The Social Bar & Bistro
Experience a perfect meal at this 5-star Bergen gem! Enjoy delicious steak frites, fresh seafood & stunning harbor views. Make a reservation and discover why diners rave!
Located in the heart of Bergen, this popular restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Known for its fresh seafood and inviting atmosphere, it provides a memorable dining experience. The restaurant boasts a remarkable 4.7-star rating, with many diners praising the incredible flavors and friendly service. What makes this place special is its commitment to quality, with many recommending the tasting menu for dinner and the fresh catch of the day for lunch. It's a great option for groups and offers the ability to reserve a table. This is a moderately priced establishment, perfect for a special meal.
Located in the heart of Bergen, this popular restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Known for its fresh seafood and inviting atmosphere, it provides a memorable dining experience. The restaurant boasts a remarkable 4.7-star rating, with many diners praising the incredible flavors and friendly service. What makes this place special is its commitment to quality, with many recommending the tasting menu for dinner and the fresh catch of the day for lunch. It's a great option for groups and offers the ability to reserve a table. This is a moderately priced establishment, perfect for a special meal.
Located in the heart of Bergen, this popular restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Known for its fresh seafood and inviting atmosphere, it provides a memorable dining experience. The restaurant boasts a remarkable 4.7-star rating, with many diners praising the incredible flavors and friendly service. What makes this place special is its commitment to quality, with many recommending the tasting menu for dinner and the fresh catch of the day for lunch. It's a great option for groups and offers the ability to reserve a table. This is a moderately priced establishment, perfect for a special meal.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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This restaurant really hooked me from the first bite. Me and my family stopped here after a hiking trip and everything was amazing, from the friendly service to the incredible flavours. I would definitely recommend going here in the evening to get the tasting menu which is what we got. If you come here at lunch I highly advise considering taking the fresh catch of fish as a main and the grilled asparagus as a starter. Overall great experience would definitely come again. If you’re looking to spl...
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Klostergaten 8, 5005 Bergen, Norway
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July 13, 2025
This restaurant really hooked me from the first bite. Me and my family stopped here after a hiking trip and everything was amazing, from the friendly service to the incredible flavours. I would definitely recommend going here in the evening to get the tasting menu which is what we got. If you come here at lunch I highly advise considering taking the fresh catch of fish as a main and the grilled asparagus as a starter. Overall great experience would definitely come again.
August 25, 2024
If you’re looking to splurge for a meal in Bergen, this is your spot. The menu seems to be seasonal with three choices for starter main and dessert (or you can opt for a tasting menu that lets you sample all the starters and desserts). Everything we ordered was executed beautifully. Bacon ravioli came bathed in a sauce that we literally picked up the bowl to finish. Lamb pate was also delicious and well-balanced. The veal was cooked beautifully, and the cod dish was probably the highlight of the meal. At this point despite the fact that we’d been having cod at every meal we still savored every bite. The kale chips and the gnocchi on the side were delightfully crisp and the perfect complement. The ambiance is intimate and cozy. Our only knock is that the dishes took a bit longer than expected to come out. But I think that speaks to the care and effort they put into the preparation. If you’re going to have one nice meal in Bergen, make this the one. And definitely make a reservation because we saw some people come in only to get turned away because the place was totally booked out.
July 21, 2025
Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Wow factor: 2/5 Tourist trap: 2/5 Would comeback: No Note: The veal was excellent, yet asparagus was just ok. The food is almost five stars, but needs a bit more refinement
September 5, 2025
I had the best chicken dish here. True gem. Service was excellent as well.
August 11, 2024
Phenomenal. Every single dish was delicious, but the ones that we found the most memorable were definitely the mains. Their classic veal dish is a must-try and the fish catch of the day was also excellent. This place is 100% a strong recommend if you are in town. Get a reservation because it is absolutely worth it. Attentive service too.
Features and amenities that make The Dining special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Everything you need to know before you visit
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