Ellery Beach House
Elfvik, Lidingö
Restaurant in Lidingö, Sweden
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ellery Beach House works when the Lidingö setting is part of the plan, especially for daylight or early-evening visits by the water. It has Star Wine List recognition for 2026, but the stronger booking case is atmosphere and location rather than a clearly defined cuisine or chef-led format.
About Ellery Beach House
For a first Lidingö booking, the useful signals are clear: Ellery Beach House is in Lidingö, the dress code is smart casual, the venue has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Treat it as a smart-casual option, confirm cuisine, price, seating, or service format directly if those details matter for your plans.
The booking case is simple: go when Ellery Beach House fits the mood of your Lidingö plans and when a smart-casual setting is the right level of formality. First-timers should confirm cuisine, menu format, price tier directly before building plans around those specifics.
Choose it for a smart-casual Lidingö plan
Within Lidingö, Ellery Beach House is easiest to frame around the dress code: smart casual rather than formal dining. That makes it relevant when the group wants something neat without turning the meal into a strict fine-dining brief.
For tighter food expectations, cross-shop carefully. 450 Gradi is another option to consider when the group wants a different restaurant choice. AIRA is a separate comparison point for diners considering another kind of meal. Ellery Beach House is the choice to keep on the shortlist when its Lidingö location, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List 2026 recognition match the occasion.
Best timing: plan around the occasion
Choose your timing based on the occasion and confirm practical matters directly before booking. Do not assume a specific lunch service, late-night format, bar setup, menu style, or price point unless the venue confirms it for your date.
Use our full Lidingö restaurants guide if the meal itself is the main event, check other Lidingö guides if the goal is a fuller Lidingö plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Elfviks udde, 181 90 Lidingö, Sweden
- Website
- ellerybeachhouse.com
- Phone
- +46 8 505 637 00
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ellery Beach House reads as a refined coastal retreat: a beach-house property sited where pine forest gives way to open water, and the dining room feels governed by that geography. The editorial frame places the kitchen within Sweden's coastal fine-dining thread rather than the urban tasting-menu scene, so the restaurant balances sophistication with a quietly natural setting. Expect service and plating that nod to high standards while the landscape — brackish-water life, shellfish and local fish — provides a steady, calming presence. The overall impression is thoughtful, scenic and quietly sophisticated rather than flashy.
Best For
Ellery is well suited to people looking for a close-to-Stockholm escape anchored in nature: weekend getaways, celebratory dinners and date nights benefit from the restaurant's peninsula setting and elevated coastal cooking. Because the kitchen sources species unique to the archipelago and positions itself alongside Sweden's notable rural and coastal venues, it also appeals to diners who prize seasonality and provenance. The property functions as a short trip out of the city where the landscape becomes part of the meal, making it ideal for relaxed special-occasion dining and small-group outings that center on seafood-forward tasting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen's connection to the archipelago: order the seafood and fish plates that highlight local brackish-water species, shellfish, pike-perch and char — all mentioned as advantaged by the restaurant's location. The house's signature Shakshuka is flagged as a standout, so consider it for a shared starter or a brunch-style order. Given the restaurant's seasonal sourcing, ask servers what arrived that morning from nearby waters and let the kitchen showcase those ingredients as the most authentic way to experience Ellery.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish, inviting atmosphere with beachfront views, lounge areas, and resort-like tranquility.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
Shakshuka
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if you cannot book
Try 450 Gradi first if the group wants to stay on Lidingö and keep the meal casual. Choose AIRA instead if the occasion calls for a more expensive Modern European dinner with a clearer fine-dining brief.
Restaurant context
How it compares on Lidingö
Ellery Beach House is the setting-led choice in this group: pick it when the water, island pace, longer Lidingö outing matter. 450 Gradi is easier to recommend for a clearer casual restaurant brief, especially when the group wants the meal format to be obvious before booking.
AIRA is the splurge cross-shop, with Modern European cooking and a €€€€ price signal. It is the stronger choice for diners who want a high-end culinary agenda; Ellery Beach House is better for a softer social occasion where ambiance carries more weight than menu specificity.
Funky Chicken, okok, Stockholms Glass & Pastahus make more sense as fallback checks when availability, group mood, or budget points away from a beach-house plan. For the easiest first-time decision: book Ellery Beach House for scenery, 450 Gradi for a more direct Lidingö meal, AIRA for a higher-spend occasion.
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Compare Ellery Beach House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellery Beach House | Lidingö | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| 450 Gradi | Lidingö | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Funky Chicken | Stockholm | 2026 World's 101 Best Burgers · #732025 World's Best Steaks 25 Best Burgers · #5 | ; | ; |
| AIRA | Stockholm | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #101Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Global Masters Level2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1142025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5812025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife | €€€€ |
| okok | Stockholm | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Stockholms Glass & Pastahus | Stockholm | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Ellery Beach House?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for something neat and relaxed rather than formal dinner attire, adjust for your own plans in Lidingö.
Can I eat at the bar at Ellery Beach House?
Does Ellery Beach House handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Ellery Beach House?
For comparison, consider 450 Gradi, Stockholms Glass & Pastahus, AIRA, Funky Chicken, or okok depending on the kind of meal you want.
Is Ellery Beach House good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if the occasion calls for a smart-casual venue in Lidingö. Its Star Wine List 2026 recognition is a useful signal, but details such as menu format, pricing, seating should be confirmed directly.
How far ahead should I book Ellery Beach House?
If your timing is important, contact Ellery Beach House in advance and confirm availability for your preferred date.
