17 Best Restaurants in Northern Norway, Norway

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We've compiled the best of the best in Northern Norway - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Corner Spiseri

$$$ Fodor's choice

The catch of the day often dictates the menu here, but crispy cod tongue is always available. For less adventurous eaters, there's also a variety of pasta dishes. The homemade waffles with chocolate have been made from the same recipe since 1959. There's an amazing patio where you can look out over the water.

Emmas Drømmekjøkken

$$$ Fodor's choice
Emma's Dream Kitchen specializes in the freshest seafood imaginable, attracting both locals and travelers who have heard about it from fellow foodies. On the menu you'll find everything from stockfish to whale steak and more, all of it pleasingly presented. The dining room has plenty of Scandinavian charm, with sunlight passing through lace curtains and table settings edged with blue flowers.

Fiskekompaniet

$$$$ Fodor's choice
With an ideal location on the harbor, this well-regarded eatery offers some of the freshest seafood in Tromsø. The menu is always changing, offering the sea's bounty in everything from hearty soups to tasty fillets. The interior is bright and modern, with many windows allowing sunlight to filter in during the summer months.

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Havly

$$$$ Fodor's choice
In the heart of Honnigsvåg, Havly utilizes the freshest local ingredients to create European dishes that are just as delicious as they are beautiful. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, with original art enhancing the fairly utilitarian space. The staff couldn't be friendlier.
Storgata 12, Honningsvåg, 9750, Norway
902--17--114
Known For
  • Authentic ceviche
  • Dishes are artfully presented
  • Tasty reindeer carpaccio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Honni Bakes

$ Fodor's choice
One of the top spots for coffee in Honningsvåg, this French-inspired bakery is known far and wide for its freshly baked pastries. Honni Bakes is located very close to the harbor, making it a good place to stock up on supplies. It also stocks an array of gourmet goods, so you can take home everything from locally caught crab to bags of coffee.

Restaurant Smak

$$$$ Fodor's choice
You'll be impressed by the attention to detail shown by the chefs at this elegant dining room, with well-composed dishes that blend exciting and unexpected flavors. The menu changes with the season and takes advantage of the freshest ingredients available, with meats and cheeses from nearby farms. The wine selections---chosen to complement your meal---are interesting and varied.

Arctic Sans

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Close to the harbor in Honnigsvåg, this innovative eatery serves dishes that blend Norwegian recipes with Asian touches. The menu changes frequently, with weekly specials highlighting seasonal produce. Order at your food and drinks at the bar and the accommodating staff will make sure it's delivered to your table. They'll also cater to any special dietary needs.
Storgata 22, Honningsvåg, 9750, Norway
952--28--821
Known For
  • Local king crab
  • Fried cod tongues
  • Rotating menu highlighting seasonal ingredients

Burgr

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Decorated like a vintage video game---look for characters from Pac Man and other favorites in the mosaic tiles---Burgr is the hippest place in Tromsø. There are plenty of beefy choices on the menu, from traditional varieties with lettuce and tomato to one topped with a habanero sauce that will knock your socks off. Side dishes include onion rings, French fries, and even kimchi. The service is swift, and vegetarian options are available.

Du Verden Matbar

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In the center of Alta, Du Verden is a fantastic place to try traditional Norwegian dishes. The kitchen takes pride in highlighting the region's finest ingredients like king crab legs. Choose between a full meal or a tapas-style selection of small plates that lets you sample a range of regional specialties.

Niri Sushi and Dinner

$$$$
One of the most popular places in Hammerfest to grab a bite, this Japanese eatery creates amazing rolls using the freshest local seafood, from salmon to whale. During the day, the place thrives as a sushi bar, but at night DJs transform it into a happening club.
Storgata 22, Hammerfest, 9600, Norway
455--00--200
Known For
  • Unique varieties of sushi
  • Vegetarian options
  • Plenty of options available to go
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Rå Sushi & Bar

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This well-known sushi bar combines the freshest Norwegian seafood with inventive Asian cooking techniques. You can find everything on the menu from fresh-caught salmon to whale sashimi. Rå Sushi sits alongside Tromsø Harbor and offers a great view over the brilliant blue waters.

Senjastua

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Originally a roadside café, this popular restaurant in the coastal community of Silsand offers a wide variety of local dishes. Set inside a log cabin, the dining room has a relaxed and cozy vibe. One of their famed dishes is lutefisk, an air-dried stockfish that has a jelly-like texture.
Laukhellaveien 2, Senja, 9303, Norway
77--84--40--10
Known For
  • Great place to sample lutefisk
  • Delicious desserts
  • Fine dining in a cozy cabin
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends

Skreien Spiseri

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Close to the harbor in Gryllefjord---making it an ideal spot to stop for a bite while waiting for the ferry---this casual eatery serves a wide range of traditional Norwegian dishes, including specialties like boknafisk. Spread over several floors of a clapboard building, it has a cozy and warm atmosphere. When the weather is warm, there are a couple of tables on the sidewalk and on the covered terrace.

SOT bar & burger

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Inspired by the best burger chefs in New York City, the two buddies, David and Kjartan, created an outstanding burger and beer menu for the restaurant, sophisticated but unpretentious with a Nordic touch. 

Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus

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Along with delicious local dishes like king crab soup and dried cod, this modern eatery serves you a hearty helping of the region's culinary traditions. Although this is definitely a fine-dining destination, it has a relaxed and casual ambience.

Surf and Turf

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This cozy family restaurant serves traditional Norwegian and international food.

Dr. wesselsgate 2, 9900, Norway
973--34--224
Known For
  • Local specialties
  • Tender reindeer
  • Friendly staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Vertshuset Skarven

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The menus at this cluster of eateries mostly emphasize seafood, but there's also a steak house serving an impressive array of local meat cooked over a charcoal grill. Specials might include soup of Kamchatka crab, delicious halibut and coalfish, Arctic reindeer, or whale carpaccio. The pleasant terrace is usually packed in summer.

Strandtorget 1, Tromsø, 9008, Norway
77–60–07–20
Known For
  • Large selection of craft beers
  • Extensive meat selection
  • Lunchtime fish soup buffet

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