Husavik

Húsavík is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjálfandi bay with 2,307 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja, built in 1907. Húsavík is served by Húsavík Airport. Wikipedia.
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1Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths

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Outdoor bath
This place was so relaxing. When you drive up, the views are fantastic. The actual hot springs look to be using an old bomb shelter or something as you go down into the ground. But inside, the place is very nice, they have great changing rooms, give you towels, rooms and you go in and shower and then get into the hot water. There are two different area that are two different temperatures. One was hot the other not so hot. Was told one was 40 centigrade and the other 38. Was so relaxing. Well worth taking the time to go and sit and relax here for a few hours. Also, the view from the hot springs was fantastic.
Christian Kolb — Google review
Fantastic experience. It was a little crowded when I arrived at 5:30 pm, but by sunset, practically everyone had left. So we were able to relax and spend some quiet time with nature. The shower gels and conditioner were high-quality and smelled fantastic! The sauna is also highly recommended.
Doritos — Google review
Absolutely beautiful scenery and outstanding views over the bay. We visited the place during the week in the morning at 11am. We had no reservation/booking, the visit comes with a with a big price tag, but it is worth the spending. They will stop visitors without reservation to enter the GeoSea, as soon as the capacity has been reached (mostly afternoon & evening times). The changing rooms and shower are very clean and beautifully designed. You can have drinks in the pool and spend a great time there. A great place to be!
Sebastian Feldmann — Google review
Amazing time! I honestly felt like I was in an entire different world. It wasn’t crowded and extremely relaxing. More relaxing than Blue Lagoon & Sky Lagoon.
Kaitlin Snyder — Google review
Incredible experience ! We have booked pour tickets in advance and we could even come earlier than the time indicated on pour ticket. The view on the sea and the temperature of the water is so nice. Drinking a beer when beeing in a bath is original and amazing !
Manon P — Google review
We really enjoyed our visit to Geosea. It wasn’t originally on our plans, but it was 5 degrees C in July and we were so cold and our whale watching tour had just been cancelled. We are so grateful that the turn of evens brought us here. The water was perfectly warm and the views of the ocean were so comforting. Drinks here were really affordable and I loved that they had fresh fruit smoothies available - which were delicious. The staff were kind and helpful. We spent about 1.5 hours in total - and it was exactly what we needed.
Alyssa Becker — Google review
Gorgeous modern sea water hot spa. Sit in the hot infinity pool staring out at the sea. One of my favourite places in the world. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Meri Williams — Google review
Amazing views and overall an amazing experience. This was extremely relaxing. However, we went on a night that wasn't super windy and we arrived at 9pm - we heard it can be quite busy during the day. The only downsides were that kids were allowed and swimming around and the mixed drinks were either poured super light or didn't even have alcohol in them.
Jordyn Reitz — Google review
One of my favourite hot springs in iceland, the changing room is clean quiet and Morden! The drink bar in water is nice, the staff is so friendly recommended us don’t rent the ropes because it is not a long way out to changing rooms. I recommend it to everyone!
Yaqing Zhao — Google review
This experience is truly beyond words. The views were breathtaking, and we were fortunate enough to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis while relaxing in the pool. The staff's exceptional friendliness further enhanced our stay. We express our sincere gratitude for this wonderful experience.
Rachit Singh — Google review
This was a true Icelandic experience! Me and my partner went for an external oceanview hot bath for the first time and it was amazing! We really enjoyed having a sunset view to the ocean and the mountains.
Mariana Salamon — Google review
Five star staff, the place is unique with great conditions and it was an amazing experience enjoying a warm bath and drinking cold beer with the sea and the mountains in front. We were really lucky to watch whales when we were in the pools. They have three different pools with different water temperatures and a sauna place. 100% recommended.
João Viegas — Google review
I really enjoyed this experience and I'm calling it an experience rather than a visit. It's not the biggest in terms of pool area but the views are the very best in Iceland from a pool in my opinion. We visited in February and it was bracing to say the least but kind of made the vibe even better as you battled against the freezing gale force wind just to get to the pool. However, I would advise, particularly if you're like me and a little short of hair on top, to wear a hat in those conditions. I was extremely glad of it!
Simon Bennett — Google review
Amazing experience! The staff was super friendly and professional! The building is very modern and comfortable. You can get a 10% discount if you go to the north watching whale whatching experience first. The locked rooms are amazing and super safe and clean. There are several pools with different temperature and one connected to the bar. Great place to see Northern lights.
Beatriz Jorge — Google review
Great place! Go during lunch or else it’ll get busy. Limited pools and experiences but the view is great and it’s perfect for what it is. Views are stunning.
Quan Khang — Google review
Vitaslóð 1, 640, Húsavík, Icelandhttp://www.geosea.is/+354 464 1210
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Natural history museum
Museums
The Húsavík Whale Museum is an informative natural history museum that showcases various exhibits on the habitat and ecology of whales. The displays cover topics such as conservation, the history of whaling in Iceland, and the habits of different whale species. The museum is located in a former harborside slaughterhouse and features several impressive real skeletons of these majestic creatures, including a towering blue whale skeleton.
Awesome museum dedicated to whales in Húsavík. The displays were interesting and the museum as a whole had a great vibe. The skeletons were eerily interesting and the documentary “whale wisdom” playing upstairs was insightful and captivating.
Sarah Hartman — Google review
