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Viking Restaurant Harald

Viking-themed restaurant completed with a dragon-ship salad bar, stuffed animals, costumed waiters and long wooden tables – not subtle but plenty of fun. Dishes all bear Norse-sounding names and feature big steaks and game choices. Signature dishes are shared platters served on a shield, or enormous vegetable or meat kebabs in a sword.

Address: Hämeenkatu 23
Getting there: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–24:00, Fri 11:00–01:00, Sat 12:00–01:00, Sun 13:00–21:00
Price: Mains €15–27, menus €27–40
Website: ravintolaharald.fi (opens in a new tab)

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