Two people sitting at a table at the restaurant Bar Bulot in the market hall Stora Saluhallen in Gothenburg.
Bar Bulot is an elegant brasserie located in the beautiful old market market hall Stora saluhallen. Credit: Ernie Enkelaar

1: Bar Bulot – A paradise for sea snail lovers (and everyone else)

“‘Bulot’ means whelk in French – and yes, it’s often on the menu here, alongside loads of other fun, clever dishes. Honestly, the food here punches way above its weight for being inside a market hall. Playful flavours and spot-on cooking. I love everything about Bar Bulot.”

Restaurant & wine bar

Bar Bulot

Wine bar and restaurant in Stora Saluhallen.

Interior at the seaside restaurant Tångbaren in the Gothenburg archipelago.
Tångbaren on Styrsö offers a unique taste of the Gothenburg archipelago with freshly harvested seaweed, local flavours – and ocean views! Credit: Tångbaren Styrsö

2: Tångbaren – A true taste of the sea

“Hop on the ferry to Styrsö and head to one of the best seafood joints on the coast. My top pick? Langoustines Pil pil in sizzling garlic oil with freshly baked sourdough. Pure magic.”!

Interior at the seaside restaurant Tångbaren in the Gothenburg archipelago.

Bar & restaurant

Tångbaren Styrsö

Tångbaren on Styrsö is a fish and seafood restaurant in the Gothenburg archipelago. Many of the ingredients come directly from Styrsö’s own fishing boats.

Various snacks on a table at the Eduard Melin steamboat café in Gothenburg.
At the quay in Klippan, you’ll find Eduard Melin – a café on board a 139-year-old steamship. Credit: Amanda Båmstedt/Göteborg & Co.

3: Ångbåtskaféet Eduard Melin – Go full nautical

“Is Eduard Melin the most authentic place in all of Gothenburg? Quite possibly. A 139-year-old steamboat docked at the Klippan cultural reserve, where chef Sofia B Olsson dishes up waffles and other treats like she was born doing it.”

View of the port of Gothenburg. The steam boat and café Eduard Melin in the foreground and the bridge Älvsborgsbron in the background.

Floating café in the area Klippan

The Steamship Café Eduard Melin

A one-of-a-kind café aboard a 139-year-old boat – perfect for those seeking a truly unique coffee break.

A plate of oystern on ice inside the fish market hall Feskekörka in Gothenburg.
Feskekörka is an iconic fish market housed in a church-like building from 1874. Today it’s a true seafood temple and a beloved Gothenburg landmark. Credit: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co

4: Feskekörka – The fish ‘cathedral’ of Rosenlund

“No, it’s not an actual church – but the ingredients inside might just bring you to your knees. Explore a temple of fresh fish and shellfish, then head upstairs to Lilla Åstols Rökeri for smoked prawns with aioli, a few oysters, or their legendary seafood soup.”

Exterior of the Feskekörka building in Gothenburg. Sweden.

Iconic fish market hall

Feskekörka

Feskekörka is one of Gothenburg’s most famous landmarks and attractions. In this famous fish market hall, visitors will find all the delicacies of the sea and several restaurants and bars.

Several different jars of scoop ice cream at Gelaterian in Gothenburg.
Gelaterian serves creamy, flavour-packed scoops of artisanal gelato made with local ingredients.

5: Gelaterian – Because – let’s face it – ice cream is a year-round joy

“Have I mentioned how ridiculously happy I am that there’s proper gelato in Gothenburg? If Cremino’s in the freezer, that’s what you’re getting. Hazelnut and chocolate gelato = forever favourite.”

Ice cream café

Gelaterian Göteborg

Ice cream shop and cafe with award-winning Italian artisanal ice cream and crispy waffles.

6: Hasselsson – Elevated Fish and chips

“Sometimes my body just needs Fish and chips, and in those moments I’m so thankful that Hasselsson exist. They make a really great version, elevated with the freshness of herbs and thinly sliced red onions, and given an extra umami boost from grated Italian hard cheese. Also, don’t miss their fish burger, it’s insanely good!”

Two plates of fish n' chips and fish burgers on a table at Hasselsson Majorna's outdoor terrace, in Gothenburg.

Fast food-style seafood

Hasselsson Majorna

Hasselsson is a popular restaurant in the neighbourhood Majorna. Here you’ll enjoy fresh and tasty takes on traditional seafood dishes, such as fish and chips and moules frites.

Emma Olsen’s Gothenburg food guide

This autumn, Danish influencer Emma Olsen visited Gothenburg for two days, ans was shown around by chef Markus Junkala.
-> Emma Olsen’s complete “Göteborg Food Guide” on Instagram!