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Dining & Nightlife in Kristiansand

Discover Kristiansand's top-rated restaurants, fresh seafood dining at Fiskebrygga, gourmet steak houses, cocktail lounges, and historic pubs.

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🍽️ Top Restaurants in Kristiansand

From Nordic fine dining and fresh Sørlandet seafood to Italian trattorias, Indian curries, and steak houses.

Smag & Behag Kristiansand
Restaurant

Smag & Behag

🍽️ Modern Norwegian, seasonal produce and tasting menus

📍 Dronningens gate 48A, 4608 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 37 04 09 00
🌐 Website: smag-behag.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Exceptional tasting menu highlighting local Sørlandet produce. Truly world-class dining in Kristiansand."
— Astrid S.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Hos Moi
Restaurant

Hos Moi

🍽️ Norwegian and international brasserie food

📍 Nodeviga 2, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 17 83 00
✉️ Email: velkommen@hosmoi.no
🌐 Website: hosmoi.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Charming harbor location with exquisite Nordic fish soup and top-tier service."
— Markus H.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Sjøhuset Restaurant
Restaurant

Sjøhuset Restaurant

🍽️ Seafood, shellfish, lobster and meat dishes

📍 Østre Strandgate 12A, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 02 62 60
✉️ Email: post@sjohuset.no
🌐 Website: www.sjohuset.no
⭐ 5.0 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"The premier seafood restaurant in Southern Norway! The fresh lobster and shellfish platter are unmatched."
— Camilla K.
⭐ 5.0 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Grenseløs Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant

Grenseløs Restaurant & Bar

🍽️ Modern international food, local ingredients and pizza

📍 Vestre Strandgate 7, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 94 16 05 05
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Stylish interior with fantastic stone-baked pizzas and vibrant international flavors."
— Jonas E.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Dela
Restaurant

Dela

🍽️ Modern European, sharing dishes and wine

📍 Rådhusgata 10D, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 48 04 99 44
✉️ Email: booking@deladela.no
🌐 Website: deladela.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Wonderful small plates designed for sharing, paired with an outstanding natural wine selection."
— Sofie B.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Mother India Kristiansand
Restaurant

Mother India

🍽️ Traditional Indian food

📍 Markens gate 6, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 02 02 07
✉️ Email: post@motherindia.no
🌐 Website: motherindia.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Norway’s oldest Indian restaurant and still the absolute best. Incredible butter chicken and naan!"
— Erik T.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Le Monde Tapas
Restaurant

Le Monde Tapas

🍽️ Spanish and Mediterranean tapas

📍 Markens gate 15, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 34 04 24
✉️ Email: post@lemondetapas.no
🌐 Website: lemondetapas.no
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Lively atmosphere in central Markens gate. The garlic prawns and patatas bravas are delicious."
— Elena V.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Slakter Sørensen
Restaurant

Slakter Sørensen

🍽️ Steakhouse, grilled meats and Norwegian dishes

📍 Markens gate 8B, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 09 91 88
🌐 Website: www.mat-uteliv.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Best steakhouse in Kristiansand! Tender dry-aged beef grilled to perfection in a cozy vintage setting."
— Olav K.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Bellini
Restaurant

Bellini

🍽️ Italian food, pasta, pizza and wine

📍 Markens gate 8C, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 99 31 50 50
✉️ Email: post@bellini-krs.no
🌐 Website: www.mat-uteliv.no
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Authentic Italian pasta fresca and crisp wood-fired pizza right on Torvet square."
— Giulia R.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
TilStede Mat og Mer
Restaurant

TilStede Mat og Mer

🍽️ Seafood, vegetarian, organic and raw-food dishes

📍 Markens gate 29, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 41 36 91 19
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Creative, healthy, organic dishes with incredible vegan and fresh fish options."
— Hanna L.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Pincho Nation
Restaurant

Pincho Nation

🍽️ International small plates and tapas-style dishes

📍 Markens gate 11, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 40 28 61 52
🌐 Website: pinchonation.no
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Fun circus-themed ordering app experience with colorful cocktails and tasty tapas."
— Daniel M.
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
EGON Kristiansand
Restaurant

