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Where to eat in Brunswick

14 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Brunswick. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Brunswick

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    Brunswick Diner

    This classic New England diner has been cooking up all the standard fare for years now. With stools and a formica countertop along one wall and short booth tables along the other, the narrow path separating them provides that vintage dining-car ambiance that keeps customers coming back.

    Wed-Sun 7AM-3PM

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    Cameron's Lobster House

    Family owned institution with old school feel, serving breakfast lunch and dinner for dine in or drive-thru. Quality lobster rolls at fair prices.

    8AM-7PM daily

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    Enoteca Athena

    Quality rustic Italian and Italian-American cuisine from chef Tim O’Brien. Mainly locally sourced ingredients means a variety of menu changes throughout the seasons. Opened May 2013, this is a great spot to find anything from an aperitif to creative small plates to a filling dinner. Service is very friendly and flexible. You may want to make reservations during the warmer months.

    Tue-Thu 3:30-9PM, Fri Sat 3:30-9:30PM

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    Fat Boy Drive-In

    The classic old drive-in lives here, and you can eat in your car. Lights on for service. Roll up your window a bit so the waitress can hang your tray on it. Good, inexpensive classic food like burgers and onion rings.

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    Frontier

    The Mill Complex

    Outstanding cuisine from around the globe, set in a refurbished old mill overlooking the river. Go during the day for the best views, or go during the night to check out the art gallery, filmhouse, and performance space. A Brunswick original.

    Tue-Sun 9AM-9PM

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    Gurnet Trading Co.

    Fantastic seafood is always on the menu in this rustic family restaurant. The folks behind the counter are friendly, and you might even save a buck compared to the offerings in town. Setting can't be beat.

    10AM-6PM daily

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    Little Tokyo Restaurant

    Nice selection of true Japanese staples alongside other dishes Americans are sure to recognize. Flavors are good and staff is friendly and accommodating. Decor is cheery and thoughtful, although starting to feel a bit dated.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-9:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10:30PM

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    Richard's Restaurant

    German and American cuisine. German dishes include wienerschnitzel and sauerbraten. German beer on tap. Children's menu. Live piano Saturday nights.

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    Tao Yuan

    Unexpectedly decadent Asian fusion restaurant. The creativity on display throughout the tasting menu will be remembered long after the plates are cleared away. The cocktails are also excellent, try the beet yuzu martini.

    Tue-Thu 5-9PM, Fri Sat 5-10PM

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    Taverna Khione

    Authentic Greek fare featuring one of the largest all Greek wine lists in the United States. Casually elegant, they go above and beyond to try to replicate a traditional Grecian tavern. Opened for business in April 2015.

    Wed-Sun 5-8PM

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    The Gelato Fiasco

    Of all the things you can eat in Brunswick, this is easily the most delicious. Artisan-style gelato made daily from traditional Italian recipes. All natural and made from scratch. Espresso and coffee also served.

    Open 11AM-11PM

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    Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe

    Fantastic baked goods, specialty sandwiches, freshly baked bread, healthy snacks, take home dinners, cookies & cakes & pies, coffee & espresso, homemade soups. The works, really. Delivers to Bowdoin College. Prices are pretty high but quality is high too, so expect some crowding around meal times.

    7:30AM-4PM daily$12-20

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    Shere Punjab

    Indian food.

    Wed-Mon 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM

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    The Great Impasta

    Italian food. Lunch and dinner six days. Closed Sundays.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Brunswick (CC BY-SA 4.0).