Finland's West Coast
Smoked salmon and whitefish – served in salads or on platters – is the speciality of this stocked salmon-fishing pond and smokery. If you rent a rod (€5)…
Must-see restaurants in Finland's West Coast
Finland's West Coast
Juurella's award-winning chefs use seasonal local organic produce, with results that are nothing short of a masterpiece on a plate. These culinary…
Finland's West Coast
Dine amid mandarin and lime trees, strawberries, herbs and tomatoes growing inside this lush greenhouse, 10km southeast of Närpes. Fresh-as-it-gets…
Finland's West Coast
On a picturesque rocky perch overlooking the beach, this breezy spot is the best place to dine for miles around. Specialities include gourmet…
Finland's West Coast
A former coal cellar is home to one of Finland’s finest restaurants, with sublime seven-course tasting menus served in the intimate candlelit dining room…
Finland's West Coast
A Rauma institution, this restaurant has served as a potato cellar and an air-raid shelter. Nowadays the atmospheric dining room and sun-drenched rooftop…
Finland's West Coast
On the island of Vaskiluoto, you can dine on Finnish classics (smoked herring, hare, reindeer) on this wooden pavilion's waterside terrace overlooking the…
Finland's West Coast
This smashing cafe–cultural centre is the best hang-out in town, with a relaxed atmosphere, well-spaced tables, chilled-out music and a grassy courtyard…
Finland's West Coast
Overlooking the dunes, Lokkilinna has a fantastic summer terrace perfect for a beer and some pizza (toppings range from smoked reindeer to snails). The…
Finland's West Coast
Jungman is beloved for its unbeatable view of the sound and the bridge, visible through the glass walls (and enjoyable any time of year). The eating is…
Finland's West Coast
From Kristinestad centre, it's 3km south to the tiny island of Högholmen, where, beyond a picturesque patch of woodland, you'll find this fairy-tale…
Finland's West Coast
The mainstays of this buzzing post-industrial-style cafe are the huge, healthy salads, such as the 'protein monster' (capsicum, bacon, egg, chicken, tuna,…
Finland's West Coast
This restaurant and guesthouse has an award-winning Slow Food menu of seasonal dishes like beer-braised pork cheek, fried pike-perch with fennel, and…
Finland's West Coast
Once an old brewery workers’ canteen, this stylish spot is now Pori’s top restaurant. Look forward to Mediterranean dishes with a Finnish twist, such as…
Finland's West Coast
Behind the Kieppi natural-history museum, the sunny courtyard here is an ideal spot to drink coffee and feast on house-made waffles for breakfast or lunch…
Finland's West Coast
Set in the atmospheric vaulted cellar of the Old Town Hall, Raatihuoneen Kellari has mighty weekday lunch buffets and traditional evening dishes like…
Finland's West Coast
Once a glazier's loghouse, this 1831 timber town house is now the elegant Villa Skogman. Here you'll find mouth-watering dishes with a French emphasis,…
Finland's West Coast
This welcoming spot has a cool, cosy interior and a sunny waterside terrace. Choose from a menu of classic Finnish dishes – including the signature…
Finland's West Coast
In a rustic brick-vaulted cellar warmed by animal skins, seasonally changing dishes might include fried Arctic char with hollandaise sauce, duck confit…
Finland's West Coast
They grill a mean steak at this simple but classy steakhouse in the heart of Hiekkasärkät. The glass-enclosed dining room is delightful on cool summer…
Finland's West Coast
Watch the chefs work their magic in the open kitchen at this minimalist-chic restaurant. Look for enticing dishes like Gulf of Bothnia whitefish with…
Finland's West Coast
This spacious cafe and cafeteria is a popular spot for a quick coffee or a light lunch. Its terrace is particularly irresistible when the sun’s shining…
Finland's West Coast
This 50-year-old bakery is a local institution – it even has its own cookbook. Breads, cakes and pastries are the main attraction, but light lunches such…
Finland's West Coast
This delightful timber summer pavilion has a terrace overlooking a small harbour. House specials include burgers, schnitzel and perch fillets. The…
Finland's West Coast
Stop for a steaming bowl of traditional salmon soup at this restaurant on the island of Kuusisaari. Even better, heat up in the sauna and cool off in the…
Finland's West Coast
Right in the centre of town, Borg is a classy place to go for a delightful meal in the dining room or lighter fare on the terrace. The place is beloved…
Finland's West Coast
Fronted by a welcoming terrace, this classy yet cosy cafe–wine bar has light tapas dishes, substantial mains and luscious desserts, but the showstopper is…
Finland's West Coast
Right on the water, this perennial favourite is housed in a formal 19th-century pavilion. The place serves top-end meals inside and affordable burgers and…
Finland's West Coast
Smack dab on the sand and shaped like a boat, Helmi is Yyteri's slick new beach bar. Big awnings offer some respite from the sun, but there's nothing to…
Finland's West Coast
At Pori's kaupahalli (covered market), look out for fresh-baked pastries, fresh produce and other local specialities, such as smoked river lamprey. This…
Finland's West Coast
Moored in Kalaranta Harbour south of the bridge, this revamped wooden ship has a wide, sunny deck with magnificent views out to sea. It's a prime spot for…
Finland's West Coast
Feast on simple pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas at this charming spot, filled with light, mismatched furniture and eclectic black-and-white photos.
Finland's West Coast
Vaasa's covered market has stalls selling fresh pastries and market goodies.
Finland's West Coast
Warning: this place is attached to a campground and is usually swarming with customers. But sometimes a big burger and a beer just hit the spot. There's…
Finland's West Coast
Step out of 18th-century Vanha Rauma and into a stark white space filled with giant photos of modern cities. It's a little incongruous, but Sali offers a…
Finland's West Coast
The guest-harbour cafe serves coffee, homemade doughnuts, salads, and fish and chips to customers gazing at the yachts bobbing at their moors. Around the…
Finland's West Coast
Panoramic views extend from this restaurant at the summit of the 70m-high Torni water tower; tower admission is free if you're dining.
Finland's West Coast
Contemporary and stylish, Kung's Kitchen has a popular lunchtime buffet, which includes sushi, noodles, spring rolls, tempura and other Asian favourites.
