Experience Gastronomy Like None Other At Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

Tuesday 22nd of November 2022

Travel diaries are filled with cherished memories and experiences from your holiday and epicureans will leave no room to spare when it comes to gastronomy. Indulging in the finest of dining will uplift any vacation by lengths and at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, mouth-watering dining is ready to indulge guests and their palates to the highest level.

With four restaurants scattered across the island, Taj Coral Reef offers a glimpse of culinary across different continents, connecting guests to different horizons and flavours throughout their stay. Take a look into what you can expect at the resort in the dining area.

Open The Grill

Perched on the edge of the lagoon, this restaurant boasts picturesque views of the vast cyan waters and is located close to the resort’s swimming pool. With wooden decks and an outdoor ambience, Open the Grill is modelled after a South American grill house. Unlock the hidden delicacies of Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina at Open The Grill where the flavours are craftily tucked away in charred corn, enchiladas, tortillas and other delectable favourites from the region.

Guests can look forward to freshly sourced seafood and prime meat cuts marinated in robust chilli and spice pastes that will leave a pleasant aroma wafting through the atmosphere. Everything ranging from delicious rib eye steak and pork ribs to juicy local lobsters will be flaring on the grill here in the restaurant’s island-style kitchen.

Reef Bar

Another open-air space dining destination, the Reef Bar is ranked among Maldives’ most popular watering holes. Radiating a chic, vintage yet tropical vibe, the bar is the ideal place to unwind with its relaxing ambience that instantly puts you at ease.

Exotic cocktails are the highlight of this bar served by friendly bartenders and are a hub for socializing during the evening hours. The Reef Bar also features some bar classics and other local ingredients to savour on as you engage in hearty conversation in a dreamy setting.

Pizzeria

As the name suggests, this is the place to visit when your pizza cravings find you! The Italian jewel of the crown, Pizza is a popular food item among people of all ages and what better way to dig into a slice than in paradise? This place is definitely an energy booster after a day in the waters or in the hot afternoon.

Celebrated for its thin-crust pies, the pizza at Taj Coral Reef is baked in a live wood fire as did the Italians in ancient times. Carefully hand-rolled doughs are topped with guest favourites to enhance the experience. Tailor your pizza to your taste by choosing the right combination of toppings to complement your taste buds. Accompany the pizza with a cold cocktail to truly elevate the moment.

Bokkura

Getting its name from the traditional Maldivian Dhoni, Bokkura offers a wide array of cuisines ranging from Continental, Indian, Pan-Asian, Middle Eastern and even Maldivian. With soft lighting and live tunes setting the mood for a casual dinner, the restaurant is renowned for its multiple-course meals paired with a unique collection of wines and liquor selections.

The exclusive a la carte menu at the restaurant features a refreshing seafood menu and the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are dotted with local dishes here and there. Indulge in a Maldivian omelette at breakfast or sumptuous Kukulhu Riha at lunch, tapping into the local cuisine.