Wonderful museum! Extremely well-curated and presented. Two story building with whale skeletons, detailed background on the various species, including movies, and other displays.
Vel Natarajan — Google review
Best place to visit in this part of Iceland for kids and adults. Highly recomanded! The museum has 8 exibitions rooms.You'll find impresive history of mamals, whale skeletons and biggest blue whale!
Robert Ben — Google review
Great place to learn about the whales and see some real skeletons of these great creatures
Jake B (JB) — Google review
Amazing little museum. The skeletons are impressive, but there is so much more. Bones you can touch, pictures from past eras, history on all kinds of topics, a movie theatre, and more. We enjoyed it even more than we thought we would.
Albert Schmuck — Google review
Worth the admission just to see the Blue Whale skeleton. Smaller museum but full of information and so many whale skeletons. Highly recommend a stop if you’re in the area before or after a whale watch tour.
Aarika Clinger — Google review
A great place to learn about our friends the whales and the impact made by us and them. Walk through a very well thought out layout of the beginning of whales all the way through to current events. The whale makes a huge positive impact on our environment. Our impact on them was a rude awakening and one definitely worth learning about.
Katie Braaton — Google review
By far one of my favourite museums so far, so happy to have finally seen a museum and focus of such an important and amazing bunch of beasts. I hold whales very close to my heart and walking through the history and future of our relationship with them was heart breaking and fulfilling at the same time. They really know how to make all of this information digestible for those who are not so aware of their importance and the human impact too. Thank you Húsavík! 🐋💙
FaunaTitania — Google review
The museum is a small but very nice museum that has all kinds of information about the animals as well as the election fishing and the history around it in Iceland. It also shows many exhibits in their real size and has various information about them on display. Very informative and you learn a lot about these beautiful animals.
M CH — Google review
Loved the whale museum, such a respectful and well curated collection, my wife loves whales so this was perfect for her, the stories behind each skeleton were very interesting (they are all pretty much beached whales so not sourced from hunting etc) and had english translations all over 😊
Elliot James — Google review
Cute little museum that is worth a visit after or before you go whale watching. Nicely curated, as it offers a broad range of information on whales, from their habitats and behaviors to their impact on the environment. Great collection of skeletons as well.
Julie Nathan — Google review
Wow, the whale skeletons alone make this place worth a visit. Full scale blue whale skeleton is a sight to behold. Narhwal skeleton was also really bizarre, the front tooth is super long and looks unnatural even. There was also a lot of info about whales, interactive things, preserved parts from whales and a short film. Lovely gift shop too.
Jussi Päivinen — Google review
First time visiting a whale museum! It’s one of a few in the world and they have a blue whale there and different kinds too. Wow. Loved this place and how they related to climate change effects and how it affects whales and the whole marine ecosystem.
Duna Hijazi — Google review
Well designed museum with some stunning pieces! I easily spent about two hours reading, viewing, and thinking about their displays. Lots of wonderful history about Iceland as well.
Lissy Torres — Google review
Really interesting museum to see and get to know everything about whales. There are also real skeletons of different species of whales on the first floor and a giant skeleton of a 25m blue whale on the ground floor. You can get a 20% discount on the ticket (which we paid around 12€) if you book a whale watching tour with north sailing - Husavik whale watching.
Valerio Bellarte — Google review
I was not expecting such a lovely museum in such a small town! They have whale skeletons from several species that have washed up onto icelandic shores. Incredible blue whale skeleton. The museum was very informative and they show a documentary upstairs that is an interesting watch! The gift shop has some cute items. Staff were friendly and you get 20% if you have/will go whale watching! A must see if you're in the area.
Larissa Nooyen — Google review
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Fantastic gem of a museum! There's several small exhibitions on important explorers both in Iceland and other parts of the world - from Iceland's role in NASA's Apollo 11 expedition, to the 'race to the Poles', to the Vikings' explorations and important female explorers. Definitely worth a visit!
Sophie Reisinger — Google review
This museum is definitely worth a visit! It’s little but very interesting and entry is by donation. If you’re in town stop by.
Erin McArthur — Google review
Small but awesome museum with a donation for an entrance fee. Definitely worth a stop
Erin Caverly — Google review
Really nice museum a lot to see.
Veronika Stanova — Google review
Nice museum keeper, very good exhibition
Armand R. — Google review
Interesting place, many remarkable artifacts. Good to visit.
George Mavrommatopoulos — Google review
Very interesting museum
Gerry Smith — Google review
Very fun. Short but interesting.
TheNated0 — Google review
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Whale watching tour agency
Boat tour agency
Ocean tours for whale watching & deep-sea fishing, plus kayaking trips & Icelandic horseback riding.
Wow wow wow… amazing experience. We got such a nice guide for the tour. She explains a lot about marine mammals and she was extremely knowledgeable. We saw two whales and a family of dolphins which was very lucky. We got overalls provided which were essential in keeping us warm. Better to bring a hat and gloves.
Bar Levy — Google review
What an amazing experience! We saw humpback whales, puffins, dolphins, seals, etc. AND I would have been happy with just the amazing views! It was an all around wonderful time. We had a great guide, smooth sailing, and we were all very warm!
Tiffany Moore — Google review
This is amazing experience with great company! We did it at the end of November, they finish with the tours at the end of the month for the season. We were lucky to have only 6 other people with us that day, so it felt like private tour. Our guide was Miro, he did fantastic job. I have to say we got really lucky with weather, it was warm, absolutely no wind and we have seen so many whales I forgot the count! They give you overall and heavy raincoat, so you don't have to worry about being wet. The only recommendation-wear more socks. I wore just one thick pair with winter boots and that was the only part of my body that was cold from time to time, as you just stand there doing nothing. Wear as many pairs as you can fit 😂 The other tour provider (who pops first on google when you search for whale watching) had full boat of tourists and they came after us, so we always did get better view! Go with Gentle giants, you won't regret it. (Photos are not of high quality, it's just my phone, whales were closer than it looks)
