The best restaurants in Brunswick

41 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Crazy Sushi

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Craving a midweek upgrade? Crazy Sushi leans into creative signature rolls, house-made sauces, and unexpected ingredients, plus…

5420 New Jesup Hwy #5

“Craving a midweek upgrade? Crazy Sushi leans into creative signature rolls, house-made sauces, and unexpected ingredients, plus slurp-worthy ramen and shareable small bites, all built on fresh, high-quality stuff made with love. Treat yourself to a not-so-traditional spread that still hits the comfort spot.”

Reid's Apothecary

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Reid's Apothecary lines up handcrafted cocktails and thoughtful plates that lean fresh and local, the kind you actually linger over. Make…

1618 Newcastle St

“Reid's Apothecary lines up handcrafted cocktails and thoughtful plates that lean fresh and local, the kind you actually linger over. Make it your reset this week, fine casual without the fuss and perfect for a midweek catch-up or a 'let’s treat ourselves' vibe.”

From the Brunswick newsletter, August 7, 2026

Mack's Bar-Be-Que

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Cooked the old-school way with wood and time, Mack's Bar-Be-Que nails ribs, pulled pork, and those dangerously good fried mushrooms, plus…

6900 New Jesup Hwy

“Cooked the old-school way with wood and time, Mack's Bar-Be-Que nails ribs, pulled pork, and those dangerously good fried mushrooms, plus burgers and classic sides. Settle in for live music and a laid-back vibe... a legit Brunswick staple since 1990.”

From the Brunswick newsletter, August 3, 2026

Sonny's BBQ

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Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

5328 New Jesup Hwy

“Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.”

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A Moveable Feast

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Casual eatery offering American cuisine, including healthy offerings, and vegetarian options, plus beer and wine.

1178 Chapel Crossing Rd

“Casual eatery offering American cuisine, including healthy offerings, and vegetarian options, plus beer and wine.”

Pizza Inn

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Pizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.

3461 Cypress Mill Rd

“Pizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.”

Tortuga Jacks Jekyll

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Mexican favorites turned out in a festive, easygoing environment with a covered outdoor bar & patio.

201 Beachview Dr N (Jekyll Island)

“Mexican favorites turned out in a festive, easygoing environment with a covered outdoor bar & patio.”

Your Pie

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Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

495 Canal Rd Ste 3

“Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.”

Fox's Pizza Downtown

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Laid-back chain serving specialty pizzas in varied sizes, plus sandwiches, salads & sides.

1435 Newcastle St

“Laid-back chain serving specialty pizzas in varied sizes, plus sandwiches, salads & sides.”

Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

221 Village At Glynn Pl

“Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.”

Seasons of Japan

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Contemporary counter-serve eatery with a simple selection of hibachi-style Japanese fare & sushi.

701 Glynn Isles

“Contemporary counter-serve eatery with a simple selection of hibachi-style Japanese fare & sushi.”

Three Little Birds -Fly in, Fly out

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Casual cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus takeaway items.

509 Ocean Blvd (St Simons Island)

“Casual cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus takeaway items.”

Arte Pizza - Downtown

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Easygoing pizzeria offering classic pies plus salads, wraps, calzones & gyros & pasta dishes.

1518 Newcastle St

“Easygoing pizzeria offering classic pies plus salads, wraps, calzones & gyros & pasta dishes.”

Hootenanny’s at the Yard—Craft Barbecue Restaurant in Downtown Brunswick, Georgia

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Laid-back joint for Texas-style barbecue, including brisket and ribs.

1708 Ellis St

“Laid-back joint for Texas-style barbecue, including brisket and ribs.”

Wicked Bao

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Trendy eatery providing Asian comfort eats such as pork ramen, Taiwanese buns & kimchi fried rice.

232 N 2nd St (Fernandina Beach)

“Trendy eatery providing Asian comfort eats such as pork ramen, Taiwanese buns & kimchi fried rice.”

Michelle’s Wok N Roll

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Casual, clean eatery for sweet-and-sour and General Tso's chicken and other Chinese staples.

2802 Altama Ave

“Casual, clean eatery for sweet-and-sour and General Tso's chicken and other Chinese staples.”

Phở #1 and Asian Market | Vietnamese

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Simple, unfussy pick in a strip-mall featuring an array of Vietnamese rice & noodle dishes.

5437 Altama Ave

“Simple, unfussy pick in a strip-mall featuring an array of Vietnamese rice & noodle dishes.”

Daddy Cate's Coffees

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Family-owned coffee shop offering espresso drinks along with fresh-baked muffins, sandwiches, and salads.

302 Gloucester St

“Family-owned coffee shop offering espresso drinks along with fresh-baked muffins, sandwiches, and salads.”

Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

135 Village At Glynn Pl

“Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.”

Grandy's

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Homey chain known for breakfast & Southern-style eats such as country-fried steak & biscuits.

