What cuisine does The Reef serve?

The Reef at Meeru Maldives Resort Island serves Contemporary seafood and beach grill in a à la carte format, set beachside restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.

Do I need to reserve a table at The Reef?

Yes — pre-booking is required at The Reef, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.

What are the must-try dishes at The Reef?

Signature dishes include Seafood Tower for Two, Spicy Local Crab Curry, The Cloudy Buzzara. Ask for the current menu when booking.

Is The Reef included in the meal plan?

What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Meeru Maldives Resort Island (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.

Where is The Reef located?

The Reef is at Meeru Maldives Resort Island, North Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.

The Reef at Meeru Maldives Resort Island…

Maldives DMC since 2006
Direct contract with Meeru Maldives Resort Island
Air + sea transfer coordinated

Cuisine
Contemporary seafood and beach grill
Style
À la carte
Setting
Beachside restaurant
Reservation
Required
Atoll
North Malé Atoll

About The Reef

Contemporary beach grill restaurant with fresh seafood, fish and more. The Reef provides a place to dine in a classic beachside atmosphere.

Part of the dining roster at Meeru Maldives Resort Island, North Malé Atoll, this contemporary seafood and beach grill restaurant runs a à la carte format · beachside restaurant setting.

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On the menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Starters, Soups & Salads

Tuna and Mango Tartare
Fresh tuna and ripe mango cubes with citrus-soy dressing
Octopus Carpaccio
Thinly sliced octopus with a berry garnish
Salmon Gravlax
Salmon cured in-house with dill and spices
Shrimp Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa, grilled shrimp, mango, coconut and citrus-coconut dressing
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Spiced red pepper and chickpea hummus with vegetables or gluten-free crackers
Vegan · Gluten-free
Clam Chowder
Creamy clam and vegetable soup
Mas Huni Crostini with Avocado Purée
Maldivian spiced tuna on toasted bread with avocado
House Chicken Caesar Salad
Caesar salad with house dressing and chargrilled chicken breast
The Reef Salad
Coconut and fresh greens with chargrilled tuna, chargrilled shrimp or marinated tofu
Truffle Purple Potato & Mushroom Soup
Purple potato, mushroom and truffle oil with cassava dumpling and vegetable chips
Vegetarian

Specials

Seafood Tower for Two
Crab, lobster, shrimp and oysters with lemon, cocktail sauce and mignonette
Spicy Local Crab Curry
Local crab in aromatic curry with Meeru coconut rice
Moules et Frites
Mussels in savoury broth with fries
Grilled Lobster
Whole grilled lobster with melted butter and a side
Classic Lobster Thermidor
Half lobster in creamy cheese and mornay sauce with coconut rice
Lobster Café de Paris
Half lobster with white wine, cheese mornay, mushroom and garlic with coconut rice
Combination Thermidor
Whole lobster prepared half classic and half Café de Paris with coconut rice
Surf and Turf
Grilled half lobster and steak with garlic cream sauce and a side
The Cloudy Buzzara
Tiger prawns in Buzzara and cognac sauce with squid-ink risotto brick and gold leaf

Main Courses

Fish and Chips
Battered fish with French fries
Moules et Frites
Mussels in savoury broth with fries
Garden Medley
Vegetarian vegetable-noodle stir-fry with sesame oil
Vegetarian
Kandu Kukulhu Deluxe
Tuna loin in coconut-turmeric sauce with coconut jasmine rice
Spicy Local Crab Curry
Local crab in aromatic curry with Meeru coconut rice
Wok-Fried Chicken Noodles
Noodles with chicken, vegetables, soy and ginger; vegetarian option available
Fish Burger
Fish patty, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce and fries
Beef Burger
Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and fries
Catch of the Day
Chargrilled fish with mixed salad; Mediterranean or spicy local style

Side Dishes

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Steak Fries
House Salad
Coconut Jasmine Rice
French Fries

Desserts

Key Lime Pie
Tangy lime custard pie with crumbly crust
Berry Cheesecake
Cheesecake topped with mixed berries
Mango Chocolate Mousse
Vegan gluten-free mango and chocolate dessert
Vegan · Gluten-free
Jackfruit Sorbet
Homemade tropical sorbet
Vegan · Gluten-free
Soursop Sorbet
Homemade tropical sorbet
Vegan · Gluten-free
Screw Pine Sorbet
Homemade tropical sorbet
Vegan · Gluten-free
Selection of Ice Cream
Three scoops from daily flavours
Fresh Fruits
Seasonal fruit platter

All prices inclusive of service charge and GST; specials may incur additional fees; 20% food-special discount stated for AIP guests.

The venue

Dining at a glance

Contemporary seafood and beach grill
À la carte
Beachside restaurant

From the kitchen

Signature dishes

Seafood Tower for Two
Spicy Local Crab Curry
The Cloudy Buzzara

Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.

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The resort

The Meeru Maldives Resort Island experience

Meeru Maldives Resort Island occupies the entire island of Meerufenfushi at the eastern edge of North Malé Atoll, roughly 1,200 metres by 350 metres, reached by a speedboat transfer of around 40 to 55 minutes from Velana International Airport. The resort runs 286 rooms and villas across categories including garden…

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How to reach

Getting there

40 min speedboat from MLE

Located in North Malé Atoll, Meeru Maldives Resort Island is reached by a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about The Reef

What cuisine does The Reef serve?
The Reef at Meeru Maldives Resort Island serves Contemporary seafood and beach grill in a à la carte format, set beachside restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
Do I need to reserve a table at The Reef?
Yes — pre-booking is required at The Reef, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.
What are the must-try dishes at The Reef?
Signature dishes include Seafood Tower for Two, Spicy Local Crab Curry, The Cloudy Buzzara. Ask for the current menu when booking.
Is The Reef included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Meeru Maldives Resort Island (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
Where is The Reef located?
The Reef is at Meeru Maldives Resort Island, North Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.

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Reserve at The Reef

Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.

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