Tiko’s Floating Restaurant Suva: Menu, Location and Visitor Guide

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Tiko’s Floating Restaurant is a seafood and steak restaurant aboard the MV Lycianda, a permanently moored vessel on Stinson Parade in central Suva. It is not a dinner cruise and the boat does not leave the harbour. The main reasons to choose it are the unusual setting, water views and a changing menu built around fish, shellfish and grilled meat.

Tiko’s does not publish a dependable full menu with current prices online. Typical dishes have included kokoda, qari curry lolo, lobster mornay, fish and chips, grilled fish, seafood platters and steak, but the available catch and blackboard specials can change. If one dish, a dietary requirement or a window table matters to you, call +679 450 2959 before visiting.

Moored Restaurant • Seafood and Steak • Suva Waterfront
Tiko’s Floating Restaurant moored beside the Suva waterfront at sunset
Tiko’s operates aboard the MV Lycianda, which remains moored beside Stinson Parade in Suva.
Quick fact What diners should know
Restaurant style Sit-down seafood and steak restaurant on a moored former cruise vessel
Location Stinson Parade, Suva waterfront, opposite Ratu Sukuna Park
Booking contact +679 450 2959
Menu Changing seafood, fish and steak selection with blackboard specials; no complete current menu is published online
Meal periods Separate lunch and dinner services are advertised; confirm the day’s opening and kitchen times by phone
Prices No reliable current price list is publicly available; ask the price of lobster, crab and market seafood before ordering
Boat movement The vessel stays moored but can move with harbour water and passing wakes
Access Entry is from the waterfront by gangway; detailed step-free and wheelchair information is not published

What is Tiko’s Floating Restaurant like?

The restaurant occupies the MV Lycianda, a vessel built in 1970 and previously associated with Blue Lagoon Cruises. It was converted into Tiko’s Floating Restaurant in April 1985. The boat remains tied to the Suva waterfront, so this is a restaurant on a vessel, not a sailing experience.

The dining rooms are enclosed and lined with windows, giving tables views across Suva Harbour and back toward the city. The existing FijiEco photograph shows the whole vessel, its shore gangway and the waterfront at sunset. Current food, interior and event photos are posted on the restaurant’s official Instagram account.

Being permanently moored does not make the vessel completely still. Harbour movement and wakes can create a gentle rocking sensation. Many diners may barely notice it, but anyone prone to motion sickness should take the setting seriously before booking. Live music appears in the restaurant’s promotions, although it should not be assumed on every service.

Tiko’s seafood restaurant menu

Tiko’s menu is better understood as a changing seafood and steak selection than a fixed list of dishes. The restaurant has used blackboard specials, and the choice can depend on the catch and ingredient availability. This is why old menu photographs should not be treated as a current price list.

Dishes commonly associated with Tiko’s

  • Kokoda: chilled fish cured in citrus and served with coconut milk or cream and vegetables.
  • Qari curry lolo: mud crab prepared in a coconut-based sauce.
  • Lobster mornay: lobster served with a rich cheese sauce when available.
  • Grilled local fish and seafood platters: the species and combination can change.
  • Fish and chips: a simpler choice when it appears on the day’s menu.
  • Steak and surf-and-turf combinations: alternatives for diners who do not want a seafood-only meal.

Ask which fish is being served, how it is prepared, what sides are included and whether the price is per portion or based on market availability. This matters most for lobster, crab and mixed seafood dishes.

Dietary requirements and children’s meals

A current allergen guide, vegetarian menu and children’s menu are not publicly available. Do not rely on a third-party dietary label if avoiding shellfish, gluten or another allergen. Call before booking, explain the requirement clearly and ask what the kitchen can prepare during that service.

How expensive is Tiko’s?

Treat Tiko’s as a full-service speciality restaurant, not a low-cost café or food-court meal. Old online menus and directory price ranges are too dated to use for a 2026 budget. If cost matters, request current prices for the dishes you are considering, especially lobster, mud crab and seafood platters.

