We love this place! It's very unique with flavors as well as the way they do things. Everything on the menu is a small plate. My fiancé and I usually share three or four plates which is great because we get to try so many different things! Each plate is around $14-$20 ish. Cocktails, Swedish meatballs, lamb, chicken wings are all amazing! The chef is a sweetheart if you get the chance to chat with him. The whole staff really is kind. Location is great and it's right across the street from the ocean which is nice for the view. read more

amazing food, friendly chef/owner and service. every dish and we had about 12 were delicious Njord Haven is now a favorite! everyone in this restaurant really cares. read more

Genuinely one of the best dining experiences in my life. Perhaps THE best. Service was incredible (thank you Xira) and the food was mind blowing. Simple but lovely setting. Upscale yet comfortable. I so wish we could've stayed for dessert! Will definitely be back. read more

Some menu items were nice, but some fell far short. Most things needed seasoning. Plastic chairs? Bad impression. We had a reservation but were given a table by the restroom at 6:30pm when the restart was only about 30% full. Could be a be a hit but improvements are needed. Service was odd. Had to ask for a clean plate! read more

So so good!! I went to Njord Haven last week with some local friends and came back again last night with my friend visiting from out of town. Both experiences were top notch! My out of town friend reminded me how incredible the location was overlooking the harbor and beach (something as a local we can forget). The food was absolutely delicious and unique. With a GF friend she was impressed with the labeling on the menu and the options. The waitstaff and chef were helpful and attentive. We are so lucky to have such wonderful food options in town! Highly recommend: Cesar salad (it's grilled), lamb, Tom Yum Goon (wow!) & what may have been our favorite the lemongrass beef noodles (fresh flavors, crunch with veggies, mint, & fried shallots). Thank you Njord Haven! read more

Wonderful dining experience! Such a gem. Food was a culinary adventure- kiwi drink, egg rolls, noodles and banana foster was exceptional. Great service, the waiter timed everything so nicely we never felt rushed or that we were waiting too long for anything. We also really enjoyed the atmosphere, nice lighting and background music. The type of meal we can't wait to have again! Will definitely be back! Highly recommend! Also, it was a nice surprise that the owner came around to the tables to check in. read more

Njord Haven is amazing! Such a great addition to our small town. I've eaten everything vegetarian on the menu off many different menus and it's consistently top notch. My husband eats meat and likes the Swedish meatballs best. It's very reasonably priced as well, would be way more expensive on Boston. read more

On paper, combining Norse and Asian cuisine seems curious, but Njord Haven is fantastic. Everything is served in small, delicious portions to encourage sharing. I was in a party of 3 and we shared 6 dishes that were excellent. Of exceptional note was the Lamb Pinnekjott. I have never had a more delicious lamb chop in my life. Also of note were the Swedish Meatballs, Viet Lemongrass beef noodles, Shrimp Pad Thai, and the Pineapple Fried Rice. But you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Just an incredible dining experience, and one that I plan on repeating often. read more

Delicious!!! Last evening was our fifth visit since Njord Haven, located across from Fisherman's Beach, which opened a couple months prior. The food continues to be excellent, the staff and bartenders all attentive and personable. We scored the comfy corner table by the window and started with the must try Swedish meatballs with a savory gravy and lingonberry for dipping. The haddock tempura, Copenhagen style sirloin, Havasoletta (pan seared havarti cheese served with crostini) and the pineapple fried rice, which has the nicest little kick to it. All must tries. The Sukhumvit O'Hara (Basil Haden Bourbon, pomegranate, ginger syrup and lime) is the drink to start with, recommended by our bartender, Sean. Chef Don Golden has given our little hamlet of Swampscott a gold mine of a restaurant. 5 Stars! read more

Wanted to like this more, but pretty good. Very fair prices snd nice portions. Two people with 5 dishes and 2 cocktails $100 total with tip. PEI Mussels were very good- fresh with plenty of thyme and charred toast. Papaya salad too thick strips and no green beans and only tasted lime. I usually love and would not get again. Charred Cesar salad excellent dressing and rye croutons. The eggplant was ruined by a bad vegan beef product (vegetarian x 40 years with us)- which had sage and thyme herbs like sausage which did not go with the eggplant. Order it without veg beef. No desserts - we went a block down to the local bakery instead. '. read more

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The food and hospitality were fabulous. My husband and I celebrated here for our anniversary and the staff were so kind it absolutely made the experience. I personally could not eat 2-3 plates myself, but that's just me. I do enjoy the smaller portions so you try different things. It was a pricey trip for us but I think it was well worth it in my opinion. read more

