Reykjavik Teppanyaki 7 Course Menu and Fire Show with Cocktail

The main event here is the live teppanyaki cooking, with a chef slicing, grilling, and working brief bursts of flame into dinner. The menu combines Japanese technique with Icelandic salmon, lamb, beef, langoustine, skyr, and blueberries. It is a fun change from Reykjavík’s usual restaurants, especially on a cold evening.

I like the broad tasting menu, which lets you try several Icelandic ingredients in one sitting. I also like the cocktail and the close view of the grill, where chef Wilson has earned praise for his knife skills and friendly manner. The catch is the fire-show claim: some diners find it entertaining, while others feel it amounts to lighting oil or sake during cooking rather than a full performance.

Key points to know before booking

• Seven-course menu with a few surprises: The meal includes beef carpaccio, tempura langoustine, rice, vegetables, salmon, lamb, and skyr with blueberries.
• Icelandic ingredients meet Japanese cooking: The menu gives you a taste of local produce and seafood without leaving Reykjavík.
• Chef Wilson may be at the grill: He is specifically praised for his food, knife work, and engaging style.
• Expect a small-scale fire display: Flames are part of the cooking, but this is still a restaurant meal, not a theatrical stage show.
• One welcome sake cocktail is included: Additional drinks cost extra, and alcohol is limited to those aged 18 and above.
• Timing can vary: The planned visit lasts about 90 minutes, but quiet evenings or short staffing can affect the pace.

The grill is the star of the evening

At Flame Restaurant, you sit close to the iron cooking surface and watch dinner take shape in front of you. Teppanyaki is part meal, part kitchen performance. The chef handles the ingredients, controls the heat, and adds bits of showmanship as the courses move along.

The fire is the part that needs the clearest explanation. You can expect flames during the cooking, including a sake or oil effect, but the scale is modest. Some diners have found the show spectacular, especially when seated close enough to feel the heat. Others expected something more elaborate and felt disappointed.

I would book this for the shared energy of a teppanyaki table, not for a long theatrical production. The food, chef interaction, and unusual menu matter more than the fire itself.

A seven-course menu built around Icelandic ingredients

The menu is listed as seven courses, although several items arrive as part of the main teppanyaki service. That distinction matters. You will receive seven named elements, but not necessarily seven separate, slow-paced presentations.

The opening dish is Icelandic beef carpaccio. This starts the meal on a cool, delicate note before the hot grill takes over. It also gives you a chance to taste Icelandic beef in a simple format, rather than hidden under a heavy sauce.

Next comes a deep-fried tempura langoustine with homemade lava sauce. Langoustine is one of Iceland’s prized seafood ingredients, and the crisp tempura coating gives the meal a clear Japanese touch. The sauce adds heat and color, though the exact balance can vary with the chef and the evening.

The menu then moves to the grill. Teppanyaki premium Japanese rice and fresh mixed vegetables provide the base of the main course. These are familiar teppanyaki staples, but they help balance the richer seafood and meat.

The seafood main is Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce. This is one of the clearest examples of the restaurant’s concept: a local ingredient prepared with a Japanese flavor profile. If you like salmon, this should be one of the safer choices on the menu. The teriyaki brings sweetness and salt, so diners who prefer plain fish may find it more strongly seasoned.

The meat course is Icelandic free-range lamb with pepper sauce. Lamb is central to Icelandic cooking, and this gives the meal a more local identity than a standard Japanese steakhouse menu. The pepper sauce adds weight and spice, making the lamb a natural partner for the rice and vegetables.

Dessert is traditional Icelandic skyr with blueberries. Skyr is thick, tangy, and lighter than many creamy desserts. The blueberries provide sweetness and a cool finish after the hot grill.

Some diners have described the food as delicious and very filling. Others have found it merely reasonable for the price, especially when comparing it with other teppanyaki meals. I would arrive hungry, but not expect every course to suit your taste. The menu moves between raw beef, fried seafood, salmon, lamb, vegetables, rice, and dairy, so it offers variety at the cost of a less focused meal.

What the cooking show actually includes

The chef’s work is worth watching even when the flames are brief. You can see knife skills, quick movements, food preparation, and the change from raw ingredients to a plated meal. Chef Wilson is singled out for his charm, cooking, and knife handling, and the staff are often described as warm and attentive.

The fire effects can include lighting oil or sake as part of the cooking routine. That may be enough for you if you enjoy the classic Japanese steakhouse style. If you are picturing a long sequence of tricks, fire towers, or a dedicated stage act, lower your expectations.

Your seat may affect the experience. One diner seated close to the grill found the fire spectacular and warm. That is a useful warning in Reykjavík’s chilly climate: the heat is part of the fun, but close seating can make the flame effects intense for a moment.

A quiet dining room also changes the tone. On some evenings, the restaurant has been nearly empty, creating something close to a private meal. That can mean more personal attention from the chef and server. It can also make the fire show feel smaller and less lively than it would with a full table around you.

The cocktail adds an international touch

Your ticket includes one Flame welcome sake cocktail, or a similar drink. The cocktail helps connect the Japanese cooking with the restaurant’s wider international theme. A passion fruit sake cocktail is another drink selected by a diner, so the welcome beverage may not be identical for every booking.

Only one alcoholic drink is included. Any additional alcoholic drinks or other beverages cost extra. You must be at least 18 years old to receive alcohol, so this part of the package does not apply to younger diners.

