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Eating
Víkurskáli
INTERNATIONAL, FAST FOOD
( 487 1230;Austurvegur 18;mains Ikr1120-2990; 11am-9pm)
Grab a booth and a burger at the old-school grill inside the N1 with a view of Reynis-
drangur. Daily specials from casserole to lamb stew.
Suður-Vík
ICELANDIC, ASIAN
( 487 1515;Suðurvíkurvegur 1;mains Ikr1750-4950; noon-10pm)
The friendly ambience, from hardwood floors and interesting artwork to smiling staff,
helps elevate this new restaurant beyond the competition. Food is Icelandic hearty, from
heaping steak sandwiches with bacon and bearnaise sauce, to Asian (think Thai satay with
rice). In a warmly lit silver building atop town. Book ahead in summer.
Halldórskaffi
INTERNATIONAL
( 487 1202;
www.halldorskaffi.is
;Víkurbraut 28;mains Ikr3000-5500; 11am-9pm Jun-Aug, re-
duced hours Sep-May)
Inside Brydebúð museum, this lively timber-lined all-rounder is very popular in high sea-
son for its crowd-pleasing menu ranging from burgers and pizza to lamb fillet. The coffee
(Lavazza) is a decent brew. Book ahead or prepare to wait in summer. And weekend nights
it stays open later as a bar.
Ströndin Bistro
INTERNATIONAL
( 487 1230;
www.strondin.is
;
Austurvegur 18;mains Ikr1950-4200; 6-10pm)
Behind the N1 petrol station is this semi-smart wood-panelled option enjoying sea-stack
vistas. Go local with lamb soup or fish stew, or global with pizzas and burgers.
Restaurant Lundi
ICELANDIC
(dinner mains Ikr2400-3100; 11am-9pm)
The inhouse restaurant at Welcome Hotel Vík is popular with visitors for Icelandic staples
from meatballs to lamb.
