Hafnarfjörður Restaurants

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  • 1. Pallett

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    Tucked away in the sleepy fishing town of Hafnarfjörður, Pallett looks at times like an ad from a 1970s issue of Vogue with its jungle of houseplants, a rotary telephone at the counter, and cassette player blaring in the background. But this is more than just a hipster hangout: the food is hearty, wholesome, and inherently British (think freshly baked scones with homemade jam) and the coffee is made from award-winning beans. Pálmar Þór, co-owner and resident coffee guru, is a twice-national barista champion and makes a first-class Irish coffee that'll leave you feeling so serene, you might just want to stay in the 1970s a little longer.

    Strandgata 75, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, IS-220, Iceland
    354-571–4144

    Known For

    • Heaven for coffee nerds
    • Part of the slow living movement
    • Only place in Iceland that does mince pies
  • 2. Von Mathús

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    This restaurant celebrates the history of Hafnarfjörður with old fishing gear strung between the tables and chandeliers made from old buoys. Dive into seasonally focused Icelandic dishes with a twist while watching the boats huddle together in the harbour.

    Strandgata 75, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, 220, Iceland
    583–6000

    Known For

    • Delightful fresh fish
    • Exciting vegan options
    • Well-curated set menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. Brikk

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    At this great modern bakery-café by the harbor, you can enjoy delicious sourdough bread with tasty, original salads and mouthwatering pastries, either to eat there or to take with you on a road trip. In a city with as fierce a bakery scene as Hafnarfjörður, this spot is a true stand-out, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a local who isn’t obsessed with their cheese and tuna spreads.

    Norðurbakki 1b, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, 220, Iceland
    354-565–1665

    Known For

    • Reasonable prices
    • Famous cinnamon buns with salted caramel topping
    • Dangerously good cheesy salad
  • 4. Fjörukráin

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    Located in the second oldest building in Hafnarfjörður and shaped like a Norwegian Stave church, you will travel in time and land in a dark, wooden scene filled with Viking-inspired art. Fjörukráin serves traditional Icelandic meals on Viking-style trays carried by waiters dressed in Viking clothes. They often have live music too, and if you're lucky singing Vikings will show up and join you. If you are sick of the Scandinavian chic that you will find in most restaurants in Iceland, Fjörukráin is the place for you. 

    Strandgata 55, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, 220, Iceland
    354-565–1213

    Known For

    • Viking-themed entertainment bordering on the kitschy
    • Live music
    • Fun history lesson

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 5. Fjörukráin Restaurant

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    Immerse yourself in everything Viking—from the style of architecture to the menu. Excellent seafood and meat dishes are served for those leery of traditional fare. It's next to the Viking Hotel.

    Strandgata 55, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, 220, Iceland
    354-565--1213

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
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  • 6. Ísbúð Vesturbæjar

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    In any weather—even the most brutal snowstorm—Icelanders will meet their friends for an ice cream. Ísbúð Vesturbæjar is a famous family-owned ice-cream parlor with one of the best Bragðarefur (blended mix of crushed-up candy and vanilla soft-serve) in all of Iceland.

    Fjarðargata 19, Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, 220, Iceland
    552–3390

    Known For

    • Old-fashioned ice cream (creamier than other Icelandic ice cream)
    • Large portions
    • Must-try Bragðarefur flavor

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