Plan your visit to Rauða Húsið

A historic seaside restaurant in the heart of Eyrarbakki — just 45 minutes from Reykjavík and perfectly placed for a South Coast journey.

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Where to find us

Rauða Húsið is located in the historic fishing village of Eyrarbakki on Iceland’s South Coast. The restaurant is near the ocean and surrounded by charming historic buildings, along a quiet coastal road with easy parking nearby.

Address:

Búðarstígur 4 820 Eyrarbakki Iceland

Driving times

45 minutes from Reykjavík
10 minutes from Selfoss
Approximately 1 hour from the Golden Circle route
On the South Coast road toward Vík coming from the airport

Opening hours

The restaurant is open February-December each year with seasonal adjustments. We accept group bookings all year, including outside of normal opening hours.

Summer (June-August)

Daily 12:00-21:00

Spring & autumn

Wednesday-Friday 17:00-21:00
Saturday-Sunday 12:00-21:00

Winter

Reduced hours — please check reservations for availability

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in summer and during seasonal events

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Reservations & Group Bookings

For regular dining, the easiest way to secure a table is through our online reservation system.

Planning a celebration, wedding, tour group stop, or corporate gathering? Our North and South Halls accommodate both intimate and large-scale events.

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Discover

Make a Day of It in Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki is one of Iceland’s most charming coastal villages, known for its preserved wooden houses, maritime history, and peaceful ocean views.

Many of our guests combine lunch or dinner with:

A coastal walk along the seawall
A visit to the Húsið Museum
Horse riding tours nearby
Kayaking along the shoreline
Exploring lava caves inland
Northern lights viewing in winter

Dining at Rauða Húsið makes an ideal stop when extending your Golden Circle route toward the South Coast.

Húsið á Eyrarbakka

In the town of Eyrarbakki:

The House at Eyrarbakki (Húsið) – The Árnesinga Folk Museum
Maritime Museum of Eyrarbakki
Eyrarbakkakirkja, the Eyrarbakki Church
Black sand beach
Eyrarbakki Campground, run by Björgunarsveit Björg Eyrarbakka
Aurora hunting from Eyrarbakki
Horseback riding on the beach with Bakkahestar
Bakki Hostel & Apartments

Less than 15 minutes away:

Stokkseyri (swimming pool, hunting museum, Draugasetrið Ghost Center, petting zoo, kayaking)
Þorlákshöfn (golf course, swimming pool)

15-30 minutes away:

Kerið volcanic crater
The Lava Tunnel
Selfoss (movie theater, swimming pool, golf course, hotel)
Hveragerði (natural hot spring, swimming pool, golf course, hotel, horse riding)

Kerið

Less than an hour away:

UNESCO World Heritage Site Þingvellir National Park (hiking, waterfall, snorkeling, scuba diving)
Geysir Hot Spring Area
Gullfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Laugarvatn Fontana Spa
Bláfjöll ski area
Leiðarendi lava tube cave
The Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Inside The Volcano
Reyjavík