2 Best Restaurants in Harstad, Trondheim to the Lofoten Islands

If you're feeling competitive, this American-style steak house hosts a steak-eating contest featuring a 45-ounce cut. It specializes in beef but has an extensive menu with something to appeal to everyone, even vegetarians. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid-back, perfect for groups of all sizes. The eatery is in the center of Harstad, meaning it's probably a short walk from your hotel.

The decor of this extremely popular restaurant is minimalist, allowing the impressive dishes to take center stage. To add to the drama of the restaurant, the chef cooks and plates the food in full view of patrons, making for an interesting dining experience. The food itself is locally sourced and highlights the best of northern Norway's finest ingredients, from the sea to the land. The menu rotates with the seasons, but usually includes reindeer prepared in various ways.