Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
Grillmarkaðurinn
100Pearl PointsDinner, done properly
About Grillmarkaðurinn
Grillmarkaðurinn is a sensible downtown Reykjavík dinner pick when you want a full-service evening meal rather than a casual café or quick stop. Book it for couples or small groups, especially earlier in the night if conversation matters. Cross-shop Apotek Kitchen + Bar for a livelier restaurant-bar feel and Brút if a higher-spend modern cuisine format is the priority.
For a dinner in Reykjavík, Grillmarkaðurinn should be planned around its verified evening schedule. Hours start at 5:30 PM every day, so it is best treated as an evening choice rather than a daytime stop.
The confirmed expectation is dinner timing with a smart-casual dress code. If you are comparing other Reykjavík options, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur or The Laundromat Cafe are names to consider as part of a broader dining plan.
Book it for dinner, not for a casual daytime meal
The published schedule is dinner-only: Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30-10 PM, Sun 5:30-9:30 PM. Use that timing to plan Grillmarkaðurinn as an evening meal rather than as a lunch or daytime stop.
Because pricing and menu specifics are not verified here, the safer decision frame is timing and occasion rather than value hunting. If the priority is dinner in Reykjavík with smart-casual expectations, Grillmarkaðurinn is a clear venue to consider.
Use the schedule and dress code to decide if it fits your night
Among Reykjavík choices, Grillmarkaðurinn is best considered as an evening plan. Apotek Kitchen + Bar, Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse, Brút are natural names to compare when deciding where to dine.
The main reason to choose Grillmarkaðurinn here is not a named dish, price point, or award claim; those details are not verified in this guide. It is a practical pick for diners who want to plan around confirmed dinner hours in Reykjavík. For broader planning, use the full Reykjavík restaurants guide, plus the Reykjavík bars guide and Reykjavík hotels guide if the dinner is part of a longer night.
Quick reference: choose dinner, note the smart-casual dress code, cross-shop Apotek Kitchen + Bar or Brút if you are comparing Reykjavík dining plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grillmarkaðurinn handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Grillmarkaðurinn directly before you go, since detailed dietary guidance is not verified here. If dietary needs are strict, confirm before committing to the meal.
How far ahead should I plan Grillmarkaðurinn?
Plan around dinner hours, especially for Fri and Sat, when service runs 5:30-10 PM. The verified Mon-Thu and Sun hours are 5:30-9:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Grillmarkaðurinn in Reykjavík?
Apotek Kitchen + Bar, Brút, Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, The Laundromat Cafe are useful Reykjavík names to compare when deciding where to dine.
What should a first-timer know about Grillmarkaðurinn?
Treat Grillmarkaðurinn as a dinner plan, not a daytime stop, because the listed hours start at 5:30 PM every day and run to 9:30 PM most nights, with service until 10 PM on Fri and Sat. The verified location is Reykjavík.
Is lunch or dinner better at Grillmarkaðurinn?
Dinner is the clear choice, because the verified schedule is dinner-only with no lunch service listed. If you want a daytime meal in Reykjavík, compare other options instead.
Is Grillmarkaðurinn good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if you want a planned dinner in Reykjavík and the smart-casual dress code suits the evening. The verified hours are 5:30-9:30 PM most nights and 5:30-10 PM on Fri and Sat.
Location
Lækjargata 2a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Compare Grillmarkaðurinn
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillmarkaðurinn | Reykjavík | , | , |
| Apotek Kitchen + Bar | Reykjavík | , | , |
| Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse | Reykjavík | , | , |
| Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur | Reykjavík | , | , |
| The Laundromat Cafe | Reykjavík | , | , |
| Brút | Reykjavík | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ |
How Grillmarkaðurinn Reykjavík compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Apotek Kitchen + Bar if the group wants a central restaurant-bar atmosphere with a similar night-out feel. Pick Brút if the goal is a more expensive modern cuisine dinner and the budget can stretch.
How Grillmarkaðurinn compares in Reykjavík
Grillmarkaðurinn is the safer choice when the brief is a central, full-service dinner with more structure than a casual stop. Apotek Kitchen + Bar is the closer match for diners who want a restaurant-bar mood, while Grillmarkaðurinn is better when the meal itself should be the anchor of the evening.
For seafood-focused diners, Humarhúsið - The Lobsterhouse is the more targeted cross-shop. For higher-spend modern cuisine, Brút is the sharper comparison because it is listed as €€€€ and modern cuisine. Grillmarkaðurinn works better for diners who want a polished dinner without committing to that more expensive lane.
If ease and value matter more than service rhythm, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur and The Laundromat Cafe are simpler alternatives. They are not substitutes for the same occasion, but they are better fits when the night calls for speed, informality, or a lower-commitment meal.
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