Scan Magazine – August 2018

90 | Issue 115 | August 2018

Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Denmark

Ribe is probably one of Denmark’s most beautiful towns, with historic buildings,
cobbled streets and plenty of things to do and see. Restaurant Sælhunden is found
in a 17th century listed building and serves high-quality, traditional Danish dishes,
which are loved by both locals and visitors alike.

By Josefine Older Steffensen | Photos: Jens Jørgensen

The restaurant is cosy, with space for
around 50, divided between two rooms.
In the summer, the capacity is doubled
as tables are put out by the river and in
the sun-filled courtyard. “The restaurant
has retained its charm and it feels a bit
like stepping back in time when you en-
ter,” explains owner Rinda Klausen.

Importantly, the food that is served is
of the highest quality. “We get fresh
fish delivered to us three to four times
a week, and we’d much rather say that
we’ve run out of something than serve
something with substandard ingredi-
ents,” Klausen says.

Part of the community

The restaurant has been at the centre of
the community for many years and was
once a pub, prior to being converted into
a restaurant in 1989. Throughout the
years, it has served the local communi-

ty, and the walls and tables are decorat-

ed with pictures of locals. “When I start-

ed running the restaurant, there were

two freedom fighters who would come in

three times a week for what they called

the ‘Tuesday Club’. They were presi-

dents of the club and, ever since, we’ve

had the president’s table,” Klausen says

with a smile.

Restaurant Sælhunden also has two

bedrooms for visitors to Ribe, with

breakfast included and served either in

the room or by the river. The restaurant

also hosts fish evenings, where the chef

creates a six-course menu with new and

exciting dishes; an event that is always

popular.

Whether you are a local or visiting Ribe,

a visit to Restaurant Sælhunden is a

must. It is the perfect place to sam-

ple some Danish delicacies after a day

Delicious food in beautiful surroundings

spent exploring the city, the seaside or

one of the many local events. Klausen

does everything to make you feel wel-

come as soon as you step through the

door.

Web: http://www.saelhunden.dk

Facebook: Restaurant Sælhunden

Restaurant of the Month, Denmark

Photo: Rasmus Pedersen