An amazing meal followed by an educational experience? Yes, please! I had no idea that Norway was so 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! read more

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It was a nice evening since it wasn't raining in Oslo so we circled back to an outdoor place along the 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). read more

The Salmon was another seafood restaurant on our list of places to eat while in Oslo. It was located in Aker Brygge which was a newer and expensive neighborhood. There was both indoor and covered outdoor seating. We did not have a reservation but came early enough to snag an inside table. It was the right choice as the rain really started to come down about that time. One caveat was that we had to wrap up our meal within 1.5 hours which wasn't a problem for us. The menu was unique as it was printed inside a newspaper. One just had to flip pages to find the drink, food and dessert menus. Given the namesake of the restaurant we opted to try three different salmon preparations: Our favorite dish was the salmon tataki which was lightly grilled in a ponzu sauce. If it was larger then we would've gladly eaten this as a main dish. The grilled salmon came in second as it was perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were a great accompaniment, creamy with truffle flavors. Our least favorite was the hot smoked salmon and pasta salad. There was an unusual taste to the pasta salad that detracted from the salmon. Service was just ok and it took a long while before we could get any attention to close our check. While tipping wasn't expected in Norway, the Salmon's credit card terminals start with a tipping option screen before you can pay. If you're curious about salmon farming in Norway then check out the exhibit at the other end of the restaurant. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! When I was looking into restaurants in Oslo, this place was on the top of the list! The quality of Salmon in Norway is amazing! Definitely a must try experience! The Salmon does an excellent job of showcasing the fresh and wonderful quality of salmon in many different dishes. The tasting plate was one of the best dishes they had. There were three different pieces of salmon with different accompaniment. I don't remember the exact cuts, but one was Lox, and the other was a cold smoke. My guest got a ginger salmon salad she loved. We also got the torched salmon nigiri to taste. The hype is real! This is definitely a must try! They get extremely busy, so a reservation is a must! They had indoor and outdoor seating with a heated patio (it was a bit chilly when we were there). read more

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There is a reason this place is so highly rated- it is delicious and fresh! My husband tried a bit of everything since we wanted to really experience the flavors of the salmon here. We started with the Salmon Trilogy which was fantastic. Each salmon had its own flavor. For dinner we split the grilled salmon and the Today's Catch which had sushi, sashimi and nigiri- to die for! Almost didn't need the ponzu or soy sauce. If you like salmon, come here. If you don't, there are very few other fish options, but this place will change your mind. P.S. there is a small food truck just outside in which they serve a smaller menu of the restaurant. That is an option and I believe you just walk up. read more

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This is the best salmon I have had and it came with perfectly cooked mashed potatoes and broccolini. My husband had the three herring appetizer which had smoked, pickled and mustard herring on a soft and dense rye grain bread. He also had the creamed salmon soup and said both were excellent. The location is great for people watching and the salmon fishing and farming history room at the restaurant is very informative and a nice way to pass your time when waiting for a table. read more

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The one thing my husband wanted to have everyday during our time in Norway was Salmon and this particular restaurant was at the top of his list. We stopped here for lunch after walking around in Aker Brygge. I got the grilled salmon and my husband got the salmon soup. Grilled salmon was fantastic and I honestly wasn't keen on the soup but after I tried the soup, I really enjoyed it! It was very fresh! Service here was swift. Enjoyed dining here, salmon was amazing! read more

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We walked by this place as we checked out the Aker Brygge area. I love salmon and the prices seemed reasonable. We made reservations for dinner and were seated after a short wait. The service seems slow. When you walk in, you're greatd by a GIANT screen with footage of and facts about salmon. We started with the salmon sashimi, which was definitely very fresh and tasty. The presentation could be improved. It was just 6 slices of salmon stuck together with roe on top with ginger and wasabi. Yummy! We had the salmon soup, a light cream base with good amount of salmon, dill, and small pieces of (Idaho? Or some sort of brown potato), with a few pieces of corn and green onions. I probably wouldn't order this again. Also, we had the hot salmon entrée, on brocollini and garlic mashed potato (super delicious). The total was about $30 per person. This was one of the first places in Oslo we had been asked to tip. We didn't order any alcohol, dessert or other items. It was enough food for us. I want to give this place a 4.1. The ambiance is cold, modern, and sleek, and not like the Nordic feel of some places in Oslo. The service could be better - we had to call our server over to order our meals and again to get the check. read more

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We had the salmon aburi, the grilled salmon and the salmon tartare. Everything was fantastic. we stopped in to grab a bite for lunch. I strongly recommend The salmon if you are visiting Oslo. read more

