FANGST Restaurant Lofoten — Restaurant in Vestvågøy

Our dining experience at Fangst Restaurant at Hattvika Lodge was truly exceptional. The Fangst team created a uniquely personal atmosphere by thoughtfully introducing each course and sharing the story behind the ingredients, all with remarkable attention to detail. From the very beginning, we felt genuinely welcomed, perfectly in line with the sign at the entrance of the hotel: “Home Abroad.”

The ingredients are locally sourced, and the three-course menu was beautifully balanced from start to finish. For the main course and dessert, we appreciated the option to choose between two different dishes, adding a nice touch of personalization.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Located right by the water, the restaurant offers breathtaking views of the ocean and harbor. It truly feels like you’re floating as you dine.

All in all, our experience at Fangst was one of a kind, hands down the best dinner we’ve ever had. It’s an absolute must-visit when in Ballstad or the surrounding area. We highly recommend spending an evening at Fangst Restaurant at...

I'm very sorry to say that our experience at this restaurant was not at all pleasant. We had ordered the three-course menu. Both the appetizer and the main course were too salty and plain, although the dessert was delicious. An unfortunate incident occurred when I mentioned to a waitress—with black hair and blue eyes—that my food was too salty; her response was, 'And what should I do about it?' I had to insist that she talks to the kitchen and redo the fish. It's important to note, though, that there is also a ten-course menu available, which we did not try. It may offer a better experience, but I cannot judge that. The highlights are: the place is beautiful, the owner is very sociable, and there was an extremely friendly and kind Austrian waitress. At the Lofoten, we always ate well and were disappointed not to be able to say the same about...

Wow. Can I give this place more than five stars? Nestled in a remote fishing town on the Lofoten Islands, FANGST surprised us. We were staying at the hotel next door, and had decided to try it out for a nice dinner to unwind and enjoy local cuisine.

We did not expect such an amazing experience. The dining room opens up to the water, with floor to ceiling windows. Seated at sunset, the ambiance was romantic and relaxing.

The service was top notch. Our waitresses explained each course, many of which are centered around sustainable eating and using fresh ingredients, including mushrooms picked that day.

Each course was a surprise. One of my favorites though was the dessert, with different local twists on confections.

I would highly recommend booking a reservation...