Crayfish are best enjoyed with a spectacular sea view. For over 25 years, Restaurant Saari has been one of Helsinki’s favourite destinations for traditional Finnish crayfish parties. Here, delicious crayfish menus are served in a unique archipelago setting, accompanied by festive songs, refreshing drinks and the joyful atmosphere that makes this late-summer tradition so special.
Come and discover why locals return year after year, and experience an unforgettable Finnish crayfish party in a truly unique archipelago setting.
STARTER
Finnish signal crayfish at the price of the day
Our recommendation is at least 8 crayfish per person,
please confirm the quantity in advance
Served with horseradish aioli, lemon vinaigrette, chopped dill L,G
crispy toast bread, L and butter L,G
MAIN COURSES
Backyard-smoked salmon fillet 47,00
mashed potatoes seasoned with seaweed, fresh summer vegetables,
lemon, and wild garlic tartar sauce L,G
or
Pike perch fried in brown butter 49,00
summer carrot puree, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes,
spinach, and tarragon beurre blanc L,G
or
Pepper steak from beef tenderloin 56,00
Cafe de Paris sauce, green beans,
little gem lettuce with rhubarb vinaigrette, and crispy potatoes LL,G
DESSERT
Fresh sea buckthorn vanilla pannacotta
salted caramel, and malt crumble L,(G)
The above prices include the main course and dessert. Additionally, the crayfish will be charged at the price of the day, according to the quantity informed at the latest 2 business days before the event.
Please order the crayfish preferably 14 days before the event.
Groups of over 12 people are required to pre-order the same main course for everyone.
Dietary requirements will be accommodated separately based on your advance notice.
Greeting from the kitchen
Glazed pork belly with caramelized onion, and green apple L,G
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Finnish signal crayfish at the price of the day
Our recommendation is at least 8 crayfish per person,
please confirm the quantity in advance
Served with horseradish aioli, lemon vinaigrette, chopped dill L,G
crispy toast bread, L and butter L,G
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Thyme flavoured venison rillettes
smoked celeriac puree, chanterelles, and currant sauce L,G
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Fresh sea buckthorn vanilla pannacotta
salted caramel, and malt crumble L,(G)
61,00
Additionally, the crayfish will be charged at the price of the day,
according to the quantity informed at the latest 2 business days before the event.
Please order the crayfish preferably 14 days before the event.
The Chef’s Crayfish Menu is served to the entire table party.
Dietary requirements will be accommodated separately based on your advance notice.
The menu price does not include any drinks.
You can also add an additional course served after the crayfish to the menus:
Blueberry sorbet & Gin VE,G 8,50
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Warm dill waffle with smoked tofu
pickled radish, and fresh pea hummus L,(VE)
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Lightly smoked cauliflower with carrot hummus
fresh summer vegetables and lemon béarnaise VE,G
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Creamy vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries L,G,(VE)
56,00
See our drink recommendations for the crayfish menus further down this page.
Explore Saari’s full à la carte menu and other menu suggestions »
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ANDRÉ CLOUET BRUT GRANDE RÉSERVE
Champagne, France
14,80 / 12 cl · 89,00 / bottle
TOSTI PROSECCO DOC TIFFANY (vegan)
Veneto, Italy
11,00 / 12 cl · 57,00 / bottle
PORNSTAR SPRITZ
Passoã, sparkling wine, vanilla and orange
14,50
SANCERRE BLANC – Antoine de la Farge
Loire, France · Sauvignon Blanc
124,00 / bottle
RIESLING TROCKEN – Weingut Winter
Rheinhessen, Germany · Riesling
15,30 / 16 cl · 69,00 / bottle
CHABLIS – Louis Jadot
France · Chardonnay
118,00 / bottle
Koskenkorva – 7,80
Marskin Ryyppy – 9,50
Helsinki Akvavit – Helsinki Distillery
10,50
BLUEBERRY THYME MULE
Blueberry vodka, thyme, ginger beer and lime
14,50
BLUE GIN & TONIC
Arctic Blue Gin & Tonic with blueberries
16,50
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES COMBE AUX JACQUES – Louis Jadot
Burgundy, France · Gamay
16,40 / 16 cl · 76,00 / bottle
FORBIDDEN GRÜNER VELTLINER (vegan) – Laurenz V.
Lower Austria, Austria · Grüner Veltliner
12,80 / 16 cl · 59,00 / bottle
SOAVE CLASSICO – Pieropan
Veneto, Italy · Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave
56,00 / bottle
CATENA MALBEC – Bodega Catena Zapata
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
13,20 / 16 cl · 82,00 / bottle
BAROLO ABBONA 2020 – Marchesi di Barolo
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
136,00 / bottle
MARKGRÄFLERLAND – Martin Wassmer
Baden, Germany · Spätburgunder
86,00 / bottle
FORBIDDEN GRÜNER VELTLINER (vegan) – Laurenz V.
Lower Austria, Austria · Grüner Veltliner
12,80 / 16 cl · 59,00 / bottle
VIETTI MOSCATO D’ASTI CASCINETTA
Piedmont, Italy · Moscato
8,90 / 8 cl · 81,00 / bottle
Coffee & Tea 4,50
Hine V.S.O.P – 13,90
Hine Rare – 17,00
Pomme Prisonnière Calvados – 19,00
Baileys Irish Cream – 8,90
Filtered tap water – 0,50 per person
Mineral water – 4,00 per person
Saari’s Full Beverage List 2026 (PDF) (subject to minor changes) »
