Sue Curruthers, who grew up in Kenya and founded the Flame Tree restaurant here , and partner Robert Brown renovated this 1920s seaside home and turned it into Rarotonga's top place to dine. Not only will you enjoy the first-rate food, but you will have an ocean view, as most tables are on the veranda or covered patio out front (it's very romantic at night). You can begin your day with a late breakfast featuring Sue's corn fritters with tomato, guacamole, and sour cream. She offers the fritters at lunch along with a variety of salads, sometimes including Indonesian gado gado with a spicy peanut sauce. She expands her globe-trotting menu at dinner, with the likes of a north Indian curry, Balinese pork, and Burmese tamarind fish with lime and chili. She also offers steaks, seafood, or fish and chips. I never visit Rarotonga without dining here.
lesslessSue Curruthers, who grew up in Kenya and founded the Flame Tree restaurant here , and partner Robert Brown renovated this 1920s seaside home and turned it into Rarotonga's top place to dine. Not only will you enjoy the first-rate food, but you will have an ocean view, as most tables are on the veranda or covered patio out front (it's very romantic at night). You can begin your day with a la...moreSue Curruthers, who grew up in Kenya and founded the Flame Tree restaurant here , and partner Robert Brown renovated this 1920s seaside home and turned it into Rarotonga's top place to dine. Not only will you enjoy the first-rate food, but you will have an ocean view, as most tables are on the veranda or covered patio out front (it's very romantic at night). You can begin your day with a la...more
