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€18-32; 5-9pm Wed-Sat early Apr-Jun, 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm Sun Jul & Aug)
Makasiini's decor of rough timber, snow-white napkins and flickering candles is comple-
mented by simple cooking that allows the high-quality regional ingredients to shine. Sea-
food such as crayfish, fish roe, shrimp and perch features in its archipelago buffet and
tapas plates; there's a catch of the day, homemade ice cream and a lengthy wine list.
Hangon Portti
SEAFOOD
( 040-176-6284;
www.hangonportti.fi
;Smultrongrundet;tapas €13.30, mains €15-30;
11am-10pm mid-Jun-early Aug, 1-9pm Wed-Sat mid-Aug-late Aug)
You'll need to take a two-minute ferry journey from the East Harbour pier to this little
whitewashed cottage perched on a rugged granite island. Baltic cod with vegetables roas-
ted in lime butter, a smoked-cheese 'captain's burger' with potato salad, and archipelago
tapas are among the dishes served in a wicker-furnished interior.
På Kroken
SEAFOOD
restaurant buffet €26, mains €24-42; cafe 9am-8pm May-Sep, restaurant 11am-10pm Jun-Aug,
11am-10pm Fri & Sat, 11am-5pm Sun Sep-May)
With its own smokehouse and boat-fresh lobster and shellfish (it sells to Helsinki's
Hakaniemi market), På Kroken's yacht-shaped buffet teems with choices. If the restaur-
ant's beyond your budget, its adjoining cafe serves cheaper dishes including fabulous sal-
mon soup with dark archipelago bread, or you can stock up on picnic fare at its fish shop.
Origo
ORGANIC
€29.80, mains €22-30; 11am-10pm)
At the eatery-clad East Harbour, Origo distinguishes itself with geothermal heating, local,
organic ingredients and a seasonal gourmet menu. Braised pork cheek cooked overnight is
a treat, as is its salmon soup with dark bread. Vegetarians are treated to unusual dishes,
such as black salsify pie.
