Solsiden
Solsiden (Sunny Side), 34 Søndre Akershus Quay, Oslo 0150, Norway. +47 22 33 3630. On the sunny side of Aker Brygge. Uniquely situated at the historic quay right below Akershus castle. Opening period 2011 is May 3rd - Sept. 3rd. email
Lofoten Fiskerestaurant, 75 Stranden N, Oslo 0250. +47 22 83 0808. Fjordside location at Aker Brygge Wharf. Seats outside with a great view of the fjord. email
Ekeberg Outside Restaurant
Ekeberg Restaurant, 15 Kongsveien, Oslo 0193. +47 2324 2300. Outdoor service with a fantastic view of the Oslo fjord, the islands and boats. Enjoy a beer on the terrace. Tram lines 18 and 19, Ekeberg station. The building is from 1927 and is one of the finest examples of functionalism in Norway.
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34 Sky Bar, 34th floor, Oslo Radisson Plaza Hotel, 3 Sonja Henies Plass, Oslo 0134. +47 2205 8034. Breathtaking views over Oslo.
34 Restaurant, 34th floor, Oslo Radisson Plaza, 3 Sonja Henies Plass, Oslo 00134. +47 2205 8000. Gorgeous view of Oslo and the Oslo Fjord.
L'Etoile Bar
L'Etoile Bar, Grand Hotel Oslo, Karl Johans Gate, Oslo 0159. +47 2321 2000. New rooftop bar. Offers fabulous views over the entire city, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the neighbouring Parliament building, Karl Johans Street and Studenterlunden. email
Summit 21 Bar, 21st floor, Radisson SAS Hotel Oslo, 30 Holbergsgate, Oslo 0166. +47 2329 3000. photo Check the rest rooms! Breathtaking views with excellent cocktails. Open Mon to Thurs 4pm to 1am. Fri and Sat 4pm to 2am. email
The Bar, Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica, Kongeveien 26, Oslo 0786. +47 2292 2000. Mon to Fri from 4.30pm to 1am. Sat 4.30pm to 2.30am. Sun 3pm to 11pm.
Finstua
Restaurant Finstua, Frognerseteren. +47 2292 4040. In the leafy outskirts. Approx. 20 minutes from Majorstuen. Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 11pm. Sat 1pm - 10pm. Sun 1pm - 9pm. email
Café Seterstua, Frognerseteren. +47 22 92 40 40. Great Oslo views. Approx. 20 minutes from Majorstuen. Mon to Sat 11am – 10pm. Sun 11am – 9pm.
Holmenkollen Restaurant, 119 Holmenkollveien, Oslo 0787. +47 2213 9200. ph
Bølgen&Moi, 31 Sonja Henies vei, Oslo 1363. +47 6752 1020. 1363 Bærum, Norway. With a view. In the Henie-Onstad cultural centre. One of the B&M group.
Eataly Restaurante, 18 Bryggetorgate, Oslo 0250. +47 22 83 1300. Italy at sunny Aker Brygge Wharf.
Åpenbar, Stranden 1, Aker Brygge Wharf, Oslo 0250. +47 2311 5460. In the heart of Aker Brygge, both inside and outside. Restaurant on the 1st floor from 16:00. With an amazing view!
Druen Restaurant & Vinbar, 1 Stranden, Aker Brygge Wharf, Oslo 0250. +47 2311 5460. Distinctive boardwalk.
Fjordflower, 30 Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0250. +47 2283 6897. On board a restaurant boat. Centre/Karl Johans gate.
Kaiplass 10, 10 Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0251. +47 2283 6897. (as for Fjordflower)
Herbern Marina, 30 Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0250. +47 2283 1990. Right out on the water.
Lekter'n, (Barge), 3 Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0150. +47 2283 0060. Summer. Outdoor restaurant and pub on a barge next to Aker Brygge Wharf. View over the city in one direction, and over the Oslo fjord in the other.
Olivia Pasteria and Pasta, 3 Stranden, Aker Brygge Wharf, Oslo 0150. +47 2311 5470.
D/S Louise, 3 Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0250. +47 2283 0066. Restaurant by the harbour in a former engine workshop. email
Albertine Cafe and Bar, 3 Stranden, Aker Brygge Wharf, Oslo 0150. +47 2283 0060. Cafe Albertine is situated in the middle of the promenade at Aker Brygge, just opposite Lekter'n. The view is takes in the Akershus Fortress. It's a great spot to view the boats in the harbour and the people watching them in summer. email
Bar 1, 1B Stranden, Aker Brygge, Oslo 0250. +47 2283 0002.
Opera, 5 N Christian Frederiks Plass. Oslo 0103, +47 2410 3000. opera Panoramic.