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Unusual, but very interesting and tasty food combinations. Wonderful service, fantastic cocktails. It's more like a tapas type restaurant where people order several dishes to share if desired. Really a fantastic experience. read more

I went here with friends because it seemed so interesting The chef/owner was so friendly and passionate. The sevice was wonderful. Unfortunately the food was terrible. We ordered 9 dishes/tapas and not one was good. It was also very expensive. So disappointing. read more

Such a great addition to Humphrey St in Swampscott. Extremely talented chef with an ever changing menu and good service. Been back many times and never disappointed. Definitely give it a try!! read more

Excellent, excellent, excellent!! Delicious food, great service and great location! Was visiting from Miami and went twice in one week!

This new restaurant surpassed all expectations. We had the Havasaleta (havarti cheese tapas), Haddock, Tuna, Nordic Salmon, Broccoli, and Fried Rice. Everyone of these was unique and amazing!! Our waiter, Eddie, was great and the chef/owner even came out at the end of the evening to ask how things were. We will be back for sure!! read more

AMAZING!!! So delicious! Very welcoming staff and the owner/chef made the dining experience so wonderful, as if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Definitely the best restaurant I have been to in a long long time! I highly recommend going and I will surely be back soon! read more

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Had a wonderful meal at Njord Haven tonight and had only discovered it on Yelp a few hours before when we were looking for something unique for dinner. The fusion of Scandinavian and Asian cuisine was awesome! We even had fun mixing some of the sauces with some other dishes, but they were delicious as they came out. It's tapas-style, so we shared all the dishes and all commented about how great it all was. We cleaned all our plates and we didn't leave overfull or stuffed - just perfectly satiated from a great meal. Also, the service was great and everyone working there was friendly. Highly recommend! read more

This place was recommended to me by a friend of a friend who knows the chef. Normally, I would have been skeptical of Scandiavian-Asian-fusion tapas, but the Swedish meatballs and beef noodles were delicious. Service was also top-notch. Let's just say it beats eating at IKEA. read more

Another great restaurant in Swampscot! We have gone by the Njord Haven since it opened and finally decided to try it. Our daughter and friends had been there and loved it, as did we!!! We began with two delicious specialty drinks, followed by five dishes from both the Scandinavian and Asian menus, including Pad Thai and Swedish Meatballs! The food and drink were delicious! The service was excellent and Chef Golden came to our table several times to see how we liked the food and to chat. The atmosphere was very pleasant and welcoming: We will definitely be going back, read more

Food, Service and Ambience are Amazing! Great new addition to Swampscott restaurant scene plus menu changes weekly with super Chef/Owner.

We didn't know what we were getting into, Norwegian and Asian fusion? Wow were we surprised. Might have been the best meals we have ever had. It is served Tapas style. We picked six items and couldn't finish them. Each choice was great, but we particularly loved the Stir fried baby yu choy. read more

I liked the concept, decor, and the servers were very friendly. No problem getting a seat early here either. Chairs need more cushion as they were bare bones. Unfortunately even though we ordered all the dishes at once there were a few large gaps in time between when the dishes arrived as the place filled up so clearly the cooks were struggling to keep pace. I found myself getting impatient. And the meals were hit or miss, some good, others just ok. For the price I expect better. read more

Great new option on the North Shore! Stopped in here on a whim after passing by. For the most part, very delicious. Best Swedish meatballs I've ever had. read more

Food was delicious! Service is wonderful. Sesame Ahi Tuna, Stir Fried Baby Yu Choy, Havasaleta all so good!!

Excellent food. Fresh ingredients. Great tasting fusion. Reasonably priced. Worth the drive.

Good food! Had a lot of fun here with my grown daughter. Serving sizes are great! Broccoli, fish, seafood noodles, onion rings,steak. We still had to bring food home! So fresh, sauces were light, tasty, different and delicious. My kind of meal , you get to try so many different foods. Seafood noodles were loaded with big shrimps and scallops. Fish was huge the batter was light and crispy, fish was hot and flaky just perfectly cooked. You wonder how you can get excited about broccoli well here you can, we gobbled it up like it was a dessert, sauce was delicious broccoli was cooked just right. Highly recommend this place. Prices are good, food is fresh and so tasty, atmosphere is welcoming, wait staff is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Outstanding, creative fusion of Nordic and Asian flavors. Share plate approach allows for easy sampling of multiple dishes. You can order strictly Nordic or strictly Asian directions, but the flavor crossover is really fun. Great seasonal rotation of dishes as well, so expect to be (nicely) surprised each visit. Excellent craft cocktails as well! read more

