Danish cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City

7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Smor
Smor
91/100 (605 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Danish
Norwegian
European
Danish
Norwegian
Dinner
Lunch
European
Norwegian
Danish
Dinner
Lunch
Agern
Agern
89/100 (1249 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Danish
Scandinavian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Beef
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Scallops
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Cod
Bass
"Excellent tasting menu. Dishes are bite-sized but the whole menu is generous and satisfying. The highlights were a perfectly cooked lobster, some..."
Olivier LA
"The tasting menu is a eight course experiences starting with a series of snacks, transitioning from savory to sweets with a pre-desert and ending up..."
Doraemon
"Honestly the highlight here was the service! Absolutely wonderful waitress, host, and servers. The other highlight might have been the barley bread..."
Christie Ray Harrison
"Love this restaurant! The people here are so nice and the food is amazingly good. Also tried their Nordic bubbly drink, really tasty! Tip: try to..."
Guoying Zhong
"This hidden gem in Grand Central serves up Michelin star quality Danish food. Novel, interesting, and delicious. Service was exquisite and..."
Jon Sonnenschein
"I got the vegetarian tasting menu and my friend got the land & sea menu. We both got the beverage pairing along with our meals. The service as..."
Aarti Patel
"The food is EXCELLENT. Duck was perfectly cooked and incredible with the beets. Every course was executed incredibly well. They lost a star due to..."
Diane Kang
"Definitely lived up to the hype and reputation re modern Scandinavian cuisine sourced fresh locally. Wines are focused on domestic with equal..."
Richard Phillips
"Outstanding meal. My friend and i enjoyed every course. We had the multi course meal and all of it was beautiful and delicious. No big portions..."
J E
"New lunch menu, prices dropped ( a bit), but from now on you are expected to add gratuity; Presentation was great and flawless. Interesting dishes..."
Harry Blunder
Great Northern Food
Great Northern Food
85/100 (1235 ratings)
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European
Danish
Scandinavian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
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Breakfast
Sandwiches
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Salmon
"We were hungover and looking for a small bite, good coffee and the proverbial “hair of the dog”. This place filled all three requirements..."
Anthony Marceda
"I had a delish lunch. Had the tartar on wonderful rye bread . Very good. I bought bread to take home - it's the best. The deserts were amazing - I..."
Anni Frey
"Just what I look for: grains, veggies, and breads. All perfectly prepared. And the glass of white wine from the finger lakes was wonderful. Do not..."
Barbara Hawks Stark
"Loved their pork and red cabbage sandwich, their ryebread tasted fantastick and the cinnamonbuns were so soft and flavorful. Service was quick and..."
Gry R. Søndergaard
"Det er altid dejligt når landsmænd kan afsætte fodaftryk i den store verden. Vi nød kun en kop kaffe og en “frosnapper”, så det er vist i..."
Peter Langballe Sørensen
"My favorite spot for breakfast before heading to school. The Banana & Oats Porridge is..."
Townsend MB
"I've only had the bread, but that alone enough was to spark my interest and passion in this store. A bit of the rye and sesame turned a hectic day..."
Alexis Sanborn
"Delicious food, wonderful decor and friendly..."
Helle Bay Eriksen
"The vegetarian grod (savory porridge) at the grain bar is one of my favorite dishes ever. I am addicted. The grains do not change but the toppings..."
Jacqueline Devine
"Best lunch counter in mid-town East. Extension of Agern, fabulous Danish restaurant inside Grand..."
James Stark
"Delicious food at a great Location. The beef tatar sandwich was amazing. Everything looks very..."
Thomas Kniess
"For the complete experience try the smoked eel salad and the danish open sandwiches. Also, hands down the best ryebread in New York - no..."
Julius Adrian Knudsen
"Just returned from a visit to Denmark and was so happy to find the same great breads & pastries I enjoyed in Copenhagen here in the U.S. Haven't..."
Maureen Sheridan
"Lækkert smørrebrød, salat, sandwich, Kælet for detaljerne og..."
Lars Enevoldsen
"Fik det lækreste smørrebrød ever. Der ud over var der gratis is 😄. Alt sammen super lækkert..."
Nanna Garau
"You must start the day with breakfast! So many choices...consider the Grain Bar at the Great Northern if Oatmeal is on your list! A good sized..."
Glenn
"When you walk into the terminal you’re greeted with a sprawling food hall offering Scandinavian sandwiches, salads, hot dogs & sweets, plus coffee..."
Marc Tyndall
"A great option if you're commuting in and out of Grand Central! There are a variety of options, from quick to-go pastries and coffee, to flatbread..."
Lynn S
"Superbly fresh, home-made tasting bakery. Pricey, but thoroughly worth it. Fruit and salads. Unenthusiastic staff. Very small place, close to one of..."
