Full Steam Tromsø AS — Restaurant in Tromsø

Great location right in the harbour, with local traditional dishes. I recommend the reindeer stew as that was something I had never tried before (can be a bit gamy). The place itself seemed to be a combination of a restaurant and a seafarer museum which makes for a great and unique experience as you are able to view some exhibitions while waiting for the next dish :)) the food is quite good, but the service was a huge no go for me. Maybe the waitress was new, but as we wanted to sit upstairs, we got up and waited for the waitress to get us seated. She was on her phone, not even looking up, for several minutes, when we decided to just grab a menu and sit ourselves at a vacant table. Around 10 minutes later, she comes over clearly looking offended that we sat ourselves down. She took our order, and another very sweet water came upstairs with our food not long after. After we finished, we wanted some desserts and drinks, but the first waitress was glued to her phone probably on Snapchat or something as she was visibly taking pictures of herself. We tried huge arm movements (as waving obviously would do any good) every time she lifted her head twice or thrice, but either she had very very bad eyesight or she was ignoring us deliberately. Then another waitress came up and they were chatting and laughing loudly and 20 minutes after we were done eating and no one had cleared our plates, let alone looked in our direction, we walked up to them to the bar desk, and as I approached, both of them went downstairs. Waiting for some minutes, I decided to order the dessert directly downstairs as I was getting a bit annoyed at this point. There she was downstairs chatting with another waiter, but at least this waiter looked up and greeted me when I got there. I ordered dessert and asked to get our plates cleared after quickly describing the situation, and the waiter apologised and took our order. Generally very mixed feelings about the service, I think and hope that that waitress was a temporary hire because that work attitude does not belong in the service industry. But most of the other staff seemed friendly enough. Do note that I visited this place more than half a year ago, so maybe it has improved… anyhow, good food and experience,...

A decent "pub" like place to eat and/or drink in Tromso.

We decided to give this place a go since it offered up some interesting dishes! Overall it was an "okay" experience, with the service and atmosphere rating slightly above the quality of the food.

We started with the platter that offered up a variety of their starters, including whale jerky, cos tongue, caviar and garlic shrimp. Probably the favourite out of the selection was the cod tongue, since it was dried and breaded, so it tasted like any good fried and breaded things. The whale jerky was what got us interested, and, personally... I think whale is an acquired taste? Hard to describe, but my experience with it is that, it had an unexpected taste? It was overly fishy, but also wasn't fishy? I know that might not have made sense, but see for yourself if you're keen!

For the mains, we all tried different mains and shared it. We got: the clams/mussels; reindeer burger; whale steak and the cod. Again, the whale steak was very different to what I was expecting, it was much "meatier" than expected, tastes more gamey/meaty than "fishy" the mussels were ok... Nothing too special and the cod was a bit dry. The reindeer burger was surprisingly good and, personally, was my favourite.

Overall, the food was ok - a good experience to try these local delicacies whilst in Tromso/Norway. The price was maybe on the higher side? For context, we had a very nice lunch in Mathallen, ordered 5 mains with a bottle of bubbles to share and it was roughly the same price.. whereas we ordered 4 mains, a started and 1 glass of wine and a beer (same amount of people) at this place...

Overall, I think it's worth a visit if you're curious to try some local delicacies! You'll still come out of it full and...

Situated right on the waterfront, Full Steam capitalizes on its prime location by serving up Arctic seafood, boasting views that rival the dishes themselves.

Full Steam, as the name intriguingly suggests, is a seafood restaurant offering the finest catch from the Arctic waters. Ensconced on the waterfront, the establishment offers panoramic views of the fjords, further enhancing the dining experience.

Upon entering Full Steam, the first thing that caressed my senses was the subtle briny aroma. It's a delicate balance – not so overpowering to encroach upon one's sensory faculties, yet just pronounced enough to kindle the appetite. The interior exudes an understated elegance with its typical fishery warehouse interior. The view, however, is anything but minimal. The expansive fjords stretch out as a lavish feast for the eyes. The seafood, is tasty but flavours are not intense nor outstanding. Each dish, beautifully plated, celebrates the essence of the ocean. While the ambience was exquisite, I must say, the service, though refined, could incorporate a touch more opulence to truly cater to the billionaire palate.

Upon arrival, the aroma of the Fjords bounty hinted at the freshness of the ingredients. The rustic interior, while minimalist, didn't leave me questioning the justification for the rather steep prices on the menu. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, but the cost per plate, even for someone of my means, seemed a touch too inflated. A spectacular view is indeed offered, but one must ponder if gazing upon the fjords should come at such a premium. A more reasonable pricing strategy, paired with an uptick in service enhancements, could elevate Full Steam to its...