Silvia Brenišinová — Google review
Great service and nice boat :) suddenly we didn’t see any whales :( but it’s understandable, it’s nature. Want to admit that our guide Miro and captain did all the best to entertain us with interesting stories about whales. Also waves were crazy this day, almost everyone on the ship threw up :) but as I said, our guide helped us even with this as much as he could. Make sure in advance that you are ready for sea sickness (take some pills if needed because it’s really hard to handle 3 hours like it non stop) Also we received the vouchers to free visit again (any time in a lifetime) due to the fact we didn’t see any whales Outfit is provided (jacket and raincoat)
Kirill Bondarenko — Google review
We did the GG1 Whale watching tour and I highly recommend it. The captain had an ethical approach and we didn't chase the whales which is stressful and risky, but we still saw blue and humpback whales. The guide is knowledgeable and passionate and we had an amazing time!
Kristina Tsvetanova — Google review
This was an amazing experience! We did the same „whales 3 h tour” last time in 2009, with the bad luck of not seeing even a single tale... but this year, after 14 years, we came back again and it was a breath-taking afternoon! So many humpback whales in the bay - and so magic moments to be near them! And we had the grace to play with some dolphins too, many puffins... On the way back to the harbor - to make the experience totally unforgettable, we also observed a majestic blue whale... The best tour ever! The guide was so passionate and lovely - special thanks to her! It was the 17.30 tour on 23rd June.
Adina Stoian — Google review
The crew was awesome :) we were able to see whales and dolphins but only for a short time, so we were not very lucky. The crew explained the best tours are when the sea is calmed, so I’d recommend to check that before booking your trip. The sea is wavy, so if you suffer from seasickness think it twice before getting on the boat.
César SR — Google review
Fantastic experience with Gentle Giants, highly recommend! We saw humpbacks, a bunch of different seabirds (yes, puffins lol) and seals, as well as a pod of dolphins. 10/10, would do again.
Logan Edwards — Google review
A great experience, we saw so many puffins and humpback whales! And our guide was just as excited as us. I recommend the RIB tour as you can get very close to the whales.
Mathias Papeleu — Google review
We enjoyed our tour overall, but maybe wish it had been noted at the start of the trip which end of the boat would be more inclined to get splashed with water as we had some choppy waves throughout our trip. The jump suits provided were water resistant but maybe due to age not fully waterproof anymore. I ended up feeling like i was sitting in water by the end and it turned out a decent amount had leaked through where i was sitting. We got splashed quite a bit by the water and i would have sat closer to the front if i knew this was more likely at the back. We only saw one whale, sadly, as the rougher water made for less ideal conditions but it was still a fun experience and we appreciated how the guide would quite accurately call out where the whale would likely be spotted next. Would be willing to try this tour again in the future and hopefully have a better viewing experience.
kelly towne — Google review
What a wonderful experience with Gentle giants! We managed to see 4 different whales in the span of 3 hours and the experience was so surreal. The team are very experienced and are always ahead in terms of spotting the whales. The guide also spoke English which was great! We took the 8am oak boat which was very much worth it imo because the boat wasn’t crowded so we all had enough space unlike what we witnessed on other boats. If you’re considering the rib boats, they’re much more expensive but you do get closer and faster to the whales.
Varian Teo — Google review
This place is wonderful, from all the staff, the boats and the gear they provide it all. They are all very professional so nice. We visited on June 17th and the weather was on our side, it was gorgeous. Our guide Rui Duarte was awesome. We first went to see the puffins off an island fairly close to their dock, where we got to see thousands of puffins. Then we went a little further out and saw some blue whales. After about thirty minutes here we then went further out about 30 minutes or so and encountered humpback whales with one of them bubble netting their prey. We watched the humpbacks for quite some time. The one bubble netting we watched over and over again for more than 40 minutes, what a spectacular sighting it was! Finally, it was time to head back to shore and on the way, we encountered some dolphins! I highly recommend this excursion, it is not to be missed!
Stephen Thompson — Google review
Really smooth and worthwhile experience!! We were lucky enough to spot many humpbacks :) if you don’t see any whales, you’re given a return ticket valid for any other time of any day.
Kelly Hooy — Google review
The best Whale watch I have ever been on! Booked at short notice whilst in Iceland as original tour we had booked cancelled. Delighted to find that Gentle Giants have a reputation amongst other Icelandic tour operators as being ... 'simply the best Whale watch tour in Iceland' ... period! They were brilliant! Wonderful tour guide and skipper, saw many Humpbacks and a Minky. Booking onto a rib boat easily worth the extra money over a slower larger boat ... the skipper got us out quickly (whoop!) and then moved us around ... fast (whoop! again) Simple to find, easy to get kitted up and get onboard and ... what amazing backdrop scenery!!!
Alex Hodges — Google review
My wife and I had an amazing time out in the bay whale watching. The tour guides were wonderful, and they weren't afraid to move fast and get the boat close to the action. They also were happy to answer questions about the area and the aquatic life.
David Zacek — Google review
First of all, it's a really good experience. It doesn't matter the company. The price of the same type of boats is the same, and the spots where they go to watch the whales are the same. But they fill the boats too much. Except for those who sit at the very nose of the boat, others struggle to see anything or even nothing. Or you have to pay more money and take the smaller boats.
begüm “Begumiko” matakan — Google review

