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Kef Restaurant

4.4 (267 reviews)
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Lamb

Multiple reviews describe the lamb as some of the best they've ever had, highlighting its delicious flavor and quality. It is repeatedly praised as a standout dish and a must-try.

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Lobster Soup

The lobster soup is frequently mentioned and recommended for its well-executed preparation and generous portions of lobster or langoustine, making it a popular starter.

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Fish of the Day (Cod / Monk Fish / Arctic Char / Salmon)

Various fish dishes including cod, monk fish, arctic char, and salmon are noted for their freshness, tenderness, and excellent cooking, with several reviewers calling the cod and salmon the best they've had.

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KEF King Burger

The KEF King Burger is liked by multiple reviewers for its tastiness and quality, making it a reliable and popular choice on the menu.

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Tempura Cauliflower

The tempura cauliflower is specifically recommended as incredible and highly praised by reviewers, marking it as a notable vegetarian option.

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French Chocolate Cake

The dessert, particularly the French chocolate cake with ice cream, fruit, and mousse, received positive comments for being delicious and a satisfying way to end the meal.

Location details

Vatnsnesvegur, Keflavík, IS

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Hours

Monday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Friday 11:30 AM to 11 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM to 10 PM

About Kef Restaurant

Kef Restaurant is a restaurant in Keflavík, Iceland, serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and dessert with table service and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the lamb, cod, lobster soup, burgers, and fish dishes, along with friendly service and a comfortable, upscale setting inside a hotel. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, trendy, and upscale, and it is popular with groups, tourists, and solo diners. It also accepts reservations and is noted as having fair prices for Iceland compared with other places.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Halal food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is Kef Restaurant known for?

Kef Restaurant is especially known for its lamb dishes, including lamb shank and lamb plates that reviewers call some of the best they have had. The lobster soup, cod, and KEF king burger are also repeated favorites, and diners often mention fast service and well-matched wine pairings.

What dishes are most recommended at Kef Restaurant?

Reviewers most often recommend the lamb shank, cod, lobster soup, fish of the day, KEF king burger, and arctic char. Other specific standouts mentioned are duck wings, focaccia, salmon teriyaki on noodles, and the lagoustine and shrimp salad.

What is the atmosphere like at Kef Restaurant?

The restaurant is described as cozy, quiet, trendy, and upscale, with a bright, modern interior and high glass ceilings. It suits couples, groups, solo diners, and travelers looking for a nicer meal before or after a flight at Keflavík airport.

Is Kef Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?

Reviewers say the prices are fair for Iceland and that it is not expensive compared with other tourist-oriented places. The value is helped by generous praise for dishes like the lamb, cod, burger, and dessert, plus the fact that it offers table service and a full dining experience in Keflavík.

Does Kef Restaurant take reservations, and when should you go?

Yes, Kef Restaurant accepts reservations, and dinner reservations are recommended. Reviewers also note that food comes fast and that they were able to get a table even without a booking, but it can be a good choice for a last meal before flying out of Keflavík.

Is parking available at Kef Restaurant?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Kef Restaurant have vegetarian options?

Yes, Kef Restaurant offers vegan options.

Is the food at Kef Restaurant halal?

Yes, Kef Restaurant serves halal food.

Is Kef Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, Kef Restaurant is good for kids.

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