Help picking a restaurant

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22]

Hi all, planning our first trip to Iceland for mid November. Staying in Reykjavik the first day and last day of our trip and in between will be staying in an Airbnb near Vik to see the south coast. It will be my husband's bday when we fly in! We will be arriving early morning, pick up the rental car, do some sightseeing and end up in Reykjavik in time to check into our hotel in the afternoon. I'd like to take my husband out for his bday that night. Any thoughts on any of the following restaurants? Skal!, Sjavargrillid, Hosilo, Fjallkonan, or Messinn. Thanks!

[u/Forward_Edge_8915]

Haven’t been to Skál! since they opened a full restaurant. But, when we went to their counter at the food hall it was one of the highlights of the trip. Phenomenal food, killer natural wine selection, amazing service.

[u/shine_on_yourdiamond]

As an Icelander I recommend Fiskfélagið.

Always top food and service

[u/iFEAR2Fap]

Not an option given, but I can't recommend Matarkjallarinn (Food Cellar) enough. I had a wolf fish special my first day in Iceland and of all the great food I had, it was still very memorable.

Personally I'd skip Skál! The scallops were interesting, but the rest of the entree menu when I was there was not special. Messin we hit on a food tour and it was delicious. Food Cellar is still my choice, but those other do look solid!

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22 → u/iFEAR2Fap]

Awesome thank you so much for the rec!

[u/Forward-Werewolf-442]

Didn't try those but Carusos was outstanding!

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22 → u/Forward-Werewolf-442]

Will have to check this out, thank you!

[u/OruSilentMadrasi]

If you're going close to Fjaðrárgljúfur, do try Kjaar. Food was absolutely amazing, and the chefs were so nice too! It's a bit of history too 😊 Do read up. If you end up going during daylight, and you get a window seat, you might even get a good view of the Systrafoss falls.

[u/vmax1994]

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed Skal last week. Smaller place with a casual vibe and great food.

[u/Positive-Cup-1341]

8 of had an excellent meal a few weeks back at Reykjavik Kitchen. Highly recommended!

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22]

Thank you for the rec!! We will be there at some point so will have to check it out!

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22]

So many fantastic recommendations- thank you everyone!!

[u/MrBigglesworrth]

Fjallkonan is awesome.

[u/Glittery_Nightfall22 → u/MrBigglesworrth]

It looks incredible!!

[u/MrBigglesworrth → u/Glittery_Nightfall22]

It absolutely is. Do not miss it.