Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Vakkaru
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Grilled meat and seafood
  • Style
    Open-air grill
  • Setting
    Beachfront sunset setting
  • Dress
    Resort Casual
  • Reservation
    Walk-in OK
  • Atoll
    Baa Atoll

About Vakku

Vakku is the resort's signature open-air grill restaurant, set beside the beach. Premium cuts of meat and fresh seafood are prepared over flame, celebrating the simplicity of exceptional ingredients.

Dinner is served from 6.30pm to 10pm, with fine wines and intuitive service as the sun sets and the ocean darkens. The dress code is resort casual, and a dinner menu is published on the resort's website.

In the resort’s words

Set beside the beach, Vakku is Vakkaru s signature open-air grill restaurant, where fire and flavour take centre stage. Premium cuts of meat and the freshest seafood are expertly prepared over flame, celebrating the simplicity of exceptional ingredients. As the sun sets and the ocean darkens to deep blue, gather for elegant evenings shaped by fine wines, intuitive service and the timeless pleasure of dining by the sea.

Part of the dining roster at Vakkaru, Baa Atoll, this grilled meat and seafood restaurant runs a open-air grill format · beachfront sunset setting setting. Dress code: resort casual.

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On the menu

Vakku Dinner Menu

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

COLD STARTERS

  • Cured salmon poached beetroot

    Orange curde salmon, marinated salmon row, merlot wine glaze, grissini

    spicy · gluten · seafood

  • Wagyu beef carpaccio with truffle cream and arugula salad

    Caperberry, arugula, parmesan, potato dome

    dairy · gluten

  • Classic foie gras torchon

    Spicy fig chutney, cassis coulis, almond dragees, brioche

    alcohol · dairy · nuts · gluten

HOT STARTERS

  • Cèpe mushroom soup

    Sour cream, chives, truffle, crouton

    dairy · gluten · vegetarian

  • Grilled prawns

    Coconut sambal, caramelized lime

    spicy · seafood

  • Mediterranean octopus a la gallega

    Herb aioli, chorizo, lemon confit, coconut sambal Coconut sambal, caramelised lime

    dairy · spicy · pork

  • Local lobster bisque

    Butter poached lobster tail, roasted cauliflower, tarragon cream

    dairy · gluten · seafood

SALADS

  • Gem lettuce salad

    Croutons, shaved parmesan, seared tuna, sesame crust, lemon dressing

    vegetarian · gluten · seafood · dairy · nuts

  • Vakku classic vegan delight

    Organic seasonal vegetables, crisp potatoes, champagne vinaigrette

    vegetarian · gluten · dairy

  • Tomato and burrata salad

    Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, green oil, arugula, pesto

    dairy · gluten · vegetarian

MAIN COURSES

  • Organic Atlantic salmon

    Pan seared, spinach purée, grilled lime, potato fondant, roasted corn

    dairy · seafood · gluten

  • Marinated cauliflower steak

    Cauliflower, chickpea purée, pesto, onion pickle, tomato relish

    vegetarian

  • Catch of the day

    Local reef fish, edamame puree, medley of vegetables, rice fricassee, vakku curry sauce

    dairy · seafood · spicy

  • Char-grilled lamb chops

    Crispy potatoe chips, goat cheese croquettes, mint pea purée, borderlaise sauce

    dairy · gluten · alcohol

  • Sous-vide duck breast orange citrus risotto

    Plum ginger chutney, glazed vegetables, porcini mushroom sauce This dish is a journey through savory, sweet and tender french duck breast cooked sous-vide for precision

    dairy · alcohol · gluten

  • Vakku surf and turf

    Wagyu tenderloin, ½ grilled Maldivian lobster

    dairy · seafood

  • Baked chilean seabass with green risotto

    Asparagus shavings, confit tomato, parmesan tulip, Chilean seabass meets a vibrant herb infused risotto, finished with delicate asparagus shavings and parmesan crisp for a textural contrast P Vegetarian O Contains Nuts N Dairy L Seafood T Pork S Spicy R Alcohol A Vakkare U Gluten

    dairy · alcohol · gluten

VAKKU GRILL (Served with 1 choice of side dish and sauce)

  • Angus beef striploin 250g (400+ Day Grain Fed MS 9+ )

    Coarsely flecked marbling, silky buttery flavour Poussin

  • Herbs marinated grilled baby chicken
  • Reef fish fillet

    seafood

  • Marinated local fish grilled
  • Tuna fillet

    Local tuna grilled

    seafood

VAKKU GRILL (Served with 2 choice of side dish and sauce)

  • Wagyu Prefecture

    100% certified tajima cattle, rare & exclusive, highly marbled, rich flavor Tajima filet mignon mb9 250 g Tajima New Y ork strip mb7 300g Tajima boneless rib-eye mb9 300g

  • Chateau briand sharing for two 450g

    Served with butternut purée, confit garlic, grilled asparagus

COMBOS TO SHARE

  • Meat and seafood combo

    Striploin, lamb chop, chicken sausage, tuna, calamari, mussel, prawns

  • Seafood combo

    Lobster, calamari, mussel, octopus, prawns, oysters, tuna, reef fish

  • Meat combo

    Baby chicken, lamb chop, striploin, merguez, veal sweet bread

DESSERTS

  • Vakku chocolate lava

    Rich moist chocolate melty cake, fresh seasonal berries, stracciatella ice cream

    dairy · gluten · nuts

  • Strawberry coconut

    Lime strawberry compote, centered coconut white chocolate delight, mascarpone sorbet

    alcohol · dairy · gluten · nuts

  • Assorted fine cheese casket

    Selection of cheeses, fig chutney, berry campote, crackers

  • Assorted classic petit four casket

    Pralines, truffles, chocolate turkish delight, arabic sweet Seasonal berry and fruity platter

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The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Grilled meat and seafood
  • Open-air grill
  • Beachfront sunset setting
From the kitchen

Signature dishes

  • premium cuts
  • fresh seafood

Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

dinner
18:30–22:00

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Vakkaru experience

Vakkaru Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located in the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, accessible by a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The property features 111 villas, comprising 59 overwater and 54 beachfront villas, each with a private pool. Guests can choose from multiple meal plans, with…

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How to reach

Getting there

30 min seaplane from MLE

Located in Baa Atoll, Vakkaru is reached by a 30-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Vakku

  • What cuisine does Vakku serve?
    Vakku at Vakkaru serves Grilled meat and seafood in a open-air grill format, set beachfront sunset setting. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Vakku?
    No reservation is needed at Vakku. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.
  • Is there a dress code at Vakku?
    Vakku operates a resort casual dress code.
  • What are the must-try dishes at Vakku?
    Signature dishes include premium cuts, fresh seafood. Ask for the current menu when booking.
  • Is Vakku included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Vakkaru (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Vakku located?
    Vakku is at Vakkaru on Vakkaru, Baa Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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No reservation is needed at Vakku. For dietary enquiries, guests may contact the resort.

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