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RESTAURANTS70 A T L A N T I C A
Hafid Bláa
There isn’t one spot in this restaurant that
doesn’t have a world class view. Owner
Hannes Sigurdsson claims the waves and the
black beach above which this establishment
are perched are as impressive as Gullfoss and
Geysir. He has a strong argument, especially
given the fact that one can eat from a superb
seafood menu in absolute comfort while taking
in these natural wonders. Book in advance. 815
Thorlákshöfn (+354)483-1000. www.hafidblaa.is
Vid Fjörubordid
Stock answer for best lobster restaurant in
Iceland, Vid Fjörubordid is located 55 km from
Reykjavík, in the small Southern hamlet of
Stokkseyri. On weekends and on weekday
nights when the weather is decent, scores of
cars make the forty-five minute trek from
Reykjavík. Barely labeled, and hard to find,
(though anybody in the country can give direc-
tions), the menu at Fjörubrodid hasn’t changed
in seven years: lobster, lamb for those who
don’t like lobster, and salads and soups. Given
the restaurant’s incredible popularity, we can’t
see it changing in the near future. Book in
advance. (+354) 483-1550 825 Stokkseyri.
www.fjorubordid.is
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Reykjavík is full of good restaurants, but
locals know the value of fleeing the city for
a nice meal in more rugged surroundings.
Below are two favourite seafood restau-
rants just far enough away to allow for a
pleasant, leisurely drive. BC
A Meal and a Journey
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