Anyone who has visited the islands has probably gone to an "island night" dinner somewhere. They're usually fun, worth going to at least once, but they usually feel a bit staged, overly commercial and the food watered down for the tourists' tastes. Not this one! The setting is intimate -- maybe 25 guests max -- the staff are really friendly and engaging, and the food is authentic and outstanding. The various dishes are prepared by different members of the staff and their families, who each cook their specialties. If you're looking for a big production in terms of a show, this isn't your place. There is a bit of Niuean dancing and you can see and hold a live uga crab (before you eat it!), but it's simple, brief and doesn't dominate. What dominates is real Niuean food that's delicious, beautifully presented and plentiful. Plus, chatting with the staff and other guests (everyone's seated in a row of tables together), and whale watching if you're lucky. I especially loved trying the uga crab, the raw fish (a sort of island ceviche), the snails, the umu-cooked meat, and my personal favourite, the takihi, a Niuean specialty made from paw paw, taro and coconut milk. Oh yeah, while I didn't tick "cheap eats" because I think that is demeaning, the value for dollar is exceptional. My wife and I spent $84 all up and that included several beverages.

Lovely atmosphere in this family cafe, huge coconut crabs viewed alive then cooked, and a dance performance. One table so everyone mixed well, tasty local food, bar service available, a very enjoyable evening.

A bit of a drive from Alofi but on the way to Matapa Chasm, and no where is very far on Niue. Good burgers, cheap beer, won best on island at the local tourism awards in 2019. Open Sunday.

Great food, good service, just so relaxing sitting and watching the ocean. I had the grilled fish. Highly recommend!

Set up in a container is the Hio cafe which changes their menu daily. We were a group of 6 adults and all had the fish burger which was well received by everyone. Fresh coconuts are cut open so you can eat the flesh out too. Would highly recommend!