Eat with a view Anyone anywhere in the world should be happy with surroundings such as those you find sitting down at top floor Akureyri restaurant Strikið. Eyjafjörður is not a bad looking fjord and Akureyri is not a...
Fiskmarkaðurinn (Fishmarket) – Reykjavík
Fine and funky www.fiskmarkadurinn.is The Fish Market is a Reykjavík landmark of fine dining. After eight years of service it is in fact well on its way to become a classic. Situated smack downtown across the street from where...
Grillmarkaðurinn (Grillmarket) – Reykjavík
A safe bet www.grillmarkadurinn.is This downtown Reykjavík restaurant has been a success story ever since it opened in 2011, more or less bustling every day since then, and for a good reason. A wide ranging menu of various influences...
Kopar – Reykjavík
Sail away with me www.koparrestaurant.is This Downtown Reykjavík Restaurant is situated by the port close to the whale watching tours. The house used to serve as storage space for fishing gear and other supplies for the boats but has...
Kol – Reykjavík
After church take me there www.kolrestaurant.is The Reykjavík Restaurant Kol is on Skólavörðustígur just a few steps from Hallgrímskirkja and the statue of Leif Eriksson “The Lucky” who sailed to America 500 years before Columbus then lost it again...
Aldan Restaurant – Seyðisfjörður
Eat and be enchanted Aldan Restaurant – www.hotelaldan.is This town is known for its vintage houses and laid back atmosphere. Creative people come from all over the world to spend time in this area. An art school was recently established...
Egilsstaðir Guesthouse – Egilsstaðir
Of monsters and mouthfuls Egilsstaðir Guesthouse – www.lakehotel.is On the crossroads between the east and the north of Iceland lies a fine place to stay. Do not be fooled by the term guesthouse this is a real hotel. Simple...
Skálanes – Seyðisfjörður
Between heaven and earth Skálanes – www.skalanes.is When visiting Seyðisfjörður, take your time. It is just one of those places. Skálanes is at the mouth of the fiord about 17 km from the town itself. They could serve me...
Klausturkaffi – Skriðuklaustur
Really great local food! www.skriduklaustur.is The café at Skriðuklaustur is to me the cherry on top of the north east food scene. The museum is a well kept memorial to the life and works of Icelandic writer Gunnar Gunnarsson and in...
Black Beach – Vík
An amazing place www.blackbeach.is The southernmost tip of Iceland next patch of solid ground to the south is Antarctica about 9000 miles away. The mountain range to the north is crowned with Mýrdalsjökull Glacier over 4000 feet high. And...