Where to Eat/Drink in Iceland

Harriet Manice
Mar 9, 2017
2 min read

Since I was on the road for most of the time, I didn't get as much of a chance to try out different bars and restaurants in Iceland, but here is a list of spots I checked out in addition to other bloggers' recommendations!

Cafe/Breakfast:

Laundromat Cafe: Okay, so i'm not a yogurt person, but this stuff was crazy good! Eggs were a bit dry, but the vibe was awesome. Books and posters everywhere, and even though there were tourists, it still seemed pretty local.

Restaurants/Bars:

Grillmarkadurinn: This was a little hard to find as it's hidden behind a gate of sorts in a back alley, but what a gem! The food was incredible (I had the cod) and the staff extremely friendly. Say hi to Sindrid if you end up going here.

Fjorubordid: If you're thinking about checking out Vik or the Glaciers, definitely stop by this restaurant! It's a little bit off the beaten path but totally worth it. Delicious lobster soup and lobster tails and a beautiful view of the ocean (I made it just in time for sunset)!

Halldorskaffi: this is a great place to stop and eat in Vik! Hands down the best salmon i've ever had. And I heard great things about the lamb burger. It was extremely crowded when I arrived (30-40 minute wait), so if you're on a tight schedule, and you don't want to chance it, make a reservation!

Slippbarinn: this is a bar/restaurant located in the Icelandair Reykjavik Hotel Marina! I was there late Wednesday night in search of something to eat, and it was pretty empty, but there was live jazz! I did hear that it's a great spot to check out on the weekends, for locals and tourists.