Over the Top Dining Experiences at Finolhu Maldives

Beach Kitchen: All you can eat

As culinary hub of Finolhu the Beach Kitchen serves various buffet sections packed with the wide selection of dishes caters to the tastes and preferences of guests as varied and discerning as vegans, vegetarians, and fish or meat lovers as well with different themes at dinner. Even if you're not a big buffet fan Beach Kitchen is great and always has an array of meals created from high quality ingredients to choose from. From eggs Benedict to animal-shaped pancakes for kids' breakfast, to a seafood and maldivian night with traditional dancing & drums the buffets at Finolhu Maldives are something else! There is a grill area where you pick out which meat or fish your like and they cook it to your liking. Lunchtime at the buffet also offers a huge selection from desserts, pizza, freshly made pasta, salad, freshly cooked meat and fish, soup... honestly the food is unbelievable. All Inclusive Premium is the best choice to enjoy culinary freedom at Finolhu!

Kanusan: best Asian Fusion restaurant in Indian Ocean

With atmospherically design and an ocean views Kanusan is award-winning, fine dining over water restaurant at Finolhu where the chef knows good fish and best ingredients. On menu is a line-up of immaculate dishes with oh-so-pretty embellishments: a procession of high-art classic and modern Japanese sushi, soups, explosive stuff from the robata grill, wagyu steaks, shrimp tempura, fresh seafood dishes and more. If you’re happy to splurge, order Salmon Yuan Yaki, a mouth-watering dish of grilled salmon with puree of daikon, citrus fruits and Parmesan, or Wagyu Ribeye served with wasabi-espelette pepper sauce, truffle carrot mash, mixed mushrooms, tomato. While it might be the glistening WOW Platter (selection of Japanese sweets treat) that lure you in, it’s the more visually unassuming options such as wasabi cheese cakes, mizu yokan and fragrant cardamom rice puddings that will keep you hooked. An aperitif bar offers trend-setting cocktails, premium saké and teas, perfect for sipping on while you satisfy your sweet tooth.

All in all, Kanusan aims to make every customer’s visit both memorable and unique where romance is always in the air, whether that means a first date, an anniversary or even a proposal.

Arabian Grill

The perfect beachside dining option at Finolhu offering a boho chic ambience, a delectable North Africa and the Middle East cuisine, Arabian Grill is a feast for the eyes and, of course, the palate. Tender, charcoal-kissed meats, the creamiest hummus, and plump, aromatic rice dessert turned golden with saffron. Spiced falafel come sprinkled with a dusting of sesame seeds, while a rainbow-hued fatoush salad is showered with pink pomegranate. Flavours are equally big: full of Middle Eastern spicing and fresh, zingy herbs. And if you swap your bread for the ‘fattoush’, your plate suddenly looks refreshingly healthy, full of colour and crunch. Genius. In fact, we really can't name a bad dish. From fragrant Lebanese mezze plate of fish, meat and vegetables to the best tagine with lime, apricots and walnuts you’ll find this side of the Maldives, you'll be sure to fall in with the flavours of the Arabian Grill with culinary adventure around best Tunisia, Morocco and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Crab Shack

A favorite spot among the rich and famous the Crab Shack at Seaside Finolhu offers a simple rustic laid back setting, a surrounding hard to find anywhere else in the Maldives. Located a 20-minute leisurely stroll across the sandbank or a 5-minute boat ride. the Crab Shack is perfect for lunch as well as sunset cocktails. With its wooden planks and palm tree thatch roof, the beach restaurant oozes rustic charm, where the fresh, mouthwatering food is perfectly paired with a breathtaking sea views.

Gazing dreamily out across the lagoon with your feet in the sand while enjoying soft shell crab tacos, coconut prawn, or a grilled reef lobster with a glass of chilled rosé wine is a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of island life! The menu has not just fish and crabs but stakes, lobsters, tuna burgers, salads and chicken are worthy to write home about, so there's plenty to choose... we recommend the crab chowder and caviar. Every dish is crafted using ingredients sourced from local fishermen and farmers, ensuring that each bite reflects the rich flavors of the Maldives.

And when the sun sets, White Parties on the beach at Crab Shack bring dreams of Ibiza with something for all ages – cocktails, bites, face painting for the kids, live DJ, free “sample” massages, a chance to meet the management team and other guests.

Beach Club

Chic, sleek and oh so cool The Beach Club at Finolhu is the island playground for your relaxed day by the water and place where the action takes place after the sun sets. With private cabanas, double-sized sunbeds and swings swishing from the palms and facing the bright blue sea The Beach Club is the heart of the resort that's captures Maldives time perfectly and sets it apart from the other resorts in the Baa Atoll. Lounge, swim, sip and dine, or dance barefoot in the sand to the beats of the best DJs or look out to the horizon from the upper deck while enjoying a shisha. If you want to enjoy your evening on the beach listening to casual music and sipping on exotic cocktails, then this is the right place for you. And if you want somewhere to relax and read in peace and comfort during the day, head up to the air-conditioned library in the upper part of the bar. Food and drinks are also available there.

Milk LAB

Milk LAB is at the crossroads of all paths at Finolhu and this is insanely convenient for a light snack, a shake after your tennis game, family-friendly menu of sandwiches, ice cream, milkshakes, tea, coffee, sweets, whole fruits or just a juice to cool you down for a moment. Nourish the soul with wholesome ingredients presented in a light, uncomplicated fashion. Discover the perfect brew for every moment, ensuring that you can indulge in their favorite beverages at any hour. The resort's milk bar tender is waiting to serve you! Milk LAB is a place also where you can buy the little things that make your great holiday pleasures safer, from sunscreen to souvenirs.

Private special dining

What about a floating breakfast experience or destination dining? Celebrate your anniversary, toast to your new-found love or propose to your significant other with the ultimate romantic gesture.

Stay fresh and refreshed at Finolhu with a floating breakfast in your very own pool! The floating breakfast stands out as a truly unique and indulgent way to start your day in Maldives on a positive note with a meal like no other.

Whether it's dine in the private space of your villa, a gourmet picnic lunch on a beautiful sandbank, a candlelit dinner on a secluded beach area under the stars or a barbecue in the heart of azure lagoon with Indian Ocean views surprise your loved one with a a unique dining experience that you will both remember forever.

Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives

Best Experience for:   Couples, Families, Groups, Beaches, Activities, Nightlife

Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll, Finolhu was born out of a desire to bring a fresh wave to the uninhabited island experience. One of the Maldives’ most luxurious resorts, Seaside Finolhu is new barefoot chic experience with the self-styled island playground. Here you can unwind in sublime comfort, with the pristine beauty of secluded Maldivian paradise perfectly complemented by ultra-luxurious modernity. The island boasts the longest (1.8 km) sandbank of all the famous Maldivian resort islands - expect to spend a lot of time explorering it. A long beach should not disappoint you either; beach club with retro cinema and old-school arcade; spa with fitness centre and beach gym; tennis courts; watersports; four restaurants; house reef snorkeling.

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