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Service: Quick waiting time, and they serve free popcorn with a really unique seasoning (which I LOVED)! Staff served well, but it did feel quite cold (atmosphere and temperature) Salmon: this was by far the best salmon I’ve had in my life. The fish was well-seasoned, and the meat was tender, soft and moist inside, and consistent through the fish until the skin, which was crispy and had a great bite. The mashed potato and vegetables it was served with was also really tasty and complemented the salmon really well. Serving of salmon was also quite a bit (for me at least!) Lamb: my husband had this and I had taken a bite. Not a taste we are particularly familiar with, but I found the meat tender, with the taste of the grill really yums on the meat! It didn’t taste too gamey either. Wish we tried the steak! Sushi pizza (not pictured): we had had this as an appetiser - a nori and rice base, deep fried in a tempura batter, and topped with a sashimi dressing. This was my second favourite after the salmon! The tangy of the sashimi with the base of the crunch went so so well together. Surf and turf (not pictured): i can’t eat lobsters, but my husband loved it. He’s not the most expressive… but he says “tastes good!” Tips: Make a reservation if you can, but if not, it wouldn’t hurt to try anyway! We didn’t make a reservation, but managed to get seats (tho we were only a table for two), but the restaurant was almost full house the whole time.
amanda woonamanda woon
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Upscale restaurant in downtown Akureyri. Reservationa are recommended. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was attentive and great. The prices were a bit higher than other restaurants, but reasonable considering the exceptional food and fine dining experience. We ordered the tasting menu which consisted of a six course feast. It was a great value for the quality of food. Everything was first class, we really enjoyed the dinner. 5*Extreme Sushi Festival—Selection of the most popular sushi and sashimi: very fresh and good. 5*Grilled salmon with soya-sesame glace: tender and flavorful. 5*braised beef short ribs: very good 5*Robata grilled Filled of lamb: parsnip pure, vegetables, potatoes and sauce: cooked medium, soft and tender . 5*Selection of desserts: colorful and great presentation. Three flavors of ice creams, fresh berries, rich chocolates, cream brûlée, etc. Everything was delicious.
Min ZhangMin Zhang
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we opted for the sushi tasting menu and were heavily disappointed normally we would put up 3 stars for Rub23's food and ambiance, but the price was outrageous the first dish is not pictured, but was actually the best, as it included a crispy sushi roll that was very well done i will say the effort is there from the wait staff and host but the kitchen execution is lacking Rub23 is one of the only 'fine dining' restaurants in Akureyri but the flavors were just unexpected for example, one of the courses came out with a chicken teriyaki roll... why? if visiting this restaurant, i advise you opt against the tasting menu and just pick out an entree save your money
GervaisGervais
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Rub23 in Akureyri was excellent in terms of its location, atmosphere, quality of service, cleanliness and most importantly, their food offerings. It’s not surprising that Rub23 was recommended travel vloggers who have visited Akureyri. For lunch, we ordered their salmon with herbs, braised vegetables, potatoes, salad with unagi dressing. The salmon was cooked to perfection and everything it was served it complemented the dish – a perfectly balanced dish. The salad was very vibrant and savoury too and was really pleasant to eat. If we lived in Akureyri, Rub23 would definitely be one of our regular spots.
Jordan Kevin MagtaanJordan Kevin Magtaan
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Absolutely amazing experience. Phenomenal and attentive wait staff - perhaps the best yet we’ve experienced in Iceland. Food was also great. Here’s a breakdown. We did 3 starters - bbq cauliflower (tasty, but expensive for what it is, photo on white plate) - sushi pizza (SUPER good. Photo on black dish) - smoked scallops (disappointingly small portion) I had the VIP Nigiri for my entree (photo on wood tray). I rank the four flavors it had as follows : Tuna > Salmon > Wagyu > Scallop. Though to be clear, the wagyu on this dish did not impress me. Overall though, happy with this dish
Nic WainwrightNic Wainwright
10
The atmosphere was very nice. We ordered a 5 courses autumn menu which was amazing. Tuna sushi and salmon sushi were so good, goose leg confit was amazing, it was tender and very delicious. Salted cod and langoustine tempura also surprisingly delicious but the veal fillet was a lite bit dissapointing. It wasn't tender enough and tasted a little bit different for out tongues. And our meals closed with Redcurrant cheesecake which is sweet and nice just like our experience having dinner in this place. We would definitely coming back and try some other menus.
Fabiola KayatmoFabiola Kayatmo
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Nearby Attractions Of Rub23
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Akureyrarkirkja
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri Swimming Pool
Brynja
Hotel Akureyri
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hótel Norðurland
Hotel Edda Akureyri

Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Akureyrarkirkja
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
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Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Nearby Restaurants Of Rub23
Bautinn Restaurant
Strikið
Kaffi Ilmur
Greifinn
Ketilkaffi
Centrum Kitchen & Bar
Cafe Berlin
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Moe’s Food Truck

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Kaupvangsstræti 6, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
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attractions: Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyrarkirkja, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Akureyri Swimming Pool, Brynja, Hotel Akureyri, Hafnarstræti Hostel, Hótel Norðurland, Hotel Edda Akureyri, restaurants: Bautinn Restaurant, Strikið, Kaffi Ilmur, Greifinn, Ketilkaffi, Centrum Kitchen & Bar, Cafe Berlin, Bláa Kannan Cafe, Krua Siam, Moe’s Food Truck
