Café Riis
A long-standing restaurant in the town's oldest building, famous for its Strandir lamb tenderloin, cod and Norwegian lobster pizza.
The restaurant occupies the old trading-post building erected in 1896 by Danish merchant Riis. It has served food since 1996 and is the oldest building in Hólmavík. The three-storey interior is finished with local driftwood, and the top-floor bar doubles as the town's social hub. It stays open in winter and often hosts quiz nights and tasting events. Signature dishes include Norwegian lobster pizza, butter-fried cod cheeks, lightly salted cod and Strandir lamb tenderloin, with ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishermen. It also pours beer from the local Galdur brewery. TripAdvisor ranks it first in town, and prices are mid-range to upper mid-range. Groups of eight or more should book ahead. Located at Hafnarbraut 39 on the harbour road, within walking distance of the town centre.
Opening hours
Summer (roughly late April to October) daily 12:00–23:00; the kitchen stops taking orders one hour earlier. Hours are reduced in the off-season, so check before you go.
Nearby sights
- Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft
- Hólmavík Church
- Hólmavík Whale Watching
- Sheep Farming Museum, Sævangur
- Sorcerer's Cottage
- Gvendarlaug, Laugarhóll
- Drangsnes Hot Tubs
- Djúpavík Herring Factory