Iceland review - 2015, Page 94

92 ICELAND REVIEW

Lobster. That’s what the dining experience at Fjöruborðið (‘The Seashore’) is all about, where Icelandic
lobster, or langoustine, is served delicately grilled and drizzled with melted herb butter and a spritz of
lemon. As a starter, its flavor infuses the delicate creaminess of the lobster soup, the self-proclaimed ‘Best
in the Republic of Iceland.’ Although you can also find a tender lamb filet and crispy vegetable tarte on
the main course menu, lobster is what makes this cozy eatery in the seaside village of Stokkseyri, 60 km
(37 miles) from Reykjavík, so popular with locals and visitors alike. 483-1550. fjorubordid.is
F J Ö R U B O R Ð I Ð
SPECIAL PROMOTION
Step back in time and enjoy modern Icelandic and international cuisine in a setting rich with history.
Rauða Húsið (‘The Red House’) is countryside fine dining at its best. Located in a historical house in
the 19th-century trading hub of Eyrarbakki on the south coast, it’s a stop not to be missed on your
tour of the Golden Circle or south coast. We specialize in seafood delivered directly from the fish-
ermen, including the finest langoustine in Iceland, although our varied menu also includes Icelandic
lamb, other meat and vegetarian dishes, sumptuous desserts and coffee drinks. Top off your lunch
or dinner with a stroll down the seaside path just across the street from the restaurant. 483-3330.
raudahusid.is
R A U Ð A H Ú S I Ð
For many years frequented by locals for its wide selection of cheeses, meats and other delicatessen
foods, as well as for its light and fresh lunches, Ostabúðin has now opened a new and atmospheric res-
taurant next to its, deli store on Skólavörðustígur, the quaint street leading from downtown Reykjavík
up the hill to Hallgrímskirkja church. Be it an affordable and hearty lunch, tasty afternoon snack or
light meal, or a three-course colorful and creative dinner for a cozy evening out, Ostabúðin caters to
everyone’s desires. Cheeses, naturally, feature in the menu: on a platter, as an unexpected twist in a main
course or as a dessert. Icelandic ingredients are also highlighted: from sorrel and skyr, to different types
of fish and juicy lamb. 562-2772. ostabudin.is
O S TA B Ú Ð I N
A lively and homely seafood restaurant, Sjávarbarinn is located by the Reykjavík wharf at Grandi,
opposite the Maritime Museum. Run by master chef Magnús Ingi Magnússon and his wife Analisa
Montecello for years, the restaurant is famous for its seafood buffet: hot and cold fish dishes, traditional
Icelandic fish balls and plokkfiskur stew. Each day the buffet includes one meat course and the menu is
diverse: the grilled lobster tails with garlic are hard to resist. The restaurant only uses the freshest pos-
sible ingredients—the fish market is a stone’s throw away. 517-3131. sjavarbarinn.is
S J ÁVA R B A R I N N
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