Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Gili Lankanfushi
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Style
    À la Carte
  • Setting
    Surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views
  • Dress
    Smart Casual
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About By The Sea

Intimate Japanese fine-dining restaurant surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views. A feast of the senses — hand-rolled sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki.

Part of the dining roster at Gili Lankanfushi, North Ari Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a à la carte format · surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views setting. Dress code: smart casual.

From the kitchen

Signature dishes

  • Hand-Rolled Sushi
  • Sashimi
  • Teppanyaki

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

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The resort

The Gili Lankanfushi experience

Gili Lankanfushi is a 5-star private island resort in the North Malé Atoll. The property, which holds a 4.8/5 rating from 319 reviews, is accessed by a short speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Accommodations consist of overwater villas noted for their privacy and direct ocean access, creating a…

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How to reach

Getting there

20 min speedboat from MLE

Gili Lankanfushi is reached by speedboat (20 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

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Frequently asked

Questions about By The Sea

  • What cuisine does By The Sea serve?
    By The Sea at Gili Lankanfushi serves Japanese in a à la carte format, set surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at By The Sea?
    Yes — reservations are required at By The Sea, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
  • Is there a dress code at By The Sea?
    By The Sea operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • What are the must-try dishes at By The Sea?
    Hand-Rolled Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
  • Is By The Sea included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Gili Lankanfushi cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like By The Sea sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is By The Sea located?
    By The Sea is one of the dining venues at Gili Lankanfushi, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at By The Sea

Specialty restaurants at Gili Lankanfushi are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.

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