Restaurants and Bars at Anantara Kihavah
Dining at Anantara Kihavah offers an unforgettable culinary experience. Guests can indulge in gourmet delights at SEA, the underwater restaurant, where they can dine surrounded by the wonders of the ocean. With a variety of dining options available, from beachside picnics to exquisite fine dining, there's something to satisfy every palate.
SEA
Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am (available upon request)
Lunch: Noon - 2pm
Dinner: 7pm - onwards
Cuisine: Maldivian / International
Journey beneath the water for an unforgettable Maldivian dining experience at Anantara Kihavah. Explore the world’s first underwater wine cellar before reaching a dining room totally surrounded by the sea, where you can watch sharks, turtles, and tropical fish swim by as you savour gourmet dining at its finest. Impeccably plated Maldivian lobster makes for a special lunch, while pan-seared Japanese wagyu completes a romantic dinner.
SKY
Open: 11am - midnight
Cuisine: Drinks & Light Bites
Ascend to SKY for lounge cocktails as a sunset tapestry unfolds at Anantara Kihavah. Expand your view of the galaxy at the Maldives’ first overwater observatory, where you can stargaze through the most powerful telescope in the Maldives. Learn about the constellations and planets with Anantara's storytelling SKY Guru, and discover extraordinary experiences that enlighten couples' romance and family adventure.
Fire
Open: 6:30pm - 10pm
Cuisine: Peruvian / Japanese
Get in on the excitement at Anantara Kihavah's buzzing Teppanyaki restaurant, FIRE, where a new and improved dining atmosphere awaits.
Select your lobster fresh from the sea and pick your seat surrounding the centre of the action, where chefs put on a show for every guest each night as the ocean breeze blows beneath the thatched roof. Feast your eyes on fresh sashimi and flame-kissed Angus tenderloin, then top off an unforgettable evening with sweet sake or tea.
Spice
Open: 6:30pm - 10pm
Cuisine: Asian
Spice at Anantara Kihavah offers up the fiery flavours of Asia served with exquisite flair. Guests can watch specialty chefs from across the region at work in the show kitchen, preparing spicy appetisers, authentic tandoori and curries, wok-fried delicacies, and fresh seafood. Each dish can be paired with exotic cocktails or a glass recommended by the Wine Guru. Al fresco and over water, Spice also offers a stunning platform from which to take in the sunset.
Plates
Open: 7:30am - 11am
Cuisine: International
Indulge in an international gourmet breakfast at Anantara Kihavah with live stations and à la carte signature dishes served alongside chilled sparkling wine. Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed coffee or refreshing juice.
Manzaru
Pool Bar: 9am - 6pm
Mediterranean Lunch: Noon - 5pm
Dinner: 6.30pm - 10pm
Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian
The ambiance at Manzaru changes throughout the day, offering poolside refreshments and snacks served all afternoon, along with refreshing ice creams.
Guests can enjoy a selection of comfort foods with a twist, featuring the freshest seafood. For dessert, indulge in a wide range of sweet treats, including a delicious tiramisu.
Dining by Design
Open: Bespoke
Embark on a culinary journey tailored to desires with Anantara's signature experience - Dining by Design. Natural torches light the way to a beautifully set table on an isolated sandbank, where a pristine white tablecloth shimmers gently in the breeze as expert chefs prepare carefully crafted Maldivian and fusion cuisine with the freshest local and organic ingredients. Alternatively, guests can step aboard a private yacht to set sail on the Indian Ocean, dining on gourmet fare with their loved one as sunset approaches, with a paint box of colours streaking the sky and fine wines from the award-winning wine cellar to complement the meal.
In-Villa Dining
Open: Bespoke
Guests can choose to dine in their villa or dining pavilion anytime they like at Anantara Kihavah. Whether it's a floating breakfast in their private pool or a picnic lunch by the pool, they can opt for a time that suits them, with a selection of favourites available and special requests catered for too. For a special occasion, guests can make dinner with friends memorable by watching fishes swim by their deck or unwind with a casual get-together in their private sala.
Spice Spoons
Open: Bespoke
Cuisine: International
Engage with the rich culinary culture through immersive cooking classes at Anantara Kihavah. Choose from a menu of Thai, Indian, and Japanese dishes and learn skills from our friendly chefs to impress friends back home. Tailor your class with preferred dishes using local ingredients, enjoy your creations with a glass of wine, and leave with newfound skills, recipes, and Spice Spoons memorabilia.