Panoramic Restaurant Haikaranpesä — Restaurant in Helsinki sub-region

Had lunch at Panoramic Restaurant Haikaranpesä for the third time. A stylish, sea-view venue that offers an indoor buffet experience with calm vibes and a touch of elegance. However, a few things to know before you go: the restaurant works by reservation only, and the menu is nearly identical every day. You’ll find marinated salmon, fish tartare, fresh salads, different potato sides, desserts, ice cream, hot drinks, and free water. Occasionally, there’s steak-style hot dishes, but don’t expect much variety.

Also, a note for management: one of the tall male chefs tends to give lingering looks that can make some guests feel uncomfortable. If you’ve noticed the same, feel free to like this comment — maybe it will bring some awareness.

No outdoor seating, but the panoramic view from inside is truly a highlight.

Food: 7/10 View: 9/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Variety: 5/10

Would I go again? Yes, once in a while. Would I recommend it? Yes — but manage expectations.

Seafood, skyline & a side of...

We had a group reservation and ate the buffet which is the thing at the restaurant. The food was well prepared and tasty (heavily salted traditional Finnish dishes with high cream/fat content). The fish appetizers we excellent and the variety of fish served huge for Finnish standards. The service was very blunt and no wine recommendations were given (waiter not knowing any of the dishes being served and thus unable to give recommendations). Paying for the meal took about 20min with waiter crumbling to remember all drinks ordered and the prices. Overall the service is not up the par but location is very good and...

What a pleasant and relaxing lunch!

Came here on a Monday afternoon and it was quiet and the views were just beautiful. The service was excellent and very friendly from our female waitress. The salad and cold buffet in the beginning is excellent with lots of variety and the desserts are wonderful too. The entrées are just ok. And the music is excessively dated, but that’s part of the fun. 😎

All in all, we love this beautiful stork’s nest / UFO 🛸 water tower hang out + will be back with family...