Restaurants

Northern Light Inn is a family-run hotel, wellness spa and restaurant near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. • 42 lovely rooms, 24/7 honesty bar, fast wifi and free scheduled Blue Lagoon shuttles. • Spa, saunas, solarium, aurora floating, vacation fitness and refreshing wellness treatments.  • Max’s Restaurant serves local foods, Nordic specialities and select wines. • 20 minutes from KEF International Airport and 45 to Reykjavik. Northern lights dance above the hotel from September to April when space weather conditions are good. We’re located in the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, an extraordinary place for amazing adventures. The coolest hotspot in Iceland. Contact us directly for further information.  

The Blue Lagoon is  a health and geothermal spa on the Reykjanes Peninsula. A visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland geothermal spa is an important part of your stay in Iceland. Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater. It is no surprise that the readers of “Conde Nast Traveller” voted Blue Lagoon as the best spa worldwide and voted one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic. For ten consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas. The water’s temperature is 37-39°C / 98-102°F. The lagoon holds nine million liters of geothermal seawater. Regular sampling shows that “common” bacteria do not thrive in this ecosystem, thus additional cleansers such as chlorine are not needed.  SILICA HOTELMake your visit to Blue Lagoon truly special with an unforgettable stay at Silica Hotel. Built in harmony with the surrounding landscape, it offers an oasis of calm, relaxation, and healing.  Set in the heart of a stunning lava landscape, Silica Hotel is a just ten-minute walk from the Blue Lagoon. The hotel offers its own private bathing lagoon which is available for hotel guests.  The hotel has 35 bright and spacious double/twin rooms. All rooms offer private facilities and a veranda, with breathtaking views of the surrounding lava fields. The Silica Hotel opened in June 2005 and in 2015 it was redesigned and renovated to it's current state. Modern look and practical solutions characterize its design.   LAVA Restaurant at Blue Lagoon offers a unique dining experience. It is built into the cliff so it features a natural lava wall and the view overlooks the lagoon, adding to its uniqueness. The chefs take pride in using fresh Icelandic ingredients and the lunch and evening menus range from light dishes to gourmet meals. Try the catch of the day, which is the freshest fish available from the near fishing village Grindavík. Moss restaurant  Seated at a table in Moss Restaurant, you can travel the island by way of the gourmet creations that emerge from the kitchen. With menus that move effortlessly from the mountains, to the farmlands, to the oceans, each dish opens the door to the living heritage and diverse delights of Icelandic cuisine. With an atmosphere of sophisticated fine dining and a breathtaking view of the volcanic horizon, the restaurant also features a chef's table, a lounge, and a wine cellar deep in the centuries-old lava.

Enjoy Icelandic cuisine in a warm and inviting log house.  You can call it bacalao, salted cod or morue, the cod fish was once so important to Iceland's economy that it featured prominently on the Icelandic Coat of Arms. Salthúsið (The House of Bacalao) Restaurant of Grindavik is the first restaurant in Iceland specialising in the codfish.

Take Off Bistro is a cosy and friendly bistro with quality burgers, steak, fish, hot wings, salad and more. Have a glass of wine or beer on Happy Hour daily. Our menu is online.

Bryggjan Grindavik is a Fisherman’s Cafe/Restaurant by the Grindavik Harbour in South West Iceland. The building was originally built in 1980 a by the brothers Kristinn and Adalgeir Johansen to house their Net Making Business. As the years passed and times changed, in 2009 the brothers transformed a portion of the building into a little cafe called Bryggjan (Pier). Since then, this little cafe won over the hearts and minds of the locals as well as travellers traveling through Grindavik. The brothers had a vision of integrating the successful cafe with the Net Making Shop even further. In 2018, new owners took over the restaurant and the building, and have now turned this vision into reality. In May 2019, the new addition, the Bryggjan Grindavik Netagerðin (Net Making Shop) dining hall opened with an extended selection of traditional Icelandic dishes in the spirit of the original little cafe, which is still operated in it´s original form. 

