On the positive side, Kynsilaukka has been a beacon in the empty sea over many Christmas hols when most hotels and restaurants in Helsinki remain closed. I guess they still employ the "open 365 days" policy.

But on the other hand, the interior is in worse and worse wear, service on the sloppy side and the food mediocre at most. I know this used to be different but they seem to count on the old reputation.

Of the steak restaurants mentioned earlier in this thread, the Johan Ludwig in the SAS Royal hotel recently underwent refurbishment and re-opened with the revealing name/slogan Grill It!

From May it's morel season again and it might be worthwhile to ask on availability at the better Helsinki eateries. That poisonous mushroom turned delicacy through careful preparation is present in many forms in local cooking: soups, stews, pies, sauces...