Absolutely Awesome. Didn't know what to expect from Nordic-Asian fusion, but it really works. Best Lamb I have ever had. Seriously! The Chef/owner is really interesting and welcoming. We will be back. read more

Had a great experience here. The service was speedy and the owner personally came around to every table. I tried 6 dishes and 2 cocktails, and enjoyed every one. The small plates were larger than I expected (great value for the price). Highly recommend the lamb pinnekjott, pad Thai, and coconut mojito! read more

Impressive small restaurant with an eclectic menu, left side are Scandinavian inspired dishes, where dishes on the right side are Asian. All dishes are sized well to be shared. Interesting cocktail menu, lots of aquavit based drinks. We were a group of four sharing seven dishes, drinks, and two bottles of wine coming out to $250 before tips. The chef/owner checked in twice, and the staff was very attentive. Overall a very pleasant experience, we will definitely be back. Only thing to note was that they were out of two wines we wanted, minor detail. read more

Chef was great and very accommodating. Was a little bit of a wait even though we had a reservation, but the chef and wait staff were great. Food was also very delicious and unique. A very interesting blend of Asian and Nordic cuisines. read more

Had an early dinner here, first time visiting, and we were impressed. The atmosphere is chill: nicely appointed, mood lighting, open kitchen. The staff was very inviting, knows the menu well, and paid just the right amount of attention. The entire menu is meant to be shared, and there's something for everyone. The cuisine is Swedish with Asian influences (yup), and every dish we ordered was delicious: Swedish meatballs, pan-seared Havarti, wok-seared broccoli, Laotian fried rice, and an egg roll. The chef stopped by the table, which was a nice touch. Tip: the staff recommended 3-4 dishes per person, but we ordered 5 between us and couldn't finish. Enjoy! read more

Great small plates to share and fire cocktails. Menu changes for freshest ingredients at the market.

The food is beyond amazing - it is spectacular! It's perfect - the drinks are perfect - the atmosphere is minimalist - the view is lovely. You should be eating here very night. Congratulations to the owner and staff! Be very proud - Really - you are special and the food is special and I'm so glad to have you all nearby! read more

Wonderful food and great vibe. The owner/check is really vested in his menu and in his customers. Tapas style and 3 items was certainly enough fir 2! Food is so delicious. Deb Caniff read more

I'm so glad we randomly came across this unique restaurant. The menu was interesting - we wanted to try it all! Luckily it's tapas style so we were able to graze. The server was polite and knowledgeable and the owner/chef was working hard in the kitchen. We would absolutely come back. read more

Had the opportunity to visit this new gem. Truly a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The cocktails were unique and well priced, the ample tapas style dishes allowed us to share and enjoy a variety of offerings, and the servers were knowledgeable about all the dishes. Chef Don took the time to visit each table; a nice opportunity to compliment him on his delicious and flavorful cuisine! We will definitely be back! read more

Outstanding food, service, and ambiance with a view of the beach. The food was unique and extremely flavorful. We ordered five different dishes to share among three people and we had trouble choosing a favorite. We recommend enjoying the dishes family style so you can try as many of them as possible because they were all amazing! The menu changes regularly so there will always be something new to try. The servers were very friendly and helpful and the chef/owner talks with each table and is extremely welcoming. Highly recommend a visit here for a special but affordable meal. read more

OMG - The BEST restaurant I have been to in a very long time.. been twice..and each time OUTSTANDING! First.. make a res.. it's kind of small but very well laid out. open kitchen.. great staff. Menu is made for sharing which is exactly how my husband and I like to dine. A taste of everything. Divided into Scandinavian and Vietnamese (thai) sounds odd but works beautifully.. second visit we were determined to order something we didn't before which means there was so many appetizing options we had to return. First visit, swedish meatball, grilled ceasar, Copenhagen sirloin and drunken noodles. OH MY! on every single dish.. Second visit, Som Tum Soup (wow).. Curry Noodles with chicken and shrimp, wings with pineapple ginger glaze and the AMAZING Haddock Tempura..(YIKES SOOO GOOD!). Drink menu is inventive and wonderful.. great beer and wine list. My husband and I got 5 dishes and was perfect for sharing among 2... 4 would work as well. The serving size is ample. Chef Don Golden is a master.. cannot wait to return... still licking my lips tasting the amazing gastronomy experience. Run.. don't walk... to Nord Haven.. Already thinking about what to order next visit. read more