Friendly family restaurant where we also offer take away and home delivery. We specialise in fish'n'chips and pizza. We are located in the center of the town Grindavík right across from the visitor centra Kvikan and the Saltfish museum. The harbour is only one minute walk from our restaurant where you can sit down and relax alone or with friends and enjoy our local beer and food. We offer free wifi and you can watch football and other sports in the bar area. OPEN:Weekdays 11:30 - 20:00Weekends 12:00 - 20:00

Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstadship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost completely intact Viking ship, excavated in Norway in 1882. Captain Gunnar Marel Eggertsson was inspired to build a replica of this beautiful ship based on his own background as shipbuilder and sailor. He copied the original nail for nail. In the year 2000, with a grant from the Leifur Eiríksson Commission of Iceland, he sailed from Iceland to New York, a journey of 4200 nautical miles. His voyage brought world-wide attention to Leif Eiriksson's and Bjarni Herjólfsson's discovery of America, dated, according to the Icelandic sagas, to exactly 1000 A.D. Building Icelander was an extraordinary achievement;at 23 metres long, 5.25 meters wide and with a holding capacity of 80 tons (by modern standards), it took 2 years of effort.The sail is 130 square meters and the mast is 18 meters in length. Made from pine and oak, scholars believe this was the most common type of ship in use during the Viking Age. Vikingaheimar is also a home to the exhibition The North Atlantic Viking Saga, originally shown at the Smithsonian Institution during the summer of 2000. Launched in Washington D.C. by King Hakon of Norway, and with a State Dinner at the White House, it then traveling to 6 other cities throughout North America. This exhibition, like the sailing of Icelander, celebrated the millennium anniversary of the Viking discovery of North America, shedding light on the latest scholarly research into the Norse settlement and explorations of unknown lands.Gunnar Marel and his crew of 8 left Iceland on Icelandic Independence day, the 17th of June, with a send off from the Prime Minister of Iceland. When it finally arrived in New York on October 5th-where it was greeted by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mayor Rudolf Guiliani--the ship had made stops at 22 harbors. In addition to the festivities with kings, queens, presidents and mayors, when the ship arrived, visitors also streamed to see it while it was docked at each location, all told about 450,000 people came on board. These two fine projects, both celebrating Iceland's central role in the discovery of North America 1000 years ago by the Norse Vikings, have now found a permanent home in Vikinga Aldan (Viking Wave), the central building on the Vikingaheimar grounds. A spectacular modern building, it also offers beautiful views of the surrounding bay, Faxaflói. These two fine projects, both celebrating Iceland's central role in the discovery of North America 1000 years ago by the Norse Vikings, have now found a permanent home in Vikinga Aldan (Viking Wave), the central building on the Vikingaheimar grounds. A spectacular modern building, it also offers beautiful views of the surrounding bay, Faxaflói.

Public deli's policy is to make life easier for customers with simple solutions and tasty food. Public deli is a new concept in Iceland where services in the field of restaurant operations and food products are combined in one place. The concept is based on a foreign model that is making its way into Europe. Public deli is the first of its kind in Iceland where customers can order food and sit down in a comfortable environment or order and take away and shop for the main things for the home along the way.

Hjá Höllu is a health food restaurant that began in Grindavik and has since expanded to Keflavik Airport. After Grindavik was evacuated in late 2023, the restaurant has been closed to public access with Hjá Höllu moving operations to the nearby town of Sandgerði to focus on catering events and Keflavik Airport. In October 2024, Grindavik was reopened to public access and many local businesses have began to reopen. It can be expected that the Hjá Höllu restaurant will open to the public in the near future Hjá Höllu serves delicious, fresh, healthy food and beverages. We cook from the finest ingredients available with no unnecessary additives. In our Grindavík restaurant we serve fresh local fish, salads, sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan dishes, among other amazing dishes. We highly recommend you try our fresh cod,it's a true taste of Iceland!  We also have freshly-made bread, cakes, fresh juices, smoothies, yogurt, pesto, granola and power bars. Perfect to grab to go if you are heading on a road trip in our beautiful country. 

LAVA Restaurant at Blue Lagoon offers a unique dining experience. It is built into the cliff so it features a natural lava wall and the view overlooks the lagoon, adding to its uniqueness. The chefs take pride in using fresh Icelandic ingredients and the lunch and evening menus range from light dishes to gourmet meals. Try the catch of the day, which is the freshest fish available from the near fishing village Grindavík.

Paddy’s is a local favourite when you want to grab a drink, watch a sporting event or just play some beach volleyball. Events vary from local music, standup to the legendary Paddy’s pub quiz. Traditional Irish beach pub which serves both local beer as well as the blonde in the black dress.

