Mal , the capital, has a few simple restaurants which serve local and international food. On the other islands there are a few restaurants in addition to those run by the resorts.
Cuisine is international, with all foodstuffs other than seafood imported.
The fish is magnificent. Curries and oriental buffets are widely available. There is a good range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink available at the resorts, reflecting the demands of the visitors. There are a few local cocktails, including The Maldive Lady , a powerful and delicious concoction, whose composition varies from bar to bar and island to island. All accept cash, but normally add orders onto the total bill.