If you’re looking for more than just sun, sand and sea on your Maldives getaway, Summer Island Maldives offers a dining experience that can easily become the highlight of your holiday. Nestled in the shimmering Indian Ocean waters of North Malé Atoll, the resort delivers a feast for the senses — from globally inspired buffets to over-water cocktails and beachfront relaxation.
At the heart of the resort’s culinary offering is Samuga Restaurant, the main dining venue where days begin and end with generous international spreads. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Samuga showcases a rotating selection of global cuisine alongside local Maldivian flavours. Open kitchens and live-cooking stations add a sense of theatre, while the relaxed, open-air setting allows guests to dine while overlooking lush greenery and ocean horizons.
Hiya Restaurant delivers an elevated ambience and menu. Reserved for Water Villa and Premium Beach Villa guests, Hiya blends semi-buffet dining with à la carte options, making it ideal for couples seeking a quieter, more intimate atmosphere. The restaurant’s ocean-facing position creates a serene backdrop, particularly during dinner, when soft lighting and sea breezes shape an effortlessly romantic mood.
Perhaps the most memorable dining destination on the island is AVI Overwater Bar & Restaurant, gracefully perched above the lagoon. By day, AVI invites guests to unwind with fresh juices, light bites and lagoon views; by evening, it transforms into a sophisticated retreat for sunset cocktails, fine spirits and seafood-inspired cuisine. The sound of gentle waves beneath the deck, combined with live music on select nights, makes AVI an essential part of the Summer Island experience—especially for those who appreciate dining that engages all the senses.
For casual moments between meals, the island’s bars offer their own distinctive charm. Nevi Bar, with its panoramic sunset views, is the social heartbeat of the resort, perfect for an aperitif or a nightcap beneath star-filled skies. Meanwhile, Baraveli Beach Tiki Bar channels classic island energy, where tropical cocktails, toes-in-the-sand relaxation and clear blue lagoons define the pace of the afternoon.
At Summer Island Maldives, wine and dine experiences are never standalone moments. They are woven effortlessly into the broader fabric of island living. A day may unfold with yoga at sunrise, drift into the excitement of water sports or coral exploration, slow down at the spa, and culminate in a meal enjoyed under the glow of the Maldivian sunset. Dining, here, complements the natural rhythm of the island rather than competing with it.
