Upcoming Events
Nautilus Restaurant
BEACHFRONT WINING & DINING
& COCKTAIL BAR
WEDDINGS - EVENTS - SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
ALL VISITORS WELCOME
Nautilus Restaurant offers a quintessential pool and beachfront dining experience, celebrating the essence of Polynesian architecture, design, décor and cuisine. You can choose a fine dining a la carte setting in the main dining area, or as a more casual outside dining experience on the spacious patio overlooking Muri Lagoon and our feature infinity swimming pool.
The sophisticated open bar features a lounge area with panoramic views of the beach as well as 180 degree views of Muri lagoon.
Proudly awarded the Cook Islands’ Restaurant of the Year has assured the our reputation as the premier fine dining destination in the country.
Our Menu Inspirations
At Nautilus Restaurant we pride ourselves on the freshest, local ingredients, with much sourced from our own organic market garden on site. Cook Islands are famous for the freshest Line-caught fish and local reef fish from our pristine islands. Experience a beautiful combination of both Polynesian and Western-influenced cuisine. Our menu showcases Polynesian influenced dishes as well as introducing guests to exciting taste combinations inspired by the many different cultures throughout the Pacific Region.
Garden to Plate dining
With much of our fresh produce featured in our specially designed dishes, being sourced from our own resort or our market garden, freshness is guaranteed.
Showcasing Polynesian signature tastes, our cuisine embraces Polynesian - European fusion, using our own or local seasonal produce, including an emphasis on harvest from the sea.
Our Chefs are committed to cater for special dietary needs, food allergy requirements and special requests (advanced notice may be required)
PRIVATE DINING VENUE
Overlooking Ta’akoka Island, our Private Dining Room is an elegant and intimate space that can seat up to 24 people. Set beneath a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling inspired by our Polynesian culture. The perfect dining location for any occasion from a romantic dinner for two, a champagne breakfast, lunch or dinner or business meeting. Our staff will make you and your guests feel extremely welcome in airconditioned Nautilus luxury.
Select from Private Dining Menu or allow us to create a bespoke dining experience to suit your special occasion or event.
Wedding Events & Special Occasions
MEETINGS & CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
NAUTILUS RESORT is the perfect place for meetings and corporate functions. The beautiful private dining room leading onto the beachfront terrace and gazebo creates an ideal spot for dinners up to 60 guests or cocktails for up to 150 guests. The private dining room is also ideal for use as a boardroom or for smaller meeting or seminars. Equipped with top-of-the-line audio-visual tools, the room seats up to 50 people theatre style or 20 people boardroom style – perfect for intimate seminars or meetings.
And for a larger events, the resorts marquee located poolside will cater for up to 160 guests offering themed events with a diverse range of gourmet dining and entertainment options for a unique Nautilus touch to your event .
For inquiries into our full wedding packages, contact our dedicated onsite wedding coordinators: weddings@nautilusresortrarotonga.com
