Where to Eat in Longyearbyen: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 6, 2018 Tynisha Seiler

Longyearbyen is a great jumping-off point for experiencing the humbling power of the Arctic islands. Glaciers, mountains and primitive wildlife are the main attractions here. Be warned, though: Those polar bears look cuddly enough, but they are extremely dangerous and don't take kindly to gawking tourists.
Things to do in Longyearbyen

1. Huset Svalbard

Vei 300, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Private Dining, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi European, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Late Night +47 79 02 50 02
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 522 reviews

Huset Svalbard

At Huset we offer both a Bistro and a fine dining restaurant. Please visit our website for more information and for Reservations.

Reviewed By Wladyki - Bohemia, Czech Republic

We have visited Huset (bistro) saturday evening to have glass of wine and some dessert. It wasn’t busy, but staff was not too welcoming - none of 4 waiters reacted to us entering the place - they were just passing us acting like they don’t see us and after long waiting we managed to order. We ate dessert - that was pretty ok, wine we had was also very nice. Just strange impression from the service - only new girl (it was her first day) tried to act more friendly with us.

2. Kroa

Pb 150, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Norwegian, American, Bar, International, European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks, Late Night HK$259 - HK$1,020 +47 79 02 13 00
Excellent
39%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Kroa

Welcome to Svalbards most relaxed and historical restaurant, for celabraiting a birthday, romantic dinner or for a glass together with the local citizens. Our menu are focused on seasonal ingredients and our chefs and waiters work hard to serve you the best as they can. Our opening hours are 11:30-02:00 every day. You will find us right in the center of town, just a few minutes walk from most hotels in Longyearbyen.

Reviewed By Marcin K

Extremely busy and touristic want a table book in advance or eat on the bar (common thing). Good selection of food and drinks.Thank you for writing a review. During high season we are very busy as you say and bar can be used for guests that would like to eat. We highly recommend our guest to book a table. Zandra

3. Fruene Kaffe Og Vinbar

Lompensenteret | Lompensenteret, Longyearbyen 9170, Norway Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Cafe, European, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +47 79 02 76 40
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 297 reviews

Fruene Kaffe Og Vinbar

Reviewed By mimosa_arabs - Perth, Australia

Great place to visit for lunch! Soup, sandwiches, cakes and chocolates. Great Scandi highchairs for little ones - visited with three little ones from 10m to 4yrs. Very comfortable reception - no fuss.

4. Restaurant Nansen

Vei 500 2 | P.O.Box 554, Longyearbyen 9170, Norway Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Validated Parking European, Scandinavian, Norwegian, International, Contemporary, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$94 - HK$400 +47 79 02 34 50
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 211 reviews

Restaurant Nansen

Come in a suit or a snowmobile suit. Come as you are! Experience fantastic meals with an Arctic twist.

Reviewed By Alice M - New Rochelle, New York

Attentive service in a very nice setting. Although the menu is limited I think anyone can find something to eat. The food is prepared very well and presented beautifully.

5. Svalbar

Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen 9170, Norway Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi American, Bar, European, Pub, Scandinavian, Norwegian, International, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +47 79 02 50 03
Excellent
31%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 482 reviews

Svalbar

Reviewed By AnnaandPeterK3D - Ottawa, Canada

We had two of the burgers - Svalbarburger and the Devil Burger. Generous and tasty with generous sides of french fries for 338 kr. Service was a bit slow and not very friendly but would come here again. Daily lunch special and weekly meat and fish dinner specials are available.

6. Funktionaermessen Restaurant

Hotel Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol European, Scandinavian Breakfast, Dinner +47 79 02 62 88
Excellent
61%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Funktionaermessen Restaurant

French menu with an Arctic view. At Funktionaermessen Restaurant wew serve classic French food, a rich selection of wine and elegantly decorated tables with a touch of class. This is fine dining at its finest.

Reviewed By MandyVet - Preston, United Kingdom

Now. Before we go any further, you need to realise that you’re going to spend some serious money here. A three course meal worked out to be about £60 per head, not including drinks.
That said.... the food was absolutely beautiful. The service was attentive and pleasant, with a little extra treat of a glass of champagne each as soon as they discovered that it was my husband’s birthday. We each had a different crab starter, and we had our first experience of reindeer, which was tender and tasty.
Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday meal.

7. Barentz Pub & Spiseri

Vei 500 2 | Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen 9170, Norway Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Pizza, European, Pub, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$78 - HK$314 +47 79 02 34 66
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 185 reviews

Barentz Pub & Spiseri

Welcome to the northernmost pub in the world - a relaxed place where everyone comes to hang out. Explore our food and drinks menu, or go for the popular daily special deal: A delicious home cooked meal prepared by our chefs.

Reviewed By A.MACCA - UK

Really friendly staff, one male from Cheshire, one from Canada and a female bar staff, all very customer focused. The bar has great beers and food, the bar is situated in the Radisson Blu Hotel. We visited most nights for a beer and a meal,...MoreHi, Thank you so much for your kind words, we do really appreciate them! I will make sure to let the team know that you enjoyed their service and expertise! / Camilla

8. Sushi KITA

Lompensenteret, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Japanese, Sushi Dinner HK$47 - HK$400 +47 415 91 528
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Sushi KITA

Reviewed By Marielle H

I'm a regular guest at this place and I'm in love with their sushi. Salmon sashimi and their special rolls. Mmmm! It's quite pricy but what can you expect when you are in Longyearbyen? Still worth it every time. I'll be back again, for sure!Thank you for enjoying our sushi! We are super happy to hear that:-)

9. The Winter Garden

Post boks 17 | Mary-Ann's Polarrigg, Longyearbyen 9171, Norway Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating Scandinavian, Norwegian, European, Spanish, Thai Lunch, Dinner +47 79 02 37 02
Excellent
40%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

The Winter Garden

Reviewed By vijay r - Mumbai

While staying there for two nights at Polariggen, we had our dinner in the hotel itself. Their restaurant named winter-haven (winter garden) is an oasis of greens in barren-cold, rugged Svalbard.
We had cod soup, seal and whale between two of us. the Cod soup was super amazing, and so was seal. One need to develop a little taste for the whale meat. Beside the mains, the dessert was strawberry with ice-cream and cake, which were a delightfully tasty.
What scores more is the ambience of the restaurant which is a mix and match of plants, stuffed arctic animals (including polar bears!!!!!) and small colourful turkish glass-ware for adding the colour.

10. Taste of Thai

Vei 216 1 A H0201, Longyearbyen 9170, Norway Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +47 954 09 681
Excellent
12%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
12%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 104 reviews

Taste of Thai

Reviewed By Mike G - San Francisco, California

My friend and I had lunch at Taste of Thai, figuring it would be neat to eat at the world's northernmost Thai restaurant. None of the dishes were particularly good, the curry was pretty bland, and in the end the whole fiasco cost us over $50. Not worth it.

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