Awarded a Michelin star in 2023, Moss Restaurant transforms seasonal ingredients into timeless gourmet experiences. In an atmosphere of sophisticated fine dining, guests can travel across Iceland by way of the sensational creations that emerge from the kitchen. With menus that move effortlessly from the mountains to the farmlands to the oceans, each dish is a testament to the living heritage and diverse delights of the country's cooking. Head chef Aggi Sverrisson—formerly of London's legendary Texture—fuses Asian flavors with local ingredients to create Moss's innovative cuisine, pushing the boundaries of Iceland's culinary frontiers.  With stunning views of the volcanic landscape, the restaurant also features a chef’s table, a lounge, and a wine cellar deep in the centuries-old lava.'

LiBRARY bistro/bar Keflavik is one of the coolest bistros in Iceland.  Trendy décor by the Italian company Dialma Brown puts the restaurant squarely on the map as hip, go-to eating establishment. We offer extensive menu with reasonable prices. LiBRARY bistro is perfect for enjoying both casual and elegant lunch or dinner. Featuring dishes for groups and individuals, the menu caters to a variety of tastes and diets. LiBRARY bar LiBRARY lounge/bar offers the perfect surroundings for chilling with some good wine or cocktails and mingle with friends. Pair a refreshing drink with a light meal or snack. Kitchen opening hours: Every day from 11:30am - 10:00pm  Bar opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30am – 11pmFriday to Sunday 11:30am – 12:00 am Treat yourself to Brunch Join us Saturdays and Sundays for great selection of brunch dishes, coffee drinks and brunch cocktails We serve brunch from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Happy Hour Discounts on wine, beers and cocktails.Every day from 3:00pm – 7:00pm  

Fish House is a nice family-run restaurant that offers fish processed and caught locally along with grill food.   We offer a nice and relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy great food, a cup of coffee or a wide range of domestic beer.Our restaurant is within walking distance of the harbor where fishing ships reside and bring our fish to shore.  The harbor is a great place to walk around and watch the local fishing industry in action.

Sjávarsetrið is a new restaurant by the Sandgerði harbour.  Warm and cosy interior grabs as soon as you walk inside, here everyone should feel good. Sjávarsetrið is the vision of two young couples with different backgrounds and different taste for food. Concept of the restaurant reflects that combination. Some of the group wanted to make a seafood restaurant while others wanted a cosy feeling restaurant with a little bit more diversity. Resulting in a seafood influenced restaurant.  Our uniqueness is a borehole located in our backyard, pumping seawater witch allow us to keep shell fish alive, and therefor the food we produce is always fresh.

KEF has been a flagship restaurant in Keflavik for years and is popular with locals as well as travellers.  We welcome you to wine and dine in our beautiful and newly renovated dining room, bar and bistro where we also serve breakfast every day of the year.  Our main focus is on adventurous dishes made with fresh local ingredients and professional and friendly service that will make you feel right at home. Good dining is an inseparable part of a good trip and we have got you covered in a variety of ways.  KEF restaurant is a first class a la carte restaurant serving adventurous dishes, made with only the freshest ingredients from our local dealers so you can always be sure of the quality. Enjoy a glass of hand picked wine, select from a wide variety of cocktails or taste Icelandic brewed draft beer from while receiving outstanding prompt and personal wait-staff service. KEF bar is a small bar with a large selection of wines, whiskeys, beers and cocktails as well as your favorite coffee drinks and always manned with the friendliest bartenders money can buy. KEF bistro is located in our breakfast room and is open for hotelguests and walk-in‘s for casual relaxation, drinks and light snacks while enjoying whatever is airing on the big screen. KEF breakfast is renowned in Iceland and few if any hotels offer a spread like ours; open sandwiches, freshly cut fruit and vegetables, a selection of cold cut meats, eggs and cheeses and a generous selection of bread, cakes and pastry, as well as the standard cereals and yogurt.  Gluten-free bread and dairy-free milk is available upon request and the traditional Icelandic super-foods Skyr and Lýsi are fixed items. As are a choice of hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, milk, juice and fresh Icelandic water.  Hot food is served after 6:00am; sausages, baked beans, hot sandwiches and hot casseroles with cheese, sausages, potatoes and vegetables. The buffet is open from 5:00-10:00 am. KEF is perfect for dining solo, with a partner or in a group. It is also a great location to reserve for a private gathering and we welcome hotelguests and walk-in‘s alike.