What Plokkfiskur is
Mashed fish and potato stew with rye bread.
Plokkfiskur is listed as a dish in the Iceland guide, where the index tags it seafood. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Plokkfiskur
Plokkfiskur is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Iceland. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Iceland guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Plokkfiskur sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 7 food entries we track for Iceland, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Skyr, Pylsa, Ponnukokur |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Plokkfiskur, Lamb soup |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Plokkfiskur is one of 5 dish entries and 2 mid-range items; 1 items share the seafood tag.
Dietary notes
- Seafood tag: fish or shellfish is part of the dish. Mention allergies clearly and ask about shared fryers.
How to order it
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Iceland items that make most sense alongside Plokkfiskur, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Iceland items share the most tags with Plokkfiskur, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Plokkfiskur: common questions
What is Plokkfiskur?
Mashed fish and potato stew with rye bread. It is listed in the TasteBridge Iceland guide as a dish.
How much does Plokkfiskur cost in Iceland?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Plokkfiskur vegetarian?
Plokkfiskur is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Plokkfiskur?
Our index lists it across Iceland, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Iceland. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.