THE ARCTIC COASTAL KITCHEN
RESTAURANT IN MERIHELMI
THE COASTAL KITCHEN
A sense of place,
served at the table.
At Merihelmi, our kitchen takes its inspiration from the Bothnian Bay. Local fish, meat from nearby farms, root vegetables and northern berries bring the flavours of the Arctic coast to your plate.
53 guests
RESTAURANT SEATING
17.00 - 22.00
ONLY PRIOR RESERVATIONS
7 Dec – 11 Apr
WINTER DINING SEASON
A TASTE OF MERIHELMI
From our coastal menu
A few flavours to look forward to. Our dishes follow the season and the availability of local ingredients.
TO BEGIN
Bothnian Bay vendace
Crisp-fried vendace, dill cream, pickled red onion and lemon.
OUR SIGNATURE
The Merihelmi fish platter
Flame-cooked salmon, crisp vendace, smoked pike and the day's local fish. Dill potatoes, pickles, browned lemon butter and house bread.
FROM THE SEA
Bothnian Bay whitefish
Pan-fried whitefish, potato purée, roasted root vegetables, dill oil and browned lemon butter.
FROM THE FARM
Local farm beef
Beef with crisp potato terrine, roasted onion, seasonal vegetables and a rich red wine sauce.
FROM THE GARDEN
Forest & Fire
Fire-roasted celeriac, crisp potatoes, forest mushrooms, roasted cabbage, apple and herb oil.
A SWEET FINISH
Sea buckthorn & white chocolate
Bright northern sea buckthorn, white chocolate mousse and crunchy oats.
A selection of dishes from our menu. The daily half-board dinner is presented separately below.
Please let us know about allergies and dietary requirements when enquiring.
WINTER SEASON · 7 December – 11 April
Your stay,
with a table waiting.
During the winter season, our half-board dining includes breakfast and a buffet dinner at Merihelmi. Start the morning at an unhurried pace and return from the Arctic outdoors for a warming evening meal.
Our dinner is served buffet-style, with the menu changing daily on a four-day rotation, taking you from the sea to the farms and the flavours of the fire.During the winter season, our half-board dining includes breakfast and a buffet dinner at Merihelmi. Start the morning at an unhurried pace and return from the Arctic outdoors for a warming evening meal.
07:30-09:30
BREAKFAST
INCLUDED IN HALF BOARD
By request
LUNCH
17:30-19.30
DINNER
INCLUDED IN HALF BOARD
Our dinner is served buffet-style, with the menu changing daily on a four-day rotation, taking you from the sea to the farms and the flavours of the fire.
Sample half-board buffet menus. Dishes may change with seasonal ingredients and availability.
FOUR EVENINGS OF NORTHERN FLAVOURS
01 The Sea
Creamy fish soup
Fish, potatoes, root vegetables and dill, with house bread and browned butter.
Oven-roasted salmon
Dill potatoes and lemon butter sauce.
Warm blueberry pie
Served with vanilla sauce.
02 The Local Farm
Roasted root vegetable soup
Herb oil and crisp bread.
Slow-braised local beef
Mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables and red wine sauce.
Lingonberry & caramel
Tart lingonberries, warm caramel and crunchy oats.
03 The Bothnian Bay
Crisp Bothnian Bay vendace
Dill cream, pickled red onion and lemon.
Local fish cake
Potato purée, roasted cabbage and dill butter sauce.
Warm apple crumble
Served with vanilla sauce.
04 The Fire
Roasted beetroot
Herb cream, apple and toasted seeds.
Sea Lapland lamb burger
Garlic and lemon aioli, pickled red onion, feta and rocket in a brioche bun, with potatoes.
Merihelmi pancake
Northern berries and vanilla cream.
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