If you are searching for the ultimate tropical dining experience in French Polynesia, Snack Mahana RESA Click to open side panel for more information delivers an unforgettable taste of island life. Situated directly on the scenic coastline of Moorea, this charming beachfront gem offers a laid-back, open-air setting where the turquoise lagoon laps just inches from your table. Known for its warm, welcoming local hospitality and breathtaking views of marine life gliding through the current, it has earned a legendary reputation among both tourists and locals as a must-visit lunchtime destination.
Waterfront tables offer views of sharks, rays, and tropical fish
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed inside and outside
Parking
Free parking lot, free street parking, and paid street parking
Payment Options
STRICTLY CASH ONLY (No Credit Cards; USD and Local Currency Accepted)
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Spectacular Lagoon Views: Guests can dine under large shade trees directly over the clear water, catching glimpses of stingrays, reef sharks, and schools of fish passing right below.
Massive Portions: The restaurant is highly celebrated for its incredibly generous, easily shareable serving sizes that guarantee excellent value for your money.
The Island’s Best Seafood: Reviewers frequently praise the legendary Poisson Cru and uniquely prepared mahi-mahi dishes as the best culinary creations on Moorea.
Extraordinary Hospitality: The local staff and owners are renowned for going above and beyond, even assisting stranded travelers with impromptu rides to their destinations.
Unbeatable Authenticity: Providing a rustic, non-fancy, non-air-conditioned escape from luxury resorts, it serves real, ultra-fresh local flavors.
Menu and Offerings
Plats Froids / Cold Meals
Item Name
Description
Carpaccio de thon, riz (ou avec parmesan)
Fresh tuna carpaccio, rice (or with parmesan)
Crevettes crues au lait de coco, riz
Marinated shrimp with coconut milk, rice
Poisson cru au lait de coco, riz
Tuna marinated with coconut milk, rice
Sashimi de thon, riz
Tuna sashimi, rice
Tartare de thon, riz ou frites
Tuna tartar, rice or fries
Salade du Chef
Chef’s salad
Salade verte ou Salade de Tomate
Green or Tomato salad
Plats Chaud / Hot Meals
Item Name
Description
Crevettes à l’ail, riz
Shrimp garlic, rice
Crevettes au curry, riz
Shrimp curry, rice
Chaud-froid de Thon
Seared tuna
Mahi Mahi grillé, riz ou frites
Grilled mahi mahi, rice or fries
Mahi Mahi pané au lait de coco
Breaded mahi with coconut milk
Thon grillé, riz ou frites
Grilled tuna steak, rice or fries
Steak grillé, riz ou frites
Grilled steak, rice or fries
Toutes les Sauces en Supplément
Extra Sauce
Nos Burgers / Our Burgers & Sides
Item Name
Description
Hamburger
Served with Fries or Salad
Cheese burger
Served with Fries or Salad
Burger au thon
Fish burger served with Fries or Salad
Portion de Frites
Dish of fries
Barquette
Box
Bol de Riz
Bowl of Rice
Les Boissons / Drinks
Item Name
Description
Jus frais pressés (Le grand verre)
Fresh Juice – Large glass
Jus frais pressés (Le moyen)
Fresh Juice – Medium glass
Jus ananas Rotui (La boite)
Rotui pineapple juice – Can
Jus ananas Rotui (Le verre)
Rotui pineapple juice – Glass
Les limonades
Coca-cola, Diet coke, Fanta, Sprite, Orangina
Grand coca, sprite 1 L
Large soda bottle (1 Liter)
Grande bouteille 1.5L
Large water bottle
Petite bouteille 1L
Small water bottle
Eau gazeuse
Sparkling water
Hinano 50cl / Hinano Ambrée
Local beer options (Regular or Amber)
Tabu
Tabu beer
Les Vins (Bouteille ou Verre)
Wine selection including Rouge (Bordeaux), Rosé (Listel), and Blanc (Chardonnay)