5Gamli Baukur

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Gamli Baukur is a renowned restaurant in Husavik, Iceland, known for its charming wood-paneled interior adorned with maritime artifacts. The restaurant offers a picturesque setting in the North Iceland town of Husavik. With a focus on seafood and grill dishes, Gamli Baukur provides a delightful dining experience for visitors exploring the northern region of Iceland. This destination management company also offers various travel services and activities for those looking to explore Husavik and its surroundings.
A thoroughly good bowl of seafood soup and the most wonderful toasted bread. Situated on the harbour you can enjoy your meal whilst enjoying the views of the harbour.
Stuart Williams — Google review
A wonderful experience near the shore. Food was amazing and the place was really nice and comfortable. Wide selection of appetizer and main courses, really kind and prepared staff. You get a discount if you take a ride for whale watching before the dinner. Totally recommended.
Roberto D'Arcangelo — Google review
All food ordered are delicious, ordered 1 prawn tacos with salsa served with big prawn and fresh and with a squeeze of lemon on top it is so flavourful and refreshing the portion is big as in photo, another dishes is Icelandic fish stew surprisingly taste good when you judge it with its looks served with piece of rye bread yumyum. The 3rd is a fish of the day they served cos fish on the particular day which tasted really special with the sauces which I do not know what sauces is that. The restaurant just located behind whale watching centre which walk down from the staircase beside it.
Khar Seong Kweh — Google review
We got a huge portion of french fries, which unfortunately was a bit too salty. The interiors are great, and the wood makes it a warm place, on a great central location for Husavik
Carlo Bongiovanni — Google review
A wonderful place with nice personnel and great food. The fish of the day and the cake of the day with a steaming hot chocolate are the best to enjoy even in winter. If we visit Iceland someday in summer, we try to get here again.
Nicole Stöbe — Google review
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! We enjoyed our meal here and we would be back if we lived nearby. I strongly recommend it!
Matilde Schower — Google review
Fishing boat atmosphere. Amazing food. House wine was very tasty as well. We had a 10% discount by showing our North Sailing whale watching ticket.
Anastassiya Zherdeva — Google review
This restaurant is very cozy, wooden-made inside, facing the port of Husavik. The service was good, the food was tasty, but they didn't have many options for lunch. They had only one vegetarian/vegan option which was a salad not very creative.
Mariana Salamon — Google review
Food is very delicious, seafood soup was delicious as well as a lamb steak (soft and tender)! Service was friendly, but also did couple mistakes in our order. Very nice view to the port!
Viktoriia Korobeinyk — Google review
Nice atmosphere. Food was good for the price. Not our best meal but we got worth of our money. But the pkus side is definitely the view of the port and the decorations. I would say it worth to have a stop.
Philippe Angers — Google review
The place is cosy and located in front of the harbor. Attentive staffs and delicious prawn taco with lots of vegetables. First time trying Icelandic fish stew and I like it!
Nur Farahin — Google review
The menu changes very frequently, so beware that the menu you see on the web might not be available anymore by the time you visit this place. Overall, it is a good restaurant. You get some discounts too after getting on a whale watching tour! I recommend the lamb and fish stew! Very good and filling! Happy tummies!
Jonathan Gerona — Google review
I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant- I was well cared for and had one of the BEST meals of my life. The restaurant was very cozy and cute too, with a big nod to the nautical history of the area. Eating here was a highlight of my trip! I got the fish of the day - GLUTEN FREE - and very fresh cod!
Rebecca Robinson — Google review
Very nice restaurant. Quick service, tasty food (vegetarian/vegan options as well!!) and nice overall vibe :) Also, it's one of the only places in iceland (so far in my trip) that had good tasting coffee.
Gal Ben-Shlomo — Google review
Hafnarstétt 9, 640 Húsavík, Icelandhttp://www.gamlibaukur.is/+354 464 2442

