It was rainy and cold, and we were hungry! The cozy tables with heaters called out to us like sirens. Between the four of us, we ordered a cod plate (BEST cod ever- juicy and tender), fish soup (not fishy at all), crab plate (yum), lobster plate (yum), tuna plate (delish) and paella, (fantastic.) It was $180 but whatever, you don't come to Norway to save money. read more

This is pretty much the thing to do in Bergen. If you love fresh seafood, you'll be in heaven. Mind you, it's a little overpriced, so note the current exchange rates and be prepared to spend some NOKs. Surprisingly enough, many of the vendors do take credit cards, so convenience, at least, is a plus. There are tons of vendors, so if you're not into what one vendor is selling, just move on down the line. We chowed down on some of the most fresh prawns and salmon I've ever tasted. And yes, you can get whale here, any way you want it - pricey, for obvious reasons of supply-side economics, but it's there. Minke whale, I believe. While perusing this market, for best enjoyment, you might want to leave your American-style environmentalism behind for an hour or so and thus turn off your conscience. What whale? I didn't see any whale. That was just really red steak, right? read more

If I lived here I would be here every week buying the fresh off the boat fish. But alas I was here on vacation so I settled for decently priced jars of caviar, herring, and sardines. On the weekends the market is full of locals bustling through to collect their ingredients for their meals and tourists salivating wishing they could take everything home. It's great to sit in the cafe across the street and sit outside under the heaters with a coffee, some pastries, and a blanket to people watch. Everything was super delish once I arrived back in the States and made me wish I was back in Bergen! read more

4 stars for the fresh catch! Pricey - yes (minus 1 star). Bergen is a breath of fresh air. Will be returning again in the future. read more

I'm still getting used to the prices, but if you're eating lunch elsewhere, I feel like you're missing out. There's so much good looking stuff at this market, from normal things like seafood and chips and grilled fish and scallops, to more exotic stuff like a delicious curried fish stew and minke whale. I've eaten whale in Iceland, and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't good enough to make me pay high prices. So the first trip through, I opted for the fish stew. It's lots of veggies and not a ton of fish, but the flavor is outstanding. Lightly sweet, plenty of fish flavor, the right amount of heat. And served on basmati or some other kind of tasty long grain rice - no instant here. And the potion is HUGE. I couldn't finish it, and I hadn't eaten since breakfast. It's also a bit of a steal at I think 150 NOK. Compared to everything else, that's "cheap." Aside from that, I did have a mixed fish and chips meal from another vendor. The cod and salmon were both very good, in a nice crispy breading (the kind which most fish and chips purveyors could learn from - don't batter your fish in heavy, grease absorbing tempura. Coat them in egg wash and bread crumbs and fry them.) and the calamari rings, which typically would require bolt cutters to bite through, were meaty and tender - no risk of pulling the breading off these guys. Even the chips - wedges in this case - were crisp on the outside and well salted. Good enough to make me temporarily forget that I was eating a $30 lunch. This reminds me a lot of Pikes Place Market in Seattle, but with one key difference - there's almost no crap. Yes, there are some stands nearby selling the same wool sweaters that every store has, and anything they would cram a "NORWAY" logo on to, but for the most part, this place is occupied by a good half dozen (I think) serious seafood sellers, plus room for their tables. It's obviously smaller than Pike Place, but that's OK. Still a fun lunch option. read more

I can't really review this as im not a fish person and hence didn't dine here. But if you're looking for a scenic restaurant to dine, this is a glass restaurant over looking the habour and in a great location. There are lots of bars and cafes around this area. read more

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This is a must do. The fish market is lively with lot's of stalls to choose from. We took our time looking at each stalls offerings. We settled on a place where I ordered classic fish and chips that came with 3 fried calamari rings. The fish was super fresh and the batter was light and crispy. My group ordered fried prawns and whale (a type of whale which is legal for Norwegian's to catch) which looked like buffalo meat and I was told it tasted like steak. I didn't try it. It made me sad. :( But, all in all a good street food experience. There is picnic benches behind the stalls to eat. read more

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It pains me to rank a business dedicated to providing locally sourced goods with only two stars, but I couldn't give it anything higher. I took the opportunity to visit on several occasions during my stay and from my observation the only locals at Fisketorget were the individuals working there. From the sights and sounds it was pretty easy to tell that all of the patrons were tourists and that's usually a red flag as far as I'm concerned. The size of the market was disappointing. After all the hype I had heard of a waterside seafood market in a country known for seafood I had high expectations. With only a handful of vendors offering virtually the same products there isn't much in terms of variety. As for price, it was incredibly expensive. I understand that Norway is not known for being a "budget friendly" country but the prices at Fisketorget exceeded what I experienced in restaurants and other stores throughout Bergen. If you're visiting Bergen you can check it out for yourself but chances are you'll want to keep on walking. read more

