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Sælhunden
DANISH
Dkr135-220; 11am-10pm)
This handsome old black-and-white restaurant is by the riverfront, with outdoor seating by
the
Johanne Dan
boat
. Sælhund
means seal, so it's no surprise this place dedicates itself to
serving quality seafood in traditional Danish guises. Try the delicious house specialty,
stjerneskud
(one fried and one steamed fillet of fish, both served on bread with prawns,
caviar and dressing).
Weis Stue
TRADITIONAL DANISH
(
;
www.weisstue.dk
; Torvet 2; lunch Dkr84-118, dinner mains Dkr154-208;
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11.30am-10pm)
Don't come here looking for modern, could-be-anywhere cuisine. As befits the setting
(one of Denmark's oldest inns, wonky and charming), the menu is a traditionalist's dream.
The large meat-and-potatoes portions are full of northern European flavour (pepper pork
medallions, Wiener schnitzel), best washed down with locally brewed beer. There's bags
of atmosphere, but little joy for vegetarians.
Vægterkælderen
EUROPEAN
In summer you won't catch anyone down in the 'night-watchman's cellar' at Hotel Dag-
mar - they're all dining alfresco on the main square. The cellar's timber-heavy decor
seems made for cold weather - soft leather banquettes and booths. The 'keep it simple'
menu does exactly that (mains of burger or Caesar salad, for example), with two/three
courses costing Dkr150/200.
Kolvig
MODERN DANISH
Dkr163-245; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat)
Kolvig's alfresco terrace overlooks the river, offering prime Ribe-watching. The menu is
the most ambitious in town, showcasing local produce; most interesting is the delicious
tapas plate of Wadden Sea flavours, including shrimp, salmon and cold-smoked lamb.
