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Húsavík harbour, North Iceland

North Iceland Food Guide

Best Restaurants in Húsavík

Húsavík's top dining spots — fresh harbour fish, cosy cafés and the best food in Iceland's whale-watching capital.

Where to Eat in Húsavík

Húsavík is North Iceland's whale-watching capital — a picturesque harbour town on Skjálfandi Bay. The local food scene reflects its fishing heritage, with standout spots like Gamli Baukur and Naustið right on the harbour serving fresh fish and seafood.

After a morning whale-watching tour, the harbour restaurants are the natural landing spot. Most of Húsavík's venues are within a short walk of the jetty.

6 restaurants5 cafés & bakeries1 bars

Editor's Picks

Top Picks in Húsavík

Fish & Chips
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Fish & Chips

Restaurant

Fish & Chips is a quick-service restaurant in North Iceland, Iceland. Whether you need a quick meal between sightseeing or a late-night bite, this is a practical stop for travellers.

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Kaffi Kú Húsavík

Café

Charming café overlooking Húsavík harbor, famous for homemade cakes and whale-watching views.

Gamli Baukur
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Gamli Baukur

Restaurant

Gamli Baukur is a pub in North Iceland, Iceland. Icelandic bars are lively social hubs, especially on weekend nights when the famous Reykjavík pub crawl (rúntur) takes over the city. Good drinks, local beer, and friendly company make Icelandic bar culture a memorable experience.

Top Restaurants

Fish & Chips
Restaurant

Fish & Chips is a quick-service restaurant in North Iceland, Iceland. Whether you need a quick meal between sightseeing or a late-night bite, this is a practical stop for travellers.

Café

Charming café overlooking Húsavík harbor, famous for homemade cakes and whale-watching views.

Gamli Baukur
Restaurant

Gamli Baukur is a pub in North Iceland, Iceland. Icelandic bars are lively social hubs, especially on weekend nights when the famous Reykjavík pub crawl (rúntur) takes over the city. Good drinks, local beer, and friendly company make Icelandic bar culture a memorable experience.

Café

Heimabakarí is a café in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.

Moby Dick
Moby Dick€€
Restaurant

Moby Dick is a restaurant in North Iceland, Iceland. Icelandic cuisine has evolved dramatically in recent decades, moving from traditional fish and lamb dishes to world-class dining experiences. Many restaurants now showcase local ingredients — fresh fish, lamb, skyr, and Arctic char — with modern culinary techniques.

Naustið
Naustið€€
Restaurant

Nestled in Húsavík, Naustið stands out with its vibrant yellow exterior and inviting outdoor picnic tables. This charming restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, particularly smoked fish, offering a delightful culinary experience in a picturesque setting. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a meal outdoors on a sunny day, savoring local flavors amidst the natural beauty of North Iceland.

Nest퀀
Restaurant

Nestí is a quick-service restaurant in North Iceland, Iceland. Whether you need a quick meal between sightseeing or a late-night bite, this is a practical stop for travellers.

Hérna€€
Café

Hérna is a café in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.

Café

Tungulending Guesthouse is a café in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.

Lókal€€
Café

Lókal is a café in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's café culture is warm and welcoming, offering a respite from the weather with excellent coffee, home-baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere. This is the kind of place where locals linger over coffee and visitors feel immediately at home.

Hlodufell Restaurant & Bar Husavik
Restaurant

Hlodufell Restaurant & Bar Husavik is a restaurant in North Iceland, Iceland serving Asian. Icelandic cuisine has evolved dramatically in recent decades, moving from traditional fish and lamb dishes to world-class dining experiences. Many restaurants now showcase local ingredients — fresh fish, lamb, skyr, and Arctic char — with modern culinary techniques.

Bars

Jaja Ding Dong Húsavík
Bar

Jaja Ding Dong Húsavík is a bar in North Iceland, Iceland. Icelandic bars are lively social hubs, especially on weekend nights when the famous Reykjavík pub crawl (rúntur) takes over the city. Good drinks, local beer, and friendly company make Icelandic bar culture a memorable experience.

Dining Tips for Húsavík

  • Gamli Baukur on the harbour is the most popular restaurant in town — book ahead in summer.
  • Fish soup is the signature dish of Húsavík — you'll find it on most menus.
  • Húsavík is compact — every restaurant is within a short walk of the whale-watching harbour.
  • If visiting Dettifoss or the Diamond Circle, Húsavík is the best base for a proper meal along the way.

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