The best archipelago restaurants in and around Stockholm

All year round

The restaurant next to Strömma canal on the island of Värmdö has a wonderful waterfront al fresco dining area where you can enjoy the summer without straying too far from the city. If it rains there's also a glass veranda to shelter under. Classic archipelago dishes such as Toast Skagen, as well as more international flavours, are the order of the day.

Just around the corner

Fjäderholmarna, the "feather islands", are just a short boat ride from the city centre. After a stroll around the charming island with its craft shops and bathing spots it's time for a well-deserved dinner by the jetty. Fjäderholmarnas Krog serves various fish and shellfish dishes, as well as other archipelago-inspired classics.

Quaint Sandhamn location

Dykarbaren, on Sandhamn's harbourfront, has been regarded as one of the best restaurants in the archipelago for many years. The menu includes the house burger and other classics. Eat in the dining room or on the outdoor dining area with views over the harbour, or drop by for a cocktail or a beer.

Summer restaurant with live performances

Djurönäset's summer restaurant is open from midsummer until the middle of August and bathes in glorious evening sun. Well-known musicians play live on the jetty each week, perfect if you're looking for a lively atmosphere to go with your meal.

Nautical and nice

Bullandö Korg is located in eastern Sweden's largest marina, and you can watch the busy boatlife from the restaurant. Drop by for a relaxed dinner or a glass of chilled white on the large veranda. The menu includes archipelago classics and they arrange regular live music performances on the jetty.

Hidden gem on Lake Mälaren

You'll find this eponymous restaurant in Jungfrusund bay on the island of Ekerö in Lake Mälaren. They stay open all year round, serving lunch, dinner and brunch in intimate, inviting surroundings. During the summer months, the harbourfront jetty is the place to sit and eat and enjoy the views, while during the winter you can creep inside and warm up with a bowl of bouillabaisse or some other tasty dish.

Modern bistro and glamping

This popular restaurant is set in beautiful archipelago surroundings and the emphasis is on unpretentious, seasonal cooking. Combine your meal with wine from a small producer or microbrewed beer. If you book well in advance you can also spend the night in one of Svartsö Logi's luxurious glamping tents.

Archipelago restaurant with waterfront bistro

Grinda Wärdshus serves classic fish and meat dishes in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago. Their more casual bistro restaurant, Framfickan, on the waterfront serves simple lunches and dinners in the evening sun. Combine with a night in the hotel if you want a complete experience.

Island vibes all year round

With both al fresco dining and open fires, Utö's intimate inn is a great destination at all times of year. The inn's bar and dining room serves lunch and dinner. They also have various accommodation options if you want to stay the night.

Hanging out on the deck

You'll find this archipelago inn on the idyllic island of Storholmen just outside Lidingö and only 30 minutes from the city centre. Come by all year round to enjoy the view and delicious archipelago and Mediterranean flavours. During the summer months the large sunny outdoor area on the jetty is the place to be.

Easy accessible relaxation

Stressed-out city dwellers can head to this 19th century villa on the tiny island of Bockholmen in Stockholm's inner archipelago for a dose of rural peace. Bockholmen Hav & Restaurang (from the same restaurant stable as Nybrogatan 38) serves up ambitious cooking and idyllic surroundings with a veranda, cosy dining room and summer bar on the water's edge. You can also get here by underground.

Arty in the archipelago

Barely half an hour outside the city you'll find this spacious art exhibition space beautifully situated among the smooth rocks and Scots pines of the inner archipelago. There's a popular café on the ground floor, which uses organic, locally-produced food wherever possible. Combine your meal with exciting exhibitions, activities and stunning views over the waters of Baggensfjärden.

Holistic concept

Enjoy a seasonal lunch made from sustainable ingredients while you take in the views over the waters of Vaxholmssundet from Bistro Magasinet's roof terrace. Magasinet has a holistic concept including a restaurant, interiors shop and yoga centre, making it a great destination for a day trip in summer or winter.

Rustic charm

This rustic bistro and bar is housed in the old dockyard on Djurö island. Eat a lazy lunch on the jetty or make the most of the Swedish summer light with a long al fresco dinner. The menu includes Swedish classics and more international dishes. The restaurant also has a party venue which is popular for weddings, parties and more.

Authentic archipelago vibes

In the summer of 2019, hotel owner and restaurateur Pelle Lydmar took over the archipelago restaurant on Fejan in the northern archipelago. Their mission is for guests to relax and enjoy a nautical nature experience. The entire operation is run with great respect for nature and the environment.

Classic archipelago experience

Coffee on the deck or a cosy dinner in country-style surroundings among old lamps and wooden details - you'll find both at Finnhamns Krog. The feel is classic and they serve lunch and dinner in the summer. The restaurant also has a roof bar if you want to make a night of it.

The boathouse

How does a cosy dinner on a pontoon, with candlelight and old sails hanging from the ceiling, sound? If that sounds up your street, a visit to Båthuset Krog & Bar is a must. Go onboard in Sigtuna harbour and enjoy European classics as you float with views over the waters.

Evening sun on the jetty

Just thirty minutes outside town you'll find Holmen Kök & Bar on a jetty, boasting the best evening sun in Saltsjöbaden. Come to soak up some island atmosphere, without having to travel by boat. Local regulars and city dwellers all find their way here, so expect plenty of fellow diners on sunny summer evenings.