Seafood in Iceland

A legendary Reykjavik institution where chef Ulfar Eysteinsson has been serving fearless Icelandic seafood -- including whale and puffin -- for over two decades.

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

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.

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.

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.

A brilliant harbourside lunch spot on Grandagarður serving a daily-changing menu of the freshest fish, with views over Reykjavik's Old Harbour.

An iconic Reykjavik brasserie since 1966, serving steaks, seafood, and European cuisine near Laugardalur valley with a free salad bar for main course diners and a popular Sunday evening steak buffet.

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.

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.

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

An Icelandic take on the British classic, using fresh local fish in organic batter with inventive skyr-based dipping sauces in a casual walk-in setting.

A cheerful seafood restaurant near the Old Harbour celebrating Iceland's fishing heritage with fresh, simply prepared fish dishes at honest prices.

A no-frills fish shack near Hlemmur serving fresh Icelandic fish at prices that defy the Reykjavik norm -- proper street food done right.

Where Icelandic seafood meets Japanese technique — sushi, sashimi, and fusion dishes that showcase the extraordinary quality of Iceland's marine ingredients.

A casual harbourside seafood spot on Grandagarður serving fresh-off-the-boat fish dishes to travellers exploring Reykjavik's Old Harbour area.

Reykjavik's celebrated Fish Company, housed in the historic Zimsen building from 1884, serving creative Icelandic seafood with global influences and artistic flair.

A fishmonger and kitchen in one on the west side of Reykjavik, serving beautifully cooked fresh fish at prices that feel almost generous by Icelandic standards.

The Fish Company — creative seafood served across multiple intimate floors in a historic building, blending Icelandic ingredients with global influences.

A Viking-themed restaurant and hotel in Hafnarfjordur where traditional Icelandic feasts are served in a longhouse setting, complete with singing Valkyries.

A quirky cultural pub and fish soup restaurant on the harbour in Patreksfjordur, combining art, live music, and some of the best seafood soup in the Westfjords.

A beloved Reykjavik food truck serving outstanding fish and chips from a no-frills van, proving that the best food does not always need walls.

A Japanese-inspired fish and chips stall inside Grandi Matholl food hall, using fresh Icelandic cod in tempura batter with wasabi, yuzu, and a range of creative homemade vegan dipping sauces.

A beloved fish deli and luncheonette on the edge of downtown Reykjavik, where the seafood is so fresh it practically still smells of the harbour.

A family-run restaurant in the coastal town of Akranes serving fresh fish, grilled dishes, and international comfort food with homemade sauces and a loyal local following built over 14 years.

Reykjavik's most iconic fine dining destination — perched atop the Saga Hotel with sweeping panoramic views over the city, the bay, and Mount Esja.

A family-run seafood and grill restaurant on Laugavegur specialising in quality Icelandic seafood and lamb — honest cooking with heart.

A family-run harbour restaurant in a charming 1930s building, specialising in Icelandic seafood classics with views over the Old Harbour and Mount Esja.

A beloved cafe, bar, and restaurant in Hofn since 1999, serving langoustine, fresh seafood, lamb, and pizza beneath soaring cathedral ceilings on the main street.

Reykjavik's celebrated lobster house, serving Icelandic langoustine in a historic 1838 building that has been a landmark of the city's dining scene for decades.

A casual restaurant on Hofn's main street serving pizza, seafood, and langoustine dishes to Ring Road travellers and locals in Iceland's langoustine capital.

Harbour-front dining with a view — fresh Icelandic seafood and European-influenced dishes served in a modern space overlooking the Old Harbour and Mount Esja.

Set in one of Reykjavik's oldest buildings from 1834, Laekjarbrekka serves refined Icelandic cuisine — lamb, seafood, and traditional specialities — in an atmosphere steeped in history.

A seafood-focused restaurant housed in a historic 1921 bacalao production building on Grandi harbour, blending Icelandic ingredients with Italian and European technique.

A seafood stall in the Grandi food hall serving Icelandic fish with a Mediterranean accent -- think smoked arctic char, ceviche, and grilled prawns steps from the harbour.

A street food cart near Harpa serving some of the best lobster sandwiches and soup in Reykjavik — no frills, just excellent langoustine.

A New Nordic restaurant in Reykjavik's Grandi harbour district that takes the word 'local' as a guiding principle, sourcing every ingredient as close to home as possible.

A harbour-front seafood restaurant blending Icelandic ingredients with South American and southern European techniques, with views over the Old Harbour.

A welcoming restaurant on the Westman Islands serving fresh seafood and hearty fare to islanders and ferry-day visitors on Heimaey's main street.

The Grandi harbour outpost of Messinn, serving sizzling fish pans and a daily seafood buffet in a warm, cosy setting steps from the waterfront.

Honest Icelandic seafood served in sizzling cast-iron pans — Messinn is where locals take visitors when they want to show off what Icelandic fish can do at a fair price.

A wildly popular fish and chips restaurant in the harbour town of Hofn, serving battered Atlantic cod with a light, crunchy coating — the natural reward after a day at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.

A seafood-focused restaurant on Vesturgata serving classic Icelandic fish dishes and an acclaimed evening seafood buffet in a warm, traditional setting.

The Sea Baron — a legendary harbour-side seafood shack famous for what many consider the best lobster soup in Iceland, plus grilled fish skewers fresh from the ocean.

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

The Seafood Grill — a refined seafood restaurant on Skolavordustigur where the freshest Icelandic catch meets creative Nordic technique.

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.

A remote Westfjords restaurant serving fresh local seafood with sweeping fjord views, offering a taste of Iceland's most untouched region to travellers who have ventured far enough to find it.

A langoustine and seafood specialist in central Reykjavik, The Lobster House serves Icelandic langoustine in every conceivable preparation alongside premium Icelandic seafood.

An intimate seafood-focused tasting menu restaurant that celebrates Iceland's marine heritage with precision, creativity, and deep respect for the ocean.

A Viking-themed seafood restaurant on Hafnarfjordur harbour, serving traditional Icelandic dishes and fresh seafood in a longhouse-inspired setting.