Winner of the 'Best Restaurant & Catering Service 2008', Vanuatu Tourism Awards. Established since 1985, Vila Chaumieres is famous for its magical location over the palm-fringed waters of the second lagoon. A unique South Pacific dining experience, ideal for private bookings, groups, honeymooners and romantics alike, Vila Chaumieres is renowned for its beautiful ambience, excellent food and first-class service.
Established for over 25 years, Vila Chaumieres restaurant is renowned throughout Port Vila for it’s beautiful ambience and excellent food, specialising in fresh local seafood. Dining on candlelit waterside tables protected by a thatched roof, coconut palms reflected in the floodlit waters, it is a truly magical experience.
Recently purchased by the original owner’s daughter and her husband and their partners, the restaurant has been refurbished whilst maintaining the excellent reputation and quality of food and service that Vila Chaumieres is renowned for.
A 10% discount is offered to locals many of whom regularly frequent Vila Chaumieres for their signature dishes ~ Vila Chaumieres' Famous Coconut Crab, Coconut Crusted Prawns, Seafood Pasta, Chargrilled Prime Vanautu Eye Fillet with green peppercorn sauce, Fis Long Sel Kokonas and Bea’s Beef Wellington. Menu favourites created by the original owner, Bea Harmshaw, return frequently to the specials menu along with new dishes made with seasonal fresh local produce.
The restaurant is open for lunch (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and dinner (6 til late) throughout the year.
Located only 5 minutes from the town centre, bookings are recommended for our candlelit water-side table.