Seasonal burger option (Bleu Cheese w/ Caramelized Onions.)…read more First meal out in Helsinki and it was absolutely divine. Lovely and rare done too. If that is a problem be sure to speak up. Rarer seems to be the default preparation. Hand down some of the best fries I have had from any establishment. America needs to step up it's game. I went adventurous and requested animal style. The rich bacon mayo was contrasted equisitely by the pickled jalapenos and magical pumpkin seeds. I would tell you more about those toppings but the details were lost to the overall euphoria caused by the meal.

Does it make me a bad American to crave a food burger in a foreign land? Well, after working all…read moreday and a long scooter tour of the city, a burger, fries and a beer sounded like the perfect dinner. I've had many burgers in my life, perhaps I was just starving or perhaps it's true, but this as a top 5 burger! A smash burger with cheese, jalapeños and special sauce, accompanied by fries and truffle mayo and a cold beer was absolute perfection. So, it's ok to feel like you're cheating on American burgers and it's ok to try the great American delicacy in a foreign land. You won't be disappointed.

Being American, I LOVE the vibe here. Their navy themed decor (splashed with vintage American flags…read morehere and there) is awesome, their music playlist is retro-rad and their mojitos are the best I've had anywhere as of yet in Finland. They also have these honey-rum drinks which are SCRUMPTIOUS. There's no other word for it. Made out of organic honey (which they buy from a friend who has a honey bee farm), rum, bitters and an orange slice (think it was an orange? lol), it's just like a dessert. Also recommend their "Perfect Storm" drink. Bartender was awesome and I loved watching him make the drinks. He took his time and made sure that each drink tasted as good as the last one. Got pretty damn crowded later at night so had to wait a while for a single drink but was perfect otherwise. Definitely coming back to this joint.

This place used to be a bomb because of their mojito. but things have changed. If you are not…read morehaving a creative approach in bartending you end up having an empty place. it's holiday season and menu food is not on the menu. there is some modification of the menu which absolutely makes no sense. it's holiday season we'd like to have sweet potato and regular french fries every day. If they had rum eggnog options or some afterwork / early evening warm-up happy hour serving hot choko rum spice stuff and rum spice hot and cold variations for xmass that would make me be here every freaking day. what about the decorations? who runs this place? a holiday freakin grinch or what..??? Not even lights here ... zero holiday kick and for gods sake put on some good rock and positive vibe .... dm & the cure ? Seriously? That stuff fits when you want to cry alone or when you want to get ppl depressed... the vibe used to be so hype, and now this place is such a downer and Boooorrriiinnnggggggggggggg...

Great drinks and people. The vibes here are super cool and the drinks are really good as well. I…read morehad the New York resolution which is the one with the chocolate stripe. It was super good and actually not too sweet. Highly recommend this bar.

Came on a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, there was plenty of open table. The cocktail bar wasn't…read morehard to find, the server quickly attended to us. We ordered four cocktails today - would recommend: Kate Moist and Petal for more light cocktails. Great experience overall, we tried to get two cocktails to go, however, they stop selling at 9 pm due to Finland law. Would definitely come back! A good place to hang out and chat with friends while enjoying a cocktail or two!

A short walk from the Helsinki Distillery, we headed here for post-drinking dinner. It's an…read moreindustrial neighborhood so look for the red brick building with the neon lights. Without a reservation, we were fortunate to get a table for three and started off with beers. A very nice platter of "Pickles and Cheese" had some interesting things on there that were a great appetizer. Pickled pineapple, sliced cucumber and such. It definitely made me ready for the main course. I chose the ribs and was a little jealous of my friend's choice of the brisket. It was a full rack of ribs, which arrived not quite warm though the fried potatoes on the side were still hot. Perhaps a little overdone, but I have a very high standard for barbecue. Very meaty, lots of food here. An ice cream and cookie dessert was shared. Ice cream was good, the cookie part was interesting. [Review 10102 overall, 1688 of 2018.]