Top places to eat

1Gamli Baukur

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Gamli Baukur is a renowned restaurant in Husavik, Iceland, known for its charming wood-paneled interior adorned with maritime artifacts. The restaurant offers a picturesque setting in the North Iceland town of Husavik. With a focus on seafood and grill dishes, Gamli Baukur provides a delightful dining experience for visitors exploring the northern region of Iceland. This destination management company also offers various travel services and activities for those looking to explore Husavik and its surroundings.
A thoroughly good bowl of seafood soup and the most wonderful toasted bread. Situated on the harbour you can enjoy your meal whilst enjoying the views of the harbour.
Stuart Williams — Google review
A wonderful experience near the shore. Food was amazing and the place was really nice and comfortable. Wide selection of appetizer and main courses, really kind and prepared staff. You get a discount if you take a ride for whale watching before the dinner. Totally recommended.
Roberto D'Arcangelo — Google review
All food ordered are delicious, ordered 1 prawn tacos with salsa served with big prawn and fresh and with a squeeze of lemon on top it is so flavourful and refreshing the portion is big as in photo, another dishes is Icelandic fish stew surprisingly taste good when you judge it with its looks served with piece of rye bread yumyum. The 3rd is a fish of the day they served cos fish on the particular day which tasted really special with the sauces which I do not know what sauces is that. The restaurant just located behind whale watching centre which walk down from the staircase beside it.
Khar Seong Kweh — Google review
We got a huge portion of french fries, which unfortunately was a bit too salty. The interiors are great, and the wood makes it a warm place, on a great central location for Husavik
Carlo Bongiovanni — Google review
A wonderful place with nice personnel and great food. The fish of the day and the cake of the day with a steaming hot chocolate are the best to enjoy even in winter. If we visit Iceland someday in summer, we try to get here again.
Nicole Stöbe — Google review
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! We enjoyed our meal here and we would be back if we lived nearby. I strongly recommend it!
Matilde Schower — Google review
Fishing boat atmosphere. Amazing food. House wine was very tasty as well. We had a 10% discount by showing our North Sailing whale watching ticket.
Anastassiya Zherdeva — Google review
This restaurant is very cozy, wooden-made inside, facing the port of Husavik. The service was good, the food was tasty, but they didn't have many options for lunch. They had only one vegetarian/vegan option which was a salad not very creative.
Mariana Salamon — Google review
Food is very delicious, seafood soup was delicious as well as a lamb steak (soft and tender)! Service was friendly, but also did couple mistakes in our order. Very nice view to the port!
Viktoriia Korobeinyk — Google review
Nice atmosphere. Food was good for the price. Not our best meal but we got worth of our money. But the pkus side is definitely the view of the port and the decorations. I would say it worth to have a stop.
Philippe Angers — Google review
The place is cosy and located in front of the harbor. Attentive staffs and delicious prawn taco with lots of vegetables. First time trying Icelandic fish stew and I like it!
Nur Farahin — Google review
The menu changes very frequently, so beware that the menu you see on the web might not be available anymore by the time you visit this place. Overall, it is a good restaurant. You get some discounts too after getting on a whale watching tour! I recommend the lamb and fish stew! Very good and filling! Happy tummies!
Jonathan Gerona — Google review
I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant- I was well cared for and had one of the BEST meals of my life. The restaurant was very cozy and cute too, with a big nod to the nautical history of the area. Eating here was a highlight of my trip! I got the fish of the day - GLUTEN FREE - and very fresh cod!
Rebecca Robinson — Google review
Very nice restaurant. Quick service, tasty food (vegetarian/vegan options as well!!) and nice overall vibe :) Also, it's one of the only places in iceland (so far in my trip) that had good tasting coffee.
Gal Ben-Shlomo — Google review
Hafnarstétt 9, 640 Húsavík, Icelandhttp://www.gamlibaukur.is/+354 464 2442

