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6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Mon
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Travelers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
European, Grill, Scandinavian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
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CUISINES
European, Grill, Scandinavian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
5,187 reviews
Excellent
3,686
Very good
1,040
Average
301
Poor
101
Terrible
59
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Jeremy B
7 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
This was a great steak house. As we learned everything is expensive in Iceland so price wasn’t an issue. The appetizers were amazing (Whale, Puffin, and Artic Char). The Reigndeer main course was amazing but when my sister-in-law asked for her ribeye to be cooked medium instead of medium rare (like it stated on the menu) , her ribeye came out rare. To me, I felt it was done intentionally because every restaurant we visited in Iceland, they just prepared the food and brought it to you. This time the menu actually showed how the meat was going to be cooked and the waitress even asked each person if that was ok (medium rare). The establishment was hard to find and was hidden of the street but was beautifully done on the inside. Don’t bother trying to make a reservation online, it wouldn’t work for me and they wanted a credit card , so they could charge you if you were late. I understand that aspect but they were not busy at all and my wife had to call to make a reservation without giving credit card information. When we arrived, the employees looked at us like we didn’t belong and like snobby looks on they face, until we ordered $700 worth of food.
Written October 1, 2024
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FR0zFly
Lyon4 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Our experience at Grillmarkadurinn was mostly good, however it was quite annoying having to fight our way to the main dining room even though we had booked quite some time before our trip.
Eating in the beautiful dining room downstairs was the whole point of going to this restaurant, and when being told we would have to wait a considerable amount of time before being able to be seated downstairs we considered leaving. However when the staff saw we were going to leave they became more accommodating, offering us cocktails on the house and quickly finding a table downstairs.
We had the tasting menu which was very good (highlights were the whale and the dessert) although quite overpriced, like everything in Iceland. The atmosphere was great and the service was good.
Written February 18, 2024
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NAH2014
London173 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Couldn't fault the restaurant itself or the staff - all great.
The food was beautiful - perfectly cooked and well presented. I had beautiful fresh cod and a delicious chocolate dessert.
The only downside is the cost. Some things on the menu were prohibitively expensive and I think you can get food as good, elsewhere and for less of a price tag.
Written December 19, 2024
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Mike S
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
In this price category, which corresponds to the 1-2 star level with us, the service is not even slightly corresponding. We were served only by auxiliary staff/temps.
The first course was on the table, the second course came and the plates were pushed aside to make room for the main course. the wine list is clear and absolutely overpriced! We like to drink good red wine ourselves and pay sometimes 100€/bottle. Here, however, wines are offered in the price segment of less than 200€ for prices beyond 150€.
The lamb cart was greasy and sinewy. Medium ordered; Medium Rare received
Conclusion: more appearances than his
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Written October 20, 2024
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john_t_03
Massachusetts29 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We had made a reservation here with our credit card months in advance and were excited to try it out. The host seated us at the upstairs entry area near the kitchen service door, instead of the main restaurant dining room downstairs. We had to remind him that we had reserved months ago and wanted to sit in the main dining room. After some pushback, he took us downstairs, but it was a real struggle. It was as if we were begging to sit in the main dining room with the rest of the diners and he was doing us an extraordinary favor to let us do so. What a great way to make your guests feel like crap, basically treating them like dumb tourists. The downstairs room is beautifully designed, with exposed basalt rocks on the wall and great lighting. Our waitress showed up to ask what we wanted, instead of greeting us, telling us about the menu, suggest the tasting menu, etc. But I’m not even complaining about that, because it’s fairly typical in Iceland. The tenderloin was very good, the salmon was too salty, the whale and char appetizers were good. Overall experience was not worth the $125 per person meal that we had. At that price range, it is not just about the food and the atmosphere, but also about how you treat a customer, from the first greeting at the door, through the entire table service. It’s all part of the dining experience. I would not really recommend this place for that reason.
Written August 19, 2023
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Lauren S
Montreal3 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
We have been to Iceland several times, and we have been to this restaurant on past trips. We have visited many of the restaurants here in this country and on the whole, the food is very good in many of the places here, especially the more upscale restaurants. While the food at the Grill Market is on the whole very good, there are some issues that I noticed once again on this visit and which were largely the same on a previous visit. Firstly, the portion size of the side dishes is extremely small for the most part and the cost of these sides dishes is extremely expensive. I had ordered grilled salmon and I had asked the waiter about the mashed potatoes. He said to me that they came with the fish on the plate. I told him that I was familiar with the plate and that I knew how little of an offering it provided when it came to the potatoes. I ended up ordering a side of mashed potatoes only to find it came in a very small bowl and cost quite a lot for the portion I was getting. I added on french fries to make the situation a little more filling, and I can’t say that they were really french fries. They did not taste like french fries whatsoever. My mother ordered a side of broccolini and asparagus, and it turned out to be inedible because of high salt. She returned the item, and they certainly did not charge us for this. I thought that that was a reasonable gesture on the part of the restaurant to not charge us for something that we could not eat, but everything else was very pricey for the quantity that we were getting. I ordered a cocktail that had gin, tonic, and many other berries included in the drink, and the cocktail was undrinkable, because it was simply too strong. As someone who suffers from headaches, this is not something I could afford to drink, and it was highly expensive as well. They did not offer to credit us anything for the drink, even though the waiter noticed that it was not consumed and that a full glass of this cocktail remained on our table.
