Iceland review - 2016, Page 119

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Yes, the clue’s in the name. This is a bar devoted to the 1998 cult movie,
The Big Lebowski. Strange to base a bar on a box office disappointment,
you might say—but that would be missing the point. Like the movie,
the Lebowski bar has found a place in people’s hearts and become a true
cult classic.
Maybe it’s the American diner-like décor with all the clever atten-
tion to detail. Maybe it’s that there’s plenty of space (a bit of a rarity
in Reykjavík bars). Perhaps it’s the real bowling alley. Or the regular
events, including karaoke, open mic, quiz and more. It’s most likely
all of the above.
You don’t need to have seen the movie to appreciate a very cool
establishment with an extensive, good value and tasty menu and an
inexhaustible selection of milkshakes, cocktails and white Russian
variants. But if you do happen to love the movie, you’ll love the
Lebowski Bar even more. Located at Laugavegur 20a, 101 Reykjavík.
552-2300. lebowski.is
LEBOWSKI BAR
Perlan (‘The Pearl’) restaurant offers a unique dining experi-
ence. The 25-meter-high restaurant features panoramic views
of Reykjavík, with the restaurant floor slowly rotating, making
a full turn every two hours. The food, however, is the main
event. The chefs take great care to buy fresh and local food and
make everything from scratch. Guests can expect scrumptious
seasonal vegetables, tender local lamb and fresh fish, including
cod, ling, monkfish, flounder, salmon and trout. One of Perlan’s
specialties is its tasty langoustine soup, which is not to be missed.
Visit Perlan for quality food, a relaxed atmosphere and a dyna-
mite view of Reykjavík. Located on Öskjuhlíð, 105 Reykjavík.
562-0200. perlan.is
PERLAN
After a stroll around the lively Reykjavík harbor, what better way to
harbor the atmosphere than to feast on fresh Icelandic fish, served
simply and deliciously? The ocean-related photos and kitsch give the
family-friendly and fairly-priced Reykjavík Fish Restaurant the feel
of an old fisherman’s home. Its name is straightforward and so is
the food—as an old fisherman would have it—no fuss, no frills, just
good fish. Its trademark is fish and chips, freshly-caught cod in batter
or breadcrumbs, with three types of fries and five different sauces,
all equally tasty. You can also order other seafood dishes—and in
the case of someone in your company not liking fish—chicken
or salad. Reykjavík Fish Restaurant is located in the harbor area at
Tryggvagata 8, 101 Reykjavík. 578-5656. reykjavikfish.is
REYKJAVÍK FISH
RESTAURANT
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