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Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant Reviews, Arorangi

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Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant

Main Road, Arorangi, Cook Islands
682 20501
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Ranked #4 of 11 restaurants in Arorangi
4.0 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Price range: S$25 - S$31
Cuisines: Gastropub
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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104 reviews from our community

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Jerrabomberra
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Decent fish”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This place looked like it would have a great atmosphere but was worth only one visit. We had a fish plate for two and they adjusted it for gluten free. The mussels, scallops and oysters were excellent but the salad was basic and the fish was dry. Overall, we were a little disappointed.

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Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“lovely food and friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

visited here in 2011 and back again this April.Last time we loved the sea food plater and it was large.A real tasty meal for two .This time we shared it with three and it was still filling,but my wife really wanted to try one of the deserts as well Easy walking from the Edgewater resort a couple of min down... More

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Kia orana From Eric and JUlie Thanks so much for your really nice comments. It is comments like these that our staff really take pride in hearing. We are so happy that the Tumunu still maintains your expectations and look forward to your visiting us again. Kia manuia Julie and Eric bateman More

Whangarei, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“yummy food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We loved our dinner at Tumunu restaurant. Good service and great atmosphere. We enjoyed the lights that surrounded us and the little guest that joined us (the gecko's).

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Kia orana from Sunny Rarotonga Thanks so much for a really great revue. Really happy that the Staff were as they always are - friendly and fun. Also that you enjoyed our live in "Geckos). They can be quite entertaining when they use the lights globes as their own little playground. Hope you come back to see us again and... More

Auckland Central, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Really good food and decent portions.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

the food was really good and a decent size portion as i have a hubby who really enjoys his food.a good variety on the menu.good atmosphere and good service too.we will be back!!

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Kia orana Goldie Thanks so much for a really great review. It is always very pleasing to share the positive reviews with our staff 0- who are more like family. Please call in to see us again when you next visit and we can only hope that you will receive the same if not better value and service. Kia manuia... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“lots of laughs”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Great laughs to be had at the Tumunu. The atmosphere is great and there is so much to look at and laugh at. The staff are friendly too

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Hello and Kia orana Thanks (Meitaki) for a really great review. Really am glad that the girls made you welcome and that you enjoyed our Tumunu so much. Hope you call in to see us when you are next there. Kia manuia Julie and Eric Bateman More

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Interesting, upbeat décor. Nice to sit out in the garden area, heaps of interesting stuff around the inside part of the restaurant. Staff were very friendly & great service. Great menu and food was fantastic. Seafood platter for one is great value, delicious steak (surf n turf). We picked this restaurant by default of not getting into another and we... More

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Hello Thanks so much for the great review. So glad your experience makes you feel you would like to return with your family again. Look forward to seeing you again and hoep the experience is everything you would expect once more. Kia manuia (happiness, health, farewell) Eric Bateman More

Te Kauwhata, null, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Yum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

We had not eaten out on our recent visit to Rarotonga. So pleased we picked the Tumunu. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. The pepper fish was excellent, big portion size. The decor was very interesting, you spend all night reading the walls and ceiling. Also the resident cat was very friendly, jumping up on your knee... More

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TAMBA1954, Manager at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
17 February 2013

Hello and thanks for a great review. The peppered fish is relatively new and it is proving to be a winner! Hope it will be as good if you return and try it again! Kia manuia Julie and Eric More

Winston Salem
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“A very hearty meal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We had been told about the Seafood Platter for two at Tumunu restaurant so we found ourselves ready to feast on it after a day of diving. [See Cook Island Divers review.] The restaurant has a tropical garden setting and we were able to sit outside in the garden area. The food was delicious, VERY plentiful and had a wide... More

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
21 January 2013

Kia orana Thanks so much for your review. We strive to hope that the platter is to our customers is in many ways unique, enjoyable and plentiful. Thanks so much for the great review. kia manuia Good healtha nd happiness Julie and Eric Bateman More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Rude”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012 via mobile

We went to this place for dinner one night and was refused service by the guy behind the bar because it was 8:00pm and appatently that's to late to serve us.

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
27 December 2012

Kia orana Thankyou for your comments. Unfortunately during the quieter off season period in the Cooks many restaurantas and eateries do close very early. This is why ther eis a general policy throughout this quieter time of the year, to recommend reservations. Accommodators are well aware of this. The only reason he would have refused you is becuae all the... More

Adelaide, South Australia
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Seafood platter for 2 a must!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Had the seafood platter for 2 which was so big, we couldn't eat all of it. For $75 it was well worth it.

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TAMBA1954, Owner at Tumunu Tropical Garden Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
20 December 2012

Kia orana from the sunny Cook Islands Thanks so much for your great review of our seafood platter. I am so happy that you enjoyed it. I hope that you will visit us again one day when you are next in the Cooks. Kia mnauia Eric Bateman More

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