Apotek Kitchen + Bar
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical downtown Reykjavík option for travelers who want an easy restaurant setting without over-planning the meal. Apotek Kitchen + Bar is better framed as a convenient city-center choice than a destination booking, especially when compared with more clearly defined seafood, grill, or casual alternatives nearby.
About Apotek Kitchen + Bar
Apotek Kitchen + Bar is a Reykjavík venue with a smart-casual dress code. For details such as cuisine, chef, awards, price range, hours, signature dishes, service format, or drinks program, check directly with the venue before you build a meal plan around it.
Use it when the known details fit your plan
The clearest planning detail is the smart-casual dress code. If you need a Reykjavík venue where that level of dress feels right, Apotek Kitchen + Bar can stay on your shortlist. If you need a specific cuisine, price point, menu format, lunch service, delivery option, or named signature dish, confirm those details with the venue before booking. For travelers comparing options, our full Reykjavík restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Avoid treating Apotek Kitchen + Bar as a guaranteed fit for a specific dining goal until you have checked the details that matter to your plans. It is better assessed alongside other Reykjavík dining options once you know what kind of meal, timing, budget your group needs.
Where it fits in a Reykjavík plan
If you are planning the same evening beyond one venue, compare options with our full Reykjavík bars guide. For a broader trip, use our full Reykjavík hotels guide and other Reykjavík planning resources to decide whether Apotek Kitchen + Bar should be one meal option or simply a venue to check directly while planning.
Planning details
- Location
- Austurstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- apotekrestaurant.is
- Phone
- +354 551 0011
Venue details
Ambiance
Grand historic pharmacy building with high ceilings and art‑nouveau details, lively bar energy, dim but warm lighting, and polished yet relaxed brasserie-style service.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lamb rump steak
- Charcoal-grilled beef tenderloin
- Charcoal-grilled salmon with tea-infused barbecue sauce
- Icelandic lamb tartare "Íslenskt landslag"
- Bleikja on Himalayan salt block
- Caramel Crankie dessert
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Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more occasion-ready dinner, try Grillmarkaðurinn. If seafood is the point of the meal, look at Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Reykjavík
Grillmarkaðurinn is the stronger pick when the meal needs a more defined grill-led identity and a bigger-night feel. Apotek Kitchen + Bar is the easier, lower-commitment choice for a central meal when ambiance and convenience matter more than a highly specific dining brief.
The Laundromat Cafe is better for a casual, flexible stop, while Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur is the move when speed and price sensitivity matter more than a sit-down experience. Choose Apotek Kitchen + Bar when the group wants a proper table and a more composed room.
For seafood-focused meals, compare it with Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse. Hjá Jóni is worth cross-shopping if the plan calls for another central Reykjavík restaurant with a different feel. Apotek Kitchen + Bar wins mainly on convenience and low booking pressure.
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Apotek Kitchen + Bar vs nearby Reykjavík options
Choose Apotek Kitchen + Bar for a central sit-down meal with minimal planning. Pick Grillmarkaðurinn for a more defined grill-focused dinner, The Laundromat Cafe for a looser casual meal, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur when speed matters more than atmosphere.
For seafood intent, Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse is the clearer comparison. Hjá Jóni is the sensible alternate if the group wants another Reykjavík restaurant option without shifting neighborhoods.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apotek Kitchen + Bar good for a special occasion?
It may be, if a smart-casual Reykjavík venue fits the occasion. If the event depends on a particular menu format, awards, price range, or service style, confirm directly with Apotek Kitchen + Bar.
Is Apotek Kitchen + Bar good for solo dining?
What should I order at Apotek Kitchen + Bar?
Ask the venue or your server for the current recommendation rather than planning around a specific dish.
What are alternatives to Apotek Kitchen + Bar in Reykjavík?
Other Reykjavík options to compare include Grillmarkaðurinn, Hjá Jóni, The Laundromat Cafe, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse. Choose based on the current menu, timing, style you want.
