Gourmet dining in Grundarfjörður, West Iceland

Mount Kirkjufell can be seen right by the restaurant.

Mount Kirkjufell can be seen right by the restaurant. mbl.is/ÞS

The small town of Grundarfjörður, perched on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula now boasts of a fine dining restaurant with a wonderful view. 

The restaurant is called Bjargarsteinn Mathús and is owned by couple Guðbrandur Garðarson and Selma Rut Þorkelsdóttir. Selma is a Grundarfjörður native and settled back in the town a few years ago.  The restaurant is particularly popular with tourists and serves a wide array of fresh Icelandic ingredients. 

You can visit their homepage HERE. 

Starters.

Starters. mbl.is/ÞS

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Home smoked salmon and when you remove the glass you …

Home smoked salmon and when you remove the glass you release a small wisp of smoke mbl.is/VsV

The outdoor patio offers stunning views.

The outdoor patio offers stunning views. mbl.is/ÞS

Grundarfjörður.

Grundarfjörður. mbl.is/ÞS

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