If you're taking the ferry, you MUST stop here! This is a lovely hotel with a spectacular view and…read morecharming service from the husband and wife (I'm assuming their the owners). The food is delicious, the setting is convenient. We literally watched the ferry come in and hopped the in the car to cross towards Bergen after lunch. No doubt, park and have a glass of wine while enjoying the fjords! What could be better?

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.

A fantastic place all around both for cider and dinner! We had a 2 night stay in Balestrand. After…read moreour boat arrived in the afternoon we walked over from our hotel to check this place out. We had a lovely cider tasting outside. The cider was great and the views were phenomenal, really hard to beat the scenery of the Fjords. While we were there we heard that the restaurant above us was about to open for the season the next night, so we made a reservation. We took a long hike up the mountain the next day, so we were starving by the time we got to dinner. We had a wonder array of dishes that were all delicious and filling. The food was a combination of Norwegian and Turkish which was a wonderful combination of flavorful and hearty. Our favorite were the potatoes and the little cheese filled pastry rolls. A great place stop if you are making a stop in Balestrand (which I highly recommend).

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!

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!

I think this place is called Cafe Floyfisken. Great bakery/cafe inside the aquarium in Balestrand…read more Had nice sandwiches and a great smoked salmon and shrimp salad. The desserts were pretty good as well. Perfect spot to have a bite before catching the expeess boat to Bergen. Another tip is that if you go to the aquarium they include a canoe or row boat rental in the price of admission.

This is a great find in Balestrand. The fish is fresh. The service friendly and a great view of the…read moreharbor. Give it a go if you're in Balestrand.

Amazing views, wonderful recipes and flavors made fresh with care, where you're greeted, seated,…read moreand attended by the owner. Had the Ukrainian borscht and dumplings and the fish soup, and the privilege of being the first seated party of the evening. The food exceeded expectations from the high reviews on other platforms on flavor, presentation, and speed. Do give this house a try.

We ate here 2 nights ago. I ordered the salmon. It was so good! Topped with Hollandaise (I think)…read moread served with boiled potatoes and salad. The price was very reasonable. I'd recommend!

If you want freezer-to-table then order the fish and chips. The homemade meatballs were fine but…read moreserved with a little packet of lingonberry jelly (think Denny's) and sides of plain boiled peas and carrots. If I had it to do over I would have gone back to the Kviknes Hotel for the buffet or to the Ciderhuset.

The food, first and foremost is amazing. Must go! How is this restaurant not on Yelp? Best we have…read morehad in Norway. We spent 2 nights in Balestrand and came across this gem for dinner on our second evening. We shared the dumplings to start, and beef fry pan for a main and the apple pie for dessert. I wish I snapped a pic of the dumplings because if I had to award the gold star to one, it would be those delicious pillowy pockets of goodness accompanied decadent cream and bacon. The beer was cold and the ciders were crisp. I wish we came here sooner!