Reykjavík - Iceland - page 149

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Ægisgarður;mains Ikr1500-1900; 10am-8pm)
On decent-weather days and around whale-watching departures, this tiny food truck opens
its window and dishes up yummy crab-cake sliders on the quay.
Hamborgara Búllan FAST FOOD
(Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar; MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 511 1888; www.bullan.is ; Geirsgata 1;mains
Ikr730-1400; 11.30am-9pm; )
The Old Harbour's outpost of burgerdom and Americana proffers savoury patties that are
perennial local favourites. Russell Crowe was spotted here while filming in 2012.
Valdi's ICE CREAM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 586 8088; www.valdis.is ;Grandagarður 21;scoop Ikr425;
11.30am-11pm May-Aug; )
Throughout summer, happy families flock here, take a number and join the crush waiting
for a scoop chosen from the huge array of homemade ice creams. Totally casual, totally
fun.
Coocoo's Nest CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Grandagarður 23;mains Ikr1500-2700; 11am-7pm Tue-Fri, to 10pm Sat, to
4pm Sun; )
Pop into this cool eatery tucked behind the old harbour for popular weekend brunches
(11am to 4pm) paired with decadent cocktails (Ikr1800). Casual, small and groovy, with
mozaic plywood tables; the menu changes, but it's always scrumptious.
Forréttabarinn TAPAS
(Starter Bar; MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 517 1800; www.forrettabarinn.is ; Nýlendugata 14, entrance
from Mýrargata;plates Ikr1480-2250; 11.30am-10pm Sun-Wed, to midnight Thu-Sat)
Tapas restaurants are popular in the capital, and this hip joint near the harbour is a favour-
ite for its new menu of creative plates such as cod and pork belly with celery root puree.
There is also an airy and relaxed bar area, with weathered wood tables and broad couches.