I should also note here that last year, I ate at this restaurant, and I went back to my hotel and felt sick a few hours later. The same thing happened to me this time as well. I ordered the same exact food because I do not eat meat and regularly order fish, including salmon, when I am going out for dinner. I had the salmon this time, and I had the salmon on the last trip last year and in both instances, I had major issues with stomach related problems after the meal. Considering that there was teriyaki sauce involved in the food, I am questioning whether the restaurant uses MSG in their cooking. This is a chemical that a lot of people are allergic to and it should not be used in anything. Not all restaurants in Iceland use it; I asked an employee at my hotel about MSG use and he mentioned that MSG is banned in iceland. However, it could still be in some of the sauces that a restaurant uses when they are preparing dishes like grilled salmon. This teriyaki sauce was also used on the chicken skewers that I had ordered as an appetizer and this was something that I ordered last year as well. I can only assume that I was sick from MSG because of the type of sauce that was on the food that I ordered. My mother had no teriyaki sauce and she was not sick.
Written August 3, 2023
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Chester C
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • family
First time here in Iceland and my local guide recommended this restaurant on my last night here. The restaurant was situated at an alley right in town and was easy to locate.
Upon arrival, we were impressed by the decor of the place and led to the lower level for our meals.
We were then warmly greeted by our waitress, Vicky, who was quick to explain the menu to us. She professionally answered my questions about whale and puffin meat as it was my first time trying these dishes out.
Apart from that, Vicky recommended her personal favourite Christmas cocktail named “by the fireplace” and she was spot on about it. I had a total of 4 glasses in an hour. Despite coming from Singapore where we have one of the best Cocktail bars in the world, this cocktail, specially concocted by Antonio the bartender was absolutely heavenly. The cream (blend of cinnamon and banana) on top of the alcohol was brilliant and nothing like I tasted before.
I enjoyed my night out thoroughly with the family at this lovely restaurant, especially with the friendly and dedicated staff.
Written November 25, 2024
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Anto L.
Gaggi30 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
We went to this place driven by the many positive reviews and we were actually amazed. ALL PERFECT. Delicious meat dishes, impeccably presented, but the highlight is definitely the roasted salmon steak which literally melted in your mouth. Throughout the evening we were advised and served at the table by Costanza, who with patience and passion explained each dish to us in detail, also reserving some excellent advice for the continuation of the holiday. The prices are in line with other places in the area, so I wouldn't say it's an expensive place. I definitely recommend it if you're passing through Reykjavík.

Written October 29, 2023
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Jón Örn G
Iceland184 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
We got a table down stairs by the bar, alongside the wall you face when you first come down. We ordered a tasting menu me and my wife and enjoyed our evening very much. When we were about to get our dessert the waiter came and said they were in big trouble and asked us to switch tables and sit up stairs (do not recommend a table there if you are going for the fancy menu). They had some trouble with bookings but the waiter said instead the whole night was on the house!!! Although the mood for this dinner kind of dropped I can say that this is a place that makes great food and obviously knows how to handle situations when not everything goes according to plan. Will definitely go again.
Written May 9, 2023
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Tony M
21 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
What can I say here. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. In a culture where tipping isn’t encouraged it was certainly a tip worthy service we received.
If you are a steak lover then this is the place for you. I pretty much allowed the waiter to pick everything from cocktails to the cook of the meat. Definitely a worthy last meal before we head home.
Written April 7, 2024
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james z
Austin587 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Cannot believe we have a chance to eat grilled whale here - taste like raw beef soaked with blood. The setting is very cozy and friendly and each dish tastes excellent - especially after the drive around the e tire island. The wine selection. Is fantastic paring well with dishes.
Written September 9, 2023
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Jai G
Hadleigh319 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
We loved this restaurant. It had great decor. It had lots of choice on the menu, but we ended up going for the tasting menu but we ask change the whale course of chicken and they happy changed it for us. Our waitress was lovely very attentive. I was highly recommended it. This part of my wife 40th birthday present and I had put that on the reservation and without even ask the dessert can out with sparkles.
Written April 22, 2024
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Patricia D
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • none
We had a reservation for 3 however our son was not feeling well and my husband and I went alone. We ordered the tasting menu and they charged us for three tasting menus all the while I was saying to our waitress “wow this is for 2 people” “this is alot of food”. She never said anything about it being for three. We weren’t able to finish most of the entrees it was so much. The waitress nor the host said oh by the way we are going to charge you for three people. What would they have charged if we ordered off the menu appetizers and entrees? Would they guess what our son would have ordered. I understand if a standard charge for our missing person but to actually charge us and make our dinner for three without saying anything was very disappointing! Squid and bread service was delicious everything else was covered in sauce. Was looking forward to the lamb and steak but when you have good ingredients why add all this sauce. All in all it was fine and we just paid the check As my husband didn’t want to cause any problems. Super disappointing for our first night in Reykjavik
Written March 29, 2023
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Tara S
29 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We saw so many great reviews about this place and decided that we had to go. I am so glad we did! The food was AMAZING. We tried the whale and it was not what we expected, but in a good way. It was delicious. My husband had lamb chops and I had filet - beautifully presented and a very large portion size. It's not a cheap restaurant but you get a lot of food for the money. We had 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and a bottle of wine - it was about $250.
Written November 19, 2022
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KMac322
Atlanta125 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
The service and the atmosphere were both very good, but the food itself (which is really the most important part!) was very average. Nothing we had was bad, it just wasn’t particularly good. I had lamb chops and there just wasn’t a lot of flavor. It was also extremely expensive (like most things in Iceland), but we didn’t walk away feeling like we got our money’s worth.
Written July 16, 2024
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