Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
100Pearl PointsDinner-first pick
About Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
Book Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market for a central Reykjavík dinner when the brief is special occasion, date night, or client meal rather than casual value hunting. It is a stronger fit than The Laundromat Cafe for a composed evening, while Apotek Kitchen + Bar is the better cross-shop if cocktails are the main priority.
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is a Reykjavík dinner option with verified evening hours every day. The confirmed schedule is 5–10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, 5–10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond that, the verified public details are limited: the dress code is smart casual, while specific menu details, pricing, seating, service formats, drinks information, awards are not confirmed here. Treat it as a dinner booking to evaluate on the basis of timing, dress expectations, how it fits into your wider Reykjavík plans.
The clearest reason to consider Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is simple: it is open for dinner daily, with slightly later closing times on Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing the evening against other Reykjavík choices such as The Laundromat Cafe, Apotek Kitchen + Bar, Fish Company, Hjá Jóni, or Matarkjallarinn, use the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code as the dependable facts. For a broader view of where it might fit, scan Our full Reykjavík restaurants guide before committing.
A Reykjavík dinner option with smart-casual expectations
The most reliable way to frame Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is as an evening restaurant in Reykjavík. It opens at 5 PM every day, closes at 10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a dinner-only choice based on the verified schedule, not a lunch plan or all-day fallback. Because the dress code is smart casual, it is sensible to arrive neatly dressed rather than treating it like a purely casual stop.
Plan around the confirmed details rather than assuming specifics that are not verified here. There is no confirmed price tier, no confirmed seating count, no confirmed menu format, no confirmed drinks program in the available data, so budget-sensitive diners or groups with highly specific needs should check directly before booking. For hotels, bars, other planning around the meal, use Our full Reykjavík hotels guide, Our full Reykjavík bars guide, Our full Reykjavík experiences guide, Our full Reykjavík wineries guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market accommodate groups?
The verified details do not confirm a group policy or seating capacity. Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market runs dinner service every day in Reykjavík, with hours from 5–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5–10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Larger parties should check directly before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market?
Bar dining is not confirmed in the verified details. What is confirmed is that Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is open for dinner in Reykjavík from 5 PM daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Is Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market good for a special occasion?
The verified facts support considering it for an evening dinner in Reykjavík, especially if smart-casual dress and dinner-only hours suit the plan. Specific special-occasion services, private rooms, menus, or packages are not confirmed here, so check directly if those details matter.
What are alternatives to Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market in Reykjavík?
Other Reykjavík options to compare include Fish Company, Matarkjallarinn, Hjá Jóni, Apotek Kitchen + Bar, The Laundromat Cafe. Use confirmed hours, dress expectations, current availability to decide which fits your evening best.
What should I wear to Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market?
The verified dress code is smart casual. For dinner in Reykjavík, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than beachwear, gym clothes, or anything overly informal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market?
Dinner is the verified option. Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday; lunch service is not listed in the verified hours.
Location
Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Compare Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market | Reykjavík |
| Hjá Jóni | Reykjavík |
| Matarkjallarinn | Reykjavík |
| The Laundromat Cafe | Reykjavík |
| Fish Company | Reykjavík |
| Apotek Kitchen + Bar | Reykjavík |
How Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market Reykjavík compares with similar nearby venues.
If you cannot get the time you want
Try Apotek Kitchen + Bar if the night can skew more toward drinks, or Fish Company if the group wants another occasion-ready Reykjavík dinner. For a lower-pressure backup, The Laundromat Cafe is the safer casual pivot.
How it compares in Reykjavík
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market makes the most sense for diners who want a polished central dinner without making the evening mainly about cocktails. Apotek Kitchen + Bar is the better pick if the bar is the anchor of the night; Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is the better fit when the meal needs to carry more of the occasion.
Compared with The Laundromat Cafe, this is the more adult dinner choice for a date or celebration. The Laundromat Cafe is the easier casual fallback for mixed groups or lower-pressure meals. Matarkjallarinn and Fish Company sit closer in occasion territory, so use availability and preferred room style to decide.
Hjá Jóni is the useful cross-shop if the group wants another Reykjavík restaurant option without committing to a bar-led setting. For wider planning beyond this set, compare 3 Frakkar (Seafood), Amma Don, Bergsson Mathús, Bon Restaurant.
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