Must-see restaurants in The Bothnian Coast

  • Koksbaren

    The Bothnian Coast

    One of the best spots to dine in town, light-filled, contemporary Koksbaren puts sophisticated spins on quality produce, much of it regional. Expect…

  • Matildas

    The Bothnian Coast

    The menu at this small, stylish bistro is short, sweet and seasonal, with a real depth of flavour to the dishes, wonderful attention to presentation and a…

  • Lörruden

    The Bothnian Coast

    Lörruden's restaurant sits amid red fishing cottages right by the water and has a devoted following of Sundsvall customers due to the chefs' passion for…

  • Två Fiskare

    The Bothnian Coast

    This white-tiled place takes Nordic fish very seriously indeed. Not only does it sell it fresh, it also prepares a handful of exquisite seafood and fish…

  • Bastard Burgers

    Luleå

    Could possibly do with a name change, but Bastard Burgers is a big hit with locals in Luleå. While the signature burger is known as The Bastard, it goes…

  • Hemmagastronomi

    Luleå

    Is it a bakery? Is it a deli? Is it a bar? Is it a bistro? Hemmagastronomi wears many hats and we love them all. Come for a leisurely lunch, or for a bit…

  • Kanal Café & Restaurang

    The Bothnian Coast

    This compact cafe, only a couple of minutes' walk from the central square, has a loyal local following thanks to lunchtime dishes, such as hot-smoked…

  • Skatans Cafe & Krog

    The Bothnian Coast

    Superlative marina-side restaurant in the village of Skåtan, serving up fresh fishermen's offerings, as well as a bounty of smoked prawns and gravlax from…

  • Tant Anci & Fröcken Sara

    The Bothnian Coast

    Humongous bowls of soup or salad are the speciality at this frilly organic cafe, where you can also get hearty sandwiches, giant bowls of pasta and…

  • Rex Bar och Grill

    The Bothnian Coast

    This popular upmarket bistro, bar and nightclub (at weekends) has northern Swedish cuisine meeting international brasserie in a convincing explosion of…

  • Sigges Bistro & Bar

    The Bothnian Coast

    A fantastic waterfront setting, a well-executed menu that runs the gamut from herring platters with all the trimmings to homemade cheeseburgers and Caesar…

  • Nygatan 57

    The Bothnian Coast

    You know a place is trendy when it's known solely by its street address, and this indoor-outdoor bistro's popularity is down to the quality of its dishes…

  • Cafe Pazzo

    The Bothnian Coast

    This self-styled 'bistro' cooks up large portions of pizza and pasta as well as lighter bites (foccacia, salads, grilled sandwiches). There's nice outside…

  • Pinchos

    The Bothnian Coast

    Circus-inspired decor and Spanish-style tapas combined with the novel idea of placing orders via an inhouse app (easy to load and use) equals a fun…

  • Church Street Saloon

    The Bothnian Coast

    Locals stampede this Wild West–themed saloon, encrusted with cowboy kitsch, looking to rustle up some Tex-Mex. The steaks (including the 900g ribeye!),…

  • Invito Ristorante Italiano

    The Bothnian Coast

    In a great location on Storgatan, Invito has plush indoor seating, plus outdoor dining for when things warm up. On offer are a variety of top pizzas, plus…

  • Kitchen & Table

    Luleå

    The local Luleå specials here are great – expect lots of fabulous local produce including vendace roe, surströmming, Arctic char, venison, cloudberries,…

  • UlvöByn Café & Bistro

    The Bothnian Coast

    Ulvöhamn's top cafe is about halfway along the street and caters for everybody with plates such as Stekt strömming på spisbröd (fried herring on…

  • Lottas Krog

    The Bothnian Coast

    You may have to elbow your way to the bar to order your pint at this long-time favourite local haunt; but the atmosphere is worth the wait, with a cosy,…

  • Udda Tapas Bar

    The Bothnian Coast

    Head for the roof terrace of this congenial bar on summer evenings to savour the likes of clams with lemongrass, smoked reindeer with Dijon mustard, lamb…

  • Baan Thai

    Luleå

    All dark wood and gold Buddha images, this authentic Thai restaurant on the main drag is perpetually filled with locals. Dishes such as the chu chi pla …

  • Vita Björn

    The Bothnian Coast

    Perch yourself on the sunny deck of this boat-restaurant and choose from a casual international menu of caesar salad, vegie burgers, baked salmon and beef…

  • Vägg i Vägg

    The Bothnian Coast

    Located in a darkly atmospheric 19th-century timber building, Vägg i Vägg caters to a discerning and largely carnivorous clientele. The offerings range…

  • Gandhi

    The Bothnian Coast

    This appealing restaurant lures you in with scents of tandoori king prawns, lamb nawabi and paneer mango masala. Tandoori dishes are the strong point, and…

  • IKEA

    The Bothnian Coast

    Ironically, IKEA is actually one of the better places to eat out in Haparanda, as it offers Swedish standards such as meatballs and mash for as little as…

  • Mani's Sportsbar Restaurang

    The Bothnian Coast

    With both outdoor and indoor seating, Mani's is a good spot to head to for staple salads and burgers. There's a pretty happy crowd here making the most of…

  • Cook’s Krog

    Luleå

    Still the choice for discerning carnivores, Cook's Krog is Luleå’s top spot for steak, reindeer and other Norrbotten specialities. It's next to the…

  • Roasters

    Luleå

    This perpetually popular cafe on Storgatan serves some of the town's best coffee, salads, sandwiches and a dish-of-the-day lunch, and segues into an after…

  • Bro Burger Bar

    The Bothnian Coast

    Head here, just opposite the station, to get your burger fix, with 15 types of burger on offer. There are also about 25 beer options, plus fried chicken,…

  • Hot Chilli

    The Bothnian Coast

    Bustling, informal waterfront joint specialising in stir-fry and noodle dishes of a Chinese/Thai persuasion, the latter packing some welcome heat. The…

  • Rost Mat & Kaffe

    The Bothnian Coast

    Fresh, imaginative salads, dish-of-the-day lunches with a Mediterranean lean, some of the best coffee in town and scrumptious cakes await at this popular…

  • 7 Kryddor

    The Bothnian Coast

    The (Mediterranean) Force is strong with this one: besides the well-conceived platters of meze, there's hummus, saksuka and grilled veg to tempt non…

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