What can I say about this restaurant that probably hasn't been said before. Great ambiance as we had an outside booth, on the water. We ordered baby clams, lobster, pasta and of course fish and chips, food was great, service was spot on, it was quite the jovial atmosphere for not only our party but everyone sitting outside. We loved it. read more

What a lovely spot right by the water! We sat outside to take in all of the people walking by. Our cocktails were refreshing and tasty. The appetizer was light, and full of flavor. The salmon was cooked just right and the risoni was quite flavorful. The rigatoni was delicious. It had bits of oyster mushrooms in it. The noodles were nicely seasoned. read more

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Night life in Oslo I believe one of the best spots not going to lie, besides the security little stifff. But Dj was doing his thing all the bartenders smooth and polite. The atmosphere super chill people just dancing and enjoying the night. But definitely need to come back during the day and try out some food of there menu next time around. read more

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Service was great here, quick and efficient. We were seated right away, inside, no view of the harbor. If you fancy a view, do wait for a patio view of the harbor, well worth it during your meal. We had walked in and around the harbor enough, so, not seeing it for an hour or two wouldn't be a bother. It's a nicer and more posh restaurant and is in a touristy area, prices are a bit higher, but worth it. We had some wine. I had the salmon and a salad, my friend had the halibut, both of our meals were delicious. read more

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There are many fantastic restaurants in the Oslo area. This is another one especially on a beautiful day to eat outside. Good service and a great seafood soup followed by Moulin Frites. Both were off the starter menu and both are available as entrees in of course larger versions. These two off the starter filled me up. read more

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Unprofessional servers and awful service! We waited for 45 min to get what we ordered because servers didn't send our order to the kitchen! The food was good but totally disappointing experience! read more

Great view in a nice place. Got a seat very quickly. The waiter was very polite. I enjoyed the scallop ceviche and cod loin. Both were good. But to be honest, the scallops were truly amazing. I wish they could make that as a main course. The flavors of the lime, avocados, sesame seeds, and some wasabi was so exciting. The gin and grapefruit drink I had was a bit strong, but I had to "just deal with it". The white wine made me feel better. Great ace for either a girls night out, dinner date, or even a "it's just me" date night. read more

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Good food meh on service! Great location waterfront / shopping district of Aker Brygge. Ive been told if you're in Norway you have to have seafood. We saw Louise's menu and it looked appealing and also " reasonable " in a very expensive city. We sat on the patio, great for people watching. We ordered a "tasted of Norway" to start and bread. We waited 30 minutes to be brought to our table, I think they forgot, because the table beside us were sat 15 minutes after us and they were eating and drinking already. The food itself was good. For our mains we ordered frites and mussels and halibut again quality of food was great, but we gave up on the service. Too bad this place could have been great. read more

We wanted to find a new location for lunch in Oslo. Recommendations were positive for this location. Despite having many empty tables, we were told it was reservations only. We moved on to find another cafe in the area. read more

Well sadly since the last review was 3/2/2020 I must now break the bad news. The service is the worst. We had a 7:15pm reservation place our order about 7:30pm and sat, and sat we didn't even receive our appetizers and it was 8:35pm. After saying something to we think the Manager he brought us out truffle fries and an apology for us 3 grown ups, two men and a lady. Well it's now 8:40pm and I just got my oysters. So to make matters worse my dinner partners get there food at 8:50pm I don't get my food then I'm told I'm not getting my food for at least another 6 minutes that's a whole fishing excursion later. At the 2 hour mark I finally received my lobster and I had to find it on the plate. Bottoming service was really half ass and the food reflected the service. read more

Friendly service, great view of the harbor, delicious food but perhaps slightly overpriced due to being in a touristy area. But if you're going to be tourist trapped, it might as well be this delicious! I had the Taste of Norway appetizer platter, the herbed cheese and the scallop were particularly delicious! The mussels were also good, but about what you would get anywhere. Overall a nice experience. read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Steamed mussels - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

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I had lunch here since it had a nice view of the waterfront. It was a nice and sunny day so we sat outside. They had heat lamps and furs on the chairs in case you feel cold. We ordered the large fish soup, cured salmon, and the reindeer meatballs. The portions were small for the price but Norway was expensive everywhere. The dishes were all delicious. The salmon and meatball portions were very small. The fish soup was filling however. The food was fresh and I appreciated the greens that came with the entrees. The service was very good - our waiter was helpful and came by often. read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Reindeer meatballs - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

So we were trolling the harbor in Oslo trying to find a place that wasn't too touristy. We picked this place, and got seated outside with a good view of the harbor. I was on a quest for good, local craft brew pubs, this place was not one of them. The menu was a little more upscale and focused on seafood. When in oslo, eat like a norwegian, and I did. In addition to oysters, I had to have the whale! Ahoy, there! Now before any one starts hating on me, eating whale, specifically the minke whale, is totally legal in norway. And this whale is not on any endangered list and it is in fact thriving due to strict control on hunting. Some people consider it a delicacy and its gaining popularity with the hipsters. Listen, other people go for reindeer (would you eat Rudolph?) In Norway, I go for moby! I paired it with a local Hefeweizen bier, nothing special, and went to town. The texture and taste of the whale steak was not that exciting. I've read if prepared well, while having a gamey taste, the minke whale has a great flavor. It was good, and honestly reminded me of liver. I did clean my plate. Regardless, the waitress was great, spoke English making our ordering easy for us monoglots, and the view was awesome. read more

