The guide to Stockholm's best grill restaurants

Solen takes their inspiration from sunny food meccas such as Tel Aviv, Naples, Santa Fe and Oaxaca and has created a lively menu full of charcoal-grilled and smoked dishes. An open fire crackles in the middle of the room and the restaurant's furniture revolves around it like a solar system. Anyone who loves food, culture and socialising can meet here for a sun-drenched gastronomic journey from well-known chef duo Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman.

Kanon on Tjärhovsplan is run by the owners of the former A Bowl & Plates. They focus on grilled dishes with flavours from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and South America, alongside wine, sparkling drinks, cocktails, and fresh beer from Plzeň. At the weekend, the volume turns up several notches.

At renowned chef Niklas Ekstedt's Michelin-starred restaurant Ekstedt, the fire is the focus. Everything is cooked over an open flame – with birch wood as the primary fuel – where the heat, smoke and ash define the flavour. No modern stoves or electric aids are used here; instead the food is cooked with natural heat sources such as embers, soot and smoke. This is a luxurious experience, with a tasting menu, drinks package and service of the highest calibre.

If you want to enjoy top-quality grilled food, Sperling & Co is the place to go. At Chef of the Year 2024 winner Michael Andersson's restaurant, selected cuts of meat are elevated over open coals and served with sauces, flavoured butters, and sides. There are also fish and vegetarian options available for those who prefer it, although many come here specifically for the meat. The stylish interior is another major draw. 

Amida Kolgrill is many Stockholmers' favourite grill restaurant. They're famous for their charcoal-grilled döner, wraps, köfte, mixed grill and vegetarian dishes. Hungry Södermalm residents flock here to satisfy their cravings for a kebab plate or roll when they need one most.

Chingu was started by three friends who missed really good Korean BBQ in Stockholm, and the result is a sociable, out-of-the-ordinary barbeque experience. Top quality meat is grilled at the table and enjoyed with carefully selected side dishes. Order a full set menu for at least two people, or choose freely from the restaurant's à la carte menu.

Steninge Bruk is housed in a beautiful old converted stone barn half an hour outside the city, and it boasts one of Sweden's largest indoor grills. Their brunch buffet, with food served straight from the grill, makes a lovely weekend outing and you can combine your meal with a walk in the picturesque castle surroundings.

At Sakura, all tables are equipped with a grill or a pot for boiling broth, so you can cook the food exactly to your liking. Your task is simply to choose between the grill or broth, order meat and sauces, and enjoy it together with vegetables and rice. If you'd like to treat yourself, there are also small dishes to complement it, as well as desserts. The concept is Japanese and makes for a social meal around the table, so you and your party can set the tone for your visit. Get comfy with your date and choose a cosy seating area, or bring the whole group of friends or colleagues for some after-work fun.

Visit The Meat, right by Central station, and embark on a gastronomic journey to South America. They serve both meat dishes and cocktails with South American flavours. The menu includes grilled dishes such as rib eye and bbq ribs, served with various sauces and sides. 

Take a walk down to Pampas marina and eat grilled food on the jetty. K4 is open all year round and serves lunch, brunch and, in the summer months, dinner with views over the harbour. A modern neighbourhood restaurant with plenty of grilled and smoked dishes on the menu - there's something for suit all tastes here.

The restaurant inside the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is named after the Swede who gave his name to the Bronx in New York, and the New York influences flow freely here. The menu revolves around American classics prepared with Swedish ingredients, including grilled meat, fish, and vegetarian options, in an environment where classic Manhattan brasserie meets the pulse of Stockholm.

This izakaya serves grilled skewers combined with small plates and Asian drinks. The chef duo who run Miyakodori take inspiration from Japanese culinary traditions and techniques. Weekends have a fun party vibe, but it's always sociable and buzzy here. Drinks include sake and other Asian drinks.

This Japanese grill bar on Rörstrandsgatan works with the robatayaki grill technique, where food is grilled on skewers over charcoal embers. Just take a seat and share a selection of small dishes around the table - the menu includes everything from short ribs to tuna tataki and grilled tofu.

Ever since K-Amed first conquered Södermalm and later Kungsholmen, diners have been able to enjoy authentic shish kebab grilled over an aromatic bed of wood charcoal that has its origins in present-day southeastern Turkey, in the city of Diyarbakir. They follow the philosophy of offering good food, great service, and fair prices.

If you're in the mood for proper Persian food, Tehran Grill is the place to go. You'll find a range of grilled skewers on the menu, and the authentic atmosphere and decor are also a big part of the experience. Both of their branches, one in Södermalm and one in Vasastan, suit everyone from romantic dinners à deux to large meals with family or friends.