"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Västra Götalands län
In a former ironworks, where heat once forged metal and now shapes the food, chefs cook over wood fire. Local meat and vegetables meet on the grill, while natural wines and craft beer fill the glasses.
Guest chefs and pop-ups bring variety to this ambitious spot throughout the year. The “food bar” is located in the 1925 Amerikahuset, once home to an intercontinental shipping line. Wednesday to Saturday only.
Tucked inside Göteborgs Saluhall, Bar Bulot is a refined spot much loved for lunch, serving carefully crafted small and medium-sized dishes, best enjoyed with a thoughtfully chosen glass of wine.
A five-meter reclining Buddha watches over the open kitchen at this Pan-Asian restaurant, opened in 2014. The menu draws flavors from across Asia, with many dishes designed for sharing.
On the car-free island of Åstol, this fish restaurant has welcomed guests since 1984. It smokes shrimp, salmon, and mackerel over alder chips next door. Ferry access from Rönnäng; open April to September.
Located on the top floor of the Pier Clarion Hotel in Lindholmen, Fei combines elevated city views with modern Chinese cooking rooted in traditional flavors and a clear sense of authenticity.
Bearing the name “confession” and located opposite the Cathedral, this lively spot wanders the kitchens of France, Spain, and Italy. Two inner courtyards open in summer, and the kitchen stays busy from lunch until late.
Known as “Krogen mitt i skogen” (the pub in the forest), this barn restaurant has served French-Swedish cooking from a chalkboard menu for two decades. Craft beer complements the wine list. Summer only.
Run by sommelier Emma Wennerberg and chef Mathias Graner, Bistro Odette is a warm homage to French classics—seasonal, rustic yet refined, with a much-loved tarte flambée among the signatures.
Indoor boule courts share an address with this bistro on the Viskan River. The kitchen mixes French and Swedish influences: oysters, steak tartare, a signature burger. Bakery attached; open since 2018.