3411 Cypress Mill Rd

“Homey chain known for breakfast & Southern-style eats such as country-fried steak & biscuits.”

Broomelli Boys Pizzeria

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Casual, family-run operation offering hand-tossed pies, pastas, subs & salads, plus beer & wine.

760 Scranton Rd #101

“Casual, family-run operation offering hand-tossed pies, pastas, subs & salads, plus beer & wine.”

Sumo Hibachi and Sushi | Japanese

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Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi rolls, teriyaki, and steak, plus beer, and wine.

135 Altama Connector

“Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi rolls, teriyaki, and steak, plus beer, and wine.”

Marshside Grill

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Casual eatery with a waterside patio serving seafood, burgers & hibachi fare, plus happy-hour deals.

1200 Glynn Ave

“Casual eatery with a waterside patio serving seafood, burgers & hibachi fare, plus happy-hour deals.”

Certified Burgers and Beverage

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Comfy hub for signature burgers, sandwiches & more with full bar, ice cream drinks & coffee.

44 Midway Sq (St Simons Island)

“Comfy hub for signature burgers, sandwiches & more with full bar, ice cream drinks & coffee.”

Twin Oaks BBQ

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No-frills lunch joint with Southern BBQ food, battered fries & optional drive-in service since 1943.

2618 Norwich St

“No-frills lunch joint with Southern BBQ food, battered fries & optional drive-in service since 1943.”

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

718 Glynn Isles

“Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.”

Wayback Burgers

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Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

710 Glynn Isles

“Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.”

Sunny Side Up

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Casual diner featuring omelettes, burgers, and more breakfast and lunch options.

123 Village At Glynn Pl

“Casual diner featuring omelettes, burgers, and more breakfast and lunch options.”

Sunrise Diner

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Relaxed diner offering a huge breakfast menu, plus lunch staples like omelets, pancakes and waffles.

5031 New Jesup Hwy

“Relaxed diner offering a huge breakfast menu, plus lunch staples like omelets, pancakes and waffles.”

Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q

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Casual, family-run joint serving smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other comfort fare as well as fried pickles, baked beans, street…

252 Millennium Blvd

“Casual, family-run joint serving smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other comfort fare as well as fried pickles, baked beans, street corn, and coleslaw.”

Indigo Shanty

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American fare with Caribbean & Mexican touches, including daily catches, in family-friendly digs.

1402 Reynolds St

“American fare with Caribbean & Mexican touches, including daily catches, in family-friendly digs.”

Shane's Rib Shack

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Fast-casual BBQ restaurant for ribs, hand-chopped pork, chicken & classic Southern sides, founded in Georgia in 2002.

315 Village At Glynn Pl

“Fast-casual BBQ restaurant for ribs, hand-chopped pork, chicken & classic Southern sides, founded in Georgia in 2002.”

Cook Out

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Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

4950 New Jesup Hwy

“Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.”

Basil Thai and Sushi | Pan-Asian

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Stylish eatery serving sushi, pho & familiar Thai mains, including curry, in modern surrounds.

1401 Newcastle St

“Stylish eatery serving sushi, pho & familiar Thai mains, including curry, in modern surrounds.”

Mr. Shuck's Seafood

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Familiar eatery providing a menu of fried and boiled seafood dishes including shrimp, clams, oysters and crab as well as burgers, chicken…

107 Altama Connector

“Familiar eatery providing a menu of fried and boiled seafood dishes including shrimp, clams, oysters and crab as well as burgers, chicken wings and baskets.”

Ember Farm to Fire

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A changing menu featuring globally-inspired dishes & cocktails with smart casual dress code.

70 Retreat Village (St Simons Island)

“A changing menu featuring globally-inspired dishes & cocktails with smart casual dress code.”

Mullet Bay Restaurant

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Casual seafood dishes & drinks offered in a low-key setting with a spacious deck & a covered patio.

512 Ocean Blvd (St Simons Island)

“Casual seafood dishes & drinks offered in a low-key setting with a spacious deck & a covered patio.”

Tacos Don Pancho | Mexican

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Casual, family-run Mexican eatery serving traditional dishes alongside a full bar.

5006 Altama Ave

“Casual, family-run Mexican eatery serving traditional dishes alongside a full bar.”

Island Jerk shack LLC

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Casual, barbecue-themed eatery known for jerk chicken and jerk pork, as well as curried goat, oxtail and corn fritters.

4420 Altama Ave

“Casual, barbecue-themed eatery known for jerk chicken and jerk pork, as well as curried goat, oxtail and corn fritters.”

Tacos La Fiesta | Mexican

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Restaurant featuring a menu of tacos and burritos, as well as enchiladas and quesadillas on offer.

1209 L St

“Restaurant featuring a menu of tacos and burritos, as well as enchiladas and quesadillas on offer.”

Metro Diner

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Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

10505 Canal Crossing Rd

“Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.”

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