Fyrkroen

From Gilleleje drive 4km (2 1/2 miles) west, following signs to Hornbæk

About

When the lights go on in the harbor and the cool (often chilly) breezes blow in from Sweden, there is no more romantic place to be than sitting at a table at this first-class restaurant. You not only get panoramic views of the sea but also can enjoy the restaurant's historic charm. Back in 1772, the setting was a lighthouse. A low-slung, white-painted stone building was erected adjacent to the lighthouse for the restaurant itself. If the weather is right, try for a table on the alfresco terrace or else retreat indoors to enjoy the nautical decor of ships and the sailors who manned them. Using market-fresh ingredients, the chef gives each dish a personal stamp. The kitchen still prepares homemade soups every day, none better than the shrimp. You might also start with some delectable smoked salmon or a freshly made salad with crisp lettuce. The steaks are tender to the fork and the palate, but most diners opt instead for such freshly caught fish as halibut, salmon, and perch, which, more or less, can be cooked to your specifications.