Are you a seafood eater traveling to Copenhagen, Denmark? Well, if you love eating oysters, mussels, and prawns, you are in luck! Our latest guest blog post from the team at Bounce shares what you can expect at eight of the best Copenhagen seafood restaurants. Throughout the post, you’ll also find links to make reservations at these top Copenhagen restaurants before your trip.
Home to the Amalienborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, and Christianborg Palace, Copenhagen attracts millions of tourists each year. With so many unique things to do in this Danish capital, you’ll want to spend the day exploring all that the city has to offer, including dining at Copenhagen’s best seafood restaurants.
Located on Amager and Zealand islands, Copenhagen is a dream destination for any lover of seafood. Not only is seafood here always fresh, but around almost every corner is a fantastic seafood restaurant. So, while you are exploring the city, be sure to dine at one of the following top-rated seafood restaurants in Copenhagen.
But before hitting the streets to sightsee or taste fried pickled herring, we recommend dropping your shopping bags and suitcases at a Copenhagen luggage storage locker for safekeeping. Dragging large bags through crowded city streets is not ideal and will only slow you down!
Best Places To Eat Seafood In Copenhagen
Now, let’s take a look at the top 8 seafood restaurants in Copenhagen, and perhaps one or two will grab your interest. Or reserve tables at all eight and enjoy a smorgasbord of fresh seafood and exquisite Danish cuisine on your trip to Copenhagen!
À Terre
For some of the freshest seafood dishes created by Chef Yves Le Lay, of Hell’s Kitchen Denmark fame, enjoy dinner at À Terre. The signature dishes have a strong French influence and are an absolute must-try.
For a truly unforgettable dining experience at this modern French restaurant, pair the perfect wine with your meal of Rossini caviar followed by the shrimp from Skagen or langoustine from Anholt.
Please note, this is an upscale restaurant, so if you have children in tow, it may not be the best place for you. To ensure you can enjoy À Terre while in Copenhagen, you should reserve your table early.
À Terre is located at Tordenskjoldsgade 11, 1055 København K. It is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and for lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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The Pescatarian
When searching for fine dining at affordable prices, the Pescatarian is the place to go. You can reserve a table and enjoy a delicious five-course meal, or you can sip a glass of wine or a coffee with a snack at the bar.
Expect the menu to change with the seasons, but the shellfish and fish are fresh daily. Also, each dish can be made vegan or vegetarian. Just ask your server for details!
The Pescatarian is located at Amaliegade 49, 1256 København K. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and from 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner Monday through Saturday.
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Oysters & Grill
Land and sea collide at the Oysters & Grill, where you can find the best seafood as well as a well-cooked ribeye. You will think you are sitting in a bistro in France when you book a table at Oysters & Grill.
On the menu are several types of clams, squid, and langoustines, as well as shelled prawns, and of course, oysters. It is one of the few places you can eat well-prepared steak tartare while sipping on an exotic cocktail. You’ll want to bring an appetite and your sense of adventure!
Oysters & Grill is located at Sjællandsgade 1B, 2200 København N. The restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily.
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Fiskebaren // Kødbyens Fiskebar
When you dine at Kødbyens Fiskebar, you’ll enjoy Scandinavian and Danish seafood culinary creations. Be sure to reserve a table online and step into a former industrial-style meat market turned cozy restaurant.
To start, order the trout on waffles or the squid. Then as you look over the menu, relax with a glass of wine or a signature cocktail. The smoked cod is delicious, or you can go with a traditional favorite of fish and chips or blue mussels.
Don’t forget to try the complimentary bread with seaweed butter — it is something you will not soon forget!
Fiskebaren is located at Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 København V. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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Restaurant Hummer
If you plan to visit the Nyhavn neighborhood, you’ll want to book your table to enjoy some of the city’s freshest seafood. Simply known as Hummer, this seafood restaurant offers lunch and dinner with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
At Hummer, eat fresh lobster, sit back and relax, and enjoy hanging out with the locals. In addition to the a la carte menu, you also have a choice of a three-course menu or a five-course menu that is paired beautifully with wines from around the globe.
Hummer is located at Nyhavn 63A, 1051 København K. The restaurant is open from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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Krogs Fiskerestaurant
If you want to dine at one of Copenhagen’s most conventional seafood restaurants, head to Krogs, as the locals call it. With an amazing ambiance and delicious food, Krogs is one place where you’ll want to reserve your table online to ensure you can get in while visiting the city.
As you look over the menu, enjoy a memorable scallop starter. Then try the Dover sole with truffles or the monkfish with pork rinds, lingonberries, and duxelles. Save plenty of room for dessert! Krogs has amazing Crepe Suzette.
The wait staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will describe each dish if you are unsure what it is or what is in it. Gluten-free options are also available upon request.
Krogs Fiskerestaruant is located at Gammel Strand 38, 1202 København K. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 o’clock.
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Restaurant Havfruen
If you are searching for an incredible seafood restaurant near the canal in Nyhavn Harbour, look no further than Restaurant Havfruen. This local seaside bistro is the perfect place to sit back and visit with the locals and other tourists.
You can sit out on the terrace when the weather is nice or reserve a table inside and dine on fresh seafood paired with flavorful wines or beer. The shrimp smørrebrød and seafood pasta are absolute must-order dishes.
If you aren’t hungry for a full meal, you can order off the smørrebrød menu until 4 p.m. daily. Pair your snack with a Tuborg, a local Danish beer, for a light meal.
Restaurant Havfruen is located at Nyhavn 39, 1051 København K, Denmark. The kitchen is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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Skagen Fiskerestaurant
When looking for traditional Danish dishes, look no further than Skagen Fiskerestaurant. There are three fabulous locations in Copenhagen. You can make reservations for all three locations on the Skagen Fiskerestaurant website.
If you only have time to dine at one location, head over to the Illum Rooftop. The Skagen Fiskerestaurant Illum Rooftop offers traditional Danish seafood cuisine, including the smørrebrød, an open sandwich, and fish cakes. As you taste these traditional Danish seafood dishes, you’ll look at the beautiful view over the rooftops of Copenhagen.
The Skagen Fiskerestaurant Illum Rooftop is located at Østergade 52, 4. Sal, 1001 København K. The restaurant opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Final Thoughts On The Best Copenhagen Seafood Restaurants
Even if you are not a seafood lover, you have to experience at least one of these fantastic seafood restaurants when visiting Copenhagen. The freshness of the food is off the charts, and you just may decide you like cuisine from the sea after all!
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Editor’s Note: Some restaurants in this post may be temporarily closed or operating with limited hours and/or seating at this time. Please check the restaurant’s website and/or social media for the most up-to-date hours and reservation policies before booking your table.
Photo credits: Smorrebrod, © eqroy/Adobe Stock | Nyhavn port, © Nikolay N. Antonov/Adobe Stock
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