EGON Kristiansand

🍽️ Large international menu, pizza, burgers and grills

📍 Markens gate 39, 4612 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 14 87 80
✉️ Email: Contact via website
🌐 Website: egon.no
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Family-friendly atmosphere with something for everyone on the menu. Great pizza buffet."
— Ingrid P.
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
The Social Bar & Bistro
Restaurant

The Social Bar & Bistro

🍽️ Modern bistro food and international classics

📍 Rådhusgata 2, 4664 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 12 86 00
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Relaxed hotel bistro environment with great smash burgers and attentive staff."
— Fredrik N.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Teateret
Restaurant

Teateret

🍽️ European, Norwegian, grill food, café and bar

📍 Kongens gate 2, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 79 58 08
✉️ Email: post@teateret.no
🌐 Website: www.teateret.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Stunning cultural venue dining with delicious wood-grilled specials and outdoor courtyard."
— Maren G.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Restaurant Frihavn
Restaurant

Restaurant Frihavn

🍽️ Seasonal Norwegian food made with local ingredients

📍 Kilden, Sjølystveien 2, 4610 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 90 22 94 12
✉️ Email: spise@kilden.com
🌐 Website: kilden.com
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Fantastic pre-theater dining inside Kilden with breathtaking harbor views."
— Kari W.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Burger Bordello
Restaurant

Burger Bordello

🍽️ Burgers, tacos, cocktails and casual food

📍 Markens gate 8, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 40 00 59 25
✉️ Email: Contact via website
🌐 Website: www.visitnorway.com
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Juiciest craft burgers in town! Generous portions and awesome loaded fries."
— Sander K.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Bakgården Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant

Bakgården Bar & Restaurant

🍽️ Norwegian and European dishes, seafood, burgers and cocktails

📍 Rådhusgata 11, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 02 12 11
✉️ Email: post@bakgardenbar.no
🌐 Website: www.bakgardenbar.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Unbeatable courtyard setting! Top notch food and Kristiansand’s best cocktail menu."
— Henrik T.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub
Restaurant

Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub

🍽️ Grilled food, burgers, sharing plates and pub food

📍 Rådhusgata 16, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 04 02 00
✉️ Email: booking@hvkn.no
🌐 Website: hvkn.no
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Great venue for big groups. Good classic pub fare, shuffleboard, and local craft beers."
— Kristian A.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Patricks Pub & Restaurant
Restaurant

Patricks Pub & Restaurant

🍽️ Pub food, burgers, meat dishes and international food

📍 Markens gate 10, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 40 00 19 58
🌐 Website: www.mat-uteliv.no
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Classic Irish pub vibes right on Markens gate. Solid fish and chips and broad beer selection."
— Sean O.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Victoria Pub
Restaurant

Victoria Pub

🍽️ Traditional pub food and casual dishes

📍 Markens gate 19B, 4611 Kristiansand

📞 Phone: +47 38 07 48 90
✉️ Email: post@victoriapub.no
🌐 Website: www.victoriapub.no
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Friendly historic pub with cozy atmosphere and honest traditional food."
— Tor F.
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐

🍺 Bars, Pubs & Nightlife

Cocktail bars, Irish pubs, sports bars with shuffleboard, concert venues, and party spots.

Bakgården Bar
Bar & Pub

Bakgården Bar

🍸 Cocktail bar, wine and restaurant

📍 Rådhusgata 11, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Tue–Thu 17:00–01:00 | Fri–Sat 17:00–02:30 | Sun–Mon Closed

📞 Phone: +47 38 02 12 11
✉️ Email: post@bakgardenbar.no
🌐 Website: www.bakgardenbar.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Award-winning cocktail bar with an enchanting outdoor courtyard. A Kristiansand institution."
— Emilie R.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Harvey’s Sportsbar
Bar & Pub

Harvey’s Sportsbar

🍸 Sports bar, burgers, beer and shuffleboard

📍 Tollbodgata 3, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Thu 15:00–01:00 | Fri–Sat 12:00–02:30 | Sun 15:00–00:00

📞 Phone: +47 38 07 23 05
✉️ Email: booking@harveys.no
🌐 Website: www.harveys.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Best sports bar in Sørlandet! Tons of screens, fun shuffleboard tables, and great energy during match days."
— Tobias B.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Patricks Pub
Bar & Pub

