Rolfs Hav

Around the corner from the eternal Stockholm classic Rolfs Krog, you can find the sister restaurant, Rolfs Hav. As the name suggests, this place is all about seafood (“hav” means “sea” in Swedish).

The venue is long and narrow, and I recommend getting a seat at the long counter, from where you can see all the fresh ingredients and watch the chefs work. The menu is frequently updated and, in addition to fresh delicacies, there are often American-inspired dishes such as lobster rolls or chowder on offer. The overall feeling in the dining room is relaxed, with an international vibe.

The wine list is not huge, but full of great wine. Not entirely unexpectedly, white wines predominate, focusing on France in general and Burgundy in particular. But the list also makes detours to, for example, Spain and Portugal, as well as Austria and Germany. There are around 10 wines available by the glass, and the bottles are decently priced.