Restaurants in Akureyri
The capital of North Iceland, offering a growing food scene with stunning fjord views.
- Fjord-view dining
- Fresh Arctic char
- Craft beer scene
- Cozy Nordic cafés
Top Restaurants
See all 35 restaurants →1862 Nordic Bistro
A Nordic bistro on Akureyri's harbour street serving open Danish sandwiches, fresh seafood, and Icelandic lamb with stunning views over Eyjafjordur.
A Gregors Restaurant North Iceland
A well-regarded restaurant in the fishing village of Dalvik, North Iceland, serving fresh seafood and Icelandic lamb in a warm, welcoming setting.
Akureyri Fish and Chips
The best fish and chips in North Iceland, serving freshly caught haddock and cod in a cosy family-run setting in the heart of Akureyri.
Aurora Restaurant
The restaurant at Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, serving refined Nordic cuisine in a warm, firelit setting with a photograph of northern lights over Mount Sulur as its centrepiece.
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
A family-owned bakery in Akureyri since 1996, serving freshly baked pastries, soups, sandwiches, and excellent coffee in the Linduhus building.
Baccala Bar / Ektafiskur
A charming seaside bar in the tiny fishing village of Hauganes where you can taste traditional Icelandic bacalao while soaking in a harbourside hot tub.
Activities & Tours
Attractions
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Akureyri1-2 hours1238: The Battle of Iceland
An immersive virtual and augmented reality museum in Saudarkrokur that brings Iceland's bloodiest medieval era to life. Through VR battle simulations, interactive exhibits, and multimedia storytelling, visitors experience the dramatic events of the Age of the Sturlungs and the Battle of Orlygsstadir in 1238.
Akureyri1-2 hoursDimmuborgir Lava Formations
A vast labyrinth of towering lava pillars, arches, and cave-like formations near Lake Myvatn, known as the Dark Castles. Formed over 2,300 years ago when a lava flow collided with a lake, Dimmuborgir is steeped in Icelandic folklore as the legendary home of the Yule Lads and their troll mother Gryla.
Akureyri20-30 minutesGrjotagja
A small lava cave near Lake Myvatn with a geothermal hot spring inside, famous as a Game of Thrones filming location and for its turquoise blue water that is too hot for bathing.
Dining in Akureyri
Akureyri, often called the 'Capital of the North', sits at the head of Iceland's longest fjord. Despite its small size (population ~19,000), it has developed a surprisingly diverse restaurant scene. The compact downtown area along Hafnarstræti offers everything from traditional Icelandic lamb dishes to international cuisine.
