8 Best Restaurants in West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

When you eat at Friðheimar, you're in for an experience. The restaurant is located in a tomato greenhouse and every single thing on the menu uses tomatoes in some shape or form. And boy does the chef get creative—from the green-tomato-and-apple pie to the tomato beer, you're going to find something new at this spot.

Take a break from your tour of the west coast for a slice of cake at this quaint coffee shop. They also have solid coffee and a great selection of baked goods—everything you need to keep you going while sightseeing.

Exactly what you would imagine a cozy, small-town coffee shop to be, Lesbókin Café is the perfect place to hole up and dig into your day's itinerary with a latte. If you're lucky, you'll find a special piece of milk-foam art waiting for you.

This restaurant is located in the oldest section of Stykkishólmur inside a bright, airy building. The menu is full of local seafood, as well as lamb from the region. It's known locally as one of the nicest places around, and it definitely warrants a place on your "vacation splurge" itinerary.

A mix of Scandinavian fare and inventive pizzas grace the menu at this roadside restaurant. Located right as you enter Reykholt, Mika is a local hotspot with a few outdoor seating options—perfect for taking in the extended sunlight. It's also a great alternative if you aren't keen on a tomato-only meal at the nearby Friðheimar.

As with any restaurant in a coastal town—and Sker is located right on the sea—fish is the way to go here. Travelers also come (and come back) to this restaurant for its broad menu, which ranges from seafood and pizza to vegan options.

If you want the best meal you can get in Hellissandur—and possibly the entire region—head to Viðvík. The catch of the day is always a good bet in Iceland, but treat yourself to the three-course chef's menu here—you won't be disappointed.