Trader Jack's Bar & Grill

Frommer's Review

You won't be on Rarotonga long before you hear about New Zealander "Trader Jack" Cooper's harborside joint, one of the South Pacific's best bars and one of Rarotonga's top places to dine. Floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides open to the water and give nearly everyone in the dining area a view of the harbor, the reef, and the sea and sunsets beyond. Outside, a square bar dispenses libation and snacks. A regular printed menu plays second fiddle to the chalkboard specials, which feature the freshest fish served on the island (Jack owns Rarotonga's fish processing plant, and thus gets the pick of the day's catch). His big seller is a seafood catch for two persons, including fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, marinated mussels, and smoked marlin and salmon with dipping sauce.

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