THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS THE TALENT OF CHEF DONALD!!! Came at sunset Sunday to enjoy my birthday and was greeted by the chef and a very welcoming staff. They helped me choose an uplifting Italian Pinot Grigio to begin my culinary journey followed by an exotic, artistic, flavorful appetizer of Kanom Thai garlic Chive rice cake with sambal sauce. After my tastebuds were thoroughly enticed, I relished in a delectable feast of Nordic stuffed shrimp with Jarlberg, Breadcrumbs, and lemon. And of course I kept going with a hidden treasure of mango crepe cake which was passion fruit, white chocolate, longan, matcha. Thanks to the chef who sent over a sparkling cava for my birthday toast, which is a Spanish sparkling wine. I came alone to enjoy a quiet dinner and left as a new Patron of this wonderful best kept Secret of the North Shore Boston.

Phenomenal. The owner’s passion for his craft is evident in every detail, from the warm welcome at the door to the impeccable presentation of each dish. The dedication to quality and authenticity shines through, making every bite an experience rather than just a meal. The flavors are perfectly balanced, the ingredients fresh, and the execution flawless. The ambiance is just as thoughtful—inviting, intimate, and reflective of the care put into the food. This isn’t just dining; it’s a masterclass in hospitality and culinary excellence.

All I can say is WOW! I have been here twice and I will definitely be coming back many many more times. Food is always mind blowing. The combination of flavors chef puts together are unexpected but always delicious. The drinks also deliver the same surprise and delight as the food. I truly have never tasted anything like it. The staff is great and chef is so kind coming to take time and greet every table. I highly recommend coming here if you have the chance. I cannot wait to come back!

My coworker recommended this place and I decided to make a fun date night out with my fiance. The whole experience was amazing. Our waiter was fantastic. He was friendly and took great care to make sure we had plenty of food and drink. The food was delicious. My only recommendation would be the potatoes get a bit more cooked in the potato dish but that could be a personal preference. The drinks were perfect. It’s rarely I got out and have a drink hits the spot. We’d definitely come back to try more drinks and food. I’d recommend coming here for the atmosphere, food and drink.

Amazing food! There were four of us. We ordered four Tapas dishes from the Scandinavian menu then four Asian dishes and we split everything. They were all excellent - their tempura haddock was perfection, as well as the stuffed artichoke hearts. Light crispy panko-type coating. Paddle Thai delicious, and the Tacos are a must! Drinks were delicious. We will dine here again.

Excellent meal. The location is nice and the restaurant has a nice ambiance. Our waiter gave some good recommendations and the food was delicious. And so nice to have a small plates restaurant that staggers the dishes and doesn’t bring everything at once. I will definitely be going back here.

Exceptional food at this cute restaurant by the sea in Swampscott. Chef and owner Don was a delight to talk to, and service was great. The flavor profile is very unique and we enjoyed every dish. The drinks were also well crafted and delicious.

This was about my 10th visit to Njord Haven in the year I’ve lived in the area. it’s one of the most unique and delicious restaurants I’ve ever been to. Half the menu is Nordic and half the menu is Asian, but nothing is exactly straightforward and it all has a little bit of a twist. My favorites are the Stockholm, Caesar salad, the Japanese, pancake, and the twice cooked fried Shanghai ribs, which have an incredibly strange, delectable and addicting spicy cumin – Szechuan rub on them. Also, delicious are the crabcakes sesame crusted Ahi tuna, the Swedish meatballs, and the Nordic haddock tempura, which is their twist on fried fish. That’s almost half the menu and everything else I’ve had here is excellent as well. The dishes are all made for sharing or not, and the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity that you get. Also helpful is that many of the dishes allow you to substitute a vegan version of whatever meat is in them. I could write a whole other review about the cocktails, but I’ll just say that the one called River to Upsala is my favorite. it’s a bourbon based drink that has yellow chartreuse, pear juice, lemon zest, and torched thyme. Very flavorful, and has quite a kick. Atmosphere is excellent as well with always a great unique playlist. I’ll be back soon!!!!