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Comparable Schools'
Off-Campus Dining Grades:
Quick StatsBest Pizza
- Brunswick's House of Pizza
- Domino's
Best Breakfast
- Big Top Delicatessen
- Wild Oats Bakery & Café
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Cook's Lobster House—from every table, patrons can view the beautiful waters of Casco Bay
College Prowler Take
Whether you desire pizza, calzone, chicken fried rice, lobster, a sub, curry, or a burger, you can find a restaurant that caters quite well to your craving here in Brunswick. Not far from Brunswick are Bath, Freeport, Lewiston, Portland, and Topsham. These neighboring locales offer more than enough choices for even the pickiest of eaters. Domino’s and Papa John’s run regular late-night services and offer special discounts to Bowdoin students. Currently, meal plans are not valid with off-campus venues. The overall consensus of the student body is that off-campus dining is good, but it could be better. Most of the really good establishments around do not stay open late, so night owls who eat only after 9 p.m. are left out in the cold. With such amazing on-campus dining options, many students only wander off campus once in a while when they need a change in their daily routine. On the whole, you won’t be seeing the majority of the student body eating off campus in an attempt to avoid bad food. Overall, though, the wide selection of eateries in Brunswick, not to mention Bowdoin’s close proximity to restaurants in neighboring towns and cities, offer more than enough variety for a number of tastes.
The overall consensus of the student body is that off-campus dining is good, but it could be better. Most of the really good establishments around do not stay open late, so night owls who eat only after 9:00 p.m. are left out in the cold. With such amazing on-campus dining options, many students only wander off campus once in a while when they need a change in their daily routine. On the whole, you won’t be seeing the majority of the student body eating off campus in an attempt to avoid bad food. Overall, though, the wide selection of eateries in Brunswick, not to mention Bowdoin’s close proximity to restaurants in neighboring towns and cities, offer more than enough variety for a number of tastes. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
It seems like new restaurants are...
It seems like new restaurants are opening up all the time in Brunswick. I don’t go out to eat that often, but when I do, I know that I can find something good. |
Anonymous says: |
If you come from a big city,...
If you come from a big city, you’ll probably be disappointed by the variety that Brunswick offers in terms of restaurants. |
Anonymous says: |
If the restaurant scene gets too...
If the restaurant scene gets too boring here, you can always take a trip down to Portland, which has so many great restaurants. |
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I am amazed by the number of...
I am amazed by the number of restaurants in downtown Brunswick. For such a small town, there is a very good selection. |
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For being a small and...
For being a small and overwhelmingly white town, Brunswick has a surprisingly good array of choices when it comes to restaurants. We’ve got at least two Indian and three Thai places, along with a few Chinese restaurants, several American-style places, a sub-par Mexican place, and surely one of the only Irish-Mexican restaurants in the world. Good spots are Scarlet Begonias (tiny, but famous for its pizza and pasta), Shere Punjab, and Bangkok Garden. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Amato's
- Big Top Delicatessen
- Frontier Café
- Scarlet Begonias
- Shere Punjab
- Thai Paradise
- Wild Oats Bakery & Café
Other Places to Check Out
- Applebee's
- Friendly's
- Little Dog
- Papa John's
- The Station
24-Hour Dining
- None, unless you consider 7-Eleven 24-hour eating
Grocery Stores
Brunswick Clipper Mart
162 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 729-9869
Cilas Asian Market
47 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 725-7904
Country Cabin Coffee
125 Bath Rd., Brunswick
(207) 798-6617
Hannaford Supermarket
35 Elm St., Brunswick
(207) 725-8701
Morning Glory Natural Foods
60 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 729-0546
Shaw's Supermarket
147 Bath Rd., Brunswick
(207) 725-8751
Tetreaults Market
40 Union St., Brunswick
(207) 725-2641
The Big Apple
111 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 729-9817
Restaurant Listing
111 Maine Café
Salads, sandwiches
111 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 729-9111
www.111maine.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Amato's
Italian, pasta, pizza, sandwiches
148 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 729-5514
www.amatos.com
Price: $2-$10
Liquor area, take out/eat in.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
Thai
14 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 725-9708
bangkokgardenrestaurant.com
Price: $10-$15
Can choose your spicy level for each dish: Coward to Native Thai.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Beale Street Barbecue and Grill
BBQ
215 Water St., Bath
(207) 442-9514
www.mainebbq.com
Price: $2-$10
Carhop service.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Big Top Delicatessen
Deli
70 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 721-8900
www.bigtopdeli.com
Price: $2-$10
