Skippers Grill
Unpretentious chicken and grill bar on Søndergade serving hearty Danish fast-food classics, generous portions and easy takeaway in central Frederikshavn.
Skippers Grill is a laid-back chicken and grill bar on Søndergade in central Frederikshavn, known for hearty portions, crispy fried favorites and classic Danish fast-food comforts. From rotisserie-style chicken and burgers to open-faced fish dishes and takeaway-friendly meals, it caters to hungry locals and travelers looking for a quick, satisfying stop between shopping and the ferry. Simple interiors, counter service and fair prices keep the focus firmly on unfussy comfort food.
A brief summary to Skippers Grill
- Søndergade 133, Frederikshavn, 9900, DK
- +4598423789
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 11:30 am-8 pm
- Tuesday 11:30 am-8 pm
- Wednesday 11:30 am-8 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am-8 pm
- Friday 11:30 am-8 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-8 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-8 pm
Local tips
- Come slightly before or after the main lunch and early dinner rush to avoid queuing at the counter and to find a wider choice of free tables.
- If you are ordering for a group, consider sharing larger chicken or mixed grill plates rather than multiple small portions to keep costs and leftovers down.
- Ask staff about sauce options and extras; simple add-ons like salad or additional dressings can turn a basic order into a more complete meal.
- Plan for a quick in-and-out meal if you have a ferry to catch, as the grill-bar style service works well for tight schedules.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Trash Bins
- Seating Areas
Skippers Grill location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Skippers Grill
Casual Grill Hub in the Heart of Frederikshavn
Skippers Grill sits along Søndergade, one of Frederikshavn’s main streets, where everyday city life rolls by outside the windows. Inside, the atmosphere is straightforward and unpretentious: high counters, simple tables and the steady background hum of conversation and clinking trays. It feels like a classic Danish grill bar, the kind of place where the focus is on hot plates and fast service rather than elaborate decor. This is very much a come-as-you-are spot. Shoppers drop in for a quick meal, workers grab a late lunch, and families refuel in between errands. The open counter gives you a clear view of the fryers and grills, adding to the honest, no-frills character. It is the sort of everyday neighborhood restaurant that anchors a local street, familiar even on your first visit.Comfort Food with a Danish Grill Twist
The menu leans heavily into well-loved Danish fast-food traditions. Expect grilled and fried chicken, burgers, sausage plates and generous portions of fries. Classic combinations like half a grilled chicken with crispy potatoes and salad sit alongside burgers stacked with salad, dressing and cheese. Portions are typically substantial, designed to satisfy a real appetite rather than to be dainty. Beyond chicken and burgers, there is often a nod to seaside dining, with fish dishes and open-faced specialties reflecting the town’s maritime setting. Sauces play a major role – from creamy dressings to rich gravies – turning simple fried items into full, comforting meals. It is a place where you order with your stomach, not your calorie counter.Everyday Atmosphere and Local Rhythm
Skippers Grill’s personality is shaped by its rhythm of service. Lunchtime sees a steady flow of guests from nearby offices and shops, while late afternoon and early evening bring in families and small groups. The open-plan layout keeps the mood lively without becoming overwhelming, and you can choose between a quick eat-and-go visit or a slower sit-down meal. The décor mirrors the food: functional and familiar, with bright lighting, easy-to-clean surfaces and visible menus. It feels very much like a slice of local life, where the emphasis is on reliable, recognisable dishes rather than experimentation. For many, that predictability is precisely the attraction.Takeaway Favorite for Busy Days
Takeaway is a major part of the experience. Many guests stop by the counter only long enough to place and collect orders, heading home or back to their accommodation with still-warm bags of food. The menu is built to travel well, from family-sized chicken meals to burgers and boxes of fries. Opening hours run through lunch and into the evening, providing a convenient option when you need something filling after a day exploring the harbour, the beaches or the shops. It is the kind of reliable backup plan that quickly becomes a habit for locals and a handy discovery for visitors.Part of Frederikshavn’s Everyday Food Scene
Skippers Grill is not a fine-dining destination, and it does not try to be. Its role in Frederikshavn is more modest but no less important: a familiar grill bar serving generous plates at moderate prices. For travelers, it offers a straightforward taste of Danish fast-food culture in a town better known for ferries and coastline. If you are passing through Frederikshavn and craving something uncomplicated, hot and hearty, Skippers Grill provides exactly that. It is a dependable stop where you know roughly what you will get: comforting grill dishes, brisk service and a snapshot of everyday local eating habits in northern Jutland.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Frederikshavn Sogn
0.5 km
A grand Romanesque church and living parish at the heart of a North Jutland port town, where seafaring history, sacred art and everyday Danish life meet.