If you do not drink alcohol, the supplied details do not specify a replacement beverage. It is sensible to ask the restaurant before booking if that point matters to you.

A 90-minute dinner, with some variation in pace

The advertised duration is about one hour and 30 minutes. That is a sensible length for a multi-part teppanyaki meal, but do not treat it as a guaranteed schedule.

The pace can depend on the number of diners and the staffing that night. A busy table may create a more social show and give the chef time to prepare each part. A nearly empty restaurant can feel more private, but one account describes the food arriving too quickly, with most of the meal served together after the second dish.

Short staffing has also caused slower service on at least one occasion. That is not automatically bad. A slower meal gives you time to enjoy the cocktail and watch the grill. Still, if you are booking this before a timed activity, allow room after the 90-minute estimate.

The experience begins and ends at Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík. Transportation is not included, but the location is near public transportation. You arrange your own way there and back.

Is $110 a fair price in Reykjavík?

At $110 per person, this is a special-occasion dinner rather than a cheap meal. The price includes dinner, the seven-course menu, one welcome sake cocktail, and the live cooking show. Iceland is expensive, so the total is not surprising for a set menu with seafood, lamb, beef, alcohol, and entertainment.

The value depends on what you want from the evening. If you would happily pay for a chef-prepared meal plus a bit of showmanship, the package can make sense. Several accounts describe the food as excellent, the staff as attentive, and the evening as worth the money.

If your main goal is the best possible Icelandic meal, the price becomes harder to defend. The menu uses Icelandic ingredients, but the format remains Japanese teppanyaki. Some dishes are familiar steakhouse items, and the fire effects may feel too slight for the title.

I would compare it with the cost of booking separate drinks, a multi-course dinner, and an entertainment-focused restaurant. You are paying for the complete evening, not just the ingredients. That is fair if you enjoy the format and unfair if you only want a quiet meal.

Service and the role of the chef

The restaurant’s staff receive some of the strongest praise in the available feedback. The main hostess or server is described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The chef is often the center of attention, but good service matters just as much at a grill where timing and communication shape the meal.

Chef Wilson is named several times as a particularly engaging cook. He is praised for making the food well, entertaining the table, and helping create a memorable birthday or final-night meal. He may not be the chef at every seating, so treat his appearance as a possibility rather than a promise.

The experience works best when the chef interacts with the table. A full group can give the room more energy. On the other hand, a quiet night can give you closer attention and a calmer meal. Your personal preference matters here.

Who will enjoy this dinner most?

I would recommend this to you if you:

• Like Japanese steakhouse cooking and want Icelandic ingredients added to the menu.
• Enjoy watching food prepared directly in front of you.
• Want a lively dinner for a birthday, anniversary, or final evening in Reykjavík.
• Appreciate tasting several foods instead of ordering one main dish.
• Are comfortable paying for food plus entertainment.
• Are curious about Icelandic lamb, salmon, beef, langoustine, and skyr in one meal.

I would be cautious if you:

• Have already had many teppanyaki dinners and want something very different.
• Expect a large, elaborate fire performance.
• Need a precisely timed meal.
• Want every course served as a separate, formal presentation.
• Are searching for the best value rather than a dinner with a show.
• Do not eat beef, seafood, lamb, or dairy, since these ingredients feature heavily in the sample menu.

The format is also less ideal for anyone seeking a quiet Icelandic tasting menu. The grill, chef movements, and service rhythm are part of the point.

Booking details and cancellation

You receive confirmation at the time of booking, and the ticket is mobile. The activity is offered in English, and the maximum group size is 30 people.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local Reykjavík time.

Most people can participate, but the supplied information does not give detailed accessibility specifications. If you need a particular seating arrangement or have mobility concerns, contact the provider before reserving.

Should you book the Flame teppanyaki dinner?

Book it if you want an entertaining dinner with Icelandic ingredients, Japanese cooking, a cocktail, and a small fire display in one package. Chef Wilson and the warm service can make the evening feel personal, especially on a quiet night when the restaurant is not crowded.

Skip it if the words fire show create a very specific picture in your mind. This is teppanyaki restaurant entertainment, not a major performance. At $110, you should be comfortable paying for the setting and chef interaction as much as the food.

My practical advice is simple: book this as a fun, filling special-occasion meal, and judge the value by the full evening. Arrive hungry, allow more than 90 minutes if your schedule is tight, and keep your expectations for the flames modest.

FAQ

Where does the dinner take place?

The experience starts and ends at Flame Restaurant, Katrínartún 4, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland.

How long does the experience last?

The scheduled duration is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes dinner, one Flame welcome sake cocktail or similar alcoholic beverage, and live fire cooking by an expert chef.

What dishes are on the sample menu?

The sample menu includes Icelandic beef carpaccio, tempura langoustine with lava sauce, premium Japanese rice, mixed fresh vegetables, Icelandic salmon with teriyaki sauce, free-range Icelandic lamb with pepper sauce, and skyr with blueberries.

Is the fire show a separate performance?

No. The fire effects take place during the chef’s teppanyaki cooking. The supplied details describe live fire cooking rather than a separate stage show.

Is the welcome cocktail included?

Yes. One Flame welcome sake cocktail or similar drink is included. Additional alcoholic drinks and other beverages are not included.

How old must you be to receive alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages are available only to people aged 18 and above.

Is transportation included?

No. You arrange your own transportation to and from the restaurant. The meeting point is near public transportation.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not accepted for a refund.