Retro Mathús — Restaurant in undefined

While on our travels through Iceland, we stopped for the evening if Hofsos. While walking the quiet streets along the coastline we happened across Retro Mathus and decided to dine there. The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting, the staff extremely welcoming and the food, well the food was superb! We enjoyed one of their unique pizzas, a satisfying salad and some fried cheese with jam. The food here is made with only the highest level of ingredients, all sourced from local farmers and hand selected by the owner and chef. The owner was so pleasant to speak with and truly made guests feel welcome and at home, this little restaurant is worth every minute spent getting there. So if you are passing the area, just stop, enjoy the scenery and dine on some of the most delicious plates you've had while traveling...

A very worthy detour for those looking to break up four drive from the peninsula back to the valley.

We stopped in to grab a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised how nice this place was. The restaurant is cozy and sits just back from the ocean. Staff were very friendly and the owner even came to chat with us for a while, discussing various drinks and bragging on Icelandic gin. We enjoyed the conversation.

Food was excellent. Our table enjoyed the daily special, which was a horse steak (it’s regional) and the fish croquettes. Everything was great, including the sides paired with the dishes. We would re-order both again in a heartbeat.

So this place was a lovely find and it’s an easy recommendation for...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

I don’t usually leave reviews, but this place absolutely deserves it. I ordered the beef burger, and wow—it was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. Juicy, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and served with fresh toppings on a toasted bun that pulled everything together perfectly. You can tell they care about quality.

What really made the experience even better was the owner. He came by to check on us, made some great conversation, and was genuinely kind and welcoming. You don’t get that kind of hospitality everywhere these days. It felt more like being a guest than just another customer.

If you’re anywhere near this place, do yourself a...