East Iceland
This extraordinary boathouse dates from 1890, and when new owners entered it in 2008, they found it untouched for 80-odd years. The upstairs sleeping…
Must-see restaurants in East Iceland
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East Iceland
A touch of New England in the Eastfjords: this photogenic waterfront shed has been reborn as a cheerfully rustic eatery-bar, with a deck boasting million…
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Seyðisfjörður
This fabulous bistro-bar and cultural centre is perfect for chilling, snacking and/or meeting locals and artists. There’s a short menu that changes weekly…
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Seyðisfjörður
Locals rave about this place – and with good reason: the salmon, trout and char come straight off the fishers' boats and into the hands of accomplished…
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East Iceland
Continuing the wonderful Icelandic tradition of live music in unlikely places, this warm, creative farm (1km east of Berunes HI Hostel) is owned by a…
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East Iceland
Part of the Hildibrand complex, this is easily the most upmarket restaurant in this neck of the woods. In its large, mid-century-modern space, say hello…
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East Iceland
At Blábjörg Guesthouse, this stylish, airy space is an inviting cafe-bar, with a small but pleasing menu that runs from traditional Icelandic plokkfiskur …
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Seyðisfjörður
At the reception building for Hótel Aldan, coffee and cakes are served all day in a country-chic setting, and lunches feature the likes of goat's-cheese…
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East Iceland
As befits its location, L'Abri has a slight French accent, showcasing local produce (seafood soup, beef fillet) plus offering lighter, cheaper bistro…
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East Iceland
There's nothing quite like stumbling across unexpected flavours in small-town Iceland. This small, sweet restaurant (housed at Guesthouse Askja) does a…
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East Iceland
Kaupfjélagið stocks groceries and serves up coffee and light meals to passing travellers. Its best feature is the fun displays of vintage general-store…
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East Iceland
Pause your road trip at this Ring Road pitstop and enjoy a 1600kr dish of the day at lunchtime, and a crowd-pleasing menu of pizza, burgers, lamb, fish…
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East Iceland
Good road-tripping fare: out front of Steinasafn Petru a small kiosk sells takeaway soup, coffee and baked treats.
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East Iceland
This cafe-bakery and craft shop has a quintessential small-town vibe and offers excellent crêpes, cakes, sandwiches and soup.
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East Iceland
Stop by this first-rate bakery-cafe and choose from a cabinet full of sandwiches, salads and pastries.
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East Iceland
The old fish factory is a big, bright community centre and event space opposite Hótel Bláfell. It opens most days in summer with a cafeteria-style lunch,…
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East Iceland
The small supermarket by Fjarðarborg (the community centre) closed in 2017, but at the time of research the locals were banding together to create a much…
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East Iceland
Here, next to the local fish factory, tasty fish soup is the headlining act (with decent support from the likes of flatbread with salmon, plus cakes and…
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East Iceland
Tærgesen makes much of its connection to the British TV series Fortitude. It's known for its pizzas, and for hearty traditional fare that ranges from…
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East Iceland
The in-demand cafe inside Langabúð Museum has a suitably old-world atmosphere, and serves cakes, soups and sandwiches. Keep an eye out for occasional live…
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East Iceland
The elegant restaurant at Hótel Framtíð is easily the nicest option in town. Dinner of lobster tails or roast lamb fillet hits the top end of the price…
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East Iceland
The menu is simple and the decor uninspiring at this option inside Fjarðarborg (the community centre), but it’s well worth a visit for its bumper burgers…
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Seyðisfjörður
The grill bar at the petrol station does fast-food regulars, as well as inexpensive hot lunch and dinner mains. As a completely unexpected treat:…
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East Iceland
Café Sumarlína, at the entrance to town, is a cosy restaurant-bar in a creaking wooden house, cranking out decent pizzas, burgers and crêpes. Note: the…
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East Iceland
Come to this popular, central grill bar for cracker fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs and pitas, or to start the day with eggs and bacon.
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East Iceland
The no-frills, low-key local chowhouse, serving up hot dogs, burgers and toasted sandwiches. There’s a stack of groceries, too.
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East Iceland
You can get coffee, cake and a simple sandwich at the Sólbrekka schoolhouse.
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East Iceland
Standard fast-food fare can be found here when other places are closed.
