Must-see restaurants in Western Finnmark

  • Restaurant Haldde

    Western Finnmark

    This quality restaurant within Thon Hotel Vica relies almost entirely upon local ingredients in the preparation of choice dishes such as reindeer steak,…

  • Havørna

    Western Finnmark

    The hugely popular Havørna couldn't be closer to where the fishing fleet comes in, and it serves up suitably fresh fish, from fish cakes or fish and chips…

  • Kaikanten

    Western Finnmark

    The 'Quayside' is a popular pub that serves pizzas and other snacks. Nautically themed (the backdrop to the bar represents old Hammerfest's dockside, and…

  • Alta

    Western Finnmark

    Located inside the Scandic Hotel Alta, this fine restaurant serves up Arctic specialties such as reindeer and king crab, with salmon and Arctic char also…

  • Du Verden Matbar

    Western Finnmark

    Part of a stylish chain that we've enjoyed across Norway, this brasserie-style place does Norwegian classics, sometimes with a contemporary twist to suit…

  • Arctic Sans

    Western Finnmark

    Great coffee is where you suspect its passion lies, but Arctic Sans also serves up crispy cod tongues, creamy fish soup and chicken wings. It's far enough…

  • Skansen Mat og Vinstue

    Western Finnmark

    A cut above most of the other restaurants in town, the Scandic Hotel Hammerfest's restaurant serves up fine local specialities such as king-crab soup and…

  • King Crab House

    Western Finnmark

    King crabs are the centrepiece here, but they also do other local seafood and a range of tapas. We enjoyed the pan-fried cod with king-crab risotto and…

  • Terrassen Restaurant

    Western Finnmark

    The owners of Stappan Sjøprodukter also run a splendid waterside summer cafe-restaurant offering reindeer stew, king crab, cloudberries and cream, and…

  • Turistua

    Western Finnmark

    From atop Salen Hill, Turistua offers great views over the town and sound. The off-putting name is for a lady named Turi, though turist buses often stop…

  • Du Verden Matbar

    Western Finnmark

    A cool brasserie-style place, Du Verden does fish soup, king crab, stockfish, shellfish platters, reindeer fillet and tapas, as well as salads and a wide…

  • Corner

    Western Finnmark

    Corner serves the usual pizzas and snacks, but also offers great seafood such as crispy cod tongues or, more conventionally, fried fillet of cod. It also…

  • Dickson Restaurant

    Western Finnmark

    If you can't look another salmon in the eye, you could do worse than go for Hammerfest's Chinese option, which does most of the usual mainland Chinese…

  • Qa Spiseri

    Western Finnmark

    Just off Sjøgata, this popular place offers reliable cafeteria-style cuisine and OK coffee, but it's not quite what it used to be. There's a choice of…

  • Go Biten Pizza & Grill

    Western Finnmark

    Despite its rather disconcerting name, this place on the road out of town towards Kirkenes does serviceable pizzas and dishes like steak and chips.

  • Ellens Café

    Western Finnmark

    Upstairs from the Coop Supermarket, this is an unpretentious, inexpensive cafeteria with no-frills food – ideal for a quick lunch.

  • Åstedet Café & Bistro

    Western Finnmark

    Both pub and cafe-restaurant, Åstedet Café & Bistro serves a range of meaty mains plus the usual burgers, pizzas and salads.

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