Daniel Donnelly
"I had a salad at almanak the salad and soup outlet here The cold pea soup is excellent, full of flavor with a bit of crunchy fresh veggies inside The..."
philippe gabulon
"4 stars for the taste. The service was non existent because of how busy it gets. The Flatbreads are very..."
Jennifer L
"Great Palce for a good breakfast... everything I tasted so far is delicious... sometimes they try to hard to be a restaurant, they are a bakery with..."
Stephan Grütering
"Meyers Bageri is located at the Great Northern Food Hall aka Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central, access from within the main floor of the terminal or..."
MsLisaLive NYC Local Guide
"Great for breakfast. Eat here twice to have the porridge oats. Really nice a little sweet but still good. Good coffee and bakery..."
Nick Turner
"A little chaotic but an interesting concept. Hard to find a place to sit. Beeing swedish, the smørrebrøds maybe aren't as exotic for me as for the..."
Peter Ekvall
"Somewhat expensive. The free samples are a nice touch. There is pizza, fresh sandwiches, coffee, tea and..."
Aniko Magyar
"Meyers Bageri has complex flatbread with good flavor. Nearly prepared to order. Pricey. The food hall is always..."
Nia, Lens Go
"Tasty and expensive! The $10 stop for a breakfast bite and large coffee. However, excellent quality and very friendly service. The sandwich prices..."
Emily
"Good selection of food. Modern and simple. Designed to grab and go. Clean and friendly..."
A “Pourover Traveller” G
"I’m very much amazed by this small food hall. A lot of healthy choices and..."
Marine
"This is a fun and tasty Danish-style food court, offering many Danish delicacies from smørrebrød (look that up!) to tebirkes (yum!) and many more..."
The Sim
Ole & Steen
Ole & Steen
83/100 (384 ratings)
Quick Bites
Delivery Only
Cafe
European
Danish
Scandinavian
European
Cafe
Danish
Scandinavian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Scandinavian
Danish
Café
European
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Ole & Steen
Ole & Steen
83/100 (560 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Cafe
European
Danish
Scandinavian
European
Cafe
Danish
Scandinavian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Scandinavian
Danish
Café
European
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Smorgas Chef At Scandinavia House
Smorgas Chef At Scandinavia House
80/100 (1189 ratings)
Restaurants
Danish
Scandinavian
Swedish
Norwegian
European
Swedish
Vegetarian Friendly
Scandinavian
Norwegian
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Meatballs
Burger
Fish
Salad
Salmon
Chowder
Waffles
Sit down
Scandinavian
Norwegian
Swedish
European
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Refreshing spot for Scandinavian cuisine in Manhattan. The Swedish meatballs with lingonberries were thoroughly enjoyable as was the smorgasbord,..."
Ursus Omnivourous
"I throughly enjoyed everything here. The aesthetic is very pleasing. The lingonberry juice was fresh. The burger was grass fed beef. The waffles with..."
GrettaTheBlonde
"A friendly and attentive waitstaff, a spirited conversation, a bottle of Prosecco, and a beyond fantastic meal made our evening at Smorgas Chef an..."
Michelle Rittler
"As a disgruntled New Yorker eager to leave this wretched city, its places like these that bring back that nostalgic love for a city I once truly..."
Milo
"Helpful, friendly place where you can pick up some Scandinavian treats and indulge in regional art. When I lived in Minneapolis I regularly..."
Hilary P
"Came here for an evening event in their space on the second floor. Service was great and they provide a lot of flexibility in terms of venue setup..."
Cindy Chiu
"Fantastic. The freshness is unmatched. Lovely food. Just a nice quiet and quaint place. Everything is 5 star here. The gentleman open sandwich was..."
Masked Maniac Reviews
"Such an authentic Scandinavian vibe, feels like you're in Copenhagen. Delicious Scandinavian fare at their modern, natural Birch wood cafe. Stylish..."
Kyle McCarthy
"This building houses organizations that promote Scandinavian culture. There is a library with books on all aspects of Scandinavia, an event space,a..."
Robert Feder
"Absolutely delicious Scandinavian food casual setting. Love that they gave us a dessert menu without asking get the princess cake and latte you won't..."
Jillian Lassiter (Jillian As You Wish)
"Member of choir of the synagogue that holds monthly and high holiday services. Scandinavia House has an excellent..."
Helene Spierman
"It’s a tranquil dinner place to have some conversations with friends. We went for dinner at a busy Friday night and we never regretted. Good..."
Eli Ryu
"Great ,tasty food, nice store. Very friendly people work..."
Gyorgy Veres
Danish Dogs
Danish Dogs
73/100 (82 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
European
Danish
Scandinavian
Lunch
Pretzel