Reykjanes Peninsula
The nautical-themed Vitinn is not to be missed. A friendly team serves heaps of seafood (stored in tanks out back in the courtyard) in marine-fancy…
Must-see restaurants in Reykjanes Peninsula
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Facing the harbourfront, in a block of warehouses, this adorable small cafe is decorated in fishing buoys, sailing memorabilia and framed photos. It…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
The Blue Lagoon's cavernous dining room can feel like a function hall, but views to the lagoon are serene, the waitstaff are excellent and the menu…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
On the way out of town, a few minutes' walk from the Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, is this excellent bakery and cafe. It serves dozens of sweet…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Good oven-cooked pizzas with fun names to honour Norse gods and warriors like the Ingólfr Arnarson (with ground beef, chicken, red onion, Béarnaise sauce…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Gourmet tasting menus are served in the top part of the Retreat Hotel where guests can gaze at volcanic views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
In the 1950s, thanks to American-introduced rock and roll, Keflavík was the coolest place in Iceland. This US-style diner transports locals back to the…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
At the Northern Light Inn, Max's Restaurant boasts a smattering of Nordic fare from lamb fillets to fish and traditional Icelandic meat soup. The dining…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Small and popular place serving pasta, pizzas, burgers and lunch options like grilled chicken skewers in pita and grilled salmon teriyaki. Spice fanatics…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Located above the Garðskagi Museum, this simple space has large glass windows and awesome views out to sea, plus a nice deck for the summer months. Menu…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Fish and chips at Papa's are a treat, although you'll also find locals crowding in for pizza, salad, burgers and pulled-pork sandwiches. The space is…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
This friendly, nautical-themed cafe-restaurant-bar, decorated with walrus tusks, overlooks the small-boat harbour. It serves generous platefuls of fresh…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Cheap-eats counter-service joint selling tasty Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, from falafel wraps to curries. Open until the wee hours, it's one of the…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
The classy wooden Salthúsið specialises in local saltfiskur (saltfish), which is prepared in different ways, plus there's salmon, lobster, chicken and…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
If you’re up to your eyeballs in fish and lamb, this restaurant is a great choice with authentic Thai dishes. There’s outdoor seating during warm weather.
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Simple, cafeteria-style eating at the Blue Lagoon, with smoothies, sandwiches, baked salmon and rice, vegetable trays and pre-made sushi.
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Reykjanes Peninsula
With big windows and views over the town harbour, family-owned Brúin is part coffee shop, part bar and part seafaring-themed restaurant. The house…
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Decorated like the interior of a wooden cruise ship from the 1970s, Ráin offers Icelandic favourites, including seafood and meat dishes, with great sea…
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