The best seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

The best seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

With its close proximity to the sea, Gothenburg has a deservedly good reputation for excellent fish and shellfish. There are a number of well-known fish restaurants in the city which have long held a special place in the salty, sea-loving hearts of locals. True seafood enthusiasts should also take the chance to get up at the crack of dawn and go to the lively fish auction down at the harbour. Follow our guide to Gothenburg's best fish restaurants - those that serve only seafood and other restaurants with outstanding fish dishes.

In this guide
  1. Gothenburg's best seafood restaurants
    1. VRÅ – Sweden meets Japan
    2. Sjömagasinet – In the East India Company warehouse
    3. Fiskekrogen – Tried-and-tested tradition meets modern culinary art
    4. Hoze – World class stylish minimalism
    5. Sjöbaren – A popular classic
    6. River – In the middle of Göta Älv river
    7. Brasserie Lavette – Mixed menu
    8. Ma Cuisine – Inspiration from France
    9. Heaven 23 – More than just a prawn sandwich
    10. Tullhuset – Exclusively seafood

Gothenburg's best seafood restaurants

VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ
VRÅ – Seafood restaurants
VRÅ

VRÅ

Sweden meets Japan

Nordic gastronomy meets Japanese tradition at VRÅ restaurant in the Clarion Hotel Post. All the seafood they serve, in the form of luxury sushi and more, comes from wild stocks on the west coast. The restaurant's exclusive decor mirrors the beautifully presented dishes.

Sjömagasinet

In the East India Company warehouse

This celebrated restaurant, housed in a building from 1775, serves top quality ingredients and classic flavours with a modern twist, right alongside the entrance to Gothenburg harbour. Fish and shellfish take centre stage here.

Fiskekrogen

Tried-and-tested tradition meets modern culinary art

Lars Ahlström has been running this classic restaurant with great passion for more than 20 years. Beautifully located on Lilla Torget, the restaurant works with carefully selected, top-quality ingredients and serves them in sophisticated surroundings. In the middle of the room there's a restaurant within a restaurant, called Bifångst, where Hosé Cerda combines new Nordic cuisine with Japanese and Mediterranean influences.

Hoze

World class stylish minimalism

The man behind the open kitchen bears the same name as the restaurant itself. In intimately designed premises, with only six seats, exclusive ingredients are given Japanese flavours. This is the place to come if you want to experience incredible craftsmanship and a passion for excellent cooking. Dishes are cooked in front of guests and served as soon as they're ready.

Sjöbaren i Haga Sjöbaren Lorensberg
Sjöbaren i Haga
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Sjöbaren Lorensberg
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Sjöbaren i Haga
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Sjöbaren Lorensberg
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Sjöbaren i Haga Sjöbaren Lorensberg

A popular classic

This charming seafood restaurant has been around since the end of the 90s. Wooden wall panels lend the restaurant a welcoming atmosphere and you can sit and eat both at tables and at the bar counter. A large wooden portal next to the entrance leads through to the delightful courtyard where you can sit and eat al fresco in the summer months.

  • Haga Nygata 25, Linné Lorensbergsgatan 14, Centrum
    Sjöbaren i Haga
    Haga Nygata 25, Linné
    Sjöbaren Lorensberg
    Lorensbergsgatan 14, Centrum
  • Sjöbaren i Haga
    sjobaren.se
    Sjöbaren Lorensberg
    sjobaren.se/lorensberg
    Sjöbaren i Haga
    031-711 97 80
    Sjöbaren Lorensberg
    031-711 97 80
  • Sjöbaren i Haga Sjöbaren Lorensberg

River

In the middle of Göta Älv river

This classic seafood restaurant is right out at the end of a pier. Sit in the light, airy dining room, surrounded by views out over the river and entrance to the harbour. The restaurant serves both à la carte and set menus, along with their own classics such as steamed blue mussel soup. If you really want to push the boat out, tuck into an entire seafood platter with accompaniments.

Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette
Brasserie Lavette – Seafood restaurants
Brasserie Lavette

Brasserie Lavette

Mixed menu

Quality not quantity is the order of the day here when it comes to the fish dishes. In classic brasserie style there are a number of fish dishes to choose from, although seafood isn't the restaurant's main focus. You'll find snacks, starters and main courses with marine elements. 

Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Seafood restaurants
Ma Cuisine

Ma Cuisine

Inspiration from France

Food made from scratch with Swedish ingredients in season is the specialty at Ma Cuisine, where the chefs get most of their inspiration from French cuisine. Fish dishes sit alongside meat dishes on the menu, which makes the restaurant an ideal choice for meat-eaters and pescatarians alike. 

Heaven 23

More than just a prawn sandwich

This restaurant, right at the top of Hotell Gothia Towers, has a long-standing reputation for serving a seriously good prawn sandwich. And the reputation is well deserved. But there's also much more to discover here, fish and shellfish-wise. If you do go for the famous sandwich, expect 200 grams of hand-peeled Arctic prawns on rye bread with mayonnaise, egg and salad.

Tullhuset

Exclusively seafood

This restaurant 20km outside Gothenburg, on Hönö Klåva island's jetty, only serves fish and shellfish dishes. Choose from several menus, all of them with a distinctive West Coast flavour.

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