David K.
Yelp
Located inside Tivoli Gardens, Grøften is a Danish restaurant with a classic, casual atmosphere. The service here was absolutely outstanding, and our friendly server Giovanni made sure we had a great time! We started with the Groftens cold-smoked salmon, and an entire fillet was brought to us, carved tableside, and plated with dill, ryebread crisps, and creamed horseradish. The slices of salmon had a deliciously oily, creamy texture, and they went nicely with the light, airy horseradish cream. Next, we got the Groftens Theater Platter, a sampler plate that came with a number of different Danish foods. There was pickled herring with capers, red onion, and dill; a fried fillet of plaice (a white fish) topped with creamy remoulade sauce; a creamy chicken salad topped with crispy bacon; a slice of Kamsteg (Danish roast pork with crispy skin) topped with red cabbage; and Frikadelle, a Danish meatball. Every item on the plate was delicious, and I made my own little open-faced sandwiches using the dense slices of Danish rye bread served with the meal. It was hard to pick a single favorite component, but I especially liked the smokiness of the salmon, the creamy chicken salad with the crispy bacon, the crispy/salty skin of the roast pork, and the flavor of the meatball. Though somewhat pricey, this was a dining experience in Tivoli Gardens that was well worth it!