2 Best Restaurants in Longyearbyen, Svalbard

The star attraction at this café may be the two blue-eyed huskies that roam freely about the space, but Café Huskies isn't just a gimmick. The coffee, chai, and large tea selection are all decent, too. Order yourself a hot drink and, while you wait, pet the dogs (if they're willing, of course) and peruse the wall of quality local gifts. If the sun is out, take a seat on the deck where warm blankets are provided.

There's more to Huset than just food, as the building's history is also quite impressive—it served as an airport terminal, a school, and a hospital—with stories of its past preserved on the walls and in the retained artifacts in the space. As far as dining, Huset houses three different spaces and concepts: a café that bakes all its bread and pastries; a less formal bistro serving "Lørdagsbiff," a local Saturday roast tradition; and a fine dining restaurant with an innovative, Spanish-tinged New Nordic tasting menu that's open only for dinner. Game from local hunters and trappers is front and center, with the likes of salt-cured seal, cod tongue, and ptarmigan (grouse) breast.