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Whatever Bar and Grill

Avarua Waterfront, Cook Islands
22299
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Ranked #28 of 74 restaurants in Rarotonga
Price range: S$19 - S$25
Cuisines: Barbecue, Bar
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This bar & grill is a little difficult to find but once you do you will not be sorry. I visited it in the day for a snack and wine The food was fresh and not expensive and the staff so friendly and helpful

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We went here and it was our worst time out for eats and drinks. The drinks are very watered down and the food was way over-priced for what you got. We wouldn't recommend this place at all.

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Perth, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Great spot to stop and have a beer,but probaly not where you would go for a meal and conversation.....lunch is ok but the place rocks with the young ones in the evening....maybe i am just getting old!

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Auckland, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Wow! Attitude, altitude and atmosphere. Triple A. What a great place to just be at - a quiet beer, a hot day and a warm breeze. We didn't eat here as we were going out later but what we saw looked good. We visited late on in our holiday otherwise we would have been there everyday for a few rounds

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See 2 more reviews by Glitterg4l for Rarotonga
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Where do you go on a hot day after riding around the island on the scooters? Somewhere to rehydrate. Why not the Whatever? The food was good, the beer cold but what made the visit was the attitude. Who needs a themed bar when you have attitude. You have to visit this place.

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Amazing views from this place. The fish and chips were a generous size (and that was the snack size!) and the service was casual and friendly.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Hard to find but this place is great for a good cheap lunch and a few drinks. Bar staff very friendly

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Hard to find this place, but once there, it feels like your relaxing on your own deck at the beach. Food was good, and a great selection of drinks.

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Feilding, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We went there for lunch while exploring Avarua. Deceptively basic-looking establishment, but came with friendly staff and delicious food at reasonable prices. I ordered the Cheeky Chicken – very tasty with a yummy mushroom sauce. Apparently the nightlife there is fabulous & they make great cocktails – maybe next time we’re in Rarotonga we’ll try them out!

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Had lunch. Huge chicken burger with special mushroom sauce - 5$ and fish and chips for 8$. great views and nice cool breeze from upstairs. hard to find -have to walk through a warehouse and up stairs.

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