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L'Houstalet

Likely the most famous restaurant in Vanuatu, l'Houstalet has been serving up an eclectic menu of "French Pacific" cuisine since 1973. The specialties here are lobster, coconut crab and civet de roussette, giant bat in red wine sauce. It's pricey for what you get, though, and service can be glacial.

Address: Captain Cook Ave
Hours: Daily 17:00-21:00
Price: Mains 2000 VT
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