- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Standard,
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineGrilled seafood, meat and vegetables
- StyleÀ la carte dinner
- SettingCasual beachfront grill
- AtollRaa Atoll
About BBQ Shak
BBQ Shak is a casual beach dinner venue where seafood, meats and vegetables are cooked over charcoal in view of guests and paired with house-made sauces.
Part of the dining roster at The Standard,, Raa Atoll, this grilled seafood, meat and vegetables restaurant runs a à la carte dinner format · casual beachfront grill setting.
Opens the resort's official menu
Signature dishes
- Maldivian Lobster
- Smoked Beef Brisket
- Wagyu Beef Cheek
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- wednesday_friday_sunday
- 18:30-21:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at The Standard,
KulaInternational themed buffetsAll-day buffet diningBright open-kitchen dining room overlooking the pool and oceanView restaurant
OndaMediterraneanDinner and sunset drinksOverwater pavilion positioned for sunsetView restaurant
GudugudaMaldivianÀ la carte dinnerTraditional low seating indoors and on a water-facing patioView restaurant
Joos CaféCafé, juices, smoothies and international light mealsAll-day caféPoolside café and library loungeView restaurant
Todis BarBar snacks, cocktails, beer and winePool bar and casual diningPlayful pool-deck bar with games and booksView restaurant
The The Standard, experience
The Standard, Maldives occupies the private island of Huruvalhi in Raa Atoll, in the northern reaches of the archipelago, reached from Velana International Airport by a seaplane flight of around 35 to 40 minutes. The resort comprises 115 villas arranged between beachfront and overwater categories, with every villa…
Getting there
The Standard, is reached by seaplane (35) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa 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.
Questions about BBQ Shak
What cuisine does BBQ Shak serve?
BBQ Shak at The Standard, serves Grilled seafood, meat and vegetables in a à la carte dinner format, set casual beachfront grill. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.What are the must-try dishes at BBQ Shak?
Maldivian Lobster, Smoked Beef Brisket, Wagyu Beef Cheek. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is BBQ Shak included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at The Standard, cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like BBQ Shak sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is BBQ Shak located?
BBQ Shak is one of the dining venues at The Standard,, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at BBQ Shak
Specialty restaurants at The Standard, 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.