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**FOOD: Went during their 4 day holiday so they didn't have any shellfish as they only serve fresh shellfish. I respect that. I would rather have that than some places charging a lot for frozen. This is not the case here, this restaurant had fresh seafood, fresh fish. What we did have was very very good. **COST (out of 4$): $$$ **SERVICE: Courteous, not that memorable. We waited some time for our food despite the fact it wasn't really that busy **DECOR: upscale nautical theme, brass portholes, ships hanging above, various bric brac of fishing pictures and items but contemporary and done tastefully **RECOMMEND: Yes would recommend. We weren't planning on eating here but we were walking about tired and hungry and their menu appealed to everyone. What a great find! Would definitely come back here if we visit again and try their shellfish and more seafood. **OUR MEAL: Had the fish soup which was very thick and creamy, halibut fish (good), a sort of vegetarian pasta lasagna (very yummy) and steak (good), finished off with a type of dark chocolate mousse (good) All in all a solid meal. read more

Was quite excited about their seafood menu but beware of poorly managed maitre'd situation. Wanted to take in the harbor and asked if I could have dinner outside but alas no. I was told to take a drink and then come inside for dinner. Did as told and even checked with front desk that evening reservations are light. Nursed 1 beer and took a 5 minute walk, tops 20 all in all. Went back in and was told NO tables. How you have ample of room for 1 person and lose all that in 20 mins way before 7pm is a bit confusing. read more

We wanted to try seafood in Norway since we knew that is what they're known for. We found Louise Restaurant and Bar by just walking around, and decided to give it a try. Excellent selections, and very fresh. Good sized portions, so it was def worth the price. Friendly waitstaff, an English menu if you ask! read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Large seafood platter (also comes with mussels which were amazing) - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Great food, even better views of the harbor and boardwalk. Like most outdoor seating in Oslo, they provide warming blankets, which we needed, and it was summer. I'd recommend the seafood in this place as it is tops. They were on the slow side this day, but I'd gladly come back. read more

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I really enjoyed my lunch here. I got there a little after 11am and had my pick of any table I wanted in the seating outside. I have been to this restaurant several times already so I already knew it would good. Today I ordered the seafood soup and the fresh shrimp for lunch. The seafood soup was delicious with lots of chunky seafood (salmon, mussels, etc) in every bite. The soup was creamy but not too heavy. After that, my plate of fresh shrimp arrived. It's a bit messy but so good. I think the shrimp are small in size but they are fresh and tasty. Not really familiar with shrimp in this area but maybe that is normal size. It came with an aioli that was so good. I also had some bread on the side. Overall, a light lunch and I was very happy with it. Prices are high, especially in this area but you're paying for both the food and the ambiance. Lots of tourists in this area so expect to pay more. The service was great, the waitress was very attentive and checked in on me often. I will definitely return for future meals. read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Seafood soup - awesome! - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Really, really yummy, but expensive (even for Oslo standards!). The service was great; we were with a large party of 7 and they handled us with ease. They helped translate any questions we had on the menu. For one glass of wine and the cod dish, I ended up spending about $50 USD. We could have easily spent $75 or $100 each if we had gotten appetizers and more drinks. The food was great and the decor was beautiful. Most of their menu consisted of sea food - including whale (gross to me, but if that's your thing - this is where to go). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the market for a "fancy" night out. read more

This place was good for a first dinner in Oslo because they have a plate with typical food (called "A taste of Norway"). We took it and a liter of fresh prawns. We share the whole thing, very great in terms of amount of food, quality and freshness. The view is also great, close to the marina. I would recommend. read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Dish called "A taste of Norway" and a liter of fresh prawns - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

I really love the decor inside the Louise restaurant - it is so unique! Every one of the staff was friendly from the hostess to the coat check to the waiter. The beer and wine selection is large but not overbearing. I don't speak Norwegian so I just pointed to one of the red wines and it actually ended up being great! I wish I could tell you which one it was lol... If you are any sort of fan of venison then you must get the reindeer. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium to medium rare) and they give you a smaller piece of meat on the side that has been slow cooked to tender perfection. You get the best of both worlds! The brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes that accompanied the dish were perfect. This is my sort of meal! The seating is a bit tight if you ask me, but other than that I would be back in a heartbeat for that deer. read more

Great place for seafood, there is outside heating if the afternoon/evening is getting cold. Try the seafood platter, this is worth the price and the experience. read more

Decent place. The portions are kind of small even for European standards, but the atmosphere is quite nice and the presentation is beautiful. I would have given 4 stars if the service had been quicker (we waited almost 40 minutes for our entrees), but our waitress was very polite. read more