Fisketorvet
1.2 km
A modest central square in Frederikshavn where everyday small-town life, summer tourist hosts and a hint of maritime character quietly meet by the harbor.
Frederikshavn Church
1.6 km
Frederikshavn’s red-brick landmark church, blending National Romantic architecture, a Michael Ancher altarpiece and war graves into one evocative town centre stop.
Frederikshavn St.
1.7 km
Compact, coastal rail terminus linking Frederikshavn’s harbor, ferries and town center, and a relaxed stepping stone to beaches, bunkers and northern Jutland landscapes.
Port of Frederikshavn
1.8 km
A deep-water working harbour where ferries, shipyards and offshore giants share the waterfront, shaping the maritime heart of Frederikshavn.
Cafe' Feen
2.0 km
Aalborg’s beloved Kildeparken blends music, art, and green tranquility, offering a vibrant escape in the city center for relaxation, exploration, and community events.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
3.6 km
Second World War bunkers half-buried in the dunes behind Frederikshavn’s palm-lined city beach, blending coastal history with a relaxed seaside setting.
Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen
9.2 km
A modest roadside stone in rural Vendsyssel, the Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen quietly links a single life story with the open fields and farm roads of Gærum.
The Lady From The Sea
10.7 km
A towering harbour figurehead where Ibsen’s sea‑bound heroine, medieval Mary and hundreds of children’s symbols merge into one evocative coastal landmark.
Mindesten for Klitplantør Thygeson
31.7 km
A modest granite stone in Skagen Klitplantage honouring the dune inspector who planted millions of pines and transformed the shifting sands south of Skagen.
Kiosk v / The Buried Church
31.7 km
Delve into Esbjerg’s evolution from coastal hamlet to harbor city at this immersive museum, blending archaeology, wartime history, and lifelike local scenes in Denmark’s West Jutland.
Skagen Havn
32.0 km
A bustling North Sea harbour where fishing fleets, cruise liners and a cosy marina meet under Skagen’s famous northern light.
Enjoy Skagen
32.5 km
Esbjerg Museum reveals the city’s story through immersive exhibits on maritime legacy, archaeology, and daily life—offering an interactive journey into Danish west coast history.
Galleri Bo
32.8 km
Explore Denmark's vibrant west coast heritage at Esbjerg Museum, where local history, archaeology, and immersive exhibits bring Esbjerg's dramatic story to life.
Skagen Station
33.1 km
Denmark's northernmost railway station, where historic yellow architecture meets the gateway to two seas.
Unmissable attractions to see
Tordenskjold statue
1.2 km
Experience the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.
Mindesmærke for Scandinavian
1.3 km
A solemn granite memorial on Frederikshavn’s harbourfront, commemorating the 159 lives lost in the 1990 Scandinavian Star ferry fire beside the waters they once crossed.
Bangsbo Botaniske Have
1.3 km
Denmark's premier botanical garden where English-style elegance meets Northern Europe's largest alpine crevice garden.
Mindesten for de 3
1.5 km
A modest war memorial in Frederikshavn honoring three local lives lost during World War II, inviting a brief, thoughtful pause amid the town’s everyday rhythm.
Boolsens Stenhave
1.5 km
A quiet stone garden in Frederikshavn where an author’s lifelong passion for geology now unfolds as an open-air story of ice, rock, and deep time.
Frihedsmonumentet
1.6 km
Frihedsmonumentet is a tranquil memorial park in Frederikshavn, honoring Danish resistance and World War II victims in a peaceful, central garden beside the main church.
Kystmuseet Bangsbo
1.6 km
Historic Bangsbo manor turned coastal museum, where medieval ships, wartime stories and a 1900s cultural salon meet in lush parkland on Frederikshavn’s edge.
Mindesten for V. VANGSTED
1.6 km
Explore the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.
Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum
1.6 km
Small in scale but rich in ideas, Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum og Exlibrissamling fuses contemporary art, ex libris treasures and a lively cultural calendar in one intimate venue.
