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A city center seafood spot famous for its pan-fried fish served in hot skillets with buttered potatoes, offering generous portions perfect for sharing.
Located at Lækjargata 6b, the signature dishes here are the fish pans: freshly pan-fried fish served with butter-fried potatoes and vegetables, which the official website notes are perfect for sharing. The Arctic char with honey and almonds is the most frequently mentioned, alongside cognac lobster soup and plokkfiskur, a traditional Icelandic fish mash. The menu is almost entirely seafood, with only a few vegan dishes and desserts as exceptions. Open all day, making it easier to schedule than most dinner-only spots; reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner peaks. Third-party sources list the average cost at 4,000-6,000 ISK, which some diners note is not cheap but normal for Iceland. Located in the city center, within walking distance of the Old Harbor and the lake area.
Opening hours
Sun-Thu 11:30-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00
Nearby sights
- Icelandic Phallological Museum
- Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús
- The Settlement Exhibition (Reykjavík 871±2)
- Tjörnin Pond & Reykjavík City Hall
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Old Harbour & Whale Watching
- Skólavörðustígur (Rainbow Street)
- Laugavegur