Le Ponton
Sainte-Marie islet area, Nouméa, New Caledonia — Mise à l'eau de la Côte Blanche, 98800 Nouméa
Le Ponton is one of Nouméa’s more unusual dining experiences: a floating pontoon restaurant reached by boat shuttle and positioned just behind Sainte-Marie islet. The official tourism entry describes a restaurant-bar over the lagoon with market-fresh food, seafood and fish, and explicitly notes that booking is obligatory. That makes it a very different proposition from a standard roadside restaurant: the journey is part of the visit, and the water-level setting is central to the experience. The menu and environment point to a leisurely lunch rather than a rushed meal, with swimming and water sports mentioned alongside dining. Because the venue depends on boat access and reservation, it is especially important to check logistics in advance. Its exact address and access notes are unusually clear in the official source, which strengthens the listing.