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Fjorubordid in StokkseyriA Feast Fit for KingsThere are several „must-sees“when it comes to tourist attractionsin Iceland – The Blue Lagoon,Gullfoss and Geysir, Þingvellir anda cosy seaside lobster restaurantin the quiet town of Stokkseyri.For over 15 years Fjorubordid hasbeen satisfying customers from allover the world to great acclaim. It iscustomary when Iceland receivesprominent visitors to take them ona tour of Iceland‘s most interestinglocations and it is not uncommonthat such tours end in Fjorubordid.Whether it be famous rock starsand actors, respected politicians andworld leaders or members of royaltyFjorubordid has served them all.The restaurant is located on theocean shore (in fact the name roughlytranslates as the seaside) giving asplendid view to set the mood. Therestaurant‘s interiors and surroundingsare quite humble and modest, but canaccommodate groups of all sizes.The main attractions however are thelobster dishes, which Fjorubordid isfamous for. The staple Village Lobsteris a perennial favourite which is grilledin garlic butter, served with bread andvarious sauces. The lobster soup is todie for! – as Fjorubordid‘s proprietorsclaim that many Icelanders andvisitors risk travelling from the capitalduring hail storms and risky weatherjust for a taste of the soup. The lobsterfeast is a dining experience you won‘tsoon forget. With up to 400 gramsof lobster, lobster soup and somehomemade pastries are sure to leaveyou satisfied, just be sure to bring yourappetite.The town of Stokkseyri is definitelyworth a visit in itself – a tranquilformer fishing and trading centrewhere the people are friendly andthe food is good. Stokkseyri nowhouses one of the scariest museumsyou‘ll ever come across – The GhostCentre, as well as a Wildlife Museumwhere you can see a large numberof Icelandic mammals and birds aswell as mammals from Africa andGreenland, including a shouldermount of musk ox, full mount polarbear, giraffe as well as full mount lions,male and a female.For more information visit www.fjorubordid.is12