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.

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

Great view from restaurant and surprisingly good food. This review is for the restaurant only. We…read morevisited the restaurant at Flåm Marina & Apartments early on a Wednesday evening in the August, and it was mostly empty when we arrived but fairly full when we left. The view of the fjord is beautiful, and that alone makes dining here worth it. You couldn't really hear the music from where we were sitting by the window, but we didn't mind. I tried the cod. The fish was perfectly cooked and paired with tender potatoes and a delicious parsnip purée. Overall, I would recommend the Flåm Marina & Apartments for dinner in Flåm.

We participated in the daily (at 12:30) cider and food tasting consisting of a 1-hour information…read moresession conducted by the "dad" of the business followed by a sampling of five very different ciders each paired with a small plate of Norwegian food. There was around 30 people attending on our Wednesday session from all over Europe and North America. The information about growing apples and the different types and styles of apples was fascinating and they've got a beautiful setting just a short walk from the big hotel. Food wise it was interesting to try things but my tastes clearly don't run to the Nordic cuisine. This is definitely a must for cider lovers. Reservations and advance payments (online) are required.

Amazing building in a great location, owners and staff were very friendly. Food was beautiful and…read moredelicious, we did the cider pairings with the multi-course meal and thoroughly enjoyed it all. The owner also gave us a tour of the cider works and explained the processes for the different products which was very interesting. We were very glad we experienced this place!

A great spot in Aurland to grab a fresh pastry, coffee, soup, sandwich or even a piazza while…read morestaying in the town or driving through. Locally sourced and delicious with amazing staff. Grab yourself seat by the water and enjoy the views. Highly recommended if you are in the area!

Being a vegetarian, it was the first truly delicious meal I've had since arriving in Norway 4 days…read moreago! The hummus wrap was huge, fresh, and very tasty, as was the vegan brownie. Hubby loved his ham & cheese.

What a nice dining experience. A little upscale menu but something for everyone incognito beef,…read morepork, reindeer, salmon or vegetarian. The setting appears to be a Stave church very open with upstairs dining and downstairs bar dining. Definitely suggest getting a reservation. Food was great

The best (and the only non-hotel restaurants) dinner location in Flam! It's a bar restaurant with…read morethe bar with cozy sitting in the ground floor, and the restaurant on the second floor. The food is absolutely delicious. We got the Ran, which is a fish soup dish. The soup itself tasted very much like a creamy Tom Yum soup, and the seasonal fish and mussels very fresh. The fish was a little on the dry side, but the foccacia paired extremely well with the soup. We also got the havamal, and the beef patty was very juicy and flavourful. The Viking plank seems to be a very popular dish, as it is a 5 course tasting menu paired with 5 different beers. Unfortunately we didn't get to try this one when we visited, but it looked great! The service is excellent. The waiter was very attentive, and took the time to split the soup to two bowls as he asked and we indicated that we would like to share it between the two of us. There isn't too much seating, so I can see that it could be crowded or difficult to find seats during peak season, so keep that in mind!

Great location right on the fjord & next to the ferry. These cheeses are yummy. The dinners were…read moreexcellent-salmon perfectly prepared on some of the best mashed potato (I'm not a fan of mashed potato generally), tasty but not too rich, purple carrot, radish & fennel added a refreshing crunch. The brown cheese cheesecake was uniquely delicious. Portions are more than enough. Good service.

