Restaurant SuRi – Asian Cuisine in Holbæk

Gourmet Dining with Harbour Views on Holbæk Old Harbour

Down at the harbour in Holbæk, in a building erected in 1975 as a gathering point for the Isefjord's fishermen, Restaurant SuRi sits with a view across masts, quaysides and the shifting light over Holbæk Fjord. The old fish house has been transformed into a culinary meeting point where classic cooking meets West Zealand seasonal ingredients — a combination that works exactly as well as the setting promises. It is one of those places in Holbæk where the surroundings alone make it worth a visit, yet the food turns it into something you remember long after leaving.

Local Ingredients from Fjord and Field

SuRi's kitchen is built on a clear philosophy: the best ingredients should come from the surrounding area, and the season sets the direction for the menu. The fish arrives fresh from Holbæk and Odden every morning, the vegetables come from local growers, and the wine is served from the open wine room in the restaurant — supplemented by beer and cider from small producers who share the same commitment to quality. In the open kitchen, the dishes are prepared on a Molteni stove, and you can watch the chefs at work while waiting for your meal. Lunch offers classic Danish smørrebrød with fish and seafood from the restaurant's own suppliers, while the evening menu unfolds with dishes that reflect the season's best from sea and field in carefully crafted, classic preparations. For couples seeking a special evening in a maritime setting, SuRi is an excellent choice — not least because the restaurant's integrated fish business, Holbæk Fisk & Røgeri, ensures a direct connection between catch and plate.

The Harbour Setting

Holbæk harbour has undergone a quiet transformation in recent years, evolving from a predominantly functional fishing port into a vibrant urban space with restaurants, galleries and a distinctly maritime atmosphere. SuRi is a natural part of this development, having turned the old fish building into a hub of harbour life. The large terrace sits directly on the quay edge in the harbour basin with views of the historic wooden ships still moored along the pier, and you can follow the Orø ferry with your eyes while enjoying your starter. The maritime atmosphere here is not a backdrop — it is genuine. The harbour in Holbæk remains a place where sailors, locals and visitors mingle in an easy-going atmosphere, and the restaurant draws from that energy without over-polishing it. Next door you will find Holbæk Fisk & Røgeri with one of the country's finest selections of house-smoked goods, fresh fish and delicacies — a natural stop either before or after a meal at SuRi.

Holbæk and the Isefjord

Holbæk is one of the oldest market towns on Zealand, with a history stretching back to the Middle Ages and a town centre characterised by winding street patterns and fine half-timbered houses. From the harbour you can take the ferry to the small island of Orø, where country roads give way to field paths and the silence is almost complete. The fjord itself offers kayaking opportunities and sailing trips along the coast, and Tuse Næs to the north of the town holds small beaches and villages with undisturbed views across the water. If you combine a visit to SuRi with a tour along the fjord or a full day on Orø, you have one of the most complete day trips that West Zealand has to offer — good food, water and the particular calm that comes with being just a little removed from the bustle of bigger cities. Visit destinationsjaelland.dk for more experiences and inspiration around Holbæk and the Isefjord.