Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is a Reykjavík dinner option with evening hours every day. The schedule is 5–10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and 5–10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond that, the dress code is smart casual. Treat it as a dinner booking to evaluate on the basis of timing, dress expectations, and 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 hours and smart-casual dress code as 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, and closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a dinner-only choice, 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 details rather than assuming specifics not listed. There is no price tier, seating count, menu format, or drinks program listed, so budget-sensitive diners or groups with highly specific needs should check directly before booking. For hotels, bars, and other planning around the meal, use Our full Reykjavík hotels guide, Our full Reykjavík bars guide, Our full Reykjavík experiences guide, and Our full Reykjavík wineries guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- fiskmarkadurinn.is
- Phone
- +354 578 8877
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fiskmarkaðurinn reads as a restaurant anchored in Reykjavik's history and culinary seriousness. Its address on Aðalstræti, the city's oldest surviving street, frames the meal before the menu arrives, signaling a classic, measured register rather than flash. The copy emphasizes a disciplined approach to seafood and a cultural continuity with Iceland's fishing heritage, which translates into a restrained, purposeful dining experience. Guests should expect a composed, refined atmosphere that privileges technique and provenance over theatrics, making the room feel like a considered chapter in the city's ongoing gastronomic story.
Best For
This is a venue built for milestone dining. The copy explicitly places Fiskmarkaðurinn in the context of anniversary trips, post-trek celebrations and Northern Lights dinners, arguing that seafood handled with precision can anchor special occasions in a way that more theatrical formats cannot. Visitors who have traveled to Reykjavik with an appetite for experience, rather than convenience, find this the right fit. It suits date nights and celebratory dinners where the expectation is for thoughtful execution and an elevated, memorable meal.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant's seafood focus and let the kitchen's precision guide your choices. The profile stresses that Fiskmarkaðurinn makes its case through careful handling of fish rather than spectacle, so favor seafood-led options and trust composed preparations that highlight freshness and technique. For celebratory meals, avoid expecting meat-centric tasting formats and instead build the evening around the restaurant's strengths in fish and shellfish; allow plates to be shared or sampled so the kitchen's craftsmanship can be appreciated across the table.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy and warm with Asian-inspired decor, moody low lighting in the upstairs lounge, soft background music, and lively atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Capacity
- Medium
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Location
Aðalstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland · Directions
Also consider
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.
Restaurant context
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, and Bon Restaurant.
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Compare Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Hjá Jóni | Reykjavík | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Matarkjallarinn | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| The Laundromat Cafe | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Fish Company | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Apotek Kitchen + Bar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market good for a special occasion?
Consider it for an evening dinner in Reykjavík, especially if smart-casual dress and dinner-only hours suit the plan.
What are alternatives to Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market in Reykjavík?
Other Reykjavík options to compare include Fish Company, Matarkjallarinn, Hjá Jóni, Apotek Kitchen + Bar, and The Laundromat Cafe. Use hours, dress expectations, and current availability to decide which fits your evening best.
What should I wear to Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market?
The 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 option. Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday; lunch service is not listed in the hours.
