Location: Stavanger
Top Restaurants in Stavanger
Best Norwegian food near Stavanger, Western Norway, Norway
Find out what Norwegian restaurants to try in Stavanger. With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
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10. Renaa Matbaren
Overall Ratings
4 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By TinyTimandBing
Very good atmosphere at this restaurant - nice decor in the covered courtyard area. Attentive and professional service - the waiter offered a good additional description of the food and the daily specials. We chose the fish and shellfish soup and the fish of the day (a type of pan fried cod). The fish of the day dish was excellent ! A good size, perfectly cooked and excellent sauce and slightly crunchy asparagus - nothing to fault about this dish at all. The reason for my Very Good rating instead of Excellent was the soup was simply not hot enough. The flavor was excellent but it was just tepid not hot. Overall still strongly recommend this restaurant. The price is fair for Norway.
9. Sabi Omakase
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By jlokkevik
After waiting 7 months, we finally got to visit Sabi Omakase! I have really been looking forward to this and the visit really lived up to our expectations. When entering you are met by the sommelier, which welcomes you with a drink. After this, the dinner menu is introduced by Roger Asakil Joya. He gladly answers questions and you can easily see that he has a great passion for the art of sushi. After this, the whole evening is spent at the bar counter while he is making the food and explaining each ingredient which is mainly local. We also went with the wine package which is carefully selected by the sommelier. He gives a great introduction often with small anecdotes about the wines.This is a great experience which I would really recommend if you have an interest for food and especially sushi. Me and my girlfriend went together with a couple we know. I would recommend to go with a group of friends as part of the experience for me was to be able to discuss and enjoy the food in a friendly setting.
8. Sja Inge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Daytime restaurant with homemade, soups, salads and sandwiches. We have our own bakery and make bread, cakes and lovely desserter. Best cakes and desserts inn Stavanger. Vinner og best cafe in 2017 and 2018. Plenty of vegan, vergeterian, glutenfree and da
Reviewed By Bnt-Battouta
I had breakfast there, their breakfast menu is only egg but in different verity of additions/omelette or bagel.I had egg bagel with mushroom, it was good, big portions.And what I loved about this place is that they offer real tea (not ready packed tea bags), so if you are a tea person you will like their offering.The service is good as well, staff were nice.Pass by if you are in the neighborhood.
7. FireLake Grill House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
FireLake is a contemporary grill restaurant concept from Minnesota, with Nordic influence, in the heart of the city. For Americans, in many world cultures, BBQ is much more than spices, sauces and meat. It is something that connects us all to our roots an
Reviewed By smbjerke
Going to a restaurant located in a hotel is often not the most exciting thing to do. But FireLake really is an exception. As the name suggests, it's a lot about "all things grilled", mostly different kinds of meat, but they have excellent seafood menus and also a great vegan offerings. We (the wife & I) chose "The Sharing", which was a (obviously) a sharing menu, with a selection of starters (salmon tartar, asian beef salad ++), main dishes (really tender filet of beef, piece of turbo, selection of sauces) and a great dessert (chocolate varieties). I ordered a glass of white (chardonnay) & red (shiraz) house wine; great Australian producer. Ambiance was also great and the place was packed. On weekends you only have 2,5 hours for your meal, but that turned out to be more than enough as the service was quite efficient. Some might want more time, but I guess that would be possible, on request, in most cases.Keep it up, we will be back ! :)Dear Smbjerke , thank you so much for your kind words and review .Welcome back , Mario & FireLake Team .
6. Eg & Du
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Traditional Norwegian food including whale, cured salmon, herring and clip fish. Burgers, fish, sandwiches and soup of the day. Cozy backyard with heaters. Reservations for parties over 15 people is available outside of opening hours. We offer catering fo
Reviewed By J-Lou_travels
This is a low key restaurant that serves incredible food and coffee. The fish soup was the best I've ever had, anywhere in the world. It'll be number one on Trip Advisor soon enough. Great service too.
5. Fisketorget
Overall Ratings
4 based on 984 reviews
Reviewed By Arlingtontravel
We thought the Fisketorget restaurant might be a tourist trap, because it is located so close to where cruise ships dock. But, we were wrong. Granted it was crowded, even at lunch. We were lucky to get a table, without a reservation, at 1:00 pm. I ordered the mussels in curry, which were good. My husband, though, had the most outstanding fish soup he has ever had. It was full of chunks of fish in a brothy, creamy base. The herbs and seasoning were divine. When we asked the waitress what it contained, she declined to tell us because it was a secret recipe. All I can say is that if you are ever in Stavenger, be sure to stop at Fisketorget for an unforgettable soup.
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4. Tango restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Located in the same location as our sister restaurant Fish & Cow, we serve a 7 course seasonal menu with the best local produce we can get our hands on. Intimate restaurant with 30 seats, warm atmosphere and the best chairs ever:-)
Reviewed By Frederic J
Had to find a place for business dinner (6 VIPs) and selected Tango and their gastronomic 7 course set menu with standard wine pairings. The food was excellent, very well prepared in very appealing presentation. Each course was introduced by expert waitresses very knowledgeable about the ingredients the preparation and added details on the wine selected to accompany each course. Excellent atmosphere, generous with quantity of food and wine. A memorable experience on all fronts
3. Restaurant SOL
Overall Ratings
5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By SeamusK61
On a whim, and without booking a table, we chanced upon Sol. What good fortune! The establishment is small, and understated (in a good way). The welcome was the opposite. A table for two, our enthusiastic host took us through the menu, and we opted for the five course set. Fresh bread and sublime butter, a grilled zucchini soup, lightly poached monkfish with asparagus and sugar-snap peas, a smokey celeriac âsteakâ and finally a toast flavoured ice cream dessert. Each dish is lovingly prepared, using the freshest local produce, and cooked and combined to capture maxim flavour and textures. Presentation, with great care, further enhanced our senses.We tried two organic wines, a South African chenin-blanc, and a red from the Anjou region. Both quite different, and each complimented the food perfectly. The wine and drinks list is ambitious, and we did have a chuckle at some of the offerings - search out each page and you will be rewarded!The service was impeccable, the team proud to serve their best food, and unusual combinations, in a warm and welcoming hug of Norwegian hospitality! Sol is a great shaft of sunlight that warmed us to our very core - a wonderful and completely unexpected delight.
2. RE- NAA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Flowwolf
Just popped in for some afternoon sweets. Just fantastic. Tried chocolate dessert and the rhubarb dessert. Certainly to be recommended.Cosy covered courtyard, shielded from the elements of weather.
1. XO Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By wasaloadie
Visited this steakhouse for dinner last week. Nothing fancy. The steaks were lean and well cooked. Reasonable selection of international beverages. One of our party had the chicken burger and another had fish and chips. Both said it was nothing to write home about. Typically Norway is expensive compared to other European countries.Hi and thanks for you feedback.It sounded like you had an average evening and that it was nothing to write home about. We always aim for better experiences for our customers. It should be something to write home about :-).We take your feedback seriously, we will evaluate and hopefully you will have a better experience next time you visit.Thanks again.Best regardsJarle Unhjem (Owner)
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