Most hotels serve Continental, Japanese, Chinese, Western-style and local cuisine. On some remote islands the arrival of a stranger calls for a feast of fish, clams, octopus, langusta, sea cucumber and eels. Among the regional delicacies are coconut crabs and mangrove clams. Although some dining rooms serve buffet-style fare, table service is usual and operates at a leisurely pace. See individual sections for further details.
Some hotels have cocktail lounges with live entertainment.
In Saipan there are nightclubs featuring music and dancing. Throughout Micronesia there are cinemas in major areas. However, tourists seek their own entertainment for the most part. See individual sections for further details. See individual sections.