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Modvind i Østerby - hotel, café og bar

Modvind - Hotel, Café, and Bar - is the gathering place in Østerby on Læsø. Accommodation, eatery, pizzas, events, hotel with cozy rooms and a homely atmosphere.

At Østerby Havnegade 7, close to the harbor and the Lobster Square, you will find Modvind - an eatery, restaurant, café, and pizzeria - and much more. Here, you can enjoy a la carte, take-away, and catering services.

The place was previously known as Østerby Hotel og Kro and has many years of history - all of which is now carried forward with style by Thomas and Gitte, both trained chefs with a background at sea and in Vesterø, where they turned Vesterø Deli into a popular eatery at the harbor.

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The dedication to excellent service, good food, and a great atmosphere has been brought to Østerby, where the setting now offers a restaurant, café, bar, indoor seating, outdoor seating, and many festive initiatives. And there's also a hotel on the first floor with 6 lovely rooms. Plus, an inn-like setting as well. Never a dull day!

Homemade pizzas of top quality.

Klik på billedet og se Modvinds menukort på Facebook

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Modvind's pizzas, combined with the unique atmosphere in service and presentation, laid the foundation for their well-deserved success - and this is further strengthened by many other elements in their small establishment.
There are only 11 options on the pizza menu, probably because everything is homemade. At the same time, they uphold a principle of minimal food waste and sustainability, often advertising that there are only 5 left - first come, first served. That's how it goes. If you want to enjoy, you have to make an effort - it's important to be early, although you can also be lucky 2 minutes before closing time.

The good fillings for the pizzas can also easily end up in a durum wrap or a salad bowl, so this is also offered at Modvind - the same high quality and appetizing presentation.

Fish'n'Chips with mushy peas, beef sandwiches, and more.

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The menu and concept at Modvind are always slightly changing - depending on the sailor's moods or Gitte's ideas.
For a period, there's fish'n'chips, naturally with local white fish, chunky fries, and a twist of mashed peas for dipping. Beef sandwiches in classic or Jutlandic style with everything on them.

Yes-please offer

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Periodically, Modvind comes up with some fun ideas - "Yes-please offers" on a quiet Friday and outdoor seating with barbecue in the backyard on other days. The common thread is that it's all announced on their Facebook page, which currently boasts 1800 followers, making it quite well-positioned.

"Smørrebrød" and catering

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Modvind also provides takeaway food or can be booked for events - there is space for about 50 people depending on the seating plan. Modvind also caters for events, and just like with their regular dishes, everything is made from scratch with love and often with a creative and culinary twist that showcases the expertise in the kitchen.
Whether you need a packed lunch for a hike or you're a group of amber hunters or mountain bikers heading towards Bløde Hale, there's also room for refreshments along the way - such as delicious pork sandwiches...

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Breakfast for the guests

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With a hotel as part of the package at Modvind, there is naturally also the need to ensure the breakfast, which is included in the otherwise very reasonable room rate. It can easily be enjoyed in the room or in the restaurant.