Location, contact and reservations

Tiko’s is moored off Stinson Parade on the central Suva waterfront, directly opposite Ratu Sukuna Park. It is within the city centre and a short waterfront walk from Holiday Inn Suva. Travelers already exploring central Suva do not need a separate trip outside the city to reach it.

Booking contact

Call +679 450 2959. This is the booking and enquiry number shown by the restaurant’s current official accounts. A dependable official online booking form or public reservation email was not available when checked.

A reservation is sensible for dinner, a larger group or a specific table request. Use the same call to confirm the day’s menu, kitchen closing time and whether live music is planned. If driving, allow time to find public parking around the central waterfront; the restaurant does not advertise a private on-site car park.

Tiko’s opening hours

Tiko’s advertises separate lunch and dinner services. Its official pages have published lunch from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, but earlier official notices and current directories do not agree on every closing time or operating day. Public-holiday hours can also differ.

Call on the day you plan to visit instead of building an itinerary around an unverified online timetable. For the same reason, exact opening hours are intentionally omitted from this page’s Restaurant schema until the restaurant publishes one consistent current schedule.

Practical details to check before visiting

  • Gangway access: diners board from the waterfront. The gangway angle and route can matter to wheelchair users or anyone with limited mobility. Ask about the exact route, steps, restroom access and table location before booking.
  • Motion: the vessel does not sail, but it can rock. This may be unsuitable for someone with strong motion sensitivity.
  • Menu availability: a dish shown in an old photo may not be available on the day. Confirm lobster, crab, a particular fish or a dietary meal in advance.
  • Live music: it is part of some current promotions, not a guaranteed nightly inclusion.
  • Dress: no dependable current dress code is published. Neat casual clothing is a sensible choice for a sit-down lunch or dinner.
  • Young children: ask about high chairs and children’s dishes. Close supervision is important around the gangway and waterfront.

Who is Tiko’s best for?

A good fit for

  • Travelers who want a distinctive restaurant in central Suva
  • Seafood diners who are comfortable choosing from changing specials
  • Couples, visiting friends and groups who book in advance
  • Diners who also want steak or a surf-and-turf option

Think twice if you need

  • A completely still dining room
  • Confirmed step-free access without calling first
  • A fixed online menu with current prices
  • A guaranteed live-music schedule or a specific market seafood dish

The setting can be paired naturally with a walk along the Suva Seawall. Keep the plan simple: confirm the restaurant first, then time the waterfront walk around the weather and your reservation.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Tiko’s Floating Restaurant menu?

Tiko’s serves a changing seafood, fish and steak menu rather than one dependable online list. Typical choices have included kokoda, qari curry lolo, lobster mornay, grilled fish, seafood platters, fish and chips, steak and surf-and-turf dishes. Availability and prices can change, so call before visiting if you want a particular dish.

Where is Tiko’s Floating Restaurant in Suva?

It is moored beside Stinson Parade on the central Suva waterfront, opposite Ratu Sukuna Park and within walking distance of Holiday Inn Suva.

How do I contact or book Tiko’s?

Call +679 450 2959 for reservations and enquiries. Use the call to confirm the service time, current menu, table request and any dietary or mobility needs.

Does Tiko’s Floating Restaurant sail?

No. The MV Lycianda remains moored beside the Suva waterfront. It can still move gently with harbour water and passing wakes.

What time does Tiko’s open?

Tiko’s advertises separate lunch and dinner services. Published times have commonly been 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for lunch and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for dinner, but closing times, days and public-holiday service can change. Confirm the day’s hours by calling +679 450 2959.

Is Tiko’s wheelchair accessible?

Detailed step-free and wheelchair information is not published. Access is from the waterfront by gangway, so contact the restaurant before booking to ask about the route, steps, gangway angle, restroom and a suitable table.

Sources and verification

Official restaurant accounts support the contact, cuisine, menu examples and vessel history. Current Suva hospitality pages, mapping data and recent diner feedback were used for location and practical context.

Menu items, prices, opening days, music and access conditions can change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with the restaurant. Found something outdated? Send FijiEco a correction.