The best American restaurants in Stockholm

The best American restaurants in Stockholm

Longing for distant shores across the pond? Stockholm boasts an abundance of American restaurants, steakhouses and sleek New York-style bistros. Think hearty comfort food, flaming grills and a slice of pecan pie and you’re on the right track. US cuisine has so much more to offer than the obvious collection of burgers, fried chicken and other meaty delicacies. Our guide to the best American restaurants in Stockholm has got you covered from coast to coast.

In this guide
  1. Stockholm's best American restaurants
    1. Brisket & Friends – Texas meets Stockholm
    2. Kommendören – Ode to the Big Apple
    3. Hard Rock Cafe – Rock 'n' roll classic
    4. Grill Ruby – Texas in Stockholm
    5. Adams Smokehouse – Smoked meat mecca
    6. Texas Longhorn – The American dream
    7. Det Arroganta Svinet – Celebrated garage restaurarant in Jordbro
    8. Peppar – Spicy food and a warm atmosphere

Stockholm's best American restaurants

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Texas meets Stockholm

BBQ from Texas and craft beers from Stockholm are the order of the day at Brisket & Friends. Order protein options by weight and combine your main dish with various sauces and sides. In other words, you can adjust your meal, and the bill, according to how hungry you are.

  • Upplandsgatan 7, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Östgötagatan 25, Södermalm
    Brisket & Friends Vasastan
    Upplandsgatan 7, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
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    Östgötagatan 25, Södermalm
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Kommendören – American restaurants
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Kommendören

Ode to the Big Apple

Kommendören offers a virtual trip to the Big Apple; the sleek bistro is complete with subway tiles, leather and brass trimmings and a laidback vibe. Vassa Eggen's sister restaurant boasts an impressive East coast menu featuring steaks, lobster tacos and classic brunch favourites such as kale salad, blueberry pancakes and burgers. The bar is a popular haunt after hours.

Hard Rock Cafe – American restaurants
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Hard Rock Cafe

Rock 'n' roll classic

Does it get any more American than Hard Rock Cafe? The classic concept has restaurants all over the world, and the Stockholm branch is in Vasastan, close to Stockholm Public Library. The walls are decorated with memorabilia from Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Manson and the menu includes steaks, sandwiches, classic salads and Hard Rock's signature hamburgers. 

Grill Ruby

Texas in Stockholm

Grill Ruby is a popular melting pot in Gamla Stan. Fusing Texan-vibes with a hint of Mexican spice. Chargrilled meat and indulgent burgers are all part of Grill Ruby's repertoire. Count on American sides, desserts and selected cocktails, such as Texas Margarita. Southern sensibilities dominate the interior and the ambiance.

Adams Smokehouse – American restaurants
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Adams Smokehouse

Smoked meat mecca

Owner Adam Mahdi got inspiration for his own smokehouse during trips to the USA. Swedish beef and lamb is smoked and cooked for up to 16 hours at the Sankt Eriksgatan restaurant, and then served with classic sides à la the southern states such as fried potato wedges and sauces. Even the interior has an American theme, with large cartoon pictures of celebrities – designed by Adam himself.

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The American dream

This popular branch opened its first location in Stockholm in 1994 and now serves Texan specialties in several locations around the city. Its repertoire includes juicy steaks, ribs, burgers and spicy fajitas.

  • Sankt Paulsgatan 4A, Södermalm Svartmangatan 11, Old Town Fleminggatan 27, Kungsholmen Kryssargatan 2, Hammarby sjöstad
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    Fleminggatan 27, Kungsholmen
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    Kryssargatan 2, Hammarby sjöstad
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    08-702 06 82
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    08-20 71 40
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    08-651 16 61
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    08-642 41 20
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Det Arroganta Svinet

Celebrated garage restaurarant in Jordbro

If you're craving true Texas-style BBQ, get down to Det Arroganta Svinet ("The arrogant pig") in Jordbro south of Stockholm. Tommy Granström opened up the doors to his own garage in the spring of 2018, serving up what he refers to as "Sweden's best Texas BBQ".

Peppar

Spicy food and a warm atmosphere

It's impossible to miss this lavishly decorated little restaurant on Sankt Eriksplan. Regulars crowd in to eat Cajun food or have a beer and listen to music. Count on plenty of heat (the restaurant lives up to its name) and a lively atmosphere.

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