We went with a group of friends and sat out on the sand beneath the stars. The food was brilliant and my wife and I shared three entrees. The wine was not expensive. The staff were bright and friendly. The evening super enjoyable.

We went with a group of friends and sat out on the sand beneath the stars. The food was brilliant and my wife and I shared three entrees. The wine was not expensive. The staff were bright and friendly. The evening super enjoyable.
Every time we have friends come up and visit or we bump into people out and about in Raro, we always tell them about Vaima Restaurant. Their motto says it all. "Little Restaurant with a big reputation." You always have to go at least twice because there are so many yummy choices on the menu. You get value for money...
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Great location, lovely food, tables right on the beach sand. We'd definitely go back again. Only one suggestion - our cocktails needed a bit more alcohol.
It is some years, and several owners, since we have visited this restaurant. The interior looks the same, but there are now lots of outside tables to take advantage of the view – when it’s not windy. It was when we were there so we sat inside.
It’s pleasing to note that the current owners have carried on the tradition...
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Fantastic food, service and prices. Went back twice.
Beautiful food, great atmosphere, served right on the beach.
We came to the Rarotonga for our Honeymoon and ended up eating at Vaima's twice during our one week stay. Being from San Diego there is no shortage of excellent cuisine, but nothing comes close to the atmosphere of the beach dining experience you will have here. The food is superb and the staff is also wonderful. Be sure to...
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Had dinner here and I highly recommend the Fish Curry, it was awesome!
I love that when we showed up to eat we were lead out to the beach and got a table closest to the water. The food was tasty and the staff was nice. I ordered the cheesecake of the day and did not like it they let me get a different dessert which I ordered the sticky toffee pudding, let...
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This little restaurant looks so small from the road, you are really surprised when they lead you out to your reserved table way out the back towards the beach. Really a great spot for a clear day to watch the sunset and gaze at the stars.
My fresh fish was some of the best I had on the islands, and...
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