Skärets history
Smögen enjoyed its heyday at the turn of the last century, and many a herring fishermen enjoyed prosperity at that time. One of them was Olof Persson. In 1897 he used some of his herring fortune to build a grand house at the eastern end of the harbour. In 1931 the villa was made into a cafe with its own bakery. It was then that the famous prawn sandwich was conceived. In 1995 a restaurant was opened on the premises and the foundation for what would become Skäret was complete.
Today Skäret is run by us, Oscar Gyllström, Thomas Sjögren and Scandinavian Resort. We work together to provide you with the foremost dining experience in Bohuslän. Food prepared from the best ingredients, served by the nicest staff on the west coast, with the finest view in Smögen.
Would you like to celebrate at Skäret?
We’ll tailor make an event just how you want it. From weddings to birthdays, or business events. Hire the whole building or parts of it, like the Restaurant or the Bistro, or why not have a day at sea with full catering?
Get in touch with us at info@skaretskrog.se or call +46 (0)523-32317 and we’ll help you to create the perfect celebration.
Would you like to work at Skäret?
Skäret wouldn’t be anything without its fantastic staff. We’re delighted and proud that so many come back year after year. Would you like to be part of the team?
We start taking applications for the summer season during January 2019. For the coming season we are also looking for chefs for both Skärets Restaurant and Skärets Café.
Send your application to info@skaretskrog.se.
For the coming season summer 2019 we’re looking for the following staff:
Skäret’s Bakery
Baker
Send your application to info@skaretskrog.se
Pastry chef
Send your application to info@skaretskrog.se
Are you looking for accommodation, a taxi or wondering when the ferries leave?
You’ll find information here about – well, more or less everything.
Accessibility: Skärets Café & Bistro is on ground level and has an accessible toilet. Unfortunately Skärets Restaurant & Piano Bar is currently only accessible via steps.
Taxi: Taxi Väst covers Smögen. Reach them on +46 (0)523-459000 or www.taxivast.se
Zita boats: During weeks 25-32 there are two departures per hour from Smögen, between 10:30 -late.
Hållö ferry: During weeks 25-32 there are two departures per hour, between 09:30-14:00 and 14:45-16:45.
Accommodation: BOth Smögens Gästhem and Pensionat Bryggan are perfectly located directly on the Smögen Boardwalk.
Bus station: Located near Havsvallen, visit www.vasttrafik.se for the current timetable.
Parking: By the Tourist Information Centre, just past the Smögen bridge, and on Hamngatan street by the bus station. All pay and display.
Guest harbour: There are 180 boat places of which 44 are bookable. Contact Dockspot on +46 (0)76-3137293 to book.
Motorhome parking: On Sandö, near the Smögen bridge.
Healthcare: Närhälsans Vårdentral clinic, Hvitfeldtsgatan 23, Kungshamn – tel: +46 (0)10-4416600
Sotenäs Vårdcentral clinic, Skolgatan 19, Hunnebostrand – tel: +46 (0)523-19970
Tourist information: You’ll find the Tourist Information Centre on Köpmanstorget in Kungshamn.
Shops: You’ll find our shop Smögens Närlivs on Sillgatan 3.
ICA Ankaret, Hasselösundsvägen.
Systembolaget: The nearest Systembolag (off licence) is on Hallindenvägen 2B in Kungshamn.