Glass underwater restaurants have long been one of the business cards of the Maldives.
The world's first underwater restaurant opened in the Maldives. The Maldives is also home to the world's largest glass underwater restaurant.
Underwater restaurants in the Maldives (restaurants under water in the Maldives) are located under the surface of sea waters and have transparent ceilings and walls, so that during a meal you can admire the underwater world of the Indian Ocean - its coral reefs and marine life.
Underwater restaurants are part of 5-star resort hotels and complexes on the islands of the Maldives resorts.
Islands-resorts are islands - hotels, - resorts where the local population does not live.
Itaa Underwater Restaurant (the first in the world)
The underwater restaurant "Itaa" (Ithaa Undersea Restaurant) was the first underwater restaurant in the world, opened in 2005.
The Ithaa restaurant is located at a depth of 5 meters (16 feet) below sea level and has transparent walls with a transparent barrel-shaped ceiling, made mainly of acrylic.
The restaurant offers a panoramic 270-degree view of the coral "garden" and marine life.
The courtyard restaurant offers a fusion menu and fine wines.
The restaurant is part of the luxurious 5-star resort complex Conrad Maldives Rangali Island on Rangali Finolu Island in Alif Daal Atoll. The complex has villas on the beach and above the water.
Meals are included in the price of the villas. Link to the hotel 
Underwater restaurant 5.8 Undersea (the largest in the world)
The underwater gourmet restaurant "5.8 Undersea" is the world's largest underwater restaurant with transparent walls, ceiling and partially floor, which gives an almost full-scale underwater panorama of the coral reef and its inhabitants.
The restaurant is located at a depth of 5.8 meters under water.
Several-course tastings are possible in the restaurant. The restaurant menu may vary depending on the season and the chef's culinary inspiration.
The underwater restaurant is part of the 5-star Hurawalhi Island Resort, located on Hurawalhi Island. At the hotel: villas with swimming pools, garden, swimming pools, lounge, tennis court, diving and snorkeling.
Meals are included in the price of the villas. Link to the hotel
Underwater restaurant Sea (glass + mirrors)
The underwater restaurant Sea Underwater Restaurant at Anantara Kihavah has been awarded many awards.
The interior of the restaurant combines transparent walls and ceiling, which provides a 360-degree view of the coral reef, and, moreover, mirror columns and mirror parts of the ceiling are integrated into the interior, which expands the space and creates the illusion of guests being inside the sea reef.
The restaurant also includes an underwater wine cellar and offers delicious dishes, including: Maldivian lobster, Japanese wagyu beef, Scottish salmon, sea bass, lobster salad, etc.
The restaurant is part of the 5-star Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Resort complex, surrounded by coral reefs, next to the blue lagoon, on the island of Kihava Heravali in Baa Atoll.
The hotel has residences and villas with private pools, a spa on the water, swimming pools, restaurants, a bar and a children's club with a giant trampoline. Guests can enjoy water sports: wakeboarding, windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing and catamaran riding.
Meals are included in the price of villas and residences. Link to the hotel
Subsix Underwater Restaurant (accessible only by boat)
The underwater restaurant Subsix is located at a depth of 6 meters.
This is a restaurant and bar whose space is surreal - the restaurant has transparent walls and its ceiling is abstract chandeliers imitating coral. The bar has smooth curves inspired by shellfish.
The underwater restaurant offers champagne breakfasts, underwater lunches, gourmet dinners and adult-only parties. There is a children's menu and a wine list.
The Subsix Underwater Restaurant is located 500 meters from the shore, and above the underwater restaurant is the Edge Restaurant above the water, specializing in fresh local seafood, including local Maldivian reef fish, cooked using modern technology.
You can get to the restaurants by speedboat. And then, to get to the underwater restaurant, go down a three-level staircase.
Restaurants are part of the 5-star Niyama Private Islands Maldives Resort, located on the island of Haluuolu in Dhaalu Atoll.
The hotel has a 24-hour spa center, butler service, beach villas with a swimming pool and villas above the water with a swimming pool, a children's club. Guests can enjoy windsurfing and snorkeling.