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Bohemian Coffee House
Beverages, gelato, pastries, soups
4 Railroad Ave., Brunswick
(207) 725-9095
Price: $2-$10
Winner of best coffee in mid-coast Maine since 1997.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bombay Mahal
Indian
99 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 729-5260
Price: $5-$15
Full-course buffet served Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; takeout and catering available.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Brunswick Diner
Breakfast, diner food
101 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 721-1134
Price: $2-$10
Located in an old Air Stream; breakfast served all day.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
Brunswick's House of Pizza
Pizza
85 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 729-0085
Price: $2-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
China Rose Restaurant
Chinese
42 Bath Rd., Brunswick
(207) 725-8813
Price: $8-$15
Many seafood, landlubber, and vegetarian entrees. Lunch buffet from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cook's Lobster House
Seafood
68 Garrison Cove Rd., Bailey Island
(207) 833-2818
www.cookslobster.com
Price: $10-$25
Peninsula setting overlooking the world's only cribstone bridge. Voted No. 1 seafood restaurant in mid-coast Maine since 1995.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Domino's Pizza
Pizza
208 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 729-5561
www.dominos.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Fat Boy Drive In
American
111 Bath Rd., Brunswick
(207) 729-9431
Price: $5-$10
Carhop service.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (seasonal)
Frontier Café
Sandwiches, salads
Fort Andross, Brunswick
(207) 725-5222
www.explorefrontier.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Gurnet Trading Company
Seafood
602 Gurnet Rd., Brunswick
(207) 729-7300
gurnetrading.com
Price: $6
Unique seafood market and “Maine Style” takeout. Live, steamed lobsters and clams, fried clams, fried “Maine” shrimp, famous fried “diver” scallops, homemade pies and cakes, packed lobster rolls, bacon wrapped scallops, and fresh crab cakes.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Henry and Marty Restaurant
Seafood
61 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 721-9141
www.henryandmarty.com
Price: $14-$26
Chef Paul Verhoeven offers the best of fresh regional seafood, natural meats and produce, pasta specials, fancy green salads, thin crust pizzas, homemade soups, elegant appetizers, and house-made desserts.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Reservations strongly suggested.
Joshua's Restaurant and Tavern
American
123 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 725-7981 (Restaurant) (207) 729-8607 (Tavern)
www.joshuastavern.com
Price: $10-$20
The Tavern offers a wide variety of appetizers, juicy burgers, and an array of sandwiches. There are 21 draft selections and a full bar. There's usually live entertainment on weekends.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Pedro O'Hara's
Mexican
1 Center St., Brunswick
(207) 373-1300
www.pedrooharas.com
Price: $5-$10
Great margaritas.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m, Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Richard's Restaurant
German and American
115 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 729-9673
www.richardsgermanamericancuisine.com
Price: $10-$20
A variety of German dishes include the favorite wiener schnitzel and sauerbraten. If you prefer American, they have certified Black Angus beef, charbroiled halibut steak, and a variety of salads.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Scarlet Begonias
Bistro and Italian
212B Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 721-0403
www.scarletbegonias.org
Price: $10-$15
Four words: Bring your own alcohol! They offer innovative award- winning pizzas, soups, pastas, and sandwiches. Takeout, dine-in, and catering are also available. SB is within walking distance of campus.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
American
1 Main St., Topsham
(207) 725-0162
www.seadogbrewing.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
Shere Punjab
Indian
46 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 373-0422
Price: $2-$15
10% student discount
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Solo Bistro
American
128 Front St., Bath
(207) 443-3373
www.solobistro.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Thai Dish
Thai
136 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 725-5777
Price: $5-$10
Great Pad Thai.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Thai Paradise
Thai
136 Pleasant St., Brunswick
(207) 373-1133
www.thaiparadiseme.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wild Oats Bakery & Café
Healthy homemade
149 Maine St., Brunswick
(207) 725-6287
Price: $5-$10
Good healthy food!
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Did You Know?During the spring and summer, a lot of vendors set-up on Maine Street with a variety of tasty food to try.
The edible inhabitants of the ocean are only four miles from campus and often make it to your plate in the dining hall.
Cody’s is a popular ice cream shop that hoards of Bowdoin students visit in May when it opens up for the summer season. Students wait all year to get such flavors like Java Bean Crunch or the Mainer.
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