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    Big Island Tropical Kitchen

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Oxtails

    Jamaican restaurant with no Jamaicans is a crazy start but I'm trying to make an excuse with how bad the service and food was. the guy with the mullet is a kid but still no excuse for the unprofessionalism that was displayed. Definitely shouldn't be working the front counter. Maybe because I went at 8 and the food had been sitting all day. But by far the worst oxtails I've had in my 31 years on this earth

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    Aleasa M.

    Food was amazing and so was the service! Place was clean. It was my first time coming and the lady was very helpful. My new favorite place!

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    Incredible food and service! Wow, definitely recommend 11/10. Spending a lot of time on the road it was a pleasant suprise to stop off 95 and find this incredible gem. Pat is the man!

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    Yum incredible food i recommend this scrumptious place the sauces you can drink i highly recommend

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    The nachos were perfection. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend

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    Extremely friendly, incredible service, and great food. Will definitely be going again

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    Mr. Shuck's Seafood - Blue crab

    Mr. Shuck's Seafood

    4.7(645 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I come here from time to time just to reminisce. I had the absolute pleasure of staying in…read moreBrunswick for two weeks on a work trip, and out of those 14 days, I ate at Mr. Shuck's SIX different times. This was back in 2020, and almost 7 years later, Mr. Shuck's Seafood is STILL on my mind. Please come to California, preferably LOS ANGELES! This is seriously some of the BEST seafood I've had in the U.S. The portions are generous, the flavors are immaculate, and the service embodies real Southern hospitality. At this point, I might have to make a special trip back to Brunswick just for Mr. Shuck's. That's how serious it is. 5 stars, easily.

    Took my husband to Mr. Shuck's for lunch to kick off his birthday celebration, and it was such a…read morefun experience! I ordered the blackened red snapper with fried green tomatoes and baked beans, and everything was absolutely delicious. The snapper was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, and the sides did not disappoint. My husband went with the crab legs, which were also amazing! Our waiter, Eisa, was great and really helped make the lunch special. I mentioned that it was my husband's birthday, and the staff went all out...they brought him a complimentary dessert, sang Happy Birthday, and even put the Mr. Shuck's chain on him for the celebration. He loved it! And of course, we had to celebrate properly with Hennessy Sidecars and a couple shots of Hennessy. Great food, great service, and such a fun birthday vibe. Mr. Shuck's was the perfect way to start my husband's birthday celebration. We'll definitely be back!

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken Tender Platter: Our hand-breaded chicken tenders are made to order. Choose from classic, Buffalo or honey hot. Served with two sides

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.1(196 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    My brother and I had a great experience at Cheddar's! From the moment we walked in, the hostess was…read morefriendly and welcoming, and our waitress was attentive throughout our meal. Our drinks arrived quickly, and the complimentary butter croissants were warm and delicious. We started with the spinach dip, which was phenomenal, along with the salsa that had just the right little kick to it. For my entrée, I ordered the meatloaf (without gravy) with broccoli casserole and green beans. Everything was cooked perfectly. The meatloaf was flavorful and moist, the green beans were seasoned just right, and the broccoli casserole was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous and offered great value for the price. My brother ordered the fish and chips with steamed broccoli. His plate was piled high with food, and he said everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself was very clean, tables were bussed promptly, and even the restrooms were spotless. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

    On April 10th I was traveling through the state and received an example of how you want to be…read moretreated by two exceptional ladies here. I accidentally locked my keys in car, along with my purse, when planning to eat here. I walked in empty handed and explained my plight to the young woman serving as the hostess. She was an absolute pleasure and immediately stepped up to help. She checked to see if anyone in the back had a coat hanger and could help. Sadly no luck there but she then shared a name of a local towing company she was familiar with and recommended. After calling for help and receiving a 30 min ETA she sat me in Amber's section. I explained that my wallet was locked in my car but she took my order and shared a "burnt toast" concept that made me smile. The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and pleasant in every way but what stood out the most was how helpful and kind these two were. Sadly, it took me a while to write this review and after a few weeks I seem to have forgotten the hostess's name. I can share that she was blond, younger and was filling in at that moment because she made the croissant that I ate. I've never eaten at a Cheddar's before but these two made this experience absolutely exceptional. I left a big tip for Amber but couldn't for my primary hero because she left for a Florida road trip before I could reach the cash in my wallet. I'm hoping her spectacular energy and intentions come back to her tenfold though...she truly saved the day for me!

