The restaurant of the Loyly sauna complex on the Hernesaari shore, serving lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch built on local and ecological ingredients with a sea terrace.
Löyly Restaurant is the dining arm of the Löyly sauna complex at Hernesaarenranta 4 on the Hernesaari shoreline in southern Helsinki, in Uusimaa, Finland. The timber-clad building, designed around a public sauna and a sea terrace, has become one of the capital's best-known waterfront destinations. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and a Saturday brunch built on local and ecological ingredients, and it works both for sauna visitors and for diners who simply want a meal beside the Gulf of Finland.
The cooking is modern Finnish with a Nordic bent. Salmon soup (lohikeitto), the creamy Finnish classic with potato and dill, is a signature, and smoked fish features strongly, reflecting the coastal setting. Seasonal Nordic mains change through the year according to what suppliers can provide, and the Saturday brunch has built its own following. The kitchen's stated emphasis on local and ecological sourcing shapes the menu, so vegetables, fish and berries follow the Finnish calendar.
The dining room is bright and wood-lined, with large windows and a long terrace over the water. The mood is relaxed rather than formal, with a casual dress code; guests often arrive straight from the sauna or the sea. Noise levels are moderate indoors and lively on the terrace on summer evenings, when sunset diners fill the outdoor tables. The drinks list includes Finnish beers, ciders and wines, along with non-alcoholic options that suit the post-sauna crowd.
Prices are upper-mid range, rated $$$. Listed hours run daily from about 11:00 to 23:00, with brunch from 9:00 on Saturday and shorter hours on Sunday per MyHelsinki, though they vary by season. Reservations are recommended, especially for sunset evenings, weekends and summer, and can be made via loylyhelsinki.fi. The restaurant sits a short tram-and-walk journey from the centre, near the Hernesaari waterfront, and combines naturally with a sauna session or a shoreline stroll.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily from about 11:00 to 23:00 (Sat from 9:00 brunch; Sun 12:00-20:00 per MyHelsinki; hours vary by season) |
| Reservations | Recommended, especially for sunset evenings and weekends; book via loylyhelsinki.fi |
| Address | Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki |
Signature dishes
- Salmon soup
- Smoked fish
- Seasonal Nordic mains
- Saturday brunch
Good to know
- Known for
- Seaside sauna restaurant with terrace
Location
Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki
60.1536, 24.9195 View on map
Highlights
- Salmon soup, a Finnish classic served beside the sea
- Smoked fish and seasonal Nordic mains from local ingredients
- Saturday brunch popular with Helsinki locals
- Sea terrace on the Hernesaari shore, best at sunset
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead for sunset evenings, weekends and summer terrace seats.
- Hours vary by season, so check loylyhelsinki.fi before travelling.
- Combine dinner with a sauna session in the same building.
- Lunch is a lighter, cheaper way to see the building than dinner.
- Aim for a terrace table in summer, or a window seat in winter.
When to visit
Summer evenings around sunset are the prime time; Saturday morning suits the brunch.
Accessibility
Step-free access details are not confirmed in available listings, so wheelchair users should contact the restaurant on +358 9 61286550 before visiting to ask about entrances and terrace access.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Löyly Restaurant serve?
It serves modern Finnish lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch based on local and ecological ingredients, with salmon soup and smoked fish among the signatures.
Where is Löyly located?
It is at Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki, on the Hernesaari waterfront.
Does it have a terrace?
Yes, a sea terrace overlooks the water and is especially popular on summer evenings and at sunset.
Should a table be reserved?
Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends and summer evenings, and can be made via loylyhelsinki.fi.