Smia is the most reliable seafood restaurant in Kristiansund, housed in a converted blacksmith's forge (smia means smithy) on the harbourfront. The menu focuses on locally caught fish and shellfish — expect halibut, cod, crab, and the classic klippfisk preparations that made this coast famous. The klippfisksuppe is a good starting point; the baked klippfisk with potato and tomato is the dish the restaurant is known for.
The setting is attractive — the old industrial building, the harbour view — and the kitchen is consistent without being showy. Prices are in line with Norwegian fish restaurants generally (main courses 250–350 NOK); booking ahead for summer evenings is advisable.