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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    Reid's Apothecary - Korean fried chicken

    Reid's Apothecary

    4.5(411 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    We had such a great experience at Reid's Apothecary! The service was fantastic, and the bartender…read moremade me an incredible passion fruit, guava, and orange juice mix that was absolutely delicious! And the biscuits and gravy were NEXT LEVEL -- seriously one of the best I've had. Everything was so good from start to finish. 10 out of 10 -- definitely recommend!

    The wife and I visited Reid's Apothecary for our 46th wedding anniversary which is a cute little…read morerestaurant in downtown Brunswick. Because the restaurant is downtown there is plenty of free street parking spaces right outside the door. There is a bar, with bar seating, The other seating consisted of normal table with hard back chairs, and couches that ran down the side of the wall with tables, and hard back chairs on the other side. Overall, the service was adequate, not good, and certainly not great, but good enough not to stop us from enjoying our night out. I started with what was supposed to be a cup of Tomato Bisque but received and paid for a bowl. Somewhat my fault for not realizing that my serving and what I paid for was large and more expensive than the cup I ordered. With that said, I thought the flavor of the bisque served with, Garlic Buttered Crostini, and grated Smoked Gouda was outstanding. The temperature could have been a bit warmer, but again the flavor was sport on. The wife and I split a very large bowl of PEI Mussels. The Mussels were served in a white wine broth with Shallots, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes, and Bacon. Honestly, I could and did finish the broth off as a soup. There were quite a few Mussels that did not open, but the bowl was so large, we wouldn't have eaten them anyway. The wife's main dish was the Pan Seared Sea Scallops, with peach and bacon risotto, and fresh Spinach. The dish was finished with an amazing Bourbon Peach Brown Butter Reduction. The scallops were large, the Risotto was great, but the brown butter reduction was the absolute star of the dish. For my main dish I had the Curried Lamb Lollipops, served over Cilantro Basmati Rice, and roasted Tomatoes with an excellent curry sauce. The chops were of good size and cooked to perfection. And please don't even get me started on the fired Garlic Butter Paratha which is some of the best bread I have ever had. My mistake was ordering a side of the Peach and Bacon Risotto similar to what was served with the scallop dish. Without the Bourbon Peach Brown Butter Reduction however, the risotto ate a little dry and had little to no peach flavor. I finished my meal with a bourbon , Mascarpone, bread pudding, which was amazing. The dish was loaded with bourbon which both my wife and I agreed was not completely cooked off. Great dish to finish an outstanding meal. Even with a few minor missteps, the overall flavor of the dishes were so good, I still must give it an overall 5.

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    Toucans Ale House - Pasta

    Toucans Ale House

    3.3(294 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Whether you're traveling on i-95 as we were, or your local to the area, Toucans seems like a very…read moresolid choice for a decent burger...and don't forget the onion rings! On a hot summer day, we stopped in for lunch and we're quickly seated at a comfortable booth. They do have quite a few areas for seating choices including an outdoor entertainment stage, an outdoor patio where some guests were smoking, an outdoor bar, and an indoor bar. I got a burger and onion rings, and they truly hit the spot! It was perfectly prepared, and delivered hot by the kitchen staff - a nice touch, since it came out hot and fresh right off the grill. Our waitress was Rebecca, and she was also terrific, consistently refilling drinks, and offered us a drink to go. Pricing including tip, tax and drinks was under $25 per person, quite a value for all that was delivered. The next time I'm traveling through brunswick, I'm sure that I'll be back.

