Sjávarsetrið

Sjávarsetrið is a relatively new restaurant overlooking the harbour in Sandgerði, created by two young couples who blended a dedicated seafood concept with a cosier, more varied bistro feel. The interior is warm and welcoming, and the harbourside location puts the day’s catch quite literally on the doorstep.

The restaurant’s signature feature is a borehole in its backyard that pumps seawater, allowing the team to keep shellfish alive on site so dishes are served at peak freshness. The menu leans on local cod and seafood prepared simply and precisely, alongside lighter daytime offerings of coffee and croissants.

Dinner is served from 17:00 Tuesday through Saturday, with reservations recommended for evening tables. Reviewers single out the freshness of the fish, the personal attention from the owners, and the friendly service, making this one of the highest-rated eateries anywhere on the peninsula.