In the tropical island of the Maldives, magnificent underwater restaurants have easily become a guest-favorite. This thrilling experience blends indulging in haute cuisine with a breathtaking backdrop of curious stingrays, sharks, cute turtles and vibrant fishes to bring you luxury at its finest.

Walk the thin line between gastronomy and art while basking in the company of playful marine life at these acclaimed luxury underwater restaurants in the Maldives:

1) 5.8 Underwater Restaurant

Hurawalhi Maldives - 5.8 metres / 20 feet below sea level

This dome-shaped restaurant goes a step further in giving you the coolest underwater fine-dining experience by offering 360 panoramic views, entirely constructed of glass walls and ceilings for you to wonder at the abundance of playful aquatic life of Hurawalhi island that’s gliding over and around you.

2) Subsix Underwater Restaurant and Bar

Niyama Private Islands - 500-metres offshore - 6 meters / 20 feet below sea level

This restaurant doubles as a nightclub and bar, and features exquisite Italian décor, giving it a royal vibe. Located 500-metres away from the Niyama Resort, this outstanding spot offers isolation from the human world while you enjoy your impeccably plated European cuisine.

What’s more, they also host regular Glow Parties, DJ nights and more events, making it a popular and exciting destination for guests.

3) Sea Underwater Restaurant and Wine Cellar

Anantara Kihavah - 6 meters / 20 feet below sea level

Underneath the world’s first underground wine cellar, find a gorgeous restaurant providing you meticulously prepared Maldivian or International dishes, against a magnificent backdrop of sharks and turtles around you that are mirrored on the glass ceilings, to cap off the most perfectly romantic evening. 

4) M6M Underwater Restaurant

Ozen, Maadhoo - 6 meters / 20 feet below sea level

Discover the pinnacle of haute cuisine at this fine-dining establishment serving contemporary seafood cuisine across a mesmerizing semi-panoramic view of the world under the sea. OZEN’s cozy, intriguing underwater restaurant is the place to be for you and your loved ones.

5) Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island - 16 feet below sea level 

Situated close to a network of coral reefs, this is the world’s first underwater restaurant that started a luxury trend and memorable experience for all. The upscale dining offered at this eatery is unparalleled, especially when you pair it with the view of playful stingrays smiling at you just over on the other side of the glass wall.

6) H20 Underwater Restaurant

You & Me - 6 meters / 20 feet below the sea

A fantasy come true, experience this underwater wonderland set up in the perfect intimate ambience for you and your significant other or even your closest friends, to indulge in and create core memories to talk about for years to come.

7) Only BLU Underwater Restaurant

OBLU Select Lobigili 

A brand-new underwater restaurant that just opened up in OBLU Select Lobigili is the most spacious of its kind. The 'only blue' atmosphere which is complemented by the several shades of the ocean's azure hues on display through the windows, as well as the open kitchen that showcases the chef's artistry are the wow factors of this restaurant and are guaranteed to leave you in absolute awe.

Journey beneath the sea to dine amidst a marine spectacle unfolding all around you while you indulge your senses with delectable cuisine; an adventure all on its own.