Immerse yourself in the pleasures of Raudara Steakhouse in Reykjavik centrum where outstanding steaks and fabulous seafood are just the beginning of an unforgettable evening.

Rauðará is situated in an  old brewery and some of the restaurant's indoor features bear  witness to the history of the building. In setting the mood of the  steakhouse, emphasis has been placed on creating a cosy and romantic  atmosphere. The menu at the Rauðará Steakhouse is an simple one, with an emphasis on grilled meat and fish. It includes  various Icelandic specialties, such as the great delicacy smoked  puffin. Even so, the main feature on the menu is Icelandic lamb,  which enjoys well-deserved popularity.



Since 1997 the restaurant has  operated an outstanding steakhouse and a bar known for mouth-watering steaks and seafood dishes, excellent service and great people. The menu boasts as well salads, soups and some sinful desserts.

If you're looking for an outstanding dinner its easy to visit the Raudara Steakhouse in the heart of Reykjavik. Dinner and drinks are served by enthusiastic people who love their jobs. Every mouth-watering Raudara steak or seafood dinner is superbly prepared to satisfy and delight appetites of all sizes.

Before our Icelandic steaks reach their fulfilling destination, they go through a lot of juicy details to meet the highest levels of perfection. A process which has become the special trademark of Raudara steakhouse.

The seafood at Raudara Steakhouse is the freshest in the world, only caught from the ice cold North-Atlantic ocean. It is carefully selected and prepared by our outstanding and experienced chefs.

The story of the house
In 1928 Mr. Holmjarn J. Holmjarn started the ale and soda manu-facturing company Þór hf. He built a great brewery at Rauðárstígur in 1930.

During the war years strong beer was brewed for the occupution forces in this building. In 1967 Egils brewery moved it’s hole operations to Rauðarárstígur and until 1985 operated the largest brewery in the country here.

Lonely Planet recommends Reykjavik in August

Lonely Planet recommends a visit to Iceland in August and says that it has never been more invitin...

View a video about Rauðará