could enjoy our morning cuppa gazing at the beach, listening to the soft roll of the surf. Just stunning!”