Meals are included in the price of the villas. Link to the hotel
Underwater restaurant M6m
The underwater restaurant M6M (Minus Six Meters Restaurant) has transparent walls and ceiling and is located at a depth of 6 meters under water.
M6m is an underwater gourmet restaurant where you can taste modern seafood dishes. In addition, guests are offered a tasting menu and wines.
Children are allowed in the restaurant only on special days. While parents are enjoying visiting the M6m, a program with delicious snacks is offered in the children's club for children.
Above the restaurant there is a lounge where you can start with caviar and champagne, and only then go downstairs to enjoy dinner.
The restaurant is part of the 5-star resort hotel OZEN LIFE MAADHOO - Luxury All Inclusive with villas on the beach and on the water, operating on an all-inclusive system and located on the island of Maadu in the South Male Atoll.
The all-inclusive system is included in the price of the villas.
When booking a villa for 4 nights or more, one dinner at the M6M underwater restaurant is free of charge.
A two-way speedboat transfer (from Male Airport to the hotel and back) is provided free of charge. Link to the hotel
H2O Underwater Restaurant (Michelin star chef)
The H2O underwater restaurant has transparent walls and ceiling and is located near the island on the border of the home reef.
Also, this glass underwater restaurant stands out because it is the first underwater restaurant in the Maldives run by a Michelin-starred chef.
One-time service in the restaurant is designed for only 20 people, so it is better to reserve a table in advance.
The restaurant offers a set menu: lunch - 4 dishes, dinner - 4 dishes. The menu changes depending on the season.
The underwater restaurant is part of the 5-star You Hotel & Me Maldives, intended for adults only and located on an island in Raa Atoll.
The villas and bungalows of the hotel have pools, water slides and are decorated in a rustic style unique to the Maldives.
Meals are included in the price of the villas. Link to the hotel
Underwater Restaurant Only Blu (for dinner only)
The underwater restaurant Only Blu has panoramic windows and is located at a depth of 6.8 meters under water.
The restaurant offers dinner only and is open from 19:00 to 22:00.
The restaurant's menu includes seafood, fish, meat, poultry or vegetarian dishes combined with red and white wines.
Upon arrival at the restaurant, guests are served a welcome glass of sparkling wine and canapes.
The underwater restaurant is part of the 5-star OBLU SELECT Lobigili Resort, designed for adults only and operating on a premium all-inclusive system.
The all-inclusive system is included in the price of the villas.
Hotel guests have the right to dinner in the underwater restaurant or dinner 2 times for stays of 8 nights or more. A two-way speedboat transfer (from Male Airport to the hotel and back) is provided free of charge. Link to the hotel
Underwater restaurant Immerse...Latitude 4° (private for one table)
Underwater restaurant Immerse…Latitude 4° is located at a depth of 8 meters under the ocean and has a panoramic window.
The "4°" in the name of the restaurant indicates that it is located in tropical waters just 4° from the equator.
The restaurant has only one table, which is made specifically to create the most private (intimate) and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant also has a fully customizable menu - it can be individually adapted to the culinary preferences of customers.
The underwater restaurant is part of the luxurious 5-star Huvafen Fushi Resort located in the North Male Atoll.
The highlight of the hotel is the Maldives' first underwater spa. The hotel also has an infinity pool, restaurants, an underground wine cellar, a cocktail deck, above-water and beach bungalows and pavilions with private pools.
The home Reef is located 25 meters from the hotel and is considered one of the best on the North Male Atoll. Within a 40-minute radius around the resort, you can find more than 15 places for snorkeling and diving with professional instructors. Guests can also enjoy deep-sea fishing and free non-motorized water sports. Those who wish can have a picnic on the island or take a private boat trip.
The price of bungalows and pavilions includes meals. Link to the hotel
From (and to) Male International Airport, hotels with underwater restaurants can be reached by seaplanes or speedboats.
To order a transfer, guests must contact the hotel in advance and provide information about arrival and departure flights.
