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4.5 stars, not 5 (excellent delicious food). We stopped by here after completing a puffin tour out of the old harbor. The ambiance was very nice. There is a small brewery onsite and they offer other local beers on draft as well. We came around 1:15 pm and were given a lunch menu. The -.5 star comes from the fact that they advertise as a steakhouse (which is why we came in) however there wasn't any steak on the menu. We were a bit fatigued by the constant burgers and fish we've had in Iceland and wanted steaks. I ordered the Artic Char fish and was informed they were out and asked if I wanted to substitute salmon instead. This was fine with me. I will say the salmon that I had was a deliciously cooked, thick, juicy salmon filet. It was skin side on top and dressed with pesto on top of a bed of mashed potatoes with asparagus. I prefer skin off/none and was very mildly disappointed that the pesto was on the skin and I had to scrape it off. This was minor and once I mixed the pesto with the potatoes and salmon meat it was PHENOMENAL. Welcome to flavor country. Probably the most delicious tasting fish filet I've had in Iceland. It was filling, delicious, and exactly what I wanted on a cold, windy day. My father opted for a burger and fries. The fries were surprisingly good as well. They were thin and crispy and crunchy textured on the outside and delicious. When looking at the menu they were advertised as crispy fries and I remember thinking to myself that they truly lived up to the description. He said the burger was excellent but was disappointed there were no steak options. My mother had fish of the day that came with baby potatoes that looked good, standard of fish options in restaurants. Looking at hers I was glad to have chosen my option that came with mashed potatoes and pesto. I wish we had the opportunity to come for dinner as we would have liked to have the steak.
Katherine RheadKatherine Rhead
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We had the mussels, scallops, and cheek. The food was excellent, great technical execution of cooking. This place is just a bit...rough around the edges? I really want to love this restaurant, but there's lots of little details which made the experience of dining kinda weird. I taste the excellent preparation of the food and I know that whoever runs this place cares very much about the restaurant; I hope these notes are well received. * What's the restaurant about? We were seated immediately with zero introduction to the menu, no background on the restaurant, just a sudden "What's your order?" Some small talk would have been wonderful, but perhaps that warmth is not part of icelandic culture. * Seats by windows should allow guests to see outside the window. When you place half the table with their backs to the window, the view is lost. Simply rotate the seating. * There's an absence of plates. Little plates for the bread allow your guests to eat bread without making a mess of crumbs. If guests are sharing a dish, give them plates to share it with. * Please explain the dishes when you bring them to your guests. Our delicious meals were unceremoniously dropped at our table without any explanation... But there's a lot going on! How was the protein prepared? What are these mystery sauces? What is this vegetable?? These are small details that could improve the experience. But I also recognize I'm coming to this restaurant without knowing the cultural norms of dining in Iceland. Perhaps it's normal here to have to ask for a fork.
D HD H
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Kitchen closes at 9 - the back of the house was kind enough to stay and wait for my husband and I to order. It did NOT disappoint! I got the duck burger with Frank fries and the fries were perfect. I think the garlic sauce really helped the franks sauce not be too overpowering. My husband - White Knight burger with movie fries. His was okay I'm my opinion, but I like strong flavors which is why the duck burger was right up my alley - be warned though, the duck burger is sweet! I liked it, but my husband did not for one of those reasons. We also shared the regular crispy hot wings - they were the best wings I've had in awhile. Nice and crispy and the blue cheese drizzle really rounded that out that flavor as well. He also got the Skittles shake for us to share. He's liking it,, but I was okay just trying it just for the sake of trying. We've never seen a skittle shake anywhere before. Then I got the beer they brew in house. I'm not a beer drinker so I can NOT define all the fancy notes and taste all the nuances - I just know that for someone who doesn't drink a lot of beer and who HATES dark beer, this was good enough for me to finish. I have attached photos of everything but my husband's food. Postscript - I went in for more shake. It's actually better than originally thought.
laceymillican5laceymillican5
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I had dinner here as part of the Fly Over Iceland package experience and wasn't expecting much to be offered in the two course meal. But was I wrong. They started me off with a beer flight (not included) and it considered of 3 delicious beers, two of which they brew in house. Then they offered my beer bread, bread that's made in house with beer they make in house that you can't get anywhere else in Iceland. It was warm and fabulous with butter. I selected beef tenderloin for my entree. It came with small white potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, and a delightful bearnaise sauce for the steak that is also made in house. The chefs here are amazing. Dessert was just too much for me - chocolate cake. I asked to get it to go, and because it normally comes a la mode, they added a second piece of cake for me. The service is impeccable. The drinks are amazing. And the food is delicious. Whether you come straight to the restaurant, or package it with Fly Over Iceland, you won't be disappointed.
Michelle JonesMichelle Jones
10
Bryggjan Brugghús was the venue of our corporate event where we were to meet our colleagues from all over the world for the first time. It was honestly such a lovely place, the staff were incredible and the food/drinks were wonderful 🍔🍻 Overall it's definitely a place that I would come back to. It had something for everyone, a spacious outside area with heating lamps so you could stay there all night, loads of cozy seatings and a big dancefloor for those who enjoy dancing 💃🕺 Also rhe bar counter was huge so it was never hard to get a drink despite us being almost 200 people. Furthermore the live music band was wonderful and really set the perfect mood for a meet&mingle event 🙏 So for anyone visiting Iceland, definitely visit this place, Ive heard its great also on days where events arent held and my icelandic friends also all recommended to visit here 🇮🇸
Christoffer TøttrupChristoffer Tøttrup
10
I was one of the first to review Bryggjan Brugghús when it opened around the Airwaves festival a few years ago, and it has been a firm favourite of mine ever since, with several subsequent visits. It's set in a splendid location, with wall-to-ceiling views of the Old Harbour in the funky Grandi district, and the dark wood interior creates a classily cool atmosphere. WIth its high roofs and open plan design, it's a great choice for drinks and mid-range food. Following its recent transition to a new name, I checked in again to see how the new iteration compared with the first. Barion continues to set a high standard. The service is excellent and the food comes in no time at all. I was quite impressed with my chicken burger and the fries were so plentiful that I couldn't polish them all off. Highly recommended.
John LloydJohn Lloyd
10
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Grandagarður 8, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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attractions: FlyOver Iceland, Lava Show, Whales of Iceland, Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center, Saga Museum, The Settlement Exhibition, Ingólfur Square, Reykjavík Maritime Museum, Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús, Cathedral of Christ the King, restaurants: Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Icelandic Street Food, Seabaron, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavík, Messinn, Apotek Restaurant, Reykjavik Fish Restaurant, Grillmarkaðurinn, The Laundromat Cafe

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