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OX is a fine-dining restaurant located in Reykjavík's Grandi harbor district. The restaurant earned a Michelin star in 2019 and has maintained it in subsequent guides. Cuisine: - **Focus**: Icelandic beef, lamb, seafood - **Cooking method**: Open fire, charcoal grill, wood smoke - Nordic fine dining with rustic technique - Seasonal Icelandic ingredients Signature dishes: - Icelandic beef cuts (ribeye, sirloin) - Grilled lamb - Smoked and charred seafood - Fire-roasted vegetables Dining format: - Tasting menus (multi-course) - À la carte options - Wine pairings available Atmosphere: - Industrial-chic interior - Exposed brick and wood - Open kitchen with visible grill - Intimate seating (~40 capacity) - Harbor district location OX is part of Iceland's Michelin-starred dining scene alongside Dill and Matur og Drykkur (recognized). Reservations are essential. Price: High-end (Michelin-level pricing) Nearby: Grandi food hall, Whales of Iceland museum, Maritime Museum. Best for: Special occasion dining, experiencing Icelandic ingredients at highest level.

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OX opened in 2016 as Reykjavík's first dedicated grill restaurant. The concept is simple: take Iceland's exceptional beef (grass-fed, raised in unpolluted pastures) and cook it perfectly over open flame. The kitchen uses charcoal, wood, and traditional grilling techniques combined with Nordic precision. In 2019, OX earned a Michelin star and has kept it every year since. The atmosphere is intimate and industrial — exposed brick, open kitchen, smoke and sizzle. Tasting menus feature Icelandic ingredients cooked with fire and smoke.

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