Finstua Restaurant, 200 Holmenkollveien, Frognerseteren, Oslo 0391. +47 2292 4040. Café, restaurant and private dining facilities. The place has a magnificent view of the city and the Oslo Fjord. ph
Café Seterstua, 200 Holmenkollveien, Frognerseteren, Oslo 0391. +47 2292 4040.
Thon Hotel Åsgårdstrand, 6 Habnegata, 3179 Åsgårdstrand. +47 3302 0740. With a magnificent view of the Oslofjord. The hotel has a great restaurant, bar and large outdoor terrace. Idyllic position near the marina in Åsgårdstrand.
Lanternen Restaurant Huk Aveny 2, 0287 Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway. +47 22 43 78 38. Restaurant in maritime surroundings with a great view of the Oslo Fjord. The restaurant is open April - December. photo
Hvalstrand Bad
Hvalstrand Bad, 1 Hvalstrandveien, 1378 Nesbru. +47 66 84 9929. Whale Beach Bad is open for a la carte every day thru the seaason until October 1. Lunch Fri, Sat and Sun 12 Noon. Dinner every day from 5pm. The kitchen is closed between 4pm and 5pm. Magnificent Fjord views. email
Hukodden strandrestaurant ? 46 Strømsborgveien, 0287 Bygdøy, Oslo. +47 2243 7462. ? Hukodden Beach Restaurant. Restaurant is a casual waterfront restaurant with a great location by Huk...with evening sun and a lovely view of the Oslo Fjord. Adjacent...nestled in royal parkland.
Stefan, 8th floor terrace, 1 Rozenkrantzgate N., Oslo 0159. +47 2331 5500.
Drøbak Fjord Hotel. 29 Skiphelleveien, 1444 Skiphelle. +47 6490 7300. Fully licensed restaurant and bar with a beautiful view of the Oslo fjord.
Scala Restaurant, 2nd Floor, Thon Hotel Opera. One of a group of Thon Hotels. With a great view of the Oslo Fjord.
Oscarsborg Hotel & Spa. A choise of 5 restaurants and bars. Stunning sea view overlooking the Oslo fjord. On Island photo Oscarsborg Hotel & Spa ...fjord and boat transfer from the City Hall Quay in Oslo. Restaurants with sea view seating about 400 persons, banqueting hall, officers mess, bar.
MS Innvik, Langakaia, Bjørvika Oslo. +47 2241 9500. +47 9880 1884. Ship. ph
Era Ora, 33B Overgaden neden Vandet, Kobenhavn 1414. Canalside.
Vollen Fjordkro, Vollen Marina, Slemmestadveien 416, Oslo 1390.
Lille Herbern
Kate Kippers, Kulturhuset USF, Georgernes Verft. +47 5530 7410. Many say that the view over the fjord, shipping, and sunset is Bergen's best.
Bryggeloftet and Stuene, 11 Bryggen, Bergen. +47 5530 2070. Enjoy a restaurant with a view towards Vågen. Mon to Thurs 11am - 11.30pm. Fri & Sat 11am - 12 Midnight. Sun 1pm - 11.30pm.
Cornelius
Cornelius, 5174 Mathopen, Holmen Isl. +47 56 33 4880. On the island of Holmen on the north-west side of Bjorøy island, just half an hour by boat from Bergen. Spectacular views of the fjord and islands close to Bergen. Idyllic location on a quay with several dining areas, a bar, a kitchen and a shellfish tower with living shellfish. email
Pepe's Pizza, Zacharias-Bryggen, Torget, Bergen. +47 5595 4199. Group. Harbour views.
Dickens, 4 Kong Olav Vs plass, Bergen 5012. +47 55 36 3130. Overlooks Kong Olav Vs plass.
Fiskekrogen, Zachariasbryggen at Torget, Bergen. +47 55 55 9655. Next to harbour.
Scruffy Murphy, 15 Torget, Bergen. +47 5531 3496. Tables around harbour. 360 view.
Pacific Bar, 13 Torget, Bergen 5014. +47 5532 5500. Pacific Bar and Restaurant An international restaurant next to the Fish Market in Bergen. ph
Harbour Cafe, Torget, Bergen 5014. Panoramautsikt over Torget. ph
Floien Folkerestaurant, Top of Floien Funicular, +47 5532 1875. Amazing view. 320 metres above sea level, has a spectacular architecture and location, a true attraction. ph
Skibet Mex-Tex Restaurant, Zacharias-bryggen, 2 Torget, Bergen. +47 5555 9655. Mexican restaurant with a great view over the harbor in Bergen and on to the island of Askøy.
