DINING AT THE BRANDO

World-class dining rooted in Polynesian life

New culinary experiences unfold as the innovative French chef Jean Imbert brings a signature culinary style to the resort’s dining, a fusion of Polynesian flavors and classical French techniques.

With a pedigree of world-class establishments, including Plaza Athenee and Maison Christian Dior in Paris, Cheval Blanc St-Barth hotel, and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the chef infuses the menus with narratives told through gastronomy, updated classics, and a commitment to local Tetiaroa ingredients, offering an authentic taste of Polynesia.

Food is the gateway to the cultural soul. Guided by the expertise of Chef Imbert, the resort offers a journey through Polynesia’s rich flavors, promising discoveries that tantalize the palate in novel and surprising ways.

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Les Mutinés

Polynesian fine dining with Jean’s special touch

Les Mutinés offers an environment transformed to inspire the legendary maritime adventure, “Mutiny on the Bounty,” providing guests with a theatrical dining journey that charts a historical course akin to the famed ship’s travels.

It represents the pinnacle of The Brando’s dining experiences, ensuring a symphony of taste that dances across the senses, orchestrated like the unfolding plot of a classic novel.

Dinner

Children 10 years of age and older are welcomed at Les Mutinés, (while families with children under ten are welcomed in our all –day dining Beachcomber Café restaurant)

 

BOB’s bar

Beachside food and drink in Marlon Brando’s original bar

Prior to The Brando’s conception, the original social hub, Bob’s Bar, took root in this slice of paradise. The legacy of the locale is rich with the lore of Marlon’s daily visits, where cocktails were crafted to his liking.

Today, this beachside tribute continues to serve South Pacific culinary delights inspired by the tales told in Marlon’s films. It is a place where patrons are encouraged to savor a signature cocktail, the ‘Dirty Old Bob,’ and raise their glasses in a tribute to the timeless spirit of Tetiaroa.

Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails

nami teppanyaki

An intimate table built for socializing at a Japanese grill

The teppanyaki grill experience at Nami is curated for an intimate group, where the chef’s expertise is on display as sushi is artfully prepared and meats are grilled to perfection. This dining arrangement offers more than a meal; it is a gathering spot where conversations flow as freely as the sake pairings, with guests exchanging stories and forming connections in this space that celebrates culinary and communal harmony.

Beachcomber cafe

Simple, fresh dishes for everyone, all day long

The Beachcomber remains open for guests from morning until evening, providing a casual yet enchanting dining environment where the sand cushions one’s presence. With a focus on Polynesian tastes and straightforward, locally influenced preparations, the menu caters to various preferences. Diners have the liberty to enjoy their meals indoors, outdoors, beneath the open sky, or beside the rhythmic waves, capturing the essence of a South Pacific culinary retreat.

Dinner

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Te Manu BAR

Sip cocktails while you float atop a canopy of palms

The ascent along the elevated pathway culminates in a coastal lounge, where comfort and personalized service merge. Nestled above the sands, this retreat offers a haven for exchanging day’s tales on cozy sofas, with personalized cocktails crafted to taste.

Stepping out, the adjoining walkways lead to private enclaves suspended over the shore, where the lagoon’s panorama unfurls and each sunset becomes a prelude to the evening’s encore, ensuring the day’s end is as memorable as its beginning.

Evening cocktails before and after dinner

PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCES

Private dining encounters upon the atoll

A magical experience unfolds on the atoll, where a secret place is prepared for an intimate dining moment. A table for two is set by the water’s edge, cocktails are enjoyed on a motu with the sunset as company, or a mid-day beach picnic is arranged for family gatherings. These unique experiences carve enduring memories long after the day retreats.

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IN VILLA DINING

Dine at your home

Around the clock, the option to dine transcends the ordinary, offering a bespoke experience within the villa’s sanctuary. Whether choosing the intimacy of the indoor spaces, the deck’s poolside elegance, or the beach’s natural beauty for a meal, every detail is catered to. This place transforms the concept of staying into living, making every guest feel profoundly at home.

 

Vegan options are available in all restaurants.

“It has to be personal. Food is very sensitive. It’s a part of you. It’s close to love.”

Jean Imbert

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Spa & Wellness

Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa is a sanctuary nestled in the embrace of the atoll. The entry is a portal to elevated pathways that wind through tropical undergrowth, diverging here and there like the branches of a tree, and leading to secret abodes for relaxation, meditation, contemplation, and healing.

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Accommodations

Spread across the Onetahi motu and set back just off the beach are 33 private villas, each a retreat within this sanctuary called Tetiaroa…

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The Atoll

Tetiaroa Atoll is a unique sanctuary where natural splendor, Polynesian heritage, and refined hospitality converge. Under the vigilant stewardship of the Tetiaroa Society, in partnership with the resort and the Brando Family Trust, there is a collective commitment to maintaining this haven within the vast Pacific, ensuring its legacy for the epochs to come.

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Experiences

Tetiaroa atoll is brimming with life, a natural wonderland calling to be explored. From kayak excursions to the outer limits of the atoll, to diving expeditions below the surface, or lessons in traditional palm weaving, there’s much to discover and share.

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Tetiaroa Society

Inspired by the late Marlon Brando’s vision to preserve sanctuaries for future generations and raise awareness of the fragility of our environment…

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Location

Flights converge from across the globe at Faa’a International Airport, introducing travelers to Papeete, Tahiti, where Air Tetiaroa awaits to whisk them away on a 20-minute scenic flight to Tetiaroa.

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Gallery

One of the most visually breathtaking places on the planet, the Southern Pacific seems to abound in endless and effortless beauty…

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Stewardship

The Brando is singularly focused on one mission: zero carbon. Sustainability on the atoll is a partnership—if the Tetiaroa Society is the guardian of the atoll, then The Brando is the vehicle to showcase the work of the Society with the world…

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