- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Vakkaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineGrilled meat and seafood
- StyleOpen-air grill
- SettingBeachfront sunset setting
- DressResort Casual
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollBaa Atoll
About Vakku
An open-air beachfront grill serving premium cuts and fresh seafood cooked over fire.
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.
Opens the resort's official 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
The linked current document says prices are in US dollars and subject to 10% Service Charge and prevailing Government Taxes. Numeric item prices were not present in extractable text; no price was invented.
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 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…
Getting there
Vakkaru is reached by seaplane (30 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Baa 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 Vakku
What cuisine does Vakku serve?
Vakku at Vakkaru serves Grilled meat and seafood in a open-air grill format, set beachfront sunset setting. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Vakku?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Vakku, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is there a dress code at Vakku?
Vakku operates a resort casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is Vakku included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Vakkaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Vakku sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Vakku located?
Vakku is one of the dining venues at Vakkaru, set in Baa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Vakku
Specialty restaurants at Vakkaru 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.