Restaurants in Outside Akureyri

The market Verslun Hrísey (tel. 466-1213; Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm), a short walk from the harbor, has seating for snacks such as skýr and hot dogs. The only restaurant and lodgings are at Brekka (tel. 466-1751; brekkahrisey@isl.is; AE, MC, V; restaurant Jun-Aug daily 11:30am-9pm, Sept-May Fri-Sat dinner only), a yellow building visible from the harbor. The restaurant is far better than anticipated, with first-rate fish, lobster, and lamb dishes (2,500kr-5,400kr/$40-$86/£20-£43) as well as burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches (850kr-1,590kr/$14-$25/£6.80-£13). Four basic doubles with shared bathroom and ocean views go for 5,600kr ($90/£45).