Most people are aware of The Maldives reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious destinations. You probably know that it’s where the rich and famous like to head off to when they need a break, where there are beaches of pure white sand and bright blue seas. And while you would expect such a location to offer a standard of dining to match, The Maldives actually has an exciting, world-class culinary scene that often gets woefully overlooked.
This article is going to take a look at what makes The Maldives’ restaurants, many of which are run by world-renowned chefs, so special.
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Stunning locations
Made up of over 1,000 tiny islands, basically, every restaurant in The Maldives offers a stunning location with a sea view. Yet some still go further. There are literal sea restaurant in Maldives; restaurants where the tables are located out over the water or on secluded sandbanks, such as Baros Maldives. There’s even an undersea restaurant called Ithaa, where diners are seated under a glass dome five meters beneath the waves and surrounded by the local sea life.
Luxurious decor
The Maldives is one of the world’s top luxury travel destinations, and its restaurants do not disappoint in that regard. While they make the most of their jaw-dropping natural surroundings, you can still expect to be seated at some of the finest dining tables and chairs and for the restaurant to deliver an intimate and relaxing ambience that you’ll struggle to find anywhere else in the world.
Range of foods
One downside of The Maldives is that the many islands are spread over more than 90,000 square kilometers. This makes hopping between different restaurants practically impossible. It would be too time-consuming. Generally, people dine at the resort they are staying at, or perhaps make excursions to local islands or other resort restaurants nearby.
Within these limitations, The Maldives’ resorts are able to deliver an extraordinary range of dishes. Most resorts have several restaurants with different specialities, and you will often find cuisines being served from far-flung places like Japan and Peru. They also have options that cater for all different diary requirements. There are even some exclusively vegetarian restaurants.
Of course, most resorts have at least one restaurant focusing on Maldivian dishes. A great way to try some of the local fare is to order a keyn. This is an experience meant to be shared with others, since it is essentially an enormous tray carrying a mixture of dishes that can feed up to 12 people.
Events
Many restaurants in The Maldives regularly provide entertainment including live music, DJs, traditional dance displays, and much more that helps to create a lively and exciting atmosphere for guests. Themed parties are also common.
Family-friendliness (or not)
Most restaurants in The Maldives are family-friendly and provide seats and various forms of entertainment for young children, with many also having lifeguards on duty. However, there are also adult-only restaurants and bars to be found.
Conclusion
The Maldives certainly have the dining establishments to back up their reputation for luxury. From underwater restaurants to manta ray-shaped treehouses, the resorts there have really gone all out to provide their guests with unique and memorable culinary experiences.