2Fish and Chips

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Fish and Chips is a popular restaurant in Husavik, Iceland. It's known for its delicious seafood menu, including Icelandic oysters. The restaurant is highly recommended for tourists visiting the area and offers nicely cooked dishes. In addition to its famous fish and chips, the restaurant also serves steakhouse and burgers.
The best fish and chips in Iceland. Very friendly staff. Loved the food and the place!
Ronja Suokivi — Google review
Fish was quite tough and chewy. Not expecting Michelin star standard but was expecting fresh fish since it's literally beside the port. However the fish was dry and hard and tough. Definitely one of the worst fish and chips I've ever had.
Joey Tian — Google review
Fish and chips and big portions! Crispy and warm. Would have loved that they have tried to solve the riddle, why is there so much plastic wasted for a meal to be served? The aesthetics and presentation would be better on real plates and real silverware. Is that better for the environment I really don't know? Nice and friendly people:-)
Termic — Google review
Small unassuming kiosk with a large terrace and indoor seating too. They have just one portion that it says right in the name. But that is all they need. Best one I've ever had. No unnecessary coating on the fish, just the bare minimum. The fish was so fresh, as if it had jumped to the plate from the sea. French fries were not that great, but the fish was just godlike. Does not look like much in the pictures, but better try it! Cheap too!
Jussi Päivinen — Google review
Pretty close to the best fish I've had. The chips were good, not spectacular.
The Fong — Google review
Unfortunately this place as definitely gone down. Have eaten 5 or 6 time here in the past and last time the fish was thin and dry. Decided to give it another go and it was the same this time. Too expensive for a meal in a box. And I don't know why they don't serve fillets rather then cut up small bits.
Rachel Wilkinson — Google review
We got great fresh fish from here. Probably some of the best fish I've ever had in my life. Service was extremely quick and friendly, and prices are completely reasonable. We also got pretty big portions. I will definitely return to this place if I'm ever around here in the future.
Aneel Maan — Google review
Awesome fish & chips! The fish is very tasty and the portions are huge :) if you are 2 just one fish and chips might do the job :)
Julien Salvi — Google review
Don't blame me, love made me crazy If it doesn't, you ain't doin' it right
zzz — Google review
A cool fancy seaside place. There is outdoor and indoor dining as well at the top deck. You can place your order and take it from downstairs. It was the first place I tried fish and chips in Iceland. It was comparatively costlier to the other places I had thereafter. But hunger knows no miser.
Eber Shibin — Google review
Very delicious fish and chips and big portions! The fish was really crispy and the chips too, also everything was salted at the right amount. You can sit down on they terrace, but whatch out for the gulls! Perfect meal after a whale watching tour, you get a discount, when you show you Gentle Giants Whale Watching Ticket. 1800 ISK is a very good deal for what you get!
Luisa — Google review
Do yourself a favor and skip the lines at the restaurants and over to this place. Wonderfully seasoned and not too fried fish and chips. And at a great price for Iceland. Probably the best I've had. And throw in a view of the harbor for one fantastic post shake watching experience
Tyler Dorland — Google review
Hafnarstétt 19, 640 Húsavík, Iceland+354 464 2099

3Salka Restaurant

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If you're looking for a delicious European-Scandinavian steakhouse in Husavik, look no further than Salka Restaurant. With impeccable food and friendly service, this establishment is sure to please. Plus, their highchairs and wheelchair accessibility are a big plus!
Great restaurant with something for most tastes. Our party of five had pizza, burgers and the seafood soup. The soup was quite good and the others said their diners were very good. Staff was very nice and prompt. Highly recommend.
Henry Becker — Google review
Wooden house, good options for veggies and vegans. Good fries with vegan mayonnaise! Otherwise pizza, burger and several.other dishes. Fresh fish options as it is at the harbour. Kitchen open till 2100, reserve in summer months to be sure to get a table. Dishes come with good and fresh salad. Deserts are nice, too because there is sorbet ice suitable for vegans. And the brownies were very tasty with strong black coffee. For five main course plus drinks and deserts around 20K Icelandic crowns. When sunny there is a pleasant terras outside.
Christy Duijvelaar — Google review
Awesome staff, interesting food combinations and very delicious. Ultimately cozy and comfortable inside. Gentle Giants discount works here too. Food is served with free vase of water which is nice. Coffee and syrup are yummy but I suggest taking milk to it.
Artur Gwiazdowski — Google review
Wonderful quality of resources, incredibly quick service and a very nice atmosphere made our stay and lunch really nice! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for your service and hospitality as well as the really tasty food! Thanks to the kitchen team as well please!
Simon Seifert — Google review
A restaurant right next to the whale watching information office. We checked other restaurants as well but this one had “fish of the day” (come on! It’s a fishing town…!) and we recommend ordering this with the local Husavík beer!
Jung Woo Yae — Google review
It was a very good stop on the way. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The fish soup was excellent. The fish of the day was not tasty enough and a bit boring.
Shlomi Shiryan — Google review
Pizza was great. The jalapeño and garlic breadsticks were even better.
Erik Covert — Google review
Fairly nice restaurant in Húsavík. The menu had a few different selections, which tasted pretty good. The breadsticks were a real highlight. Though the open door policy meant flies were all over the place during dining.
Sarah Hartman — Google review
We had to wait a bit to be seated since It was very packed, but It was totally worth It. Top quality food and amazing staff. Special mention to Sunneva who did a great job in managing the continuous big wave of customers. Salka Is a restaurant you definetely want to try if you are in Husavík
Ignone Lorenzo — Google review
This was the perfect place to have dinner after our whale watching tour. Conveniently located right by all the attractions on the harbor. Beautiful decor adds to the enjoyment of your meal. Great choices for starters, entrees and desserts. Daily fish specials are not to be missed. The spotted catfish was delicious. There's a full service bar too. Don't skip the desserts, the chocolate brownies were the best. Vegan options are available too. Such a great way to end a day on the water.
Fran Crisafulli — Google review
Amazing place to take the lunch We had pasta with mushrooms and fish of the day. Everything was perfect, the serving was flawless, and the food very delicious. I was also pleasantly surprised by cappuccino.
Andreea — Google review
Melt-in-your-mouth fish and bacon. I could have stayed there for hours sipping coffee and relaxing. The atmosphere is perfect sea-side comfort. I popped in after lazing in the GeoSea thermal baths up the road. This place was perfectly delicious!
Eleanor Cundall — Google review
What a pleasant surprise. Great food served with kindness in a very relaxed ambiance, and without going bankrupt.
Marco Capo (Marco) — Google review
Garðarsbraut 6, 640 Húsavík, Icelandhttps://www.facebook.com/salkarestaurant/+354 464 2551