I dined at B-Smokery for a second time recently on a Saturday night. Teurastamo is rather trendy…read moreand this place fits the bill, with industrial décor, exposed brick, and old photographs of the former slaughterhouse. Before I start, I'm a native Texan so I know a thing or two about BBQ -- picky as hell. It's been a home run at B-Smokery both times. If I had to pick, their ribs and coleslaw are my favorite -- plenty of meat on the ribs, and nice vinegar hint to the slaw to give it that acidic kick. This particular night, I had their "small" all-in platter that samples all the meat -- ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and two sides, coleslaw and grilled veggies were my choice. Cornbread included. Everything was delicious. And the "small" portion was super filling. If I had to be critical, the beer selection is fairly limited. But they've expanded the bar selection since the previous time I was here, so at least they're getting there :) I warmly recommend B-Smokery -- go there today, like now, and get your BBQ grub on! Lots of value here with affordable, savory, filling portions. Honest assessment: Best BBQ I've had in Finland.

Now listen I've been here before a couple of times and it has never been that good and I'm…read moredefinitely no fan of chain restaurants, but I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised this time around. Me and 8 of my buddies came here, because the kitchen stays open quite late. This young waitress combined two tables, so we could all sit together. Some waitresses hate serving big groups, but this lady was on fire; laid back, cracking jokes and making damn sure no one ran out of beer. However, what really made my night was that delicious burger I had. I think it was called the Open State Burger. Best burger I've had in Finland. My friend had that too and he was trippin' even harder. Crispy bacon, sweet barbeque sauce and I'm assuming that the meat was a perfect blend of unicorn and panda. I'm giving the place a clean slate.

As mentioned in the Finnish reviews, the service here is sub-par (in other words, really bad)…read more Although you wait quite a while in any Finnish restaurant, you will wait for what feels like an eternity at this one. Not only that but their food is NOT good. My "veggie burger" was sloppily sauteed veggies dumped on top of a bun. Inedible, to say the least. So, of course, I had to eat my cousin's food since I was having dinner with family. He had a hamburger which was also incredibly overcooked and just gross. Of course, I come from the land of In-N-Out, Fatburger and Umami Burger (a.k.a Los Angeles) so my standards for a burger are probably a bit different. I got a "mojito" here and it was basically a cup full of ice with 4 sips of "mojito". I'm not exaggerating. The cup was so full of ice, I got no drink. Unless someone else is paying and insist on coming here, I will never go back to this restaurant. Their decor is very nice though and the atmosphere is pretty chill which is why I give it 2 stars instead of 1.

I like trying local, fast food places that you can't get in the U.S., and Friends & Brgrs is one of…read morethose eateries that originates from Finland. For something casual and affordable, I can see why the locals are fans of Friends & Brgrs after having visited myself for dinner one night. Located in the city center of Helsinki and close to my hotel, after a long day of exploring, I was exhausted and hungry. Craving something casual that won't break the bank, I found Friends & Brgrs, which was better than expected. Friends & Brgrs serves smashed burgers with fries, shakes and everything else you'd expect from a fast food joint. But it's better than anything you'd have in the U.S. I visited during dinner time and the place was steady, with a few patrons dining inside. You order on the touchscreen and and grab a number where one of the employees delivers your tray of food to you. After asking the staff for recommendations, they said first timers should try their signature, Friends Burger, which is a classic cheese burger with all the usual toppings, with hand-cut fries and the truffle dipping sauce. My meal was solid. I was seriously impressed by how delicious the burger was from somewhere that's considered a fast food joint. I could easily tell the burger was hand-formed and cooked fresh upon order and the fries were hand-cut. Everything is freshly made here, including the baked buns. Everything just tastes better outside of the U.S. because they don't use trash ingredients - only fresh stuff approved by the EU. I'm a fan. I would totally eat more fast food if the food in the U.S. was like Friends & Brgrs.

I feel the same way about the burgers here. Satisfying, but nothing fancy…read more You can have as much Pepsi Max as your heart desires.

High-quality burger joint. The location in the very center if Helsinki makes it easy to visit this…read moreplace. The cheese goat burger, with tasty meat and incredients and accompanied by sweet potato fries, was fantastic. Friendly service and nice ambient. Will come back here when craving a good and juicy burger.

