Best restaurants with a sea view in Stockholm

High end gastronomy, archipelago views or shrimp cruise?

In Stockholm you can find plenty of good restaurants, with a wide range of themes and specialties. Here we have listed some of the best restaurants that brings something extra to your dining experience during the summer. Read about cosy archipelago hideaways and popular high-end restaurant Oaxen. They are all unique in their own way, but all have one very important feature – beautiful sea views. 

Dining cruises in the archipelago – best sea views in Stockholm

There is no better view of the Stockholm archipelago than from a classic turn of the century archipelago ship. On a dining cruise you can enjoy a delicious meal and watch view change as you cruise through the archipelago. If you opt for an evening dinner cruise you can watch the sunset as you enjoy dessert – an unbeatable experience!
If you’re a fan of sea food, we can recommend the popular Shimp Cruise – a firm favourite with the locals in Stockholm! If you want to experience the archipelago you can enjoy dinner on board the Cinderella Boats that will take you out to the popular islands of Sandhamn or Möja and back. Make the most of summer evening and enjoy a drink as you watch the sunset from the large sun deck onboard. Aboard classic art deco-ship S/S Stockholm you can enjoy a lunch cruise or dinner cruise with an a la carte menu inspired by the Swedish archipelago. During the weekends they run a popular brunch cruise – the dessert buffet alone is a must when you are in Stockholm!
All cruises have been adapted to make for a safe dining experience.

Lunch cruise via Drottningholm Palace – beautiful views over Lake Mälaren

The lunch cruise with classic archipelago ship M/S Prins Carl Philip will take you from central Stockholm through the beautiful Lake Mälaren and out to the world heritage site of Drottningholm Palace and back. The dishes served in the restaurant onboard is made with locally sourced and seasonal produce and the wine list is composed of organic wines from small and innovative wineries. Everything on the menu has been carefully selected and along with the views it is sure to make for a unique dining experience!

Oaxen krog & slip – high end gastronomy dining with Nordic influences

Oaxen Krog & Slip is beautifully located on the picturesque island of Djurgården and is a real hidden gem. It’s one of the most popular high-end restaurants in Stockholm and specialise in modern Nordic cuisine and seasonal produce. You can opt to eat at either Oaxen Krog, which specialises in specialise in gastronomic dining, or Oaxen Slip which serves bistro food with a modern Nordic influence. Both make for a great dining experience and come highly recommended!

Restaurant Rökeriet – genuine archipelago only 30 minutes from the city

Take the boat out to the island of Fjäderholmarna and popular Restaurant Rökeriet (The Smokery). Start the evening by walking around the small island before sitting down on the large terrace at Restaurant Rökeriet overlooking the sea. Don’t miss their famous smoked prawns and salmon, which is prepared daily in the restaurants very own smokery. On the menu you can also find other popular dishes such as Toast Skagen and smoked Baltic herring. A lovely archipelago experience!