11 Best Restaurants in Westfjords, Iceland

This spot sources many of its ingredients from the surrounding fjord, offering an authentic taste of local life. This spot is often busy so call to book a table ahead of time.

Set in a house so old that the village was actually built around it, calling Café Riis a local institution is putting it mildly. The restaurant is very popular with the locals and specials include langoustine pizza and braised cod cheeks, along with plenty of witchcraft-theme local microbrews. Its cozy interior gives it the feeling of a family holiday cabin, but don't let that fool you, as Café Riis seats up to 80 people in summer and can be booked for events and gatherings. 

Built in 1915, this former general store is now a restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike. Go for Belgian waffles in the morning or afternoon, and visit again at night for the local catch of the day and lamb tagine.

If you want to do yourself a favor, grab an outdoor table at Stúkuhúsið (assuming the weather is cooperating), order dinner, take in the views, and finish up with a slice of rhubarb pie. The food here is fresh and delicious, the service is friendly, and the desserts are the perfect ending to your day.

You never know exactly what the menu will be at the family-owned Tjöruhúsið, and for good reason: it all depends on what the local fishermen catch. You have your pick of two dinner seatings, at 7 pm and 9 pm (so don't be late), and three menu options—soup only, fish only, or fish and soup.

Located inside the hotel of the same name, this spot is beloved for its pizza. You'll love the friendly service and cozy furniture—there are sofas in place of more traditional chairs.

The menu at this casual restaurant favors burgers, pizza, seafood, and salads. The town of Tálknafjörður is a quick trip from Patreksfjörður and offers up stunning scenery—the best kind of side dish for your meal.

A true local institution set in a charming old building in downtown Ísafjörður, this family-owned restaurant and café may not have updated the menu much in the last two decades, but it’s a welcoming respite for some no-frills lamb chops and fish-of-the-day. Make sure to ask about their three-course lunch offer, as its easily the best bang for your buck in town.

This delicious taco joint on the outskirts of Ísafjörður exists both as a food truck and a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The menu is one man's vision of his own personal comfort food, which makes for a pretty haphazard menu: you will find everything from glazed ribs to sushi but the main attraction is the outstanding tacos. The pricing for the tacos is simple: there are three varieties (including one vegetarian option) and you pick between one, two, or three tacos. Jötunn is named after the gigantic beings from Norse mythology, and it lives up to its name with generous portion sizes and meals that would satisfy an ogre. 

Serving locally sourced seafood and lamb dishes, Malarkaffi is also popular for its memorable location with a veranda that overlooks the surrounding fjord. Note that this restaurant is closed during the wintertime.

Located next to the Museum of Icelandic Witchcraft and Sorcery, Galdur is a counter-style restaurant that serves local dishes like baked cod and lamb stew. You're not exactly spoiled for choice in Hólmavík, but despite the simple menu and a casual setting, it is still a solid eatery.