Kødbyens Fiskebar

Copenhagen, Denmark

Set in the city's former meat market, a concrete bull created by sculptor Einar Utzon-Frank in 1933 posing above the door, the menu at this Copenhagen stalwart is, paradoxically, a love letter to the ocean. The industrial white tiles of the cavernous space remain, the addition of black leather banquettes and tables, mirrors and quirky art bringing a quiet elegance to this popular fish restaurant. The dining room may be casual by design, but it's serious about sustainable seafood from the Nordic region. From light bites to mains, ingredients are off-the-boat fresh and the menu lists their provenance. Choose from six kinds of oysters, each with nuanced tasting notes – a trio paired with a bloody mary is a popular lunchtime option. Raw and hot starters, designed for sharing, run the gamut of razor clams with parsley, lemon and ricotta to fish 'n' chips – lightly smoked cod, fried potatoes and raw remoulade. Catch of the day, perhaps mussels from Limfjord in apple cider or Norwegian king crab with roasted salsify and pickled morels, and a concise dessert list, including a Nordic cheeseboard, round out this fun experience.

Key Information

• Average price per person $114
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• +45 32 15 56 56
• Visit Kødbyens Fiskebar's Website

Location

Flæsketorvet 100, Kødbyen, Copenhagen, 1711 Copenhagen V