Stavanger - Eating
Over the years, Stavanger has positioned itself as Norway’s gourmet capital, attracting some of the country’s best chefs. The city has a wide variety of restaurants that usually gives you a once-in-a lifetime food epiphany, and they are mostly – about 100 of them – located within walking distance of the town center and harbour.
Renaa Restauranter
Stavanger’s most established and respected gourmet restaurant. Serves traditional French cuisine for that special occasion. To complete the meal you might want a nice wine, and there are plenty of alternatives here.
Nb Soerensen Dampskibsexpedition
For quality meals to fill you up, this place has one of the best atmospheres in Stavanger. Perfect place to start a long evening and it also features a “gourmet” version on the 1st floor (Annen Etage).
Straen Fiskerestaurant
The best fish restaurant in Stavanger, with an interior to bring you back to the early 20th century and the grandeur of that time.
Craig’s Kjoekken
Featuring an ever-changing menu depending on what can be had fresh from the fish, meat and vegetable mongers that day. Has one of Stavanger’s best wine collections.
City Bistro
One of Stavanger’s best kitchen which has a modern approach to traditional Norwegian Food. Come here for lutefisk with akevit and cold beer.
Boelgen & Moi
Part of a chain of Norwegian gourmet cafés located in the oil museum. During the summer, it features Stavanger’s best outdoors menu and seaside location.
Tango Bar & Kjoekken
A minimalistic restaurant where the three course menu changes every day according to available ingredients. A different, and rewarding experience.
Timbuktu Bar & Restaurant
Timbuktu Bar & Restaurant perfects fusion of traditional and exotic ingredients. Here the sharing concept is dominant, under which guests order many dishes and share between themselves. The ground floor is considered one of Stavanger’s best bars.