Mindesten
1.6 km
A modest granite memorial on Frederikshavn’s church square, Mindesten quietly commemorates Denmark’s World War II liberation and invites a moment of reflection.
Pikkerbakken
1.6 km
Forest-framed hilltop with a striking airwalk, sweeping Kattegat views and quiet wartime relics above the harbor town of Frederikshavn.
Krudttårnet
1.6 km
A 17th‑century gunpowder tower turned harbourfront museum, where naval history, bold engineering and Frederikshavn’s maritime story meet in one compact landmark.
Versorgungsschiff „EDDA BOREAS“
1.9 km
A cutting-edge offshore wind support vessel occasionally moored at Frederikshavn’s working harbour, showcasing hydrogen-ready technology, cranes and gangways for the future of offshore energy.
Skovhuset
2.1 km
Rustic forest house in Bangsbo Dyrehave where woodland, deer and open-fire meals create a quietly atmospheric escape just outside Frederikshavn.
Bangsbo Fort - Bunkermuseum
2.3 km
Hilltop World War II and Cold War fortress overlooking Frederikshavn and the Kattegat, with panoramic views, bunker explorations and immersive coastal history.
Essential places to dine
Skippers Grill
0.0 km
Unpretentious chicken and grill bar on Søndergade serving hearty Danish fast-food classics, generous portions and easy takeaway in central Frederikshavn.
Restaurant NerD
0.5 km
Modern Nordic cooking and harbour classics served with sweeping views over Frederikshavn Marina and the Kattegat, in a relaxed, design-forward waterfront setting.
Centergrillen
0.7 km
Casual grill bar meets Asian-inspired takeaway in a no-fuss Frederikshavn neighborhood favorite, serving hearty portions from lunchtime through the evening.
Samgor
0.8 km
Straightforward sushi and Asian comfort food in central Frederikshavn, balancing generous portions, friendly pricing and a strong takeaway focus for everyday dining.
La Vida Cafe Restaurant Pizza Pasta Place
1.0 km
Italian-American dining hub in Frederikshavn's center with pizzas, pastas, burgers, and Mediterranean fare for every taste.
Madbaren no 13
1.1 km
Intimate Frederikshavn gastropub pairing relaxed social dining with a standout selection of specialty beers in a warm, living-room-style setting.
WE MEAT Burger - Frederikshavn
1.1 km
Casual, central and comfort-focused, WE MEAT Burger serves hearty burgers, fried chicken and indulgent sides for easy-going evening meals in Frederikshavn.
2takt Café & Brasserie
1.1 km
Historic industrial space reimagined as a refined Scandinavian brasserie with exceptional dietary inclusivity.
Moby Dick
1.1 km
Hearty Danish comfort food with a maritime twist in the heart of Frederikshavn, where generous plates and warm lighting create a cozy harbor-side evening.
Hotel Lisboa
1.1 km
Cozy, family-run base on Frederikshavn’s quiet southern edge, blending simple comfort, honest Danish cooking and easy access to forest, shoreline and Bangsbo.
Bone's Frederikshavn
1.2 km
Harborfront American BBQ and hearty comfort food with a salad bar, soft-ice and plenty of space for families, groups and hungry travelers in Frederikshavn.
Bai Sheng
1.2 km
Interactive Mongolian BBQ and sushi buffet where chefs grill your selections before your eyes.
Delicious Factory
1.2 km
Casual central Frederikshavn café serving generous sandwiches, fresh pasta salads and colourful juices in a bright, easygoing setting ideal for quick meals or relaxed breaks.
Hotel Jutlandia
1.2 km
Waterfront landmark hotel overlooking ferries and the Kattegat, steps from shops and the train station.
STED1
1.2 km
Elevated Nordic dining with sweeping harbour views from the top of Hotel Jutlandia, blending contemporary cuisine with Frederikshavn’s working waterfront.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Danmission Op Shop
0.4 km
Charity-driven thrift shop in central Frederikshavn, where changing shelves of second-hand finds turn everyday shopping into a sustainable treasure hunt for a good cause.
Frederikshavn Bazar
0.9 km
Compact international supermarket in Frederikshavn’s pedestrian heart, stocking global staples, spices and snacks with a no-fuss, everyday local atmosphere.
LePac
0.9 km
Cosy central Frederikshavn florist and gift shop, blending fresh seasonal bouquets with curated decorative presents for easy, thoughtful gifting in Søndergade.
