Seafood by the Harbor
Kårehamns Fisk & Havskök is a fish shop, café, and restaurant rolled into one, set right on the quay in the picturesque fishing village of Kårehamn on Öland’s northeast coast. Run by Tomas and Eva for over 20 years, it’s equal parts shop and dining destination — you can buy fresh fish to cook at home, eat a seafood platter on the pier, or even borrow their grill and cook your own catch dockside.
The menu leans heavily on smoked and fresh seafood — salmon, eel, mackerel, crab, lobster, herring, and shellfish. Signature dishes include the seafood platter (skaldjursplatå), fish & chips, luxe shrimp sandwich, and moules frites (recurring Saturday special). Meat, burgers, and vegetarian options round out the menu. In summer, Café Båthuset opens in an old boathouse with coffee, ice cream, and shrimp sandwiches — plus local art exhibitions.
Practical Details
- Distance from the house: ~20 km north, about 20-25 minutes by car
- Address: Kårehamnsvägen 9, 387 96 Köpingsvik
- Season: Opens late March; runs through autumn with reduced winter hours
- Summer hours: Open daily, into the late evening
- Spring/autumn hours: Typically Wed-Sun, reduced hours — check their website
- Fish shop opens one hour before the restaurant (usually 10:00)
Good to Know
- Buy fish and borrow the grill — pick something from the counter and grill it yourself on the pier. A unique experience.
- Live music evenings in summer with beer and white wine by the water.
- Indoor and outdoor seating — blankets provided for cooler evenings.
- The fish shop is worth a stop even if you don’t eat in — fresh smoked fish, local marmalades, cheeses, and crackers.
- Hours vary by season — always check their website or Instagram before visiting.
- Fully licensed (alcohol served).
A perfect lunch or dinner stop when exploring the northeast coast — pair it with a visit to Kamelranchen nearby or a drive along the coast.
Website: karehamnshavskok.se