næs — Restaurant in Vestmannaeyjabær

This was the best meal I've had in Iceland! We all had the full course service which includes 4 appetizers a main course and a dessert, all of which were phenomenal. The arinchini were perfectly crispy balls of cheesey gooey deliciousness. Our next course was an incredibly refreshing bowl of smooth creamy stratechella and crisp cherry tomatoes finished with basil olive oil. Next was the crown jewel of the menu, the lamb kofta, soft crispy and incredibly well spiced served on a flat wrap with pickled onions and a savory orange sauce. We were then served a very light dish of finely diced fish in mayo sauce under a refreshing layer of thinly sliced radish. Our main courses were a fish of the day and hangar steak. The fish was served in large portions, perfectly seared, served in another delicious savory orange sauce. The steak was also well seared, served in strips medium rare seasoned with another delicious house steak sauce. The steak was served alongside these incredibly creativly prepared square fries composed of layered crispy thinly sliced potatoes. Finally we were treated to a warmed slice of perfectly ripe pear served with a phenomenal homemade vanilla ice cream toppped with finely ground sweet breadcrumbs. A truly excellent dining experience, I would love to come...

Our second trip to Iceland- first trip to Westman Island and we have learned that at first external glance, some restaurants that look very unassuming and unpolished are actually quite excellent in all aspects! Such was the case with naes. Step inside to a fresh, clean and bright well appointed bistro dining experience! The background music was incredible adding to the vibe of naes.

The menu had enough variation to be interesting and as always in Iceland, there are vegan or vegetarian choices. The wine choices were direct and sufficient. It was very impressive that “our” chef prepared our entrees in an open kitchen where we could see him working. It felt like a private dining experience! My entree was perfectly prepared delicate filets of white fish with fresh herbs, greens and a base of mashed potatoes. A flavorful orange colored sauce rimmed the plate and added another layer of taste and aesthetic appeal! Others at the table had salad with chicken, pumpkin, pistachio and pomegranate seeds and feta cheese with a mild garlic dressing. Very fresh and just a great salad. The same owners operate Slippur directly across the street from naes. I will tell all who plan to take the ferry over from the mainland to dine there. It...

Recommended by our ATV tour guide Mar, it was a tough call between several really great options for dinner in Vestmannaeyjar on Heimaey Island. Tasting menus always reel us in, and this was a no-brainer (the næs experience).

Næs literally means 'nice' in Icelandic (slang, borrowed from English)... From their website:

"Næs means nice --- food made from scratch from great produce, ideal to share"

I can't help but think Borat would be proud of a place as niiiiiice as næs. The catch of the day was cod, and the summer beet and white fish crudo was crazy good. I had never tried dukkah before, but I'm hooked. So much flavor in the traditional Middle Eastern nut, seed and spice dip, but spiced, not spicy; we saw many menus with hazelnuts sprinkled throughout in Iceland, and this was no different.

The hanger steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and must have rested because that sucker was juicy. Helga (raspberry sour ale produced by Borg Brugghús in Iceland) and Viking lager (regular beer) helped us wash down our healthy helpings and no dessert pictured because the entrees had us walking the plank. Doggy bags...