 For such a small town Risør has a surprising affluence of places to enjoy a good meal. You’ll find everything from the lightest snack to a gourmet experience they will write about in the newspapers of the nations capital.
RISØR FISKEMOTTAK – On the island sheltering the inner bay of Risør town your find the neatly kept industrial area “Holmen”. Here is the towns fishmongers. Here the fishermen of Risør and neighbouring towns unload their catch for distribution and sale. In the same place they have their own little café where you can get the very freshest fishy snack. Here of course you also get the towns freshest cooked shrimps. ( The picture shows Yngve Aanonsen with some beautiful samples.)
KAST LOSS and TROSSA – A place with traditions and maritime image situated on the water front. On Kast Loss (cast off) you may order everything from a pizza to a gourmet meal. Cross the road and a gangway and you board the floating Trossa (the Line) with a more limited menu, but enough for a summers lunch.
 BRASSERIET KRAG – Here you will as becomes a brazzeria, be served simplified tasty dishes based on the freshest food products often from local producers, as ingredients of the meals. In the summer Brasseriet has outdoor catering, but there the tables fill up fast!
SPISESTEDET BUENE – Situated in historic (old warehouse) facilities on the sunny side of the bay of Risør, Spisestedet Buene is a modern gourmet restaurant where they serve elegant meals but also cater a special menu for the kids. Visit the web-site:
http://www.spisestedetbuene.no
 STANGHOLMEN KRO & HAVRESTAURANT – Open in the summer season from the 23. of June till past the Wooden Boat Festival. Located in the facilities of the old lighthouse this is one of the most special restaurants in Norway. The restaurant in especially renowned for its fish courses. Visit web-site
http://www.stangholmen.no
RISØR HOTEL – The hotels restaurant is cosy and intimate. In the summer light courses is also served in the open outdoor terrace.
CHINA PALACE – Strategically located in the main street of Risør, Kragsgata, you find the towns own Chinese restaurant where they serve both Chinese and more European dishes. Popular amongst families with small children and travellers with low cut budgets.
MOTTAKET/BRYGGA PIZZA – With its small tasty dishes Mottaktet has become a favoured lunching spot both for summer guests and locals. Here they offer several shellfish dishes, of course served with cold drinks on your request. From the pizza kitchen you can get take away to take home or back on your boat.
STAVELINS – In the main crossroad in the centre of the town you find the towns bakery. Luckily you don’t have to wait till you get home to taste the tasty merchandise. In the bakery there is a small cafeteria where they serve cakes and buttered rolls, with tea, coffee or soft drinks.  |