This place needs more stars! We were visiting from US and a local pointed us in this direction for our 2 hour stop in Bergen. It was a beautiful experience. The Harbour was gorgeous, the sunset magical and the service spectacular. She explained the entire menu- and our group agreed they have the best fish soup we have ever tasted in our lives! It has real chunks of fresh salmon, crab and white fish. This is unheard of for us in the states! Our entire dinner was delicious. And to top it off, they were able to separate our checks for us- something we did not encounter while traveling in Europe often! Highly recommend it! read more

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I love this place! One of the few places I have been able to get a good supply of cod tongues [I find them the best bit of the fish] If you havent tasted them before then check them out! read more

For fresh seafood and shellfish, the Bergen fishmarket is absolutely the place to go. They have crabs as big as me, fresh and smoked fish, and plenty of other things from the sea. The feeling is a little touristy, but that doesn't mean there aren't cool things to discover. With a location right along the harbor with the boats right in front, the market really feels connected to the sea. read more

If you love fish go to the fish market ! A big choice crab, lobster, prawns .... Fresh food but overprice ! read more

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This market has been in continuous operation since 1796 at this exact spot. If nothing else that is a reason to check it out. It is a great market with a great selection of fish to choose from and it is cooked right there. Most places have tables & chairs. We tried the fish and chips and it was great. Fish was very fresh and we liked the batter they used. Definitely check this place out while you are in Bergen. read more

We ate at Bergen Fisk AS, it was amazing... But very expensive. It was $80 for 4 plates! read more

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Awful! Service was poor and food was mediocre. Save yourself a lot and money and skip this place.

I had lunch here when I was in Bergen in early May. The whale burger tasted alright but it cost 160 NOK. And apparently like every other place in Norway, it costs more to eat-in rather than to take-out. As an American, it was quite confusing. If you decide to come here, be prepared to spend a lot of money. read more

Tourist-oriented, cheaper than restaurants for local delicacies.

We stopped by the Fish Market on our last day in Bergen, and realized that we could bring some of Norway back to the States. We ended up buying 4 jars of caviar, 1 can of herring and 1 can of king crab for price of 5 items (it's probably a deal that's always there, but it still sucked us in). We bought everything from a wonderful lady who was very helpful and let us taste a bunch of different caviars. Hubby got sucked into the fresh oysters and ordered 4 from her along with a beer, and since he was grabbing a snack, I ordered 1 king crab leg that she offered to grill for me. She plated everything and served us while we sat at a table enjoying the view of the water. It was a lovely last lunch in Bergen. I have no doubt that our experience was heightened by the lady who helped us, and I'm sorry that I don't know her name but it was a memorable experience for us. read more

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to call this a tourist trap. Very good, fresh-tasting food, but VERY expensive for what you get. J and I wanted fish, but we didn't feel like cooking it ourselves, so off to the market we went, and ordered salmon and whale (which I had never tried before). Both were good and came with salad and potatoes, but the whale could have been skirt steak and I would have been hard-pressed to tell the difference. Then the bill came and we ended up spending $60.00 (after the exchange) for two decent, but mediocre meals with no drinks. This was our first meal when we arrived in Bergen, so I blame travel exhaustion for our lack of common-sense. We definitely could have gotten A LOT of food at the local grocery store for the same amount of money. read more

Been to Bergen fish market quite some time ago, the market in itself is quite "standard" but of course being centered only on fish it resembles the best Japanese fish markets with lots of species on sale. Interesting point is the fact that you can buy fresh fish sandwiches and other food to eat on the spot, we loved this peculiarity because it allowed us to have cheap lunches "on the go". read more

Amazing! This was a perfect meal after exploring Bergen by foot.

A bad-smelling tourist trap. If you're a tourist visiting south Norway, look for salmon at a restaurant, or try Makerel i tomat.

Do not go here unless being served by a Norwegian or English native speaker. We were served by a Chinese waitress who we had a whole conversation with about only wanting to order 99 kroner worth of grilled king crab. I explained several times that I only wanted to try a leg or two of the crab at most (we had eaten lunch not long ago and I only wanted a snack). After confirming with her that I only wanted around 99 kroner worth of crab, she went back and put in an order for 325 kroner worth of grilled crab. She then brings out this massive plate of crab and when I ask why she did it just said "because you only wanted one leg and it wouldnt be enough for you". I did my best not to completely lose my temper and explained to her that you cannot just change a customers order without telling them and bring them 3 times as much food as was ordered by the customer. She very insincerely said "I am so sorry, you didnt order enough food". I said "thats fine, the food tasted good but I can see that youre not sorry". Then I paid and left, never to return. read more