Patricks Pub

🍸 Irish-style pub, draught beer and pub food

📍 Markens gate 10, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 | Fri–Sat 12:00–02:00 | Sun 13:00–23:00

📞 Phone: +47 40 00 19 58
🌐 Website: www.mat-uteliv.no
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Authentic Irish pub with excellent draught Guinness and friendly local bartenders."
— Liam K.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Håndverkeren
Bar & Pub

Håndverkeren

🍸 Large pub, restaurant, darts, pool and shuffleboard

📍 Rådhusgata 16, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Thu 15:00–00:00 | Fri–Sat 12:00–02:00 | Sun Closed

📞 Phone: +47 38 04 02 00
✉️ Email: booking@hvkn.no
🌐 Website: hvkn.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Huge social venue with free shuffleboard, darts, and great local draught taps."
— Andreas N.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Victoria Pub
Bar & Pub

Victoria Pub

🍸 Traditional pub, live music, football and food

📍 Markens gate 19B, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 | Fri–Sat 11:00–02:00 | Sun 13:00–00:00

📞 Phone: +47 38 07 48 90
✉️ Email: post@victoriapub.no
🌐 Website: www.victoriapub.no
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Warm neighborhood pub with live acoustic music on weekends and welcoming locals."
— Geir L.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Vaktbua
Bar & Pub

Vaktbua

🍸 Alternative bar, concert venue and club

📍 Odderøyveien 11, Building 3, 4610 Kristiansand

🕒 Wed–Thu 18:00–00:00 | Fri–Sat 18:00–02:00 | Event dependent

📞 Phone: Contact via email
🌐 Website: www.vaktbua.no
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"The coolest bohemian concert venue on Odderøya! Intimate gigs, great craft beer, and chill outdoor garden."
— Mia C.
⭐ 4.9 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Javel Pub
Bar & Pub

Javel Pub

🍸 Karaoke, live music and traditional pub

📍 Vestre Strandgate 27, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Tue–Thu 19:00–01:30 | Fri–Sat 19:00–02:30 | Sun–Mon Closed

📞 Phone: Contact via email
🌐 Website: javelbar.no
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"High energy karaoke nights and fantastic weekend party vibes in the city center."
— Stian O.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Heidi’s Bier Bar
Bar & Pub

Heidi’s Bier Bar

🍸 Après-ski-themed party bar

📍 Vestre Strandgate 27, 4611 Kristiansand

🕒 Thu 22:00–02:30 | Fri–Sat 20:00–02:30 | Sun–Wed Closed

📞 Phone: +47 61 40 93 08
✉️ Email: Contact via website
🌐 Website: heidisbierbar.no
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Wild après-ski atmosphere with table dancing, German beers, and sing-along hits!"
— Charlotte E.
⭐ 4.5 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Teateret Bar
Bar & Pub

Teateret Bar

🍸 Bar, nightclub, concerts and cultural events

📍 Kongens gate 2, 4610 Kristiansand

🕒 Wed–Thu 11:00–23:00 | Fri–Sat 11:00–02:00 | Sun 11:00–18:00

📞 Phone: +47 38 79 58 08
✉️ Email: post@teateret.no
🌐 Website: www.teateret.no
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Beautiful bar venue with high ceilings, art exhibitions, and fantastic weekend DJs."
— Nora V.
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
Grenseløs Bar
Bar & Pub

Grenseløs Bar

🍸 Restaurant bar, cocktails and wine

📍 Vestre Strandgate 7, 4610 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 | Fri–Sat 15:00–02:00 | Sun Closed

📞 Phone: +47 94 16 05 05
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Sleek lounge bar inside Radisson Blu with top quality mixology and waterfront views."
— Benjamin S.
⭐ 4.7 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐
The Social Bar
Bar & Pub

The Social Bar

🍸 Hotel bar, cocktails, wine and bistro food

📍 Rådhusgata 2, 4664 Kristiansand

🕒 Mon–Sat 17:00–00:00 | Sun Closed

📞 Phone: +47 38 12 86 00
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 — Verified Visitor Review
"Elegant hotel lounge bar perfect for after-work drinks or a quiet wine in town."
— Martine B.
⭐ 4.6 / 5.0 Rate Venue ⭐