6 Best Restaurants in Tromsø, Northern Norway

Emmas Drømmekjøkken

$$$ Fodor's choice
Emma's Dream Kitchen specializes in the freshest seafood imaginable, attracting both locals and travelers who have heard about it from fellow foodies. On the menu you'll find everything from stockfish to whale steak and more, all of it pleasingly presented. The dining room has plenty of Scandinavian charm, with sunlight passing through lace curtains and table settings edged with blue flowers.

Fiskekompaniet

$$$$ Fodor's choice
With an ideal location on the harbor, this well-regarded eatery offers some of the freshest seafood in Tromsø. The menu is always changing, offering the sea's bounty in everything from hearty soups to tasty fillets. The interior is bright and modern, with many windows allowing sunlight to filter in during the summer months.

Restaurant Smak

$$$$ Fodor's choice
You'll be impressed by the attention to detail shown by the chefs at this elegant dining room, with well-composed dishes that blend exciting and unexpected flavors. The menu changes with the season and takes advantage of the freshest ingredients available, with meats and cheeses from nearby farms. The wine selections---chosen to complement your meal---are interesting and varied.

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Burgr

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Decorated like a vintage video game---look for characters from Pac Man and other favorites in the mosaic tiles---Burgr is the hippest place in Tromsø. There are plenty of beefy choices on the menu, from traditional varieties with lettuce and tomato to one topped with a habanero sauce that will knock your socks off. Side dishes include onion rings, French fries, and even kimchi. The service is swift, and vegetarian options are available.

Burger Dinner Lunch $$
Skippergata 6A, Tromsø, Troms, 9008, Norway
940--96--129
www.burgr.no
Known For
  • great milk shakes
  • play computer games
  • fun atmosphere

Rå Sushi & Bar

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This well-known sushi bar combines the freshest Norwegian seafood with inventive Asian cooking techniques. You can find everything on the menu from fresh-caught salmon to whale sashimi. Rå Sushi sits alongside Tromsø Harbor and offers a great view over the brilliant blue waters.
Dinner Japanese $$$
Stortorget 1, Tromsø, Troms, 9008, Norway
77--68--46--00
raasushi.no
Known For
  • wide range of sushi
  • great decor
  • great views

Vertshuset Skarven

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The menus at this cluster of eateries mostly emphasize seafood, but there's also a steak house serving an impressive array of local meat cooked over a charcoal grill. Specials might include soup of Kamchatka crab, delicious halibut and coalfish, Arctic reindeer, or whale carpaccio. The pleasant terrace is usually packed in summer.

Seafood Lunch Dinner $$$
Strandtorget 1, Tromsø, Troms, 9008, Norway
77–60–07–20
www.skarven.no
Known For
  • large selection of craft beers
  • extensive meat selection
  • lunchtime fish soup buffet