4Hvalbakur Grill & Café

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The Hvalbakur Grill & Café offers a delightful experience with its breathtaking scenery and delectable cuisine. The stunning vista of the harbor, sea, and mountains creates an awe-inspiring backdrop that alone is worth a visit. Moreover, when combined with the equally impressive food, this establishment truly deserves five-star recognition. Additionally, this café provides a unique opportunity to enjoy coffee and observe whales from a renovated wooden boat.
I can't decide what's better: The view or the food. The view of the harbor, the sea and the mountains in the background is amazing by itself and added onto the equally amazing food this is totally worth 5 stars!
Kevin Kandlbinder — Google review
Coffee and whales in a refurbished wooden boat. Desserts too! "MEET US, DON'T EAT US" 🐋🐳☕ View the harbor, caffeinate yourself and think about life for twenty minutes before your whaling excursion. 🚢
Patrick Lau — Google review
Great food and best fries I have had in Iceland.
Hayley Haws — Google review
We had sandwiches for lunch. The smoked trout sandwich was very good, as was the strawberry rhubarb coffee cake. The ham and cheese wrap was ok. The chocolate croissant was very good. The restaurant was nicely decorated and clean.
Tim Kilgore — Google review
Great interiors. High prices. Oreo cake wasn’t good, it was an industrial cake, same as in N1 stations but more than twice the price. Avoid this place.
Romain Loic — Google review
Their vegetarian burger, sweet potato fries, soup and cakes are all great + I loved the cozy atmosphere so I visited twice during my one night stay in Husavik.
Loona Riin Kauge — Google review
Some of the staff is completely disappointing! The girl opened us the door, letting us take a sit. After waiting for 10 mins, we approached the bar to order and she said the kitchen was already closed.
Sara Garcia — Google review
Good place with awesome view. I highly recommend.
Jakub — Google review
Hafnarstétt 9, 640 Húsavík, Iceland+354 464 7278

