Fisherman Kitchen

Top choice in The Westfjords


The fine restaurant at the Fisherman hotel has striking place mats and menu covers made from fish skins. The food though refuses to be upstaged – assured creations might include garlicky pan-fried fish tongues, wolffish in cognac and cream, or simple, perfectly cooked cod.

There's a firm focus on local ingredients, and a meat and veggie alternative. Their Fisherman Cafe, over the street, offers simpler fare.


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