BJARGARSTEINN MATHUS, Grundarfjorour

On Snaefellsnes peninsula, in the harbour area of Grundarfjördur town, stands a small house named Bjargarsteinn. The house was transported 140 kilometers from Akranes town to its current location, where it has a new role as a restaurant. Bjargarsteinn's menu caters to both local and international taste buds and will include seasonal dishes that are bound to be a delicious treat for all food connoisseurs.

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner

CUISINES

European, Scandinavian, Seafood, Soups

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront

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sometrip

447 reviews

Reviewed February 16, 2020 via mobile

Wonderful experience

Tried this restaurant due to excellent reviews and immediately struck by the great view and simple and classy decor. Prompt attention from a sweet knowledgeable server. Great wine list including a wonderful Amarone. Nightly specials included fresh white fish and red fish. One other party...More

Date of visit: February 2020

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trvlgrl6570

153 reviews

Reviewed December 2, 2019 via mobile

ADORABLE!

We absolutely LOVED this restaurant! It is spotless and absolutely adorable. Someone here is very skilled by the hand crocheted towels and “basket” in the restroom - also the window toppers. Our server was very pleasant. The food is very good. We had the fish...More

Date of visit: December 2019

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tessapy

16 reviews

Reviewed November 19, 2019

A kitchen of deep flavors and good service.

Sitting at this cozy restaurant is an experience for all the senses. We were 5 and each dish had deep flavors. We choose the suggestions of the night, some of us taked lamb and the others fish. The waitress was particularly friendly and very good...More

Date of visit: November 2019

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Andrea W

5 reviews

Reviewed November 7, 2019

The best meal with a best view in Iceland

I was in Iceland with a group of friends (arranged via Encore+, a top-notch M.I.C.E) for 7 days visiting south and western part of the island. Bjargarsteinn mathus- House of food in front of the Kirkjufell Mountain in Grundarfjorour was the best meal I have...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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monkeyk997

3 reviews

Reviewed October 25, 2019 via mobile

Food is good, but service is Terrible!

Terrible service especially the one claim that she speaks English well. They served like fast food restaurant, clean up the table so quick and urge customer to pay

Date of visit: October 2019

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JobeeMom

156 reviews

Reviewed October 21, 2019

Best Seafood Soup ever

Having read a lot of positive comments, we decided to try this restaurant and we were totally impressed. It’s one of the best meals we had in our 17-day trip in Iceland. Homey atmosphere with country style decor. Amazing view of Kirkjufell Mountain through the...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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Jared W

3 reviews

Reviewed October 21, 2019

Amazingly good food and service

Went here twice. First time was so good we had to come back the next night. The fish soup is amazing. Very hearty with lots of scallops, shrimp and fish - was surprised how much meat was in it. Main course of lamb was amazing...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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StephT37

141 reviews

Reviewed October 3, 2019

The best meals we had in Iceland

My husband, friends, and I ate here during our tour of the ring road and we all agreed it was our favorite meal. I opted for the daily special which was flounder and it was delicious. I also had their drink of the day, the...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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WCDeb

95 reviews

Reviewed October 2, 2019 via mobile

Great food and views

We visited this quaint little restaurant while on a day trip to the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Our Air B&B owner, a chef himself, had recommended Bjargarsteinn mathus as one of, if not the best restaurants in Iceland, so we couldn’t miss it. The view of Kirkjufell...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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JPT2020

11 reviews

Reviewed October 2, 2019

Great restaurant in Iceland !!

We visit this restaurant in August and was wonderfully surprised by the overall quality. The staff was really friendly and the food fresh and well prepared.

Date of visit: August 2019

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