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Nally Preseault
"If it's lunchtime in Reykjavík's Old Harbor, it's time to head to Seabaron (Sægreifinn) for lobster soup (humarsupa). It's served with bread on communal tables with stools made from fish containers in a green fisherman's hut near the water. The original owner (he's since passed away) was, indeed, a former fisherman. He opened a fish market that was intended for locals. But tourists, who certainly weren't buying fish to prepare for themselves, kept coming in to take pictures. So he pivoted and started serving soup and grilled fish kebabs at lunchtime. The food was so popular that Seabaron became a full-time restaurant. Expect a line to order at the counter and a hard time finding an empty seat.
Daily 11:30 am - 10 pm"
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Rachael Callahan
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"Seabaron is a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike, so I recommend going at off-peak times to avoid waits. They are renowned for their lobster soup, so don't forget to include a bowl with your order. One item on their menu that you should NOT order is whale meat - it is neither traditional nor popular in Iceland to do so, and the recent offering of whale meat for tourist consumption is disruptive to the ocean's ecosystem."
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Kristen Mackiewicz
" DELICIOUS creamy lobster soup. Paired with a homemade roll and Icelandic butter, this is a mouthwatering combo that you can’t miss. Sægreifinn means Sea Baron in Icelandic, and also has a selection of fresh sushi grade fish cuts that can be cooked in house or eaten raw. Open times: May 15 to August 31 11:30am - 11:00pm, September 1 to May 15 11:30am - 10:00pm"
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