Raus Social
An Arctic tapas restaurant in central Alta, with reindeer, Arctic char and king crab served as sharing plates; ranked first on TripAdvisor.
Located at Markedsgata 6 on Alta's central pedestrian street, Raus specializes in Arctic tapas designed for sharing. The menu changes with the seasons and uses local ingredients such as reindeer, Arctic fish and king crab. Sample dishes include Arctic char sashimi (NOK 185), reindeer tartare (NOK 195), king crab legs (NOK 245) and cloudberry panna cotta (NOK 125). Diners also often mention the fish soup. It ranks first among Alta restaurants on TripAdvisor. It is open Wednesday to Saturday, with the kitchen stopping orders one hour before closing, and it is closed Sunday to Tuesday. Reservations can be made by phone, email or on the official website.
Opening hours
Wednesday and Thursday 15:00–22:00; Friday and Saturday 15:00–23:00 (kitchen last orders one hour earlier); closed Sunday to Tuesday
Nearby sights
- Northern Lights Cathedral
- Komsa
- Alta Church
- Altafjord
- Trasti & Trine
- World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum
- Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
- Alta River