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.

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, Baa Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.

Vakku at Vakkaru — Grilled meat and seafood Restaurant

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

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.

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On the 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.

The venue

Dining at a glance

Grilled meat and seafood
Open-air grill
Beachfront sunset setting

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.

Atoll

Baa Atoll

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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.
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, 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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