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Crab Shack

Outdoor dining at The Crab Shack features a sandy beach setting with a wooden table and cushioned swing seats hanging from a rustic pergola, all overlooking the ocean and palm trees in the background.
A metal tray with grilled vegetables, meat, and a bowl of salad sits on a rustic wooden table at The Crab Shack, with more food and glass bottles in the background. The scene is set outdoors with bright natural light.
A rustic beach bar, The Crab Shack features a wooden roof and stools made from tree trunks, surrounded by palm trees and sand, with various bottles visible behind the counter.
A wooden table at The Crab Shack set for two with plates, glasses of water, bread, condiments, and a pan of seared tuna, rice, vegetables, and sauce. Sunlight and shadows create a relaxed outdoor dining atmosphere.
A bowl of salad with grilled shrimp and greens sits on a cutting board, accompanied by The Crab Shack’s signature shrimp skewers and a small pitcher of sauce, all placed on a white wooden surface.
Aerial view of The Crab Shack’s wooden deck with lounge chairs and tables surrounded by palm trees, overlooking a sandy beach and turquoise sea.
Two hammocks hang between palm trees on a sandy beach near The Crab Shack, overlooking turquoise water and distant overwater bungalows under a sunny sky. White chairs and tables are set by the shore, perfect for relaxing.
The Crab Shack is a rustic beachside restaurant with wooden furniture, sand floors, and a driftwood ceiling. Tree branches, hanging lights, and open shelving with dishes all create a cozy, natural atmosphere.
Two people dine at The Crab Shack on a sandy beach at sunset, surrounded by palm trees and triangular lanterns, with calm water and overwater bungalows in the background.

Soneva JaniSri Lankan 

Crab Shack

Tucked away on Soneva Jani’s sun-kissed South Beach, the Crab Shack is a rustic, open-air dining haven that captures the laid-back charm of island life. Crafted from reclaimed wood and driftwood in homage to traditional Maldivian craftsmanship, the two-storey venue invites guests to dine barefoot with toes in the sand. The upper deck features tiered daybeds with sweeping lagoon views — an idyllic spot to unwind with a chilled rosé in hand and savour the rhythm of the waves.

Voted the ‘World’s Most Romantic Restaurant’ by CNN.com, the lunch menu showcases a rotating selection of regional crab specialities, from Sri Lankan Mud Crab curry to seasonal Alaskan favourites, paired with a curated list of rosés and crisp white wines. Bright, breezy and unpretentious, the Crab Shack is a celebration of flavour, sunshine and slow living by the sea.

Open for lunch daily from 12:30 to 14:30.

The Crab Shack has a maximum capacity of 70 guests.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available for a range of bespoke celebrations and events.

 

Chef’s recommendations

A wooden table at The Crab Shack set outdoors on a sandy beach displays plates of grilled seafood, salad, bread, bottles of oil and condiments, and glasses of water, with palm trees and empty chairs in the background.
A bowl of soup with colorful edible flowers and herbs sits on a plate atop a rustic wooden table at The Crab Shack, set with a fork, spoon, and empty glass, as sunlight casts gentle shadows across the scene.
A bowl of salad with grilled shrimp and greens sits on a cutting board, accompanied by The Crab Shack’s signature shrimp skewers and a small pitcher of sauce, all placed on a white wooden surface.
A grilled fish fillet with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and half a lemon is served on a wooden board atop a placemat at The Crab Shack. Sauces, utensils, and an empty glass are arranged on a white wooden table.

 

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A wooden table at The Crab Shack set for two with plates, glasses of water, bread, condiments, and a pan of seared tuna, rice, vegetables, and sauce. Sunlight and shadows create a relaxed outdoor dining atmosphere.
Two hammocks hang between palm trees on a sandy beach near The Crab Shack, overlooking turquoise water and distant overwater bungalows under a sunny sky. White chairs and tables are set by the shore, perfect for relaxing.
A bowl of salad with grilled shrimp and greens sits on a cutting board, accompanied by The Crab Shack’s signature shrimp skewers and a small pitcher of sauce, all placed on a white wooden surface.
A plate of cooked crab from The Crab Shack, pasta salad, bread, grilled vegetables, and condiments sit on a table by a sandy beach with turquoise water and overwater bungalows in the background.
A rustic beach bar, The Crab Shack features a wooden roof and stools made from tree trunks, surrounded by palm trees and sand, with various bottles visible behind the counter.

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