Stenbækhus / mad på Mols
Family-run kitchen on the Mols peninsula serving seasonal Danish comfort food, smørrebrød and tapas-style dishes in a relaxed restaurant, courtyard and catering hub.
Stenbækhus / mad på Mols is a family-run restaurant and catering kitchen in the village of Knebel on Mols, combining homely Danish cooking with a modern seasonal touch. Set on Vestre Strandvej, it serves smørrebrød, tapas-style plates and made-from-scratch dishes, many enjoyed in a sheltered courtyard. The kitchen focuses on fresh local produce, reduced food waste and relaxed hospitality, making it a cosy stop on explorations of Mols Bjerge and the Djursland peninsula.
A brief summary to Stenbækhus / mad på Mols
- Vestre Strandvej 7, Knebel, 8420, DK
- +4560525375
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 9 am-3 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-3 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-3 pm
- Thursday 9 am-3 pm
- Friday 9 am-3 pm
- Saturday 9 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Check current opening hours in advance, as the on-site restaurant and courtyard service can be more limited than the catering schedule, especially outside peak seasons.
- If you plan to order catering for a celebration or holiday-home dinner, place your order well ahead of time and discuss any dietary requirements directly with the kitchen.
- Save time on excursion days by pre-ordering smørrebrød, sandwiches or tapas boxes to take along for hikes or beach outings around Mols Bjerge.
- In good weather, ask for a table in the courtyard; bring an extra layer as evenings near the coast can feel cool even in summer.
- Card payments are widely accepted in Denmark, but having a backup payment method is useful if you are combining a visit here with smaller rural stops.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Stenbækhus / mad på Mols location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Hot Weather
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A homely food house on the Mols peninsula
Stenbækhus / mad på Mols sits along Vestre Strandvej in Knebel, a small village between the gentle hills of Mols and the waters of Knebel Vig. From the outside it looks unassuming, but inside it functions as both a neighbourhood restaurant and a busy catering kitchen. The atmosphere is deliberately informal: wooden tables, simple decor and the easy pace of coastal life rather than urban fine dining formality. The place is very much a family project, and that shows in the way the dining room feels closer to a welcoming country home than a polished venue. Guests drift between the interior and the courtyard, and locals drop by to pick up food-to-go for gatherings, hikes or lazy evenings in nearby summer houses.Seasonal cooking rooted in Danish traditions
The kitchen builds its menus around fresh, often local produce and the rhythm of Danish seasons. Smørrebrød on dense rye bread, colourful salads, slow-cooked meats and creamy fish dishes appear in changing combinations, with garnishes shifting as new vegetables come into season. Much of what is served is made from scratch on site, from dressings and marinades to baked goods. Alongside classic plates, the team leans into a tapas-style approach for casual eating. Sharing boards with cheeses, charcuterie, spreads and small warm bites work equally well as a relaxed lunch or as a centrepiece for celebrations at home. Brunch trays, sandwiches and cold buffets round out a menu designed to travel well for catering orders.Catering for celebrations and everyday gatherings
Behind the scenes, Stenbækhus is geared for “mad ud af huset” – food out of the house – supplying everything from intimate family birthdays to bigger celebrations across Mols and wider Djursland. The kitchen prepares cold tables, warm mains, tapas, brunch arrangements and seasonal menus that can be served in private homes, rented halls or company events. This dual life as both restaurant and caterer shapes the practical side of the place. Portions are generous, dishes are designed to travel and reheat easily, and many menus can be adapted around dietary needs when arranged in advance. For guests staying in local holiday homes, ordering platters or full menus has become an easy way to host without cooking.Courtyard charm and coastal detours
One of Stenbækhus’ most appealing spaces is its sheltered courtyard, a small, leafy outdoor area tucked away from the road. On mild days it becomes an extra dining room, with the clink of cutlery softened by birdsong and the distant sounds of the village. Blankets and simple furnishings keep things cosy in shoulder seasons. The location makes it a convenient culinary pause on a day exploring Mols Bjerge National Park, nearby beaches or the viewpoints scattered across the peninsula. Whether you drop in for a sit-down lunch, build a picnic from sandwiches and tapas boxes, or collect a full menu for an evening feast, it slots naturally into a slower, scenic day on Djursland.A quiet commitment to sustainability
Stenbækhus works consciously with food waste and resource use, planning menus that use ingredients in several ways and aiming to use as much of each raw product as possible. Stocks, sauces and side dishes are often where trimmings and surplus find new life, reducing what ends up discarded. Combined with a focus on seasonal produce and many items cooked from scratch, this gives the food a grounded, thoughtful quality. It is not presented as a grand sustainability concept, more as an everyday practice that aligns with the rural surroundings and the family’s own sense of responsibility to the landscape that feeds their kitchen.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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