Sjöbaren Lorensberg

Pretty settings. Disappointing food. Taste was okay but portions small, left us hungry despite having a starter and main. Also encountered the tiniest mussels I’ve ever had. I think I expended more energy pulling open the shells and scraping out the stingy, stringy hinge of meat than I gained from eating the whole dish.

Sjöbaren has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Gothenburg, and a must-visit on every trip. While I used to frequent their Haga outlet, I had the chance to try the Lorensberg location this time—and it did not disappoint. From the warm reception to the attentive service, everything about the experience was top-notch. One small but delightful touch I always look forward to is their complimentary bread with butter—simple, fresh, and delicious. Of course, the highlight for me is always Sjöbaren’s fish au gratin. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with incredible flavor—easily one of the best I’ve had. If you’re a seafood lover visiting Gothenburg, I highly recommend Sjöbaren. It continues to live up to its reputation and keeps me coming back for more. Edit in September 2025: Tried catch of the day, COD fish in my recent visit and just loved it.

We stopped by in the city for one night in our way to Oslo, and this restaurant was a pleasant surprise! Cozy atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. We had a good experience!

A really cozy spot! The service is top-notch. The staff is not only quick to respond but also super friendly, genuine, and funny. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place to all seafood lovers! 🦞🦀🦐

Nice ambience, good service. All three dishes that we ordered (sashimi, shrimp and soup) were a bit salty for us therefore 4 stars. Nothing that you can’t eat but we could notice it. Despite of that it was delicious.