I'm finally writing the last of my Norway reviews - 42 in all (list: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe) - and…read moreappropriately it took place at Oslo Airport just before Jamie W. and I were headed stateside. We had to get there pretty early in the morning, so we missed the breakfast buffet back at the hotel. That meant we were feeling rather peckish after our extensive security check-in. In the middle of the international terminal was this kiosk. It was surrounded by quite a display case filled with crushed ice with a variety of ready-made seafood options. Jamie was relieved to see a poke bowl fit for a transplanted Californian, the 165 NOK ($15.40 US) Poke Bowl Med Laks, which featured a huge slab of fresh salmon on top of a bed of greens mixed with avocado, cucumber, mango, shredded carrot, leeks, and edamame with a soy dressing (photo: https://bit.ly/3T0U5tF). I must've had a flashback to Copenhagen because I was drawn to the open-faced sandwich for which the Danish are renowned, the 225 NOK ($21.25 US) Premium Rekesmorbrod, which piled a boatload of shrimp on a slice of rustic country bread with lettuce, cucumber slices, and half of a hard-boiled egg (photo: https://bit.ly/3SEa1BE). Tasty stuff and just enough to sustain us over three unexpected sequential flights to LaGuardia. Don't ask but SAS is on my permanent s*** list. FOOD - 4 stars...fresh seafood at an airport...who da thunk? AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty nice considering it was a terminal SERVICE - 4 stars...the Norwegians are a nice lot TOTAL - 4 stars...a shrimp smorebord makes a fitting farewell to Norway RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

It was really good. Don't be shy to tell him to make a fresh batch of raw fish. Reasonably priced…read morefor an airport. Try the local beer!

Super fresh seafood! Loved the seafood platter which is…read morechef choice but you can always request to get your favorite shellfish. I highly recommend getting the langoustine especially if you see them swimming in the tank! You pick your own seat and the menu is in Norwegian but you can walk up to the counter and the chalkboard has the menu in English. You have to walk up to the register to order and let them know which table you are sitting at. We got the caviar symphony which includes 4 different types of caviar, Norwegian flatbread (very thin chips) and a lemon wedge. I enjoyed the this. The fish soup was decent but I neglected it cuz I was too excited about the shellfish platter! We got the large shellfish platter which costed about 755 kr (~100 USD). The platter had a good amount of shellfish that I felt full sharing it with my husband. There were 1 langoustine (steamed), two live shrimps (steamed), a large king crab body and 4 legs (?baked since it was more dry), 2 snow crab legs, and two large scallops! All super fresh! Don't hesitate to get some seafood here if you are near by!

This fish market is located on the fourth pier on Aker Brygge. We didn't realize it was closed on…read moreMondays, so we tried again for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. They had a raw fish section with a variety of foods - oysters, crabs, lobsters, fish, and shrimps. You buy the raw foods from one side, and the chefs prepare it for you to eat. We got the rock crab, langoustine - which came with roasted potatoes - oysters, salmon nigiri, whale nigiri, and unagi (eel) nigiri. Everything was delicious, but the prices were pretty steep.

I never thought I would be in Oslo again but I was lucky to come back to this lovely city. I had to…read morego back to Fiskeriet, still the best fish and chips! Nothing like a cold beer a window seat and the best fish!

Came here for lunch, seated promptly but does get packed and servers are busy. Tried the fish and…read morechips (good portion of fish, nice crisp to the outside, comes with fries and sauce), salmon tartare (comes with 2 biscuits, nice raw salmon with some sauce on top), fish gratin. I enjoyed the salmon tartar and fish & chips. Gratin was ok, don't think we finished half of it. Location is in a good spot by the water and they have indoor/outdoor seating. Prices ok.

This restaurant is a great place to pop in for a casual meal and enjoy some delicious food. If you…read moredon't have a big appetite, you might be a little concerned as the main courses are quite generous, but I think you'll be able to finish them as they're so tasty. The staff are cheerful and friendly, so there's no need to feel nervous.