Good Food. Weird Vibe. Bad Service. We booked a table here for Sunday night dinner. They have a strange system where you have to indicate whether you want the table for 1.5 or 2.0 hours, with the clear implication that you must leave after that. No lingering. It seems unnecessary on a Sunday night in January, especially since the restaurant wasn't at all busy. We booked 1.5 hours, but showed up 45 minutes early. Because our table was ready, they sat us right away, but we waited at least 10 minutes for someone to wait on us. We ordered drinks and, when they finally arrived, the woman who brought them insisted that we place our food order. When my husband said, "We'd like to enjoy our drinks for a few minutes first," the server got very angry with us because we "had the table for a limited time." She finally calmed down when we explained that we were early, but then she never came back to take our food order! Someone else took our food order, which included sushi and sashimi. Shortly thereafter, the first person dropped off plates, chopsticks, and two sauces. After waiting more than 20 minutes for our food, I finally asked the first server what the sauces were, but she refused to tell me! She said she wouldn't tell me until our food arrived. That's just strange - and rude. As it turns out, one was for the sashimi and the other for the sushi. I know the difference between sushi and sashimi, so she could have told me when I asked - and why be rude about it?! The worst that would happen was that she'd have to repeat herself. The food was good, but we waited a very long time between courses and were never quite sure who our server was because lots of different people waited on us - it didn't seem that we had a dedicated server, which just felt really disorganized. The vibe was really odd. For most of our dinner, we appeared to be the only ones over 35 years old - the rest were young tourists on their phones, not talking to each other - at every single table. I guess that is the restaurant's demographic. Maybe they were there for the WiFi, hence the time limit?? It wasn't at all the experience we were looking forward to and it wasn't like the warm, friendly service that we've experienced elsewhere in Norway. read more

A great place for Salmon, just like the name implies!! We had a very good meal and enjoyed our surroundings there at The Salmon. The education side seems "out of order" as the info screens didn't work, but the food was great! We got the salmon sashimi because how can you not when in Norway?! And then we both got the pictured salmon dish that was prepared perfectly, and with great sides. I definitely recommend this place, but get a reservation for sure! read more

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The food here is SO good, but the service is just so so bad. I understand people here don't need tips cause it's great they make livable wages, but the hostess had an attitude and our waitress just kept forgetting everything-water, check, silverware. We had to ask for these items repeatedly. I would understand if she was busy, but she was busy socializing with her coworkers and just happened to be laughing with them right in front of us. Hard to ignore that when she's been forgetting things the entire meal. She tried to laugh it off and say oops I forgot, but I couldn't help to tell her yeah you've been like that the entire meal. Aside from the terrible service, the food was great. I got the grilled salmon, crab and avocado roll and my hubby got the salmon sampler. Everything was so fresh and delicious. It's hard to say if I would recommend this place or not. I guess just have very low expectations and be prepared to flag down your waitress to ask for everything. read more

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Absolutely Delicious Some of the Best Fresh Sashimi and Sushi that will ever cross your lips! It was an Epic Meal read more

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This place was fantastic! My niece booked a reservation via the website the day before for our party of 8 people. She had to use a credit card to secure the reservation, but it would only be charged if we didn't show up. The restaurant is located along the harbor front a short walk from the National Museum where we spent much of the day. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but due to a bit of rain, we sat inside. There are large ceiling to floor picture windows so there was plenty of light and we could watch the foot traffic go by once the rain subsided. The menu is actually a newspaper. The selections were varied, but included the namesake in the majority of the dishes. Most of my family went with the traditional salmon filet with asparagus. My sister opted for the fish and chips, and I ordered plates of sushi. I was lucky to sample them all, and I was quite pleased. You will love whatever you get here, but truly the filet was divine. After our meal, we went to a separate area of the restaurant where they had a short documentary movie about salmon in Norway. There were some interactive displays where you could learn more about the different aspects of farmed salmon and how important it is to the Norwegian economy. A guide also gave us a small presentation and answered our questions. Even if you don't plan on eating at the restaurant, it is worth stopping by to do this educational experience. The guide books recommend this place, and I wholeheartedly concur that this place is worthy of a visit. read more

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With a name like The Salmon, you best believe they know how to make their salmon. The grilled salmon was divine. So moist and so easy to break apart with a fork. After a long day of sight seeing, this is the perfect way to end the day. Loved trying the salmon trio appetizer with salmon smoked different ways. It was such a fun experience to compare and contrast smoking techniques and the end result on the fish. We showed up without a reservation before the dinner rush and they were able to seat us outside (indoors was all reserved). It could get a bit cold seated outside, but no fear they have blankets and heaters. read more

If you would guess their focus was salmon you'd be right. Casual set up. Good service. Get a reservation as they were busy. Everything we had from sushi to seafood soup was excellent. read more

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The cold smoked salmon and maki were very good. We also had sashimi and nigiri which were good as well. The smoked shrimps were disappointing. read more

Since a lot of Salmon comes out of Norway and they were the reason salmon sushi got popular, one would think there are salmon-specialty restaurants galore in Oslo. Alas, we could not really find much and this was the closest we found to a spot that focuses on beloved salmon. The Salmon's menu items are indeed very delicious and we were very satisfied with the presentation to the taste. It obviously isn't an all-you-can-eat sushi where you can load up with salmon forever, but you can see and taste the high quality of their fish. I like how they have a little museum inside their spaces and it is worth a visit. After my meal, I strolled through their exhibits and ended up learning a lot about the tasty fish I love so much! read more

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Food was excellent, fresh and tasty. I had the sashi 16 piece mixed platter. Gives you a taste of the best options. I also tried the Salmon soup which was filling and super tasty. read more

The Salmon - Sashimi 16 piece mixed platter - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

Spent a week in Norway and this is the BEST spot we ate at, including multiple Michelin star restaurants. They have the whole experience, and the salmon curing in the window, which was very cool. Everything was delicious and tasted super fresh. Overall, delicious salmon will certainly be had at The Salmon! read more

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Delicious simple meal. Had the scallop and the snow crab maki rolls and they were fresh and well prepared. The only thing is the scallop roll was not spicy but the salmon roe topping gave it a good texture. The museum attached to the restaurant was informative and a good way to pass a couple minutes while waiting for seating. read more

The service was very kind and very willing to let me take my time to make a decision and ask questions before ordering. I enjoyed the plate with a taste of cured, cold smoked, and hot smoked salmon. Salmon was perfectly soft and tender. The sauces were very good! They have gluten free bread if you ask! I would advise a reservation as they were fully booked in the middle of the afternoon! read more

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Had the absolute best experience here while vacationing from the states. The staff, the ambiance, the food, the learning exhibit , it could not have been more pleasant. I mean even the bathrooms were cool (a digital fish swam across the mirror!). We ordered the Norwegian Salmon and Crunchy Salmon sushi roll. Both were delicious! We also very much enjoyed the exhibit in the front, where we learned about the Norwegian Salmon process. Literally cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Amazing place for trying salmon. Staff were friendly. Salmon was fresh and well cooked. We really enjoyed lunch here. Plus, the salmon tour while awaiting for table was interesting read more

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Fantastic food - especially the sashimi and sushi. Long wait to get in without a reservation but was definitely worth it in the end.

Had a great sushi lunch here. My friend and I just completed a tour and we were walking by looking for lunch spots. Many places seemed packed with tourist but their menu was kinda basic. We kept walking and stumbled upon The Salmon. Luckily we arrived and were easily seated, but 15mins later it seemed they had reached capacity and there was a now a wait. I noted the chef behind the counter making a sushi roll and it looked good so I decided to get sushi. Thanks to yelp photos, I showed the waitstaff a photo of a sushi roll that she said was the Salmon Aburi. We both got that. Plus a glass of Rose. And we started with a set of Oysters as well. Everything was delicious. I was content without being overly stuffed, it was just lunch. But it was enough to carry us thru to dinner. They have some outdoor seating but I do recommend making reservations. read more

We loved the food at The Salmon- best fresh fish I have ever had! sitting outside and overlooking the fjord was really nice as well. read more

Highly recommend this restaurant - great location and very high quality fish. The service was quick as well. You can sit inside or outside but I recommend outside if the weather is nice. read more

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Best salmon ever. Soooo fresh prepared multiple ways. Get one of the pre set menus. You will not be disappointed. You may want to book in advance. read more

Great, fresh salmon. Awesome location. They make great efforts to educate you with a learning center located on site. Highly recommended!

Unbelievable taste and texture of the many ways to make salmon. I'm incredible service Nice view Extensive selection of wines. But the salmon! Oh the salmon! It melts in your mouth! read more

Delicious and creative array of dishes made mostly from salmon. A party of 4 can sample almost the whole yummy menu. Servers were friendly. Don't forget to visit the restroom for one last salmon surprise! read more

Great location in the Aker Brygge. Great salmon and ambience. Best for lunch or afternoon snack. It is definitely a bit touristy and I think the high price tag reflects that, but it's worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

The Salmon - Salmon trio - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

One of the highlight of our trip was to taste Norwegian salmon in Norway. Doing it at The Salmon was both fun and educational. It's a clever idea to put 3 different types of smoked Salmon in one dish for taste comparison. The grilled Salmon dish did not disappoint. The Aburi Salmon was as good as it gets. read more

Absolutely incredible. I had the salmon aburi maki and the Norwegian waffle (with salmon on top). I can't choose a favorite. I truly enjoyed each and everbite of both dishes. I had such a pleasant meal and would recommend this to everyone! read more

The Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Oslo, 03

Loved this restaurant on our trip to Oslo. A fascinating review of the salmon farming industry and great food. Would definitely recommend!

This can only be described as an epicurean salmon boutique. When your walking along the ocean yo look to the side and immediately notice the rotating smoke salmons in the window. Dive right in.... read more

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Poor service and bad management, service was terrible and staff was rude. Food served cold. Don't waste your time and money.

Best meal we have had so far... by far. The 20 piece sushi platter was amazing!!! My salmon, potato, and asparagus lunch was fabulous with the house white wine. We may come back tomorrow to try more things. Delicious place although expensive, but worth it. read more

Highly recommend!!! I rarely review on yelp but immediately while I was being seated I knew this place warranted a great review. The wait staff was extremely attentive but not overwhelming. Upon entering, the restaurant is to your right and there is an exhibition about Norway's salmon industry to the left where they even have an expert to educate people. The food was incredible, I had the Trilogy and would suggest everyone get it. Best salmon I have ever had. read more