Iceland Places

All Restaurants in Akureyri

35 restaurants listed

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1862 Nordic Bistro

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A Nordic bistro on Akureyri's harbour street serving open Danish sandwiches, fresh seafood, and Icelandic lamb with stunning views over Eyjafjordur.

4.4(312 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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A Gregors Restaurant North Iceland

seafoodtraditional-icelandic

A well-regarded restaurant in the fishing village of Dalvik, North Iceland, serving fresh seafood and Icelandic lamb in a warm, welcoming setting.

4.5(198 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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Akureyri Fish and Chips

seafoodcasual

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.

4.4(410 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Aurora Restaurant

new-nordicfine-dining

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.

4.3(245 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery

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A family-owned bakery in Akureyri since 1996, serving freshly baked pastries, soups, sandwiches, and excellent coffee in the Linduhus building.

4.4(210 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Baccala Bar / Ektafiskur

seafoodtraditional-icelandic

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.

4.6(185 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Backpackers Cafe

burgerscasual

A laid-back budget cafe attached to the Akureyri Backpackers hostel, serving burgers, sandwiches, and hearty meals at some of the lowest prices in North Iceland's capital.

4.1(187 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Bakkabud

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A charming roadside shop and cafe on the shores of Eyjafjordur near Dalvik, serving homemade cakes, coffee, and light meals with spectacular fjord views.

4.5(175 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Bautinn Restaurant

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A long-established restaurant in one of Akureyri's oldest buildings, serving an extensive menu of Icelandic and European dishes — from lamb chops and lobster bisque to burgers and steaks — in the heart of Iceland's northern capital.

3.8(890 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Berlin Akureyri

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Akureyri's cosiest cafe, serving excellent specialty coffee and fresh pastries in a warm, inviting space just off the main street of Iceland's northern capital.

4.4(340 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Blaa Kannan Cafe

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A beloved Akureyri cafe housed in the iconic blue 'Paris Building' from 1913, serving coffee, cakes, and light meals in one of northern Iceland's most characterful settings.

4.3(312 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Black Box Pizzeria

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Akureyri's favourite pizza bar on Strandgata, serving wood-fired pizza with quality toppings and a decent beer selection in a relaxed, no-fuss setting.

4.4(320 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Brynja

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The most beloved ice cream parlour in Iceland, where Akureyri locals and visitors alike queue year-round for scoops of rich, natural ice cream made the old-fashioned way.

4.7(890 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Cafe Laut

bakery-cafecasual

A charming cafe in the Akureyri Botanical Gardens with gorgeous picture windows, a sun terrace, lunchtime soup buffet, and happy hour drinks.

4.5(164 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Centrum Kitchen & Bar

europeanseafood

A stylish hotel restaurant on Akureyri's main street serving modern European and Icelandic cuisine, from langoustine pasta to gourmet burgers, with a daily happy hour.

4.2(260 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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DJ Grill

burgersgrillcasual

A laid-back grill and fast food spot on Akureyri's main street serving solid burgers, wraps, and salads at prices that feel refreshingly honest for Iceland.

4.3(110 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Eyri Restaurant Veitingahus

seafoodtraditional-icelandicvegetarian

A restaurant in the tiny art village of Hjalteyri on Eyjafjordur, serving locally sourced Icelandic cuisine and excellent vegan dishes in a converted harbourside building.

4.6(175 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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Eyrin Restaurant

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A well-regarded restaurant in Akureyri's cultural centre Hof, serving fresh seafood and Icelandic dishes with views over Eyjafjordur.

4.2(230 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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Frida Chocolate

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An artisan chocolate cafe and gallery in the charming fishing town of Siglufjordur, where chocolatier Frida handcrafts exquisite chocolates alongside her artwork.

4.6(155 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Graeni Hatturinn

pubcasual

Akureyri's legendary live music venue, The Green Hat, where Iceland's best musicians have played in an intimate setting since the early days of the northern scene.

4.4(380 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Grillstofan

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A laid-back grill pub on Akureyri's Art Street, serving honest burgers, sandwiches, and pizza to the capital of the north.

4.0(240 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Hlollabatar Akureyri

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The Akureyri branch of Iceland's beloved sub sandwich chain, Hlollabatar serves custom-built subs at prices that feel almost generous by Icelandic standards.

4.3(210 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Isbudin Akureyri

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Akureyri's beloved ice cream parlour on Geislagata serving soft serve, gelato, and slushies alongside coffee and freshly made sandwiches in the heart of Iceland's northern capital.

4.4(145 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Isgerdin

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Akureyri's beloved ice cream institution, serving homemade scoops to the capital of the north from morning until late every single day of the year.

4.6(290 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Kaffi Ilmur

bakery-cafecasual

A beloved cafe in one of Akureyri's oldest houses, serving homemade cakes, lamb soup, and excellent coffee with stunning views over Eyjafjordur.

4.5(1828 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Kaffi Ku

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A cafe perched above a working robotic cow farm near Akureyri — sip your coffee while watching cows being milked by robots below. One of the most uniquely Icelandic cafe experiences you can have.

4.5(82 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Kristjans Bakari

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One of Iceland's oldest bakeries, operating since 1912 on Akureyri's main street, serving traditional Icelandic pastries, fresh bread, and coffee every morning.

4.4(599 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Lemon Akureyri

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A bright, cheerful cafe in the heart of Akureyri serving fresh sandwiches, smoothies, and juices — the healthiest fast food option in North Iceland.

4.7(145 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Metro

burgerscasual

Iceland's homegrown fast-food chain that replaced McDonald's, Metro serves burgers, fries, and chicken in Akureyri's central Hotel Kea building — the familiar comfort food option for the capital of the north.

3.8(0 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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Mulaberg Bistro Bar

europeanburgerspub

A popular bistro and bar in the heart of downtown Akureyri with a large outdoor patio, hearty bistro food, and views up to the iconic Akureyrarkirkja church.

4.1(410 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Olstofa Akureyrar

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Akureyri's best craft beer bar, a cosy pub on the Art Street serving local and international brews in a town that takes its beer culture surprisingly seriously.

4.3(340 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Sjavarbarinn

seafoodsoupcasual

A dedicated seafood restaurant in Akureyri serving fish soup, grilled catch of the day, and honest North Iceland seafood in a warm, welcoming setting.

4.3(720 reviews)$$$$Mid-range
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Skjaldarvik Restaurant

traditional-icelandiceuropean

A seasonal restaurant at the Skjaldarvik guesthouse north of Akureyri, serving a daily changing menu of Icelandic cuisine with stunning views across Eyjafjordur.

4.4(178 reviews)$$$$Upper mid-range
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Taste Akureyri

casualburgers

A welcoming casual eatery on Akureyri's main square, serving honest burgers, falafel, and fish and chips at prices that feel almost generous by Icelandic standards.

4.7(597 reviews)$$$$Budget-friendly
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The Arctic Bow

seafoodtraditional-icelandiccasual

A seafood restaurant along the spectacular Troll Peninsula scenic route in North Iceland, where the catch comes straight from the harbour and the mountain views are free.

4.2(95 reviews)$$$$Mid-range