Octopus was good but the portion felt small for what it costs. The decor is quirky though, and service was friendly enough. Fine for a quick stop.

The lava burger was a nice local touch, and happy hour from 4-6 is easy on the wallet. The live music kept things lively, though seating felt a bit tight.

Came here with a couple of friends for a catch-up and honestly the space is gorgeous. They were super careful about my food allergies which I really appreciated. Got the fish dish and it was cooked just right. Maybe a bit pricey for what you get but the vibe made up for it. Would come back for a chill dinner. 😊

The pastries and bread were solid, and my cappuccino came out properly made. Nice to find a place open a bit later around here. Seating was comfortable enough that I didn&#39;t feel rushed. Just wish the service had been a touch quicker, but it was fine for a relaxed stop.

Stopped by for a glass of wine and ended up chatting with the bartender for way longer than planned. Happy hour snacks were solid&mdash;the baked brie with mango chutney really hit the spot. Prices are what you&#39;d expect in Iceland, but the vibe makes it easy to stay for another round.

Stopped by for breakfast and grabbed a cinnamon roll&mdash;still warm, gooey, not overly sweet. Exactly what I needed. The ham and cheese croissant looked solid too, but I didn&rsquo;t try it. Only downside: barely any seating, so I ended up eating outside. Fine for a quick bite though.

Tried the shark and dried fish with a Brennivin shot&mdash;that&#39;s the real deal if you&#39;re into strong stuff. Sunday roast was massive, lamb shoulder, wings, waffle fries on the side. Portion size alone makes it worth the money. Place was busy, took a bit to get served, but I&#39;d go back.

Came for the match and honestly the screen setup is solid&mdash;plenty of them, good angles. Bartender was chill, kept my drink full without hovering. Place got busy but never felt chaotic. Only thing, food menu is basic, so don&#39;t come starving. Fine for a beer and a game though.

The lamb soup hit the spot&mdash;hot, savory, exactly what I needed after walking around in the cold. Bowl was decent size for the price. Place was a bit cramped but I didn&#39;t really mind. Just a solid, no-fuss meal.

The lamb pita was fresh, well-seasoned, not greasy at all. Service was quick even though it was busy. Only thing&mdash;the place is a bit cramped, but that&rsquo;s fine for a quick bite. I&rsquo;d go back for that pita again.

The arctic char was really good&mdash;probably the best fish I&#39;ve had in Iceland. Langoustine bisque was decent too, rich without being heavy. Place was busy even on a weekday, but service kept up fine. Prices are what you&#39;d expect in Reykjav&iacute;k. I&#39;d go back for the char alone.

The dipping sauces really stood out &mdash; something for everyone. Fish was fresh, though the batter could&rsquo;ve been crunchier. Still a solid meal.

The daily menu here is just one soup and one main &mdash; today it was pumpkin curry and honestly it might be the best I&#39;ve had. Gluten-free bread was a nice bonus too.

Sweet chili chicken was solid, and the sweet potatoes really stood out. Place is clean, service was fast. Good quick bite if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped by for the fish buffet&mdash;solid choice. Service was quick and friendly. Sat outside by the harbor, which made it worth it. Chicken was a bit salty, but the seafood made up for it. Fair price for what you get.

The staff were really patient with us&mdash;translated the whole menu and even let us try the ice cream before ordering. That kind of help goes a long way when you don&rsquo;t speak the language. Portions were decent for the price, nothing crazy, but we left full. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

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