Sky:Skraperen, +47 5532 0404. Cloud Skraper. Web Cam. Up Mount Ulriken. Magnificent city views!
Dampen, 7 Bryggen, Bergen. + 47 5555 4830. "The Steam". Fish restaurant during daytime, and a bar in the evening.
Enhjørningen (The Unicorn), Bryggen, Bergen. +47 5532 1719. +47 5530 6950. Ask for a window table if possible, as you will have a beautiful view of Bergen harbour. Pricey.
To Kokker, Bryggen 29, Bergen 5003. +47 5530 6955. Two Cooks. Also Baklommen Cocktail Bar, Backpocket.
Lyststedet Bellevue, 9 Bellevuebakken, Bergen 5019. +47 5533 6999. On a hillside. Bergen city views. Upmarket. Bellevue of course means “beautiful view”, and this name is well-deserved with the restaurant's wonderful views of Bergen, the town between seven mountains.
The wonderful medieval wharf houses by the harbour at Bryggen /Bergen have been restored to their former glory and the district is peppered with bars and cafés.
Egon Tårnet, Tyholt Tower, 4 Otto Nielsens veg, Trondheim. +47 7387 3500. Revolving restaurant 74 meters up the Tower. Tyholt Tower is used as a TV and radio tower. 5km (3 miles) east of Trondheim it offers a sweeping view over the entire area. You can go to the viewing gallery even if you don't patronize the restaurant; admission to the tower is free for diners.
Chablis Brasserie & Bar, 66 Øvre Bakklandet, Trondheim. +47 7387 4250. Floating pontoon linked to restaurant by bridge. During the summer the finest outside dining Trondheim has to offer.
Bryggen, 66 Ovre Bakklandet, Trondheim. +47 7387 4242. Right by river. Asian.
Havfruen Fiskerestaurant, 7 Kjøpmannsgata, Trondheim. +47 7387 4070. Riverside $. Ask for window table. http://trondheimsrestaurantene.no/havfruen/restaurant
Bolgen & Moi. Stavanger. Tables with a great view of the harbour.
Rica Forum Hotel, 21st Floor Restaurant. Stavanger. Views of Lake Mosvannet and Lake.
Café Sting, 3 Valberget, Stavanger. +47 5189 3878. On top of the hill. Innovative agenda.
Elizabeth Restaurant, 41 Kongsgate, Stavanger. +47 5153 3300. Overlooking lake. site coming.
Bilbao, 41A Kongsgata, Stavanger. Downstairs from Elizabeth, Lakeside. R-B site coming.
NB Sorensons, Damskipsexpedisjon, 26 Skagen, Stavanger. +47 5184 3820. Harbourside tables.
Sjøhuset Skagen, 16 Skagenkaien, Stavanger 4006. +47 51 89 5180. Prime warehouse waterfront. Restaurant
Timbuktu Bar & Restaurant, 15 Nedre Strandgate, Stavanger 4005. +47 5184 3740.
Naree Thai, 22 Breigata, Stavange 4006. +47 5189 0510.
Antique Restaurant, Radisson Blu Atlantic, Olav Vs gate 3, NO-4002 Stavanger. +47 51 76 1000. Enjoy the lovely view of the lake Breiavannet from the first floor.
Hartmanns Brygge Restaurant, 1 Nodeviga, Kristiansand 4610. +47 3812 0721.
Hartmanns Brygge Restaurant, 23 Vestre Strandg., Kristiansand 4611. +47 3812 0721.
Spiseriet i Marvika, 120 Marviksveien, Kristiansand 4632. +47 9912 0050.
Borgen & Moi, 1A Sjølystv., Kristiansand 4610. +47 3817 8300. Fish markets
Sjøhuset, 12 A Østre Strandgate, Kristiansand 4610. +47 3802 6260. Beachside. photo at
La Riviera Restaurant, 13 Storgata, Fredrikstad 1607. +47 6933 8688.
China Restaurant AS, 12 Dampskipsbrygga, Fredrikstad 1607. +47 6931 8332.
Taket, AMMI shopping centre. Get window seats for city views. +47 7696 3430.
Skarven, 1 Strandtorget, +47 7760 0743. Waterfront bar, meals.
Arctandria, 1 Strandtorget, +47 7760 0725. Upstairs.
Metz, Sit outside and get a great view of Brosundet.
XL Diner, 1st floor, 1 Skaregata, +47 7012 4253. Overlooking harbour. Open from Monday to Saturday from 6pm.
Sjobua, 1a Brunholmgata. +47 7012 7100. Beautiful view of the wharfside.
Tollboden, 1 Tollbugata, +47 7012 8670. Great harbourside quay spot.
