Best Restaurants in Brunswick

Tucked into the Atlantic coast of Georgia, Brunswick food is a mishmash of seafood and good ol' Southern cooking, with pleasant culinary surprises offered by little, family-run stands and comfortable cafes. This is a chance for you and your family or friends to get cozy as you taste local fare with international flair.

Global Flavors: Indigo Coastal Shanty

Look for the beachy colors of the Indigo Coastal Shanty, a comfy restaurant that’ll make you feel as though you’re stepping into a neighborhood home. The menu offers American fare with zesty Caribbean and Mexican flavors. From Bahamian chicken curry and jerk-seasoned tostadas to a burger served with Indian spices and chutney, Indigo gets high marks for its top-notch twists on local seafood and fusion cuisine. You can also enjoy the fried green tomatoes or gazpacho on an outdoor patio under the generous shade of large, creeping tree branches—perfect for a reprieve during the Georgia summer.

Pork Project: Willie's Wee-nee Wagon

Get in line with the locals for Wille's Wee-Nee Wagon's famous pork chop sandwich, and set the kids up with a range of hot dog options at the same time. No, the pork chop sandwich at this little roadside stand isn't the hunk of meat on a stick you might find at a state fair. Think of it as a pork dip that needs no au jus. The pork is shaved and piled onto a hoagie roll with grilled onions and mustard, with sweet tea on the side. You can also get steak sandwiches, chili, burgers and Polish sausage, but the pork chop sandwich is a must. The restaurant guarantees that if you can find a better pork chop sandwich in the county, it'll fork over a $2,000 reward.

Serious Barbeque: Gary Lee's Market

Is that the smell of barbecue calling you? You know the best joints have little in the way of fancy digs, a lot of red-and-white checker patterns and hickory-smoked meat that greets your nose before it meets your gaze. Gary Lee's Market feels a bit out in the middle of nowhere along U.S. Highway 82, but the crowds prove it's a destination nonetheless. Pile up your plate with grilled wings, smoked sausage, tender brisket, ribs and pulled pork—and even a cup of stew with pulled pork and bacon. Sides are simple: baked beans, potato salad and slices of white bread. You'll find a handful of tables inside the market.

Pub Grub: Tipsy Mcsway's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

With an item called fried potato salad on the menu, how can you go wrong? Tipsy McSway's is a downtown kid-friendly bar and grill with fun twists on your standard pub grub. Fried goat cheese balls drizzled in honey make a decadent starter, and their large wedge salad is aptly named the Titanic. Create your own flatbread or burger for one flat price or nosh on the homemade chips and queso dip. On weekends, groove to the sounds of live music.

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