Restaurant NORDIC Ringkøbing-Skjern

After another beautiful day in the Danish sun, we decided to visit the small town of Ringkøbing and enjoy a five-course meal at the "Nordic" restaurant. The "Nordic" is centrally located on the market square, features stylish, minimalist decor (brick walls, lots of gray, black, and white), and bills itself as a fine-dining restaurant without a star, but with a Michelin mention. The service: exclusively tall, blonde Danish women – charming, friendly, but a bit "shirtsleeves" in the details – the table wasn't wiped despite spills, new cutlery sets were unclear, and drinks were rarely requested. Not a big deal – but worth mentioning in a fine-dining context. The cuisine follows three mottos: seasonal ingredients, hospitality, and matching drinks. The latter was interpreted rather loosely ("Fanta also somehow goes well with the food"), but nonetheless: the house-brewed beer was a hit – fresh, well-rounded, and very drinkable. We skipped the wine menu (price issue), but both opted for the five-course menu for €80, which is a real bargain for Denmark. And the food? Simply put: surprisingly delicious, honest, well-thought-out, no gimmicks, just perfectly cooked dishes with bold flavors. Course 1: A soup of "Ingrid's peas" with mussels, chives, and a piece of haddock cooked in lardo – wonderfully aromatic, well-rounded, and a great start. The whole thing was topped off with incredibly delicious, freshly baked bread with salted butter – I could have eaten nothing but that all evening. Course 2: Mackerel in a buttermilk sauce with parsley oil and roasted hazelnuts – meaty, slightly tart, with a lovely texture. The advertised horseradish, however, was nowhere to be found. Course 3: A magnificent scallop with smoked butter sauce, sweet and sour pickled pumpkin, and deep-fried kale – bold flavors, skillfully combined. Main Course (Variation 1): Beef tenderloin, cooked perfectly medium, with a crispy croquette, parsley puree, trumpet mushrooms, and Madeira sauce – classic, good, perhaps a little more bite in the croquette would have been desirable. Main Course (Variation 2): Pan-fried fish with squid and a white sauce – also excellent, especially the squid: crispy on the outside, tender and salty on the inside. Dessert: Quince, apple, ginger, and "Ivory" – a fine white chocolate in the shape of a sorbet-like ball, accompanied by another ball of quince, all in a sweet and sour apple cider sauce. Sounds good, and was delicious, but I felt it was missing something: perhaps more depth of chocolate, a bit of crunch, a fresh lemon note, or just a touch of cream. We concluded the evening with a good cappuccino in a beautiful cup and the realization: This meal was harmonious all around, flavorful, and delightfully filling – something you don't always experience in fine dining. The cuisine could be bolder in some places, dare to use a bit more contrast, add a spiciness or playfulness – but honestly: I already love this place. A must-visit on any trip to Denmark.

Fantastic afternoon and evening with good friends. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and not least the food was an experience beyond the ordinary.

Apparently you can't make a bad recommendation, they'll be rejected But there's a lack of a skilled chef present

A truly fantastic evening with the most wonderful experience of a perfect combination of beautifully and deliciously prepared food and lovely wines. The service was attentive and very professional. We look forward to future good times at Nordic.

Vi fik en glimrende frokost her i 2024 – velsmag, overskud og opmærksom betjening. Derfor var forventningerne høje, da vi – igen to personer – valgte deres tre-retters frokostmenu. Restauranten var langt fra fyldt, personalet havde ikke travlt, og det begyndte fint: imødekommende velkomst, lækkert brød, godt smør og drikkevarer hurtigt på bordet. Og så gik tiden. 50 minutter før forretten landede: røget laks med rygeost og radicchio – fin nok, men næppe noget der kræver mere end et par minutters anretning. Vi forsøgte at bestille flere drikkevarer, men tjenerne havde travlt med ikke at interessere sig for os. Hovedretten var en quiche med kylling, kartofler og asparges. Den ene var tør, den anden så overbagt, at overfladen havde fået en mørkebrun skorpe. Salaten var hæderlig, og dressingen gjorde sit til, at man ikke sad tilbage med helt tør mund. Desserten? En kedelig jordbærtærte med flødeskum og bær, der i følge tjeneren havde mødt noget hyldeblomst. Det havde de desværre glemt at tage smag af. Da vi ville bede om regningen, var det igen umuligt at få kontakt til personalet, så vi endte med at betale på vej ud. Ikke en katastrofe – bare sløset, slapt og ligegyldigt. Kan godt forstå, at ingen spurgte os, hvordan maden smagte. Magien fra sidst var væk.

I simply thought it was such a cozy place, the staff and waiters were so nice and open and the food was delicious, I have never experienced such a good and cozy place (10/10)

Always a pleasure to visit Restaurant Nordic! Absolutely delicious food, and top-notch service. They are always smiling and they create a lovely atmosphere. They have a lovely courtyard where you can sit with your dog, they come out with water and will make sure they feel welcome too! ❤️

Delicious Danish food of high quality at reasonable prices. Suitable for small parties.

Had lunch with 4 servings. Super delicious food and great service. See you again 🤗

Det var total outstanding oplevelse. Alt gik op i en højere enhed. Smukke hyggelige lokaler, fantastisk serviceminded og hjælpsom personale samt ikke mindst det bedste mad smagt længe. Lækker skaldyrs tallerken med diverse spændende dip, lækreste brød og en rigtig god kølig økologisk hvidvin til. Vi kommer gerne snart igen trods vi skal køre lidt for det.