Bulls Brygge Restaurant, Radisson SAS Hotel. Fantastic view of the ocean.
Chaos og Tapas
Sjoloftet, 3 Langebryggen, +47 3701 9000. Overlooking the water.
Lovold's, 9 Tollbugata, Quayside.
Braevasshytta Cafeteria, +47 5769 3296. May to Sept. Built into the morraine.
Kaffebosen, Elvegaten, Waterfront coffee.
Hjornevikbua, 23 Strandgata, +47 5774 0122. Pub's barge moored at quay.
Pizzahornet, 23 Strandgata, +47 5772 2318.
Kake-Bua, 21 Strandgata, +47 5775 0160. Terrace overlooking fjord upstairs,
Bistro To Kokker, 33 Strandgata, +47 5775 2233.
Dr Berg, 2 Storgata, +47 3704 4499. Perched over the water. 3 other Storgata restos
Turistua, Salen, +47 7842 9600. Great views from atop hill over town and Sound.
Hangursrestaurant. At Voss Resort, Hanguren. Fantastic views from inside or outside.
Gallionen, Quality Hotel Arcticus. +47 7704 0800. Really stunning views.
Fiskekrogen, 29 Dreyersgate, +47 7607 4652. Overlooking the harbour.
Corner, 1 Fiskerveien, +47 7847 6340. Outdoor terrace over the water.
Kautokeino Villmarksenter, 2 Hannoluohkka. +47 78 48 7602. nice deck ?
Gamle Kongsberg Kro, 4 Thornesveien, +47 3273 1633. Fine outdoor views of river chutes.
Ecco Fisk & Delikatesse, 18 Strandgata, Lillesand 4790. +47 3727 0203.
Kautokeino Finnmark north
Kautokeino Villmarksenter, 2 Hannoluohkka. +47 7848 7602. nice deck ?
Nikkers net to babbling brook, 18 Elvegata, +47 6127 0556. Beside babbling brook.
Lofoten historical n
Brygga Restaurant, Lofoten A, +47 7609 1121. Hovering over water.
Oygardsstolen Cafe, +47 3837 7400. Lysebotn. Eagle's nest position atop cliff viewing deck.
Havfruen Fiskeutsalg, +47 5785 2336. The Mermaid beside jetty At Nordfjiord, Vagsoy Island.
Breheimsenteret visitors centre Cafe, www.jostedal.com at Jostedal. Great view. +47 5768 3250.
Risor Brygge Pizza, 2 Strandgata. +47 3715 0099. Tables out on the water.
Risor Hotel, 16 Tangengata, +47 3714 8000. Elevated overlooks the water.
Rainbow Hayers Hotell, 6 Kongensgate, +47 3590 5800. ?views?
Comfort Hotel Bryggeparken, 7 Langbrggene. +47 3591 2100.
Peppes Pizza, 57 Torvgt, +47 6932 3210. Gaze across the river.
Pizzanini, 5 Storgata, +47 69 30 0300.
Cafe Oscar, 5 Storgata,
Chang Chen, 15 Storgata. +47 69 31 7171.
Engelsviken Nrygge, 6 Engelsvikveien, Enselsviken. +47 69 35 1840. 15 kms NW of Fredrikstad Quayside
Mets Rock Cafe,
Sir Winstons House, 17 Storgata,.
Papas Pizza/Bodegaen, +47 72 40 6020. Best view in town.
Ramton Bryyge, 88 Sundbyveien, 280372.
Cafe Losen, +47 32 79 05 99.
Skipperstuen Drøbak, 11 Havnebakken, 1440 Drøbak, Frogn, +47 64 93 0703.
Miramar Restaurant, 7 Jørnsebakken, 1440 Drøbak, Frogn, +47 64 93 0068.
Restaurant Rica Hotel Svolvær. Summer time. The Bauen Restaurant (Ships Bow Restaurant).
Café Utsikten, Vägga. +47 45 41 0325. About 1.2km (3/4 mile) south of the town center. It was originally built as a private villa in the 17th century. It's open only from early June to September. Right on the sea, the cafe offers the best view of the Firth of Karlshamn and the 17th-century citadel on the island of Frisholmen.
Restaurant Arctic, 8 Kaigata, Vardø 9950. +47 78 98 7761. Beautiful views of the sea.
Vollen Fjiordkro, +47 66 79 8995. www.sult.no
Hangursrestauranten, is the best panoramic café in Voss, offering unbeatable and stunning views. Amazing valley view.
Voss Resort Fjellheisar (ski lifts), Voss 5701, 227 Bavallsvegen, 5710. Skulestadmo.+47 56 53 0220. The cable car and panoramic café on Hanguren are open from mid-June to the end of August.