Michelin-starred Iris in Norway’s Salmon Eye goes invite-only after 2026 reset
Diners who once booked a six-hour “expedition” to a steel orb in Hardangerfjord now need an invitation if they want […]
Iris, a Michelin-starred restaurant located inside a floating salmon eye structure in Norway's Hardangerfjord, has announced that it will only offer private dinners starting in 2026. The decision comes after the owners at Eide Fjordbruk paused service in January to rework the concept. Thirteen staff members were affected by the change.
The restaurant, which opened in 2023 and received a Michelin star in 2024, previously offered a six-hour "expedition" experience for guests who booked in advance. Danish chef Anika Madsen created a menu featuring farmed salmon, local shellfish, underutilized species, and even insects, fungi, and algae. The restaurant closed its public bookings in early 2026 and has since transitioned to an invitation-only model.
The future of Iris remains uncertain, with no public booking dates or new chef announced. Despite the closure, visitors can still tour the floating structure, which serves as the restaurant's visitor center. The decision to move to an invite-only model reflects the family's ambition to promote sustainable seafood consumption in Norway, which is already a global leader in farmed salmon production.
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