"A neighboring clan went on the attack, And stole all the giant coco-yams from the barn out back."…read more Coco-Yam Song, Mountain Goats In a hamlet where the ratio of goats to people is 5:1, you are more likely to find grazing grounds than habitats for human grazing. But no need to get bucky! You won't have to get down on all fours and forage for your fiber along the mountainsides, unless that's what floats your goat. Instead, herd yourself to the Underdal Fjordkafe to chew the cud and ruminate over your travel plans while waiting for the return ferry to Flam. The café has the most unbelievable views one could dream up from the seating area on the deck as it faces the fjords, mountains, and falls. You won't likely see any goats sitting at the tables around you, but you never know...you just might meet a Billy! One of the café's specialties is reindeer meatballs (apologies to Dasher and Dancer), but we could only salivate over others' plates as the cafe had just closed for dinner by the time we arrived. Baaaaad timing on our parts, but luckily their ice cream stand was still open, along with refreshments for sale. With mini ice cream cups in hand and grumbling stomachs, we hungrily asked those at the neighboring table if their meatballs tasted good. They answered, "Totes ma goats!" There is a bathroom way in the back through the attached Eldhuset Museum...we were told we would be on the right trail when we passed the giant goat poster. This goat must have the right stuff that separates the sheep from the goats to be picked out of 500 as the poster boy! Right next to the café is the Underdal Brygge, where you alert the ferry to stop by turning on a flashing yellow light. Don't wait until the last pickup time if you can help it, because the ferry never came for the last call. Luckily the café has wifi, albeit quite spotty, so that we could get a hold of a taxi service to take us back to Flam. 4 hooves in the air for the view alone (5 if I had a fifth), a "meh-eh-eh" for the ice cream, and one head ram for our late arrival. "I ain't got no mouthful, I ain't got no tail." Night Goat, Melvins

This spot had amazing views The food and service was great! Just be mindful the portions are large…read moreand we over ordered! Definitely recommend this place!

Absolutely beautiful views! Great customer service! And a gastropub on site too! Wow wow wow!read more

Wonderful home cooked meal! This is far and away the best food we have had on our road trip through…read morethe fjords of Norway! Across from the Aquarium and next to the Joker store, down on the water front. Soup, Burgers, and Pasta were all delicious. The food had excellent flavor, nothing like what we have had other places. Portions were very large and reasonably priced. The food was hot and fresh and the owner checked in to see how each person likes their meal. We will definitely return! Only wish they were open later for dinner.

Truly Delicious!!! The ham and mushroom pizza was spectacular. Don't be fooled by the menu. Very…read moretasty!

So far, the best meal we've had in Scandinavia! Wow! The restaurant itself is decorated log cabin…read morestyle, so we weren't expecting chef-level dishes. But we were happily surprised! We sat next to where the two chefs are cooking in the kitchen, and boy are they working hard. They seem to have it all together too because they have a look of calm on their faces. We had the cod and the burger and the raspberry moose for dessert, and they were all spectacular! I thought the burger was one of the best (if not the best) I've ever eaten. Ever. It had caramelized onion and Undregal cheese, pickled cucumber, and bbq mayonnaise. Spectacular combo!!! And on top of that, the service was five stars!!!

The buffet does the trick. It's a bit costly, but there is a really wide range of options…read more Everything is delicious.

Great bar food! We visited Vossevangen Grill & Steakhouse on a Tuesday night, and it was about a…read morequarter full. The restaurant is styled like an American saloon with cowboy hats and western decor around the dining area and American country music playing in the background. They also have outdoor seating. We tried their tapas plate. I have to admit that my expectations were low, but I was pleasantly surprised. The aioli was quite tasty and sweet and sour and ranch sauces were fine. The onion rings, chicken wings, and fried shrimp were on par with the best I have had, and the other fried foods were decent as well. The grapes were particularly good, and the red ones had a flavor that I had never encountered before. Overall, I had a great experience at Vossevangen Grill & Steakhouse and would recommend their tapas plate.

We found this restaurant during our travels through Norway and it turned out to be a pretty good…read morechoice. I had the chicken fillet (minus the sauce) which came with corn, broccoli and potato. It was tasty and filing. Another had the steak with same sides that came with the chicken. The steak was decent but not a wow. Two in our party had the Cowboy Burger with fries - which they enjoyed. Service was fairly good. They have a very strange check system where you go up to the cash register and tell them what you ordered (extra strange because it was our server at the cash register!!).