3 Best Restaurants in Petropavlovsk, Russia

This cozy Japanese restaurant in the center of town is a local favorite. The restaurant capitalizes on an abundance of fresh local seafood, and the pleasingly muted interior design and attentive service complement an extensive menu of tasty sushi and sashimi. If sushi isn't your thing, you'll also find plenty of delicious cooked dishes, like orange-roasted scallops, tempura shrimp and vegetables, and sesame-crusted salmon. And of course hearty miso soup. In this climate, the deep-fried ice cream for dessert is a perennial favorite.

Locals flock to this cozy restaurant in the city's historic center for authentic Korean dishes served in enormous portions—one dish easily serves two or three people. Beef and rice or noodles are central on the menu, but the seafood dishes are the best, especially spicy grilled fish. All served with Korean condiments and kimchi. The restaurant also offers nice panoramic views of the bay.

For an excellent introduction to the local cuisine, the San Marino is the best in town. Ultra-fresh seafood dishes like king crab, shimp salad, and thick salmon filet share the menu with local game, such as seared reindeer steak and deer burgers. You'll even find locally gathered greens and vegetables in season. Linen table clothes, comfortable seating, and pleasant lighting add to the warm, innviting atmosphere. There are two San Marino's in town—one is a café—so make sure you fine the right place, near the Hotel Petropavlovsk.