5Naustið

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Seafood restaurant
Naustið is a seafood restaurant in Husavik that offers European and Scandinavian cuisine. The dishes are healthy and suitable for vegetarians, while the wine and beer menu features selections from around the world. Reservations are recommended, particularly during busy times, as seating can be scarce. Waitstaff are attentive and happy to help with any requests. Free off-street parking is available.
Best fish and chips I've had in quite some time. Nothing like a beautiful view of the sea while eating fresh seafood. The staff were super friendly and the date cake was beautifully-balanced flavor.
Brittany Trombley — Google review
We were there in a group for dinner. We had the fish soup, which was absolutely delicious, as a starter. Then we went for the catch of the day, which was outstanding. One of the best meals we had in Iceland. Very nice atmosphere and good service, too. Making a reservation is a good idea.
Otmar ?Oga? Gassner — Google review
We dropped by after our whale watching tour around 6:30pm and the place was packed and the kitchen was busy. We were hungry so we requested that we order takeout which they happily accepted. We got the food and sat down on one of the outdoor tables. All the food were very tasty and flavorful. Fish soup is a must try.
Abhinav Maurya — Google review
I came here for dinner during a recent trip to Iceland. The ambiance was nice and the staff was friendly. Be sure to get reservations because they do get busy! I had the fish soup and the grilled salmon and both were delicious. I would definitely come here again!
Marla M — Google review
Best catch of the day I guess very had. Very soft and lovely grilled flavour, not too strong… just right. Fantastic atmosphere as well.
Antje Selzer — Google review
10000% recommend this restaurant. the food was fresh and flavourful. we had the salmon which was excellent but the true star was the catch of the day, blue ling. i had never eaten it before… and it was DIVINE!!!! our plates were spotless by the end! the atmosphere was cosy and i want to extend my sincerest thanks to the staff who were understanding of our request not to put alcohol in the sauce as we are muslim.
S T — Google review
Good restaurant and friendly stuff, but you should make a reservation for dinner. As a starter we had the fish soup, which was great. The best we had in Iceland. For the main course we tried the lamb and the fish. Both were very good. The chocolate cake was ok, but nothing special.
Anda Manastireanu — Google review
Very good food. We have been there twice and the food was always excellent. The small drawback is that we needed to remind ourselves to the staff that we would like to order or pay.
Tom?? Kroupa — Google review
Our third visit, and just as good as the first two times. Excellent delicious food, all locally sourced including the catch of the day from the bay you can see from the windows! Brilliant service and coped well with allergies as well. Definitely worth visiting when in Husavik!
Meri Williams — Google review
We had a nice dinner here, just make sure you have a reservation, it is usually full at 7-8 pm. We had the soup starter, which was good, slightly spicy, not as hot as others say it is :) As main courses we had the Bacala and Lamb, both were good. The chocolate cake was tasty, we were surprised it was hot, like a lava cake :))
Dan Manastireanu — Google review
Such an excellent meal and cute location. Brilliant fish soup, fish of the day, mussels and lamb. Would highly recommend. We went for a late lunch/early dinner at 5:30 after whale watching and it hit the spot perfectly!
Amanda Summons — Google review
I stopped in mid-afternoon and decided to try their specialty fish soup and it was fantastic. Lots of root vegetables and shrimps with a good portion of cod throughout. They say it can be too spicy for some people but it was perfect for me. The bread was fresh and perfect for mopping up.
Mark Jones — Google review
Homely food and atmosphere. Would recommend. Probably the best restaurant in iceland so far. Loses one star for forgetting dessert order.
Fred C — Google review
Best restaurant we visited on our Iceland trip. I can 100% recommend this place, especially if you want to try some fantastic seafood and traditional Icelandic dishes. Moreover, the service was excellent starting from the welcome, bringing us to our table and giving us some recommendations regarding food and wine. Also i have to mention the cute house the restaurant is in with all the little details in decorations and interior making you feel like home.
David S. — Google review
Very delicious food, especially the fish soup is great! Friendly service and overall a nice little restaurant. Went there for lunch, easily got a table without reservation.
Fabian — Google review
Wow, what a fantastic meal we had here. The batter on the fish and chips was to die for. The chips were french fries style, so could have been triple cooked chunky to be better, but thats splitting hairs. It was delicious. My other half had the fish of the day which was cooked on a skewer with pepper and onions in a creamy white wine sauce with asparagus . The best food weve had in iceland. Nice setting and interesting history in the menu. Highly recommended
Ian Jamieson — Google review
Went here for dinner . There were 10 of us. They made a space upstairs for all of us to eat together. The food was real good. The weight staff was very nice. Forget about a couple of bed baskets that we had ordered. Maybe because we were upstairs and out of the way but in that it was good
Elizabeth Scheuer-Murphy — Google review
Really good meal, beautiful interior, nice staff. The soup and fish of the day was 💯. Also, if you do a whale tour with Giant Whales you get a discount here too which is perfect to get a hot meal after hours in the sea.
Radvile Mikalciute — Google review
Great experience! Incredibly tasty seafood and vegetable soup and best salmon of my life! My friends ordered the fish of the day (cod) and it was also extremely good. I spent ISK 2300 for the soup and ISK 5100 for the salmon (tot 50 €). The food was so good that we decided to come back the day after.
Alessandro Persico — Google review
The BEST fish soup I’ve ever had in my life. The fresh bread was perfect. Fish of the day was to die for. The fish melted in my mouth, and the potatoes and side salad were so flavorful. Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely DELICIOUS. Don’t miss this locally owed restaurant if you’re in the area!
Christina Wyatt — Google review
Being a Kiwi I’ve had plenty of fish and chips throughout my life so rarely does trying a new fish and chips surprise me as a stand out meal. Well that changed when I ordered it at Naustið. Their fish and chips had everything right. The chips were fried perfectly crispy, the sauce was excellent, the fish could not have been any better. The batter was more on the thicker side but somehow managed to be as flakey and crispy as a thin batter and it made this outer coat very unique and one of the best I’ve ever tried. The fish itself was incredible tender and fresh, combining this all with the sauce was like a symphony of flavour in my mouth after each bite. Wow, probably the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and I’ve had probably 50 different ones in my life. Do yourself a favour and try the fish and chips here!
Shane — Google review
Ásgarðsvegur 1, 640 Húsavík, Icelandhttp://www.facebook.com/naustid+354 464 1520
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