A casual, yet sophisticated seafood-heavy menu offers plenty of options. Sturehof keeps its dishes simple and yet high quality. Prices will come as a bit of a shock to Americans though. Sturehof Stureplan 2, Sturegallerian 42, 114 46 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8 440 57 30
Located on the island of Fjäderholmarnas, about a 30 min. ferry ride from central Stockholm, Krog serves seasonal dishes and seafood sourced from around the island. The waterfront view is almost as spectacular as the meal. Fjäderholmarnas Krog Stora Fjäderholmen, 100 05 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8 718 33 55
Exceptional food, world-class wines and beers and a casual, sophisticated atmosphere by one of the hottest chefs in Sweden. Mathias Dahlgren Matbaren Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 08 679 35 84
Far and away, the best sausage stand in the city. Östermalms Korvspecialist Nybrogatan 57, 114 40 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8-782 95 79
The fried herring stand at Slussen – fried herring may seem like a strange concept here, but there’s a reason it’s so popular overseas. Strömmingsvagnen