Grand Hotel, Stockholm

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The Veranda, Grand Hôtel Stockholm: The weekend smörgåsbord lunch at the Grand Hôtel
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SurfaceTravel 275 reviews
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We were told by our concierge (at a hotel other than the Grand) that the best place to try out a full-on Swedish smörgåsbord was at the Grand Hotel. While The Veranda is one of the more relaxed of the Grand Hotel's restaurants, I was still glad I dressed smart casual (the dress code there seems more like very smart casual). The Veranda goes along the front of the hotel and is mostly window, so it was it was very pleasant to sit warm inside and watch the snow and the people go by outside.

The food was delicious and the service excellent. This meal was definitely the highlight of our visit to Stockholm.

Here is a description of a smörgåsbord from the restaurant's web site:

"The Swedish smorgasbord is the fruit of a long and proud tradition. Permit us to suggest how best to enjoy the wonderful smörgåsbord:

1. Think of the smorgasbord as a four to six course meal.
2. Do not overload your plate. Make several trips to the buffet and take a new plate each time.
3. Begin with the herring dishes. These are traditionally served with boiled potatoes, crispbread and cheese. Herring tastes best with a cool aquavit chased with cold beer.
4. Next, try another Swedish speciality, gravad lax, which is served with a mustard and dill sauce. Try the smoked salmon, preferably with a few drops of lemon.
5. Then we suggest a variety of salads, egg dishes and cold cuts of meat and poultry.
6. Now it is high time to try the hot dishes. Don't miss the Swedish meatballs with lingonberries.
7. To round off the meal, we suggest our famous desserts, especially the fruit salad, which is popular with many regulars. A cup of coffee and an iced Swedish punsch completes the meal."

Favorite Dish: I tend to think of the smörgåsbord more as a Swedish buffet. My daughter didn't go for the full buffet and instead ordered a lobster bisque for lunch, of which I had a sip. To this day, she maintains it is the best soup she has ever tasted, and I more or less agree. I had psyched myself up for this, thinking I was simply going to endure this tasting of local food, but amazingly, I really enjoyed it. I even went back for seconds of the raw herring, a sort of sweet sashimi sushi.

Updated Sep 8, 2011

Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27, Stockholm

Phone: +46 8 679 35 86

Website: http://www.grandhotel.se/en/explore/the-veranda/smorgasbord

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The Veranda in the Grand Hotel: Swedish Smorgasbord
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UKDaisy 241 reviews

At the Veranda Restaurant in the Grand Hotel, you can sample traditional Swedish dishes from the Swedish Smorgasbord (buffet), e.g. herring, smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs. This place has a nice setting, with views facing Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace), and the buffet has a good variety of foods, although it does seem somewhat pricey.

Updated Sep 8, 2006

Address: S. Blasieholmshamnen 8, SE - 103 27

Phone: +46 (0)8 679 35 86

Website: http://www.grandhotel.se/in_english/restaurant_bar/grands_veranda/smorgasbord.asp

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~ GRAND HOTEL ~
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Marie-Lo 103 reviews

~ GRAND HOTEL ~
So beautiful view of the Boats and the Royal Castle, Old Town

Food: Excellent

Favorite Dish: A Wonderful taste of the Swedish :'Smorgosbord

Written Sep 7, 2002

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Aspati 48 reviews

It is expensive but a good experience - try it. All waiters are movig as one.

Favorite Dish: Beef with wine and sparagues (it was special dish for all guests that evening)

Written Nov 3, 2003

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jandris 26 reviews

The restaurant in the Grand Hotel serves a wonderful smorgasbord.

Favorite Dish: Many varieties of smoked salmon. But the usual 5 course smorgasbord.

Written Aug 25, 2002

Address: The Grand Hotel is in Gamla Stan.

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