Elias Mat & Sant is a delightful restaurant in Oslo, a city that has endless restaurants. But…read moreElias Mat & Sant is perfect if you're looking for classic, Norwegian food in a casual setting. I enjoyed my time here. Elias Mat & Sant is located in the sentrum, Oslo's city center, so is walking distance to many sites and attractions. I visited here after walking from the palace along Karl Johans Gate as the restaurant is located off this main drag. Make reservations here for the restaurant is small and intimate. It was time to try reindeer while in the Nordic region of the world, so here I did. I ordered the reindeer stew, which was delicious. The reindeer stew was similar to a beef stew, but the reindeer is leaner, so didn't taste as heavy, which is a good thing. Over some mashed potatoes with a gravy and herbs and a side of lingonberry, it completed the meal. It also came with a side of complimentary bread, which is not always the case at other restaurants. That was a nice bonus though because the bread helped soaked up the stew. Perfection!

We were in Oslo last week and wanted to try the local seafood. We had two restaurants in mind and…read moredecided to go to Solsiden. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a nice young lady and asked her for a table for 5. She said, hold on and that she would be right back. Less than 30 seconds later, a skinny man in all black with a thin mustache comes up to the front. He looks at me, no greeting, no smile, and then with this look and a roll of his head of what do you want, said, "yes?" I told him, the other female was already helping us. He then said, what do you want. I proceeded to tell him we were wanting a table for 5. He then said, we have no table when clearly there were tables open and no one else waiting. My husband then said, well she told us to wait. He replies with, "She is a nobody here. Just a waitress. She knows nothing. We cannot seat you." We travel to a foreign country only to be met with racism! Asian group walks in and automatically turns us away. Thankfully this was our only bad experience in Norway. All I have to say to that man is you did us a favor because we ended up at Lofoten and had the best meal and service ever! Spent over a $1,000 on our bill and didn't care. And in the words of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, "Big... BIG MISTAKE!"

This restaurant was highly recommend however I was highly disappointed. Everything about this…read morerestaurant should give you the impression of receiving great service and good food. Everything here was simply, just fair or special, not good and not great considering it's reputation and price. Upon our arrival the host stand seem to be the beginning of confusion and poor service. It's one of those restaurants with all hands on deck causes too many hands in the pot! Once seated several people came to assist us and it wasn't because of the language barrier each one of them spoke English fluently. We placed our order, got our food, ate it was full but not necessarily satisfied. There was one server she was pretty decent but the rest of the experience was mediocre. The only standout were the scallops, perfectly cooked and delicious. Look at the pictures because I really don't have the energy to discuss my average meal! Would I go back or suggest this restaurant? NOPE!

Wonderful food from a simple but solid menu prepared to perfection. Pleasant and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. The owner sat us, took our orders and prepared our meals. Very welcoming and a great find in Oslo. If you are the area it is a must stop for dinner!

The owner is the server and the chef. Excellent cod and pollack dishes with sauce , potato and…read moresalad . Very fresh and prepared well !

An amazing meal followed by an educational experience? Yes, please! I had no idea that Norway was…read moreso renowned for their salmon! Coming from Seattle, another salmon capital, we had to try it out. We came for a late lunch around 2:00P and were seated immediately on the covered patio. The menu features hot and cold salmon dishes alongside a selection of sushi. Our waitress said that their most popular item is the Grilled Salmon, served with mashed potatoes and broccolini. + SALMON SUSHI PLATTER: This plate of 20 pieces contained salmon sashimi, salmon nigiri and spicy salmon maki. The fish was extremely fresh with a smooth buttery texture and a vibrant color. The sashimi was topped with black fish roe and spring onion while the nigiri had an ideal rice-to-fish ratio. I loved the salmon maki as well, although I wouldn't consider it spicy at all. Highly recommended! + SALMON TRILOGY: Cold-smoked, hot-smoked and cured salmon, each with an accompanying dipping sauce (I believe they were a creamy horseradish, mustard and crème fraîche). This was a fun dish to share, served with bread and butter that tasted great as-is or topped with the salmon. + GRILLED SALMON: Simply seasoned and flavored from the grill, this plate lets the natural quality of the salmon shine. The menu stated that it's cooked to medium unless otherwise requested, but to us, it seemed closer to medium-well. No complaints though; it was still moist and delicious! The sides of potatoes and broccolini were perfect pairings, making for a well-rounded meal. + SIDE OF BROCCOLINI: This isn't a menu item, but we requested six spears to add some extra greens and they only charged us a few dollars. The spears were crunchy and lightly salted. After our meal, we went inside to their educational center. Our guide started us off with a short video about Norway's salmon farming and then led us into their "control room" where he shared deeper insights. He was so knowledgeable about the industry! Here are some facts we learned: * Salmon get their pink color from the saltwater oceans since they eat krill, small crabs, etc. Freshwater salmon have white or pale flesh. * Norwegians believe fresh salmon must be enjoyed within 21 days and they will not freeze nor can it. Any canned salmon that you see in the country is canned elsewhere and then shipped back. * Norway exports salmon to 110 countries. They are raised in farms within the fjords! This was one of my favorite meals in Norway for the spectacular food, fantastic service and new learnings!