Beautiful looking restaraunt in a fantastic reataraunt strip by the water in Oslo. A short walk from the city centre. Food was nice without being outstanding and the service was pretty good. I enjoyed my visit read more

We loved this place, and it was a perfect surprise to find it in a touristic part of town. Upscale feel, but great to sit outside, with the option of cozy blankets (and, later in the evening, heaters). We ate laks, laks and more laks (oh, and the mussels, which were also very good). A nice splurge, and romantic, too! read more

Fish soup delicious. Mussels very good. Outdoor area needs no smoking section. Staff friendly and helpful. read more

Great decor and location, but over-priced tiny portion of mussels...It felt like a tourist trap.

Phenomenal seafood on the water. Great outdoor patio. I had the seafood platter (small) and it was plenty of food. Reasonable prices for the location and quality of food. read more

Expected little and more than pleasantly surprised. Awesome service from Anja who took time to give us great advice on what to eat plus what to see and do in Oslo. The seafood platter, lobster, and smoked salmon were excellent and abundant for three of us to share. Thank you! read more

Mediocre place which benefits from its location. Nice interior, but the quality of food is definitely mediocre and small portions. The waitress didn't know anything about wine and beer, she told us she was more of a "Bailey's" girl.. service was slow, portion small and showed all symptoms of a typical tourist trap. I had the mussels, rest of the party had burgers or shrimps and the feedback was "it's alright". They didn't even have 3 out of the small beer list they had. When we asked for the check, it took them 30 minutes. And the waitresses had a really hard time working with the bill, when she came to me she asked "have you calculated how much you are going to pay?". No! Won't recommend anyone this place if you'd ever needed to dine on Akers brygge. read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend and it did not disappoint. Service was attentive and friendly. Seafood was delicious! I ordered the seafood platter for myself (yes all for myself, but it was the small one) and I was very happy with the selection of seafood. The platter came with mussels to start - the broth for the mussels is delicious. Their delicious and soft homemade bread was the perfect vessel to mop up the leftover broth from the mussels. Also, with my platter, came baby clams, a scallop served sashmi style, and lots of little boiled shrimps with various dipping sauces. It was a perfect seafood meal. My husband ordered the norway appetizer platter and ordered the mussels for his entree. We both agreed that the mussels were excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant, it is right on the water so it makes for an excellent dinning location. read more

Don't bother. Could not get orders correct. Better places in the area. No waiter service. Order at the bar. However, despite numerous repetitions of the order it was wrong. The excuse was they sometimes mix up the dishes in the kitchen. read more

The food was good, but the portions were small and I left hungry. Friendly staff, though we were sat too close to the door and kept getting the draft. read more

Louise Restaurant & Bar - Fish Soup - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

Okay, I know that this is probably overpriced and meant specifically for unsuspecting tourists who don't know how much food should cost in Oslo, but we had a great time here. The service was excellent and we enjoyed sitting outside with the heaters on. I ordered the burger and fries because I was sick of seafood and the fries were excellent. Hubby had scallops which he also enjoyed. Overall, this is a great find for us. read more

Great quality food, wonderful location on the Oslo waterfront, friendly and straightforward service. Menu is filled with delicious seafood, high quality ingredients and well prepared. I had the mussels, my boyfriend the halibut. Some of the higher quality food you could have in Norway. read more

I tried to eat at this restaurant based on a local recommendation. When I arrived the restaurant was no more than 60% full. The greeter let me stand there for 5 minutes before approaching me. He advised me the restaurant was "fully booked", rolled his eyes and walked away. I tried to ask for a recommendation for another seafood restaurant. He simply continued to walk away. I was dressed in a suit so I don't know what the issue was. I went to the restaurant next door. When I finished my meal I checked the Louise Restaurant and it was still no more than 60% full. I will never try to go there again. read more

Excellent restaurant on the waterfront. The crowd was predominantly local and the staff was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent. Prices are pretty high, but that is to be expected in Oslo read more

Good location, good cocktails, and interesting menu. The food flavors were just ok though and the price tag was a bit high. With that said, it was one of the few restaurants on the waterfront that had a Norwegian menu and not way overpriced. read more

The food and service was excellent. I got the whale because it seemed to be the craziest thing on the menu. It was really good, it taste a lot like beef. We also got the burger, with this delicious chili sauce. I think the servers name was Sanna. She was very friendly, attentive and even stuck around to answer all of my questions about whale and reindeer meat. We will come back to this restaurant next time we're in Oslo. read more

Chose the salmon, because how could you go wrong? The fish was nearly raw. If I wanted raw seafood, I would have gone one of a number of good sushi restaurants. The vegetables were also raw. Very unappetizing. When I politiely suggested the fish was not cooked to my liking, the retort was "this is the price you pay for fresh fish." Well, I live right on the ocean. I understand freshness. Expensive, poor service, and worse food. I wanted to like it! read more