Kopar
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kopar is a practical Reykjavík harbor pick, stronger for dinner than lunch if the meal is meant to anchor the evening. Book it for an easy sit-down option near the water; cross-shop more clearly defined casual or daytime venues if price, chef, or format details are the deciding factors.
About Kopar
Kopar is a Reykjavík restaurant with opening hours for both lunch and dinner on select days, plus dinner service every day of the week. The strongest way to plan it is around the information that is actually confirmed: its city, its schedule, its smart casual dress code.
The booking call is direct: choose Kopar when you want a Reykjavík meal and the published hours fit your itinerary.
Dinner is the broader bet; lunch works Tuesday through Saturday
Kopar serves dinner every day: Monday and Sunday from 5–9 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 5–9:30 PM. Lunch is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 12–3 PM, making those the relevant days for a daytime booking.
For a Reykjavík shortlist, compare Kopar with The Coocoo's Nest, Forréttabarinn, Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar, Höfnin Restaurant, or Lóla depending on the kind of meal you want. For a broader Reykjavík restaurant shortlist, use Our full Reykjavík restaurants guide.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Book Kopar if the confirmed hours and smart casual dress code fit your Reykjavík plans. Cross-shop if you need more documented detail before deciding, such as a specific cuisine, menu format, price range, chef-led concept, dietary-accommodation policy, or takeout and delivery information.
For wider trip planning, keep Kopar in the Reykjavík dining portion of the itinerary and pair it with Our full Reykjavík hotels guide or Our full Reykjavík bars guide. For other meals, compare it with named Reykjavík options only where their fit is clear, or continue browsing other dining in Reykjavík generically.
Planning details
- Location
- Geirsgata 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- koparrestaurant.is
- Phone
- +3545672700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kopar reads like a polished product of its place: a harbour-side seafood restaurant that leans into the industrial bones and low Arctic light of Reykjavik’s old port. The copy emphasizes a short supply chain and serious kitchen work, so the room feels considered and composed rather than decorative. Guests experience salt air and sea-facing light as part of the meal’s context, and the overall tone is sophisticated and quietly reverent to ingredients. It’s a destination that prefers provenance and craft over theatrics, pairing maritime raw material with attentive, formal service.
Best For
Kopar is best suited to evening meals where the food’s provenance and seafood focus are the main attraction. The harbour-side setting and restrained, serious tone make it a natural choice for date nights and special-occasion dinners that center on fresh North Atlantic fish and shellfish. It also works well for small groups who appreciate a focused, ingredient-led menu and a composed dining room. The venue’s emphasis on locally sourced seafood makes it a destination for those seeking an authentic Reykjavik culinary experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: prioritize the seafood signatures and whatever the daily catch offers. Standouts called out include Rock Lobster Soup, Arctic Char, Cod Tongues with Sherry Cream Cheese, and scallops from Breidafjordur Bay — each highlights the short supply chain and northern ingredients the menu emphasizes. Ask your server about the day’s freshest fish and any seasonal preparations, since the restaurant foregrounds local sourcing and the low Arctic light of the harbour seasonality that shapes the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy with wood floors and muted colors, intimate even when full, overlooking the Atlantic with a buzzing but not loud atmosphere.
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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
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Rock Lobster Soup
- Arctic Char
- Cod Tongues with Sherry Cream Cheese
- Scallops from Breidafjordur Bay
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Forréttabarinn, Notable alternative
- Höfnin Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar, Notable alternative
- Lóla, Notable alternative
- The Coocoo's Nest, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Kopar compares in Reykjavík
Kopar is the practical harbor dinner choice in this set: easier to recommend for visitors who want a sit-down meal near the water without committing to a more defined dining agenda. Höfnin Restaurant is the direct cross-shop for a similar waterfront decision, so compare those two first if location is the main filter.
For value and low-commitment dining, Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar is the safer casual pick. For daytime plans, The Coocoo's Nest is a stronger lunch alternative than building the whole day around Kopar. Forréttabarinn and Lóla make more sense when the reader wants to compare a different room, mood, or dining format before choosing.
Booking difficulty is marked easy, which gives Kopar an advantage for flexible Reykjavík planning. The tradeoff is that diners looking for published awards, a named chef, or a clearly signposted price tier will have less to evaluate upfront than at venues with fuller public profiles.
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Unlock the full Kopar guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Kopar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kopar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Forréttabarinn | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Höfnin Restaurant | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| Lóla | Reykjavík | No published awards |
| The Coocoo's Nest | Reykjavík | No published awards |
How Kopar Reykjavík compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kopar accommodate groups?
Is Kopar good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed Reykjavík location, dinner hours, smart casual dress code fit the occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kopar?
Dinner is available every day, while lunch is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 12–3 PM. Choose lunch only on those listed days; choose dinner if you need more day-of-week flexibility.
Is Kopar good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, plan around the confirmed lunch and dinner hours and check directly with the venue if seating style matters to you.
Can I eat at the bar at Kopar?
What are alternatives to Kopar in Reykjavík?
Forréttabarinn, Höfnin Restaurant, The Coocoo's Nest, Lóla, Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar are useful Reykjavík comparisons depending on the kind of meal you want. You can also compare Kopar with other dining in Reykjavík more generally.
Does Kopar handle dietary restrictions?
If your group needs specific accommodations, contact Kopar directly before booking.
