This review is for the restaurant on the third floor of the Fretheim hotel in Flåm, not the buffet!…read moreThe service was tremendous. The waitstaff were accommodating and friendly. Their bread service consisted of homemade bread and butter which was fantastic. I ordered the wagyu entrecôte with broccolini, potatoes, and tomato salad. The wagyu had a béarnaise sauce too. One of the best cuts of meat I've had. The potatoes and veggies paired so well! The salmon was delicious as were the veggies it came with. Our dessert was a warm brownie with seasonal berries and ice cream that was to die for!

I'm shocked that this restaurant doesn't have much love on Yelp. How, I have heard that they are…read morepretty popular on Travel Advisor. Either way, I feel that this review is necessary. Restaurant Arven has it all. Delicious food. Amazing staff. Beautiful views. Wonderful atmosphere. My rundown: -Kristine (our waitress) was absolutely wonderful. She was patient, kind and accommodating. -The champagne and wine selection was top notch. -The bread was fresh, soft and flavorful. -The vegetarian plate and salad that was prepared for me by the chef was beyond delicious. The vegetables and greens were extremely fresh. -I was told that the cod was cooked to perfection and tasted like it had been caught within hours of being cooked. -The leak and potato soup was light yet flavorful. -The desserts were wonderful. If I had to choose between the white chocolate soup and the creme brûlée, I would pick the white chocolate soup. Overall, I loved this restaurant. If you are in Flam and want to enjoy a nice dinner, stop by at this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

This brewery is really touristy but the food is phenomenal. The staff and almost all diners seemed…read moreto be from all over the world! By coincidence we were next to two Norwegians and they commented that they thought they must be the only Norwegians in the restaurant. But they agreed that the food and beer were truly wonderful. I tried the Viking platter with the beer tastings and each dish was so incredible. It's pricey but was so worth it and really fun. Thank you! Highly recommended (but be ready for wild prices and lots of tourists!).

Fun theme. Pricey but a must while visiting. I enjoyed the tomato soup and my husband enjoyed his…read moreribs and beer flight. Service was great. I made reservations ahead of time but luckily there weren't any cruise ships docking so I didn't need one. Definitely be sure to book ahead of time during peak season and cruise ship visiting days.

They weren't kidding about it being the best fish soup -- this was absolutely delicious. Chunks of…read morefresh fish, mussels and shrimp with nicely toasted bread. Absolutely 10/10. Service was a bit slow but otherwise very kind and helpful. Beautiful views of the Fjord and not too crowded. Also good outdoor seating.

Wonderful view, glad to know of this place just a short walk from the more touristy spots around…read moreFlåm Fjord tour, Highly recommend!

My wife and I enjoyed a meal upon arrival. I had a lovely Trout Burger from the Sogne Fjord and she…read moreenjoyed the Crawfish Soup! Beautiful spot and good food!

We enjoyed our dinner here, where most everything is homemade and prices were reasonable for the…read morearea! Poached salmon was very moist and delicious, the grilled salmon was a bit salty but tasty, veggie fried rice was full of mushrooms, carrots and other tidbits. The kids' menu fish and chips was fairly standard, but came with a side salad. The salmon dishes included a couple boiled potatoes, a salad and veggies, which were cooked just right. No dressing but each table had oil and balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to do your own. For dessert we tried the chocolate lava cake and the apple pie, both of which came with ice cream. They were great. Service was fine, had to ask for our check, as always. We'd come back!

Our second night in town so we made a reservation given that are so few restaurants. The place is…read morejammed with family memorabilia. The service was prompt and the food came out with only a short wait. We started with a beer and then ordered the salmon medium rare and it was medium rare so my wife was very pleased. She gave it a thumbs up. I got the meatballs and while a large and hearty serving the meatballs were a bit tough and chewy. I will stick with the meatballs from IKEA! So our meal was a mixed experience.

Adorable cafe in Flåm! We sat outside so we could take in the fjord around us. We ordered their…read morebeet sandwich which came with pancetta, egg, mustard seeds, onion rings, mushrooms, and greens. The bread was homemade too which made everything that much better. Delightful open-faced sandwich!

Charming hilltop spot with great elevated views of the harbor -- and away from the tourist bustle…read moreon the dock and next to the train station -- making the (short) trek was totally worth it! We had a wonderful squash-like soup, with hints of ?cardamon, nice charcuterie board, and the caesar salad. Warm service, ample outdoor seating (and indoor seating as well). Tip: stash luggage in the self-service lockers just outside the visitor center; they are quite deep, and was able to get quite a large back to fit in one and two overhead carry-ons in another.

4 stars overall. But really probably the best pizza in Norway. So, check it out. Kabob pizza is…read morewhere it's at. You'll like it. They have a weak banana split. So don't get it.

Dropped in for lunch after taking the scenic Flam railway. Gets very packed every time a train…read morearrives at the station. Lines are long. Self-service only - order at the counter and get your food. Food: Got 1 order game meatballs, 3 plates of fish & chips, and 1 cheesecake dessert and it cost almost $100. Game meatballs were flavorful and the fish was fresh & crispy. Still too expensive for the type of food. Service: Friendly but inefficient and understaffed. Same girl that was taking orders was prepping the ready-to-go hot entrees (ex. game meatballs). Inconvenient & slow that grab-n-food must be purchased at same counter as main entrees. It took 15 minutes to order and another 10 before we got the food. Bottom Line: Eat here only if you have over 45 minutes and don't mind spending a lot. Even a grab-n-go sandwich will take 15 minutes to pay for and cost 70 SEK (~$12). Fish & chips are recommended of the hot entrees.

This is the closest you'll get to home cooking in Norway without actually going into someone's…read morehome. The owners are very friendly and chatty, while the local moms cook in the open kitchen. While you wait for your food, they even invite you to visit their art gallery, vintage museum collection, and groovy glass observatory on the rooftop. 35kr pear cider...delicious, and the cheapest alcohol you'll find in a Norwegian restaurant. 50kr Troll soup...the wife liked this more than I did, but it was still good. 50kr Fish soup...just lovely. 150kr meatballs...delicious! 180kr Wild Game dinner plate...can't decide between Rudolf the Reindeer or Moose McCullly? How about both! 215kr Reindeer Stew...sorry Rudolf, you were quite delicious though! Hopefully Santa can find is way without you. This hearty dish tastes similar to Beef and Guiness stew. A bit pricey though. 55kr World's Best cake...not sure if I would call it "the best", but it was quite delicious! 45kr Apple Cake...just lovely, and I liked it more than the World's Best cake. Despite the 3 restaurants to choose from in little Balestrand, we loved it so much that we ate dinner here again our second night. (Note: At time of this review, the US dollar was up 50% against the Norway kroner...$1 = 7.5kr vs $1 = 5kr just a couple years ago)

My family and I visited Balestrand and had dinner here. When we walked in the man in the kitchen…read moresaid that it would be a bit of a wait, so my uncle replied, "Do you know how long?" The man then said rudely, "Well how long is a piece of string?" We decided to stay and were given a table (in our own room because we were a large group) by a very nice lady. Later an older lady showed us upstairs to a very cool observatory, she also told us stories and sang us a song. It was unusual fun in the best way, and she is why I changed my 3 stars to 4. About the food: I had the Reindeer Sausages with some yummy vegetables. For desert I tired the 'White Lady,' which they only make if they have time. It had a load of whip cream and sugar!