Zoey
1.1 km
Sophisticated plus-size fashion celebrating curves and confident style in Denmark's north.
INTERSPORT Frederikshavn
1.2 km
Central Frederikshavn sports store for footwear, clothing and gear tailored to Danish weather, everyday training, family activities and active coastal holidays.
Kop & Kande
1.2 km
A cosy central Frederikshavn homeware store where Danish design, practical kitchen tools and ready-to-wrap gifts make an easy, everyday stop during your town wander.
SOLO - Frederikshavn
1.2 km
Compact, contemporary women’s fashion on Frederikshavn’s main pedestrian street, ideal for a relaxed browse between cafés, errands and harbor strolls.
dansk Frederikshavn
1.2 km
Harborfront, budget-friendly clothing store in Frederikshavn, stocking practical styles for babies, kids, tweens, women and men under one bright, efficient roof.
Tøjeksperten
1.2 km
Premium men's fashion with 365-day exchanges and seamless online integration in central Frederikshavn.
Butik NEXT
1.2 km
A curated second-hand boutique in the heart of Frederikshavn, where Scandinavian style, sustainable fashion and relaxed browsing come together on Rimmensgade.
Rosenborg SHE
1.2 km
Intimate women’s fashion and footwear boutique on Søndergade, offering wearable Scandinavian style in the heart of Frederikshavn’s cozy shopping streets.
Deres Collection
1.2 km
Modern women’s fashion in a relaxed Nordic boutique, set in the walkable shopping streets of central Frederikshavn.
Knud E
1.3 km
Long-established Frederikshavn womenswear boutique offering Scandinavian-inspired fashion, quality outerwear and warm, personal service in the heart of Danmarksgade.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
1.3 km
Playful Danish design shop in central Frederikshavn, brimming with colourful gifts, party supplies, stationery and clever everyday items at wallet‑friendly prices.
Gerda
1.3 km
Independent neighborhood clothing boutique in Frederikshavn, offering relaxed Scandinavian style, personal service, and a calm alternative to high-street fashion chains.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ship Inn ApS
0.1 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks and harbor-town vibes in a compact, maritime-flavored setting.
Peder Wessel v/Lisbeth Wagner
0.8 km
Traditional, inexpensive neighbourhood bar on central Søndergade, offering no-frills drinks, cosy maritime character and an easygoing slice of Frederikshavn nightlife.
Le Drink
0.9 km
Cosy neighbourhood cocktail bar in Frederikshavn, serving unfussy drinks and relaxed conversation in an intimate, low‑key setting off the main streets.
Bangsbo Brewing Company
0.9 km
Intimate nanobrewery crafting rotating small-batch Danish beers in a welcoming taproom.
Two Step Up v / Brian Jensen
1.1 km
Frederikshavn's legendary late-night bar where locals and travelers unite over live music and Danish drinks until dawn.
Lygten I/S
1.1 km
Old-school Danish "brown" beer hall in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks, thick pub atmosphere and local colour from early morning to late night.
Frederikshavner Kroen
1.1 km
No‑frills Danish pub in central Frederikshavn, pouring cheap beer, late‑night drinks and plenty of local atmosphere in a compact, well‑worn bar room.
Flying Hirsch
1.1 km
High-energy after-ski bar in central Frederikshavn, serving playful drinks, loud music and alpine party vibes late into the night.
JOY´S PUB
1.2 km
Cozy harborfront neighborhood bar in Frederikshavn with affordable drinks, local atmosphere and occasional live music on late-opening weekend nights.
Freddy´s Bar
1.2 km
Cozy harbourfront bar in Frederikshavn with live music, a generous beer selection, and laid-back Danish pub vibes just steps from the ferry terminal.
John Bull
1.3 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
My Nordisk Mjød
1.4 km
Intimate mead bar and micro‑meadery in Frederikshavn, serving handcrafted Nordic honey wines inspired by a garden apple tree and regional Danish ingredients.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
1.6 km
Lively central Frederikshavn sports bar with wall-to-wall matches, cold beers, betting, slot machines and pool in a relaxed, down-to-earth Danish pub atmosphere.
Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
1.8 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Munken v/Aase Pedersen
2.0 km
Traditional Danish bar in the heart of Frederikshavn, offering straightforward drinks, long opening hours and a cosy glimpse into local everyday pub life.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Casual
- Fun-filled
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly