If you've ever watched the crime series "Wallander", you will recognize the scenery here in Ystad, where much of the show's action takes place. This is a charming seaside restaurant with a handsome view of the Baltic sea. It's located in an enclave with a few other businesses--a fish shop, and the path that leads up to Ales Stenar (Ale's Stones), a sort of Viking era Stonehenge.
The restaurant is a good place to sample some of the local fresh seafood, or just to have a coffee and a homemade cardamom and cinnamon kannelbulle. Lunch prices for a set meal of entree, beverage, and sweet bun were reasonable. My fried fish cake was crunchy and delicious, balanced with tart red lingonberry sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. For dessert, my kannelbulle bun had all of the buttery flavor and intricate plaiting that you'd expect from this kind of pastry, yet it was a little misshapen too, signifying that it had been made by hand rather than pumped out at a factory.
The second floor has the wall to wall windows for the best views while dining. It was too cold to eat outside during my trip, but they also offer outdoor seating. If you are in the area, this place is worth a trip. read more