We were thrilled to find Morrison's when traveling in Helsinki. We had an 11 hour flight and were…read morepretty jetlagged and wanted an easy "American" style meal for the family. Luckily I found Morrison's only 3 blocks from our hotel (Hotel Kamp). The menu has something for everyone. They have a good selection of appetizers like mozzarella sticks and loaded fries. The burger list is extensive including chicken and plant-based burgers. There is also a good selection of beer and some wine. I had the weiner schnitzel which was excellent! The burgers were all great and huge. There were also salads and other options. There is a kids menu with burgers, chicken fingers, and pasta. Heads up...the kids burgers are not small! All servers spoke English and were extremely nice to us. The drinks and food came out in a good time. The location is like a small restaurant/diner style. There were about 15-20 tables and there was a large table for our party of 8. Still water was free for the table and they had Pepsi products (the only thing I would change!!). They also do take-away. We loved Morrison's so much that we ate there again on our last night in Helsinki. If you are in the mood for good "American" style food in Helsinki, Morrison's is exactly what you are looking for! We were so jetlagged that I forgot pictures of the food...sorry!!!

Ei voi kuin ihmetellä asiakaspalvelun tasoa. Jos haluat huumorintajutonta, asiakasta vähättelevää…read morepalvelua, twistillä, jolla sinut halutaan nolata kaikkien nähden, niin tämä baari on sinun paikkasi. Olimme menossa Ravintola Skördiin 15- vuotishääpäiväillalliselle viikko sitten, kun ajattelimme ensimmäistä ja viimeistä kertaa piipahtaa tässä pubissa. Virhe. Oli niin surkuhupaisaa, että tuli jo mieleen, että ollaanko piilokameraohjelmassa. Mieli ei pahoittunut- näitäkin kokemuksia pitää olla. Onneksi Skörd oli nappivalinta. Ja Mendocinon palvelu jää kyllä, näin asiakaspalvelun ammattilaisena, elämään esimerkeissä, joita tulee heitettyä ihmisille eri tilanteissa. Eerikin kulmassa näytti väki viihtyvän, olisimmepa mekin ajautuneet sinne. Mutta tällä kertaa näin.

The Original Cowboy Peyton Place! This is a Texas Tornadoes…read morethemed bar located right in the middle of the Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. The bar owner is a total fan of the Texas Tornadoes and anything Texan. He's a Finn, but has traveled to the Lone Star State several times to take in the beauty, and is bringing a little Texas to Finland! I felt like this bar would be right at home in the Texas Hill Country. Around the bar, you'll find posters depicting the likes of Doug Sahm, Dale Watson, and Willie Nelson. There are Lone Star flags up over the register! God Bless Texas! The owner is a bigger Texas Tornadoes fan than I am, and I love their stuff- I thought I knew all their songs, but they've worked some Texas Tornado references into the bar that even I had to stop and think on. On Monday nights, they hold a jam session (no cover!), where local musicians get together and jam on a country/rockabilly rhythm, and crank out the jams. The best was hearing Johnny Cash sung with a Finnish accent! They have an extensive beer and liquor list, and the staff is friendly. The place feels safe, and clean. There are plenty of places to sit, along with some slot machines. They offer the national beer of Finland on draft, Karhu, but most of their best beers are micro-brews from a bit further north in Finland- amazing IPAs. The prices are quite reasonable, and it's warm inside. I had an absolute blast hanging out here, and reminiscing of Texas with the owner- he brought out his guitar and jammed out some acoustic Texas Tornado music. I'll certainly be back next time I'm in Helsinki!

Last stop of our first night of the impromptu drinking tour of downtown Helsinki, we managed to…read morefind a great spot to stop here that actually had a table open. Many of the other spots we tried at 9:30 PM were full or tables were reserved. We landed here and they had a table! Beers, wine, a big cup of spiced peanuts. We were here for close to two hours. American Bar is in the "0" level of the Hotel Torni. If the sun has already set and you're not headed to the rooftop bar, this is the best spot for a round of drinks. [Review 10053 overall, 1638 of 2018.]

It's weekend and you are searching for a great bar to go to? You want to have really good…read morecocktails, a nice relaxed atmosphere and a place where you can chat with your friends? A great location to go in that case is the American bar at Torni. Ranked as one of the top bars in the whole country and designed as a typical New York bar it offers a big variety of all kinds of drinks. You can choose from a big whiskey selection, have a nice wine or ask the bartender to prepare you one of their legendary cocktails. In the evening they quite often also have live piano music. But even if the place makes you want to stay for longer you should think about keeping it one drink. Cocktails start from 12 Euros, wine and beer are also quite pricy and with whiskeys it's even possible to pay 400 Euros for one glass. My advice: drink slowly.