Fish House

4.6(1,093 reviews)

About

Fish House, a local business on Iceland, occupies Hafnargata 6, 240 Grindavik, Islandia, placing it in the harbour town of Grindavik on the island's south-western coast. First-time visitors should expect a seafood-focused establishment rather than a large-scale attraction, with the emphasis on the catch landed nearby. The setting puts it within the working harbour area of Grindavik.

Diners come here for the seafood that defines Icelandic cooking, alongside lamb and geothermal-baked rye bread found across the country. A rating of 4.6 out of 5, built from 1091 reviews, places Fish House among the more reviewed dining spots in the area. The volume of feedback reflects steady custom from both locals and travellers passing through the south-western coast.

Five photos give a preview of the plates and the room before arriving. The website at http://fishhouse.is/ carries the venue's own information.

Reaching Grindavik is straightforward for anyone based in Reykjavik or Keflavik, both within the nearby places list and connected by road along the south-western coast. Iceland's cool maritime climate keeps summers mild, and from June to August the island enjoys nearly round-the-clock daylight, which suits late dinners after a day of sightseeing. Icelandic food leans on fresh seafood, lamb and rye bread baked with geothermal heat, so a meal here fits the national pattern. Icelandic is the everyday language, and direct flights from North America and Europe make arrival simple.