    We were driving back to Florida from South Carolina and decided to stop here for some lunch today…read more It was a great decision because it is right off the exit from 95 and it was great. It is somewhat of a sports bar with good food. The menu offers appetizers, salads, handhelds and burgers, and several entrees. I went with the Philly cheesesteak with a side of steamed broccoli. The sandwich tasted great with plenty of steak, onions, peppers and cheese. My husband had the ale house burger. It had bacon, mushrooms, cheese, onions and guiness sauce on it. He also chose onion rings for his side. He enjoyed both his burger and his onion rings. Service was fairly quick.

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    7 drumsticks and 1 single wing...for a 8-piece WINGS order.

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    Ole Times Country Buffet

    Ole Times Country Buffet

    3.6(139 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    This is a great value if you are a big eater and care more about quantity versus quality and taste…read more However my wife is a very small eater and I don't eat as much as I used to so the value for us wasn't as great. With the mixed reviews, we knew were were in for a great meal or a bad one, we were not expecting anything in between. It clearly leaned toward the later. The cleanliness of the dishes were hit in miss. You could pick up a plate or fork and it would have dried food on and so you go get another. The restaurant itself is very large and looks really nice. We were very happy with the service provided to us. The best thing on the menu was the fried pork chop, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. OK as long as she's had plenty of sauce, but I didn't see the fried ribs they were talking about that I was looking forward to trying. The fried shrimp was popcorn shrimp and wasn't great and they didn't offer fish this night or at least we didn't see it. Most if not all the vegetables were cold and had little flavor. The worst dish by far was the fried Okra. One bite and I was done From the dessert bar I enjoyed the banana pudding and had two helpings. The wife thought the pecan pie was pretty good. She absolutely hated the lemon meringue pie which was grainy in texture an overly sweet. And both of us thought the coconut cream pie was not good at all. Again if you're a big eater and you like quantity and lots of options, this place is perfect for you but for us it's not a good deal.

    We're thankful they were able to accommodate our large group. Friendly staff. They could use an…read moreextension on the menu. A good bit of items were missing from the buffet line. Taste was pretty good. The key lime pie was disgusting though. Very gritty.

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    Indigo Coastal Shanty - SHANTY BLEU

    Indigo Coastal Shanty

    4.8(675 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    We tried Indigo Shanty for the first time while visiting the SSI and the Brunswick area, and it…read moreexceeded our expectations. We shared the plantains to start, which were delicious. My husband ordered the Pac-Rim Noodle Bowl with jerk chicken, and I had the Blackened Point Loma Fish Sandwich with sweet potato fries. Both meals were fantastic. The noodle bowl was full of bold, fresh flavors, and the fish sandwich was perfectly blackened and cooked just right. The sweet potato fries were a great addition. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that's a little different from the usual fare and executes everything so well. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an experience that has us looking forward to our next visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Brunswick.

    Monday afternoon lunch, party of 3. Here is what we liked: *…read moreCool vibe just feels and looks fun. * Sat on the patio, took maybe 3 minutes to be seated. It is a small place. We were greeted immediately upon entering. Everyone was nice. *Patio is cool with the large tree growing in the middle of it. * All 3 of us got a variation of the jerked chicken. * Jerked chicken tostadas were just flavorful and delicious. *Calypso nachos with the jerked chicken, the pineapple paired well and just good nachos. *Pac-rim salad with jerked chicken, big serving and a nice crunch with the cabbage Cole slaw paired with a peanut vinaigrette and the jerked chicken. Delicious. * Our serve was attentive but not over burdening. Checked in, was super pleasant, just darn right nice. *Chocolate bread pudding was recommend and it was moist and warm with a good scoop of vanilla ice cream. The caramel drizzle was the highlight for me. What could of been better: *A me thing for nachos, when piled high the bottom gets soggy before you can enjoy them. Great visit, want to come back and try some other items.

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    Indigo Coastal Shanty - The Sesame Crusted Catfish was truly incredible.  I will forever compare whatever future catfish I eat in my lifetime, to theirs.

    The Sesame Crusted Catfish was truly incredible. I will forever compare whatever future catfish I eat in my lifetime, to theirs.

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    Indigo Coastal Shanty - Porch seating is great when the weather cools down.

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    Porch seating is great when the weather cools down.

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