German Restaurants in Brunswick, Maine

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The town of Brunswick, Maine, located along the coast of the Pine Tree state, is just about 25 minutes north of the cultural hub of Maine. Home to Bowdoin College, this city has become a popular stopping point for those traveling up the coast. Ever since the early 18th century, when the first Germans in New England settled in Waldoboro, Maine has enjoyed a sizable German population. In fact, as of 1990, nearly 10 percent of the population identified German in their background. Not surprisingly, there are numerous German-style restaurants in the Brunswick area to honor this heritage.

Richard's Restaurant

Richard's Restaurant in Brunswick features authentic German-American cuisine every day except for Sunday. Traditional dishes include appetizers, such as Weinbergschnecken (snails with garlic herb butter) and bratwurst; entrees, such as Weinershnitzel (breaded pork tenderloin), Kasseler Rippchen (smoked pork chops), and Bauernwurst (German beef sausage); and German-style burgers, such as the Bavarian burger, served with Bavarian mustard and sauteed onions. Traditional soups include Deutsche Bauernsuppe (German farmer soup) and Ungarische Gulaschsuppe (Hungarian goulash soup). Don't forget to ask about the "hausgemachtes" or homemade specialties.

Richard's Restaurant
115 Maine St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
207-729-9673
richardsgermanamericancuisine.com

Village Restaurant

The Village Restaurant, formerly known as "A Taste of Europe," is a German-American eatery located in neighboring Topsham, Maine. Traditional dishes offered on the menu include German-style pot roast and prime rib, pickled beets, pork chops, and sauerkraut. The restaurant serves only wine and beer, and features a biergarten (open-air beer garden) with many German specialty beers available. For dessert, try the authentic German chocolate cake.

Village Restaurant
61st St.
Topsham, ME 04086-1333
207-729-1688

Back Street Bistro & Wine Bar

The Back Street Bistro & Wine Bar serves up authentic Old World-style dishes as well as continental fare. Open only for dinner and dessert, the restaurant features German- and Bavarian-influenced dishes, such as braised lamb shank, pork chops wrapped in smoked bacon, sauteed mussels, and wild mushroom encrusted steak. For drinks, the restaurant offers a German Riesling by the glass or bottle as well as a selection of Belgian beers by the bottle. The restaurant won a Fodor's Choice award in 2008.

Back Street Bistro & Wine Bar
11 Town Hall Plaza
Brunswick, ME 04011
207-725-4060
backstreetbistro.net

Article Written By Will Howard

Will Howard has been a writer and editor of online content since 2006. He has worked as a marketing manager, editorial assistant and content editor. Howard holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing.

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