It was a nice evening since it wasn't raining in Oslo so we circled back to an outdoor place along…read morethe harbor for an early dinner. A great dining environment. This was a more casual outpost of their regular restaurant across the way. The menu was smaller so no salmon soup for example but we did get the grilled salmon. It was lightly grilled and almost a bit too rare for my wife who hates overcooked salmon. She really did enjoy it since this salmon was so fresh. The serving was a decent size and the bed of mashed potatoes was very good (lots of butter)! Service was lightning fast. Prices were reasonable for Norway ( which means expensive compared to most other places).

This might be the best looking burger that I've seen in years! Almost artistry. Check their men bc…read moreit is mostly burgers and little fish.

Rainy day in Oslo. We had been too busy to get lunch and it was 16:30 when we came by here looking…read morefor a light bit of lunch - not so much that we would not eat dinner later. We walked in, and the place was empty. No customers and no staff visible. We had given up and were leaving when we saw a kitchen helper starting to set up a buffet. He got hold of a waiter, who got us drinks. We ordered up a few hours d'oeuvres and everything was very good.

What fun! This restaurant is on a small island reachable only by their private shuttle boat. It is…read moreseasonal, May 1 is the opening date and we just happened to be there. We visited the museums at Bygdoy then decided to go there for dinner. Finding the shuttle boat pier was challenging. Google map led us to a residential area then pointed us to someone's back yard. We were lucky to ran i to some locals who were heading to the pier so we followed them. It turned out the entrance road leading ti the pier has a sign as private property, I would never turned into that road on my own. The shuttle only takes 11 people, we were lucky to get the last 3 seats. But I suspect it would run continuously back and forth, not the 30 minutes advertised. The info on the websites are not necessarily correct. We put our names in for a table for dinner, some of the locals are there only for drinks. Food is good, we got the Greenland shrimps, fish & chips, burger with bacon, and a shrimp toast. Since it was the opening date some of the items are not available yet. Seatings are outdoor, they offer blankets in case you get cold. On the way back, the shuttle has already had 8 people, but it came back right away for us.

I wanted to like this place more-its got a great setting on a little island surrounded by views of…read morethe water and it takes a bit of effort to get there. You either can take a bus ($4) or what we did is take the museum ferry ($6) to stop 2-then walk about 15 minutes (but Google is messed up at the last part). Walk down a gravel road that has a barrier arm across, get on the little boat ($5) that takes you across to the tiny island (takes maybe 30 seconds), walk 5 minutes to the restaurant and put in you name (they don't take reservations and by definition you are only going there to eat outside of a beautiful day so lots of people have the same thoughts). I'd definitely go there to sit on the bar section of the patio and enjoy a glass of wine or two. We arrived pretty early -before 6 on a Sunday-so only waited like 20 minutes. The menu is really limited and as this is a seasonal restaurant-totally untrained staff. There were about 10 young servers and we probably interacted with 7 different ones-2 tried to take our order, different ones brought food, 1 didn't bring wine we ordered, another never brought the dessert we ordered after 20+ minute wait, and we eventually flagged down the only non-teenager and got our bill. Now I'm not trying to complain and everyone needs to start out somewhere but what was apparent is that there is absolutely no system whatsoever about who does what or who handles what-and it clearly wasn't a team service concept-just disorganized chaos. My wife's crab salad was decent as was my fish and chips but something we ate totally disagreed with us the next day. Can't recommend

Best sushi in Akershus! Highly recommended. I eat there all the time, it's my go-to spot for a…read morequick and tasty meal.