Bøker og Børst is a charming little café in Stavanger, Norway, and a perfect place to take a break…read morewhile exploring the city. We stopped in for coffee and cakes, and both were excellent--the coffee was rich and flavorful, and the cakes were fresh and delicious. With its cozy atmosphere and convenient location near the market, it's an ideal spot to relax, people-watch, and recharge during your stroll around Stavanger.

What a cool coffee joint! Books everywhere. Vibrant atmosphere with a front porch view and a…read morebackyard garden staff is supper friendly and talented. Check out the design on the cappuccino!

A gem. Exceptional quality and even better service. I quietly spent a birthday here and without…read moreeven knowing the staff steered me towards one of the best dining experiences of the last few years. I sat at the bar and the meal and beverage selections made by the staff were incredible.

This is the more casual sister restaurant for Renaa (Michelin Star). We came in for a weekday…read morelunch. They have a nice patio area, but it's hard to comfortably seat more than 4 people out there. The interior has a nice view into the kitchen and lots of natural light. For wine, they had a blaufrankish on the menu, which was a nice surprise. The house bread is a country loaf that had a good crust and a nice softer / chewy center. They had a lunch special - a la carte or as a meal (with dessert and a salad). The meal is definitely a better deal - NOK180 a la carte vs NOK250 for the whole meal. We tried the bolinius (salt cod fritters) with pea purée and a cauliflower couscous, both of which were unique/good. Sandwiches are all open faced, served on rye with a slather of aioli. You can get 2 for NOK180 or 3 for NOK240. - Steak: topped with an onion ring; the meat texture was a little tough - Beef tartare: fresh, but a little under salted - Shrimp with egg: the yolk was still nice and runny - Fried cod: nicely fried Food took a little longer than expected (it was fairly empty at lunch), but everything was pretty solid. Service was helpful, friendly,and unpretentious.

Great food and great service! Enjoyed the set menu with unique flavors had tuna appetizer, fish,…read morepork, then 2 desserts

We were a group of four who went there for the first time first of September. I didn't know…read moreanything about them more than they served natural wines, which isn't really my cup of tea. The concept is based on local, short travelled Scandinavian ingredients. They only serve a set menu, don't know frequency for changing it. I been having the pleasure to eat and drink on similar restaurants in France and Sweden during the last half a year. The ambience is simplicity with seaweed as wall decoration. Söl is an Islandic word for a type of seaweed. We were greeted by a Dane and co-owner who explained the menu and wines with great knowledge. Our menu had five dishes, only one had meat, fried Cod. The rest is various vegetables, fried cooked or partially raw. We got one glass of wine with each dish, all natural ones. It was only the first wine that didn't really suited my palate. I've given it 5 stars, but I wish I could shave of a quarter from the last star because of the first glass of wine. The reason I giving it almost full score is because of price/quality. You will not get this quality at any restaurant in Stavanger for this price! We paid 970 NOK/ person which is about what you would pay for the same in Sweden. In Norway, this would cost at least in range 1200-1300 NOK. Now I hope they can manage it and keep the quality and price level.

Best service, Best food, best atmosphere…read more Love this place ! The blackened lamb is such an amazing dish and I highly recommend it, but the whole menu is great so you'll not be disappointed.

We had lunch here and thought it was excellent. We had chicken fajitas and steak sandwiches…read more Everything was delicious! Service was very attentive. Decor was fun and casual. Definitely recommend!

So I was under the impression that this was a fish market. I love visiting fish markets because I…read moreLOVE seafood and I love stalled markets. Visiting a market to me is being on vacation. We were at a fish market in a different Norwegian city during this trip, so I had high hopes. This isn't a straight fish market in my opinion, it's basically a restaurant and a fish counter. It is a permanent structure and alone on this side of the harbor so it's very easy to find. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we were there and we didn't eat at it either. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The seafood counter was pretty much like a supermarket counter. It was much smaller than I expected it to be. The area for the shop was also very tight and unwelcoming. There were limited items and again, half of the stuff was imported and not Norwegian. I thought the service wasn't that good, we were completely ignore. So we ended up just leaving without anything.

Indoor and outdoor seating option. Indoor had nicer furniture, but the outside has a nice view…read moreespecially during sunset. I was fortunate to get a table for the dropping in line and didn't wait more than 15 minutes. This establishment is a fish market as well as a restaurant. Moderate prices for this region And super fresh. I had the links fish fillet with a Bernaise sauce and king crab. Ironically, the starter cost more than the entrée. I'm giving it the highest review because of the freshness and the laid back dining experience. My bill came out to 100 US without drinks. Most people are happy with an entrée with a catch of The day, $45 US.

Yummy restaurant so close to the cruise port! My husband got the bowl filed with delicious clam…read more They were so soft and juicy! I got the salmon egg salad and it was perfect! The service was great! Such friendly faces. I would definitely make a stop here if you are journeying on a cruise or spending some time here with family.

Eat fish soup. Good taste, but to salty…read more Complained and got coffee and dessert for FREE. Good service.

My friends significant other used to work here so it was on the radar. Getting Stavanger's only…read moreMichelin star also increased the intrigue. Chef Sven Erik Renaa runs three restaurants in this complex, fast casual, a bistro and then the flagship tasting menu spot that is Re-Naa. As many of the New Nordic formats, they start you in the Orangeriet for snacks and aperitif. Then you move inside for the main courses and dessert. You then come full circle for the petit fours, caffeine and after dinner spirits back in the orangeriet. Only the beat local producers are highlighted on the menu. It was great to see some of the great ingredients the locale of Stavanger had to offer and with seafood being simply amazing. Ill let the pictures tell the rest of the story hut the star is definitely well deserved

Nineteen exceptional courses! Or at least twelve of the nineteen were exceptional. Small and cozy…read moreplace where the owner and chief chef, Sven-Erik Renaa (I think), along with his seemingly competent staff prepared and presented the various courses. Many unexpected and tasty food pairings. I think this must be among the top five restaurants I ever visited. And not inhumanly expensive (but not exactly cheap either). Too bad it is located in Stavanger, which I am unlikely to visit often.

This was a very delicious stop. The egg and bacon bagel was excellent. Very fresh. Although the…read moreegg was over easy, it worked. The fish soup was a bit fishy, but I guess that's what it is. Not a good breakfast item, but had to try. The quiche was perfectly done. Tasted fresh and was flaky and delicious.

This place has the best fish soup (and maybe just best soup in general) that I've ever had! It's…read morebeen over a year since I've had it and I'm still thinking about it!

So so so good after a long hike! Absolutely the best milkshake I've ever had - I got the…read morestrawberry. We got the saucy Joe burger (amazing cheese sauce and crispy bacon) and the bacon and cheddar YUM. The lemon drop basically tasted like a lemon meringue pie. Dirty fries were delicious, and the sweet potato fries were crispy. Absolutely would come back so so good! The inside was clean and cozy, very comfy booths. Service was fantastic for Norway - attentive, water kept coming and we were checked in on multiple times.

Grei burgerplass. Kvikk service. Litt knotete med barkrakker og barbord å spise med, men vi fikk da…read morematen ned.

Over an hour and a quarter from ordering to receive appetizer. Further half hour to main course…read more Food id good, but not THAT good.

Great food, outstanding service, and charming ambience make this restaurant a winner. A local…read morefavorite in Stavanger, we out of towners loved it, too. Just go with the daily three course. Highly recommended.