Sakalan Restaurant at Al Baleed Resort by Anantara — Restaurant in Dhofar Governorate

We visited Salalah for the first time and initially struggled to find restaurants that suited our diverse dietary needs. One evening, while driving past Anantara Al Baleed, we decided to drop in and have a look, trusting the reputation of the Anantara brand.

We first stopped by Mekong where the staff were lovely, but the kids preferred a buffet with more variety. We were delighted to discover that Sakalan was hosting an Omani-themed night — a perfect chance to try local dishes.

From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly greeted by Arafaith and Yash, who gave us a full tour of the buffet and thoughtfully explained the vegetarian and kids' options. They even offered us the flexibility to order from any other restaurant in the resort and have it delivered to Sakalan if anyone preferred something else. We never felt any pressure to stay, but their hospitality made it impossible to walk away.

The food was excellent, with plenty of variety, and the service was truly exceptional. Chef Sufian personally came over to offer vegetarian dishes for my husband and pasta for our picky eater. Chef Ali at the barbecue counter explained the meat options in detail and cooked everything to perfection — always with a warm smile.

Asad was remarkable in his attentiveness; I don’t think our table was ever left uncleared for more than a moment. Cutlery was refreshed regularly, the table was spotless throughout, and our water glasses never ran dry. Yuli brought such joy to the experience — singing and dancing with our daughter, creating a truly memorable evening. Marichel and Laxman also checked in frequently to ensure everything was perfect.

We were so impressed that we returned the very next evening for the seafood-themed night — and once again, the service, food, and atmosphere were just as incredible.

What really stood out was the genuine happiness and dedication of the staff. It was clear they truly enjoyed what they do — and that reflects well on the resort's management.

If we return to Salalah, we will seriously consider staying at the Anantara Al Baleed. But regardless, Sakalan is a must-visit — not just for the food, but for the truly five-star service.

Thank you for making our meals such a highlight...

We had a very pleasant dinner at the Sakalan! The seafood all served very fresh with the cooking done very well. I especially loooove the grilled muscle and pink sauce, it’s done in perfection! I can feel that the staffs are very attentive to us from even simple gesture like exiting to the toilet.

One thing that stood out to us is the exceptional hospitality from Yuli, a staff member! She showed us a high initiative work ethics, asking us proactively what we needed, to which we got our long-missed jasmine rice. Our friend also got her ice cream which she has been craving for a long time the whole time we are in Salalah. All the best for Yuli, Yashi, and all the staff in...

The breakfast at Sakalan is the highlight of my week. Great selection of food, using quality ingredients. The ambience is relaxed, calm and when the weather is good the setting looking out at the beach and infinity pool is wonderful. The best part of this breakfast however is the service. The staff are incredibly attentive, and genuine in their interactions with the guests. I am always well taken care of when I’m here, and it is truly 5+ star service. Whenever we have corporate guests visiting from abroad, Sakalan...