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US$10 - US$30
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Seafood, Soups, Scandinavian, European
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Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
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Reviewed 26 March 2023

Been here several times in the past, as I mostly eat fish and vegetarian food. Also I like to steer clear of franchise business, especially the nearby ABC-chain, which has finished off all real gas stations around Finland and like to support smaller and local...restaurants with fresh ingredients. I’m disappointed the way things been going on at Vihiluodon Kala lately. The quality of the food and service varies too much. Below listed couple of incidents: - I was here at the end of lunch time last year. Only me and one other traveller. The other traveller finished his meal 5 minutes past lunch time, he asked is the coffee included. Waitress said, sorry it’s past lunch time and you have to pay. The guy said nothing and walked out. I’m sure he’s not coming back. Not very good thinking as the coffee goes down the drain anyway as there was nobody else there. - again another lunch time, took the salmon soup as always. Two pots of milk and potatoes, barely any fish. After eating on my way out I commented this, and the answer was ”You should have said something”. - again lunch time, took the salmon soup as takeaway. The box was filled in the kitchen somewhere. In the car I already smelled something funky. At home opened the box and it was clear something’s not right. Tried one spoon, tasted real bad and the rest went to trash. Fish was probably off. Now somebody would ask why I go there. That’s because it was good in the beginning, but the quality of the food has gone down and don’t justify the high prices. You get this cheap-o impression that the restaurant’s trying to cut costs wherever they can. For instance, how is it possible that the Fish Plate on lunch service is way more expensive than one of them solo (you get the same amount of fish but only one kind)? Or the thing with the coffee? The one thing you want in a restaurant is not to have this cheap-o impression.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2021 via mobile

Excellent fish restaurant. Sunday brunch was a bit too salty. It seems to me that specially in Sundays included dessert was only tiny piece of pie compared to pre covid times when dessert was really a part of brunch.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 19 July 2021 via mobile

On our way back home oulu, this time we remembered to skip usual ABC lunce to visit again this great fish restaurant. In my last visit few years back I tried salmon soup and knew how good it would be, so this time I was...looking other lunch alternatives. While having hard times to finally decide as all seemed so appealing, clerk behind counter recommended "fish plate" that included little bit all dishes on the same plate with permission to get more only for 19€. Have to day it was heavenly delicious so my strong recommendation for this restaurant.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 11 July 2021

Have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Again was perfect - slowly flamed salmon with new potatoes. Clearly very popular too - a continuous queue (but moving fairly fast). Always very friendly service. This place is a highlight for lunch on the way...if passing by - like we do regularly - also always to take some fish home too. Highly and truly recommended! There is also a terrace to enjoy your meal outside. The accompanying wine was perfect. Reasonable prices. Quality more than matches the price. Always happy leaving here and looking forward to next visit.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 3 July 2021

After this lunch I will never visit neighbouring mass eatery if this restaurant is open. Good value for money.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 13 May 2019 via mobile

Quite tasty fish meals, this time a bit under the usual quality. Yesterday was mother's day specialties and rest were served today.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 26 February 2019

Convenient location by highway when travelling by car. Very good fish soup and other fish dishes with friendly service and good value for the money. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 9 February 2019 via mobile

5/5 full on. Big portion sizes, wonderful traditional tastes, reasonsble prices, and ABSOLUTELY kind service! They also made gluten-free special portions, so we were very happy :)

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 28 July 2018

Just outside of the city is this unique fish restaurant, have lunch from the buffet for about 11 Euros, Excellent salmon or selection of other fish. The service is pleasant and the restaurant bright with a terrace for outside dining. They have a good selection...of fresh fish to buy and take home.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 8 October 2017 via mobile

The place serves fish food only and sells out fish and fish products. The food I had was tasty and there was enough to eat. I would have given a higher score, but the school diner like venue with plastic trays lowered it. The dining...area was also not too tidy - lots of breadcrums on the floor and tables.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed 3 October 2017 via mobile

Excellent quality and variety of fishes. All the meals were perfectly done. Best restaurant to visit in the region. Also good variety of meals and fishes to buy and take with.

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed 1 June 2017 via mobile

Usually one of the best restaurant experience in Oulu was this time disappointment. Fish plate was somehow less delicious and varieties of fishes were lowering. Hope to see the top quality we are used next time.

Date of visit: May 2017
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Reviewed 15 February 2017 via mobile

Got a tip to visit this place when driving by. Fish soup made from salmon is excellent choice. I saw many other customers taking the same. Really good choice to stop for a break.

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 4 October 2016 via mobile

If you dont want something for tourists but original home made style fish meals from local incredients, this is the place to come for lunch. Also some new tastes not only traditional "as you granny made it". Maybe someone is saying its too far from...Oulu, but when you find good local specialities in the middle of tourist centre.More

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed 30 July 2016 via mobile

If you like fish this really worth visiting as the are many alternatives available. We took salmon soup and fish & chips. Salmon soup was served with dark bread and you are allowed to help yourself to get plate filled up as many times you...want to. Fish & chips was prepared separately by chef and brought into the table. Have to say that it was very good. Fresh fish products were available to take away.More

Date of visit: July 2016
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Vihiluodon Kala is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4