Maren Anna — Restaurant in Moskenes

A Dance of Peaks and Troughs at Maren Anna.

At the waterfront restaurant, Maren Anna, one is immediately taken by the scenic charm that envelopes the place. It's a symphony of flavors that I plunged into, featuring a savory soiree of Ceviche, Cod Tempura, the catch of the day - Cod, and the classic Crème Brûlée.

The evening started off on a bit of a hesitant note. The wine pairing, although eventually a triumph, endured a rocky journey. After several attempts and exchanges with the well-meaning, albeit somewhat befuddled waiter, the right wine selection was procured. There was a small hiccup when our bottles got mixed up with those of other guests, but this hiccup was swiftly resolved.

However, a significant mystery lingered - why was there no option for wine by the glass in parallel with the menu suggestions? The waitstaff seemed at a loss to explain this, a curious restriction that left a shadow over an otherwise well-crafted menu.

Turning to the food, it was a pleasantly surprising array of highs with a sprinkle of minor lows. The Cod Tempura was a stand-out, masterfully done with a crackling outer shell giving way to flaky and succulent cod. The stockfish was another pleasant revelation, a dish that defied expectations with its delightful flavors. The catch of the day, also cod, was well prepared, albeit it played a more demure tune on the palate, with spices taking a backseat.

The grand finale, the Crème Brûlée, was an elegant culmination of the evening. The burnt sugar crust shattered delightfully, revealing a creamy custard that was a joy to savor.

In conclusion, Maren Anna offers a largely delightful gastronomic journey. However, it's the attention to details - particularly concerning wine pairings and the flexibility for the customers - that could catapult this establishment from...

After arriving in Moskenes, I trusted the reviews of this adorable little shack just by the harbor and was not disappointed. Since I unfortunately already had had painfully bad meatballs on the ferry, I opted for a starter of tempura cod tongues, a "small meal" instead of a main dish - the shrimp flaguette - and the ice cream assortment, with a Pornstar Martini to accompany it. The drink was well executed, albeit nothing special. When the starter came, I got so excited, I accidently already dug in before I could attempt photodocumentation. They were divine. The kick of the tapioca with the mango and cabbage worked exceptionally well and the cod simply melted on my tongue. The flaguette had fresh and very delicious shrimps and the flavours were well balanced. The - of course - home made sorbet selection of strawberry, vanilla and apple was rich in flavour and had the perfect texture. All in all, I paid 680 NOK which I find to be more than acceptable for auch a fine meal....

Last minute we found this place for NYE. We weren't expecting much open on the island, so were just excited to find a restaurant. But we were more than happy with our luck!

They did a 7 course menu for NYE and we loved every single one. It started with a fun drink called two-faced, that had two different straws -- each causing the drink to taste differently :)

Then the starters included duck, salmon ceviche (would come back just for this!), a shot that I can't even explain -- included vodka and what tasted like ice cream. Then it was on to stock fish and the main course of lamb -- both amazing. The desserts included a cheese plate and then baked Alaska! Even better is they timed the meal perfectly, we finished almost at midnight and got handed a glass of champagne to head to its pier and watch fireworks.

Amazing experience, food and friendly staff make this place...