Iceland review - 2015, Síða 126

124 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
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
Eat Meat & Fish
Brewing an Icelandic/Euro/Argentinian storm, the new Apotek Kitchen+Bar is proving a big hit
on the Reykjavík food scene. Apótek is the Icelandic word for ‘pharmacy’; the late-19th-century res-
taurant building was for decades the headquarters of the nation’s pharmacy and state pharmacist.
Apotek highlights fresh fish and local ingredients—fish of the day is a rewarding choice, likewise
the charcoal-grilled salmon with beech mushrooms and a smoky broth—while free-range lamb is
also available. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the special six-course gourmet menu, including
one of Apotek’s very own pastry chef ’s inspired desserts. Don’t forget to have a drink at Apotek’s
lively bar, where award-winning ‘pharmacists’ mix exquisite cocktails to suit every mood. 551-0011.
apotekrestaurant.is
A P O T E K