At Rauða Húsið restaurant in Eyrarbakki, we focus on fresh ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and a warm dining atmosphere by the ocean.
Our menu highlights local flavours and guest favourites, including our well-known lobster soup and langoustine dishes, Icelandic lamb, local cod, and vegetarian and vegan options. Our decadent desserts offer a perfect finish to your meal.
Whether you join us for a relaxed lunch or a cosy dinner, we aim to create a memorable and flavourful experience.
We cater to various dietary restrictions and offer vegetarian and vegan options. Most dishes on our menu can be prepared gluten-free. Just let your server know and we will be happy to accommodate.
Our menu changes throughout the year and may not reflect the current menu perfectly. This page was updated February 2026.
This slim, orange-pink lobster grows up to 25 cm (10 in) long from claws to tail, though average size is 14-20 cm (5.5-7.9 in). It inhabits the Northeast Atlantic and the North Sea, from Iceland and Northern Norway south to Portugal. Approximately 2.000-2.500 tons are caught in Iceland each year, mostly on the south coast. Lobster was first caught in Iceland in the 1950s, and the industry got its start right here in Eyrarbakki! You can see a newspaper clipping about it at the staircase by the entrance.