Year: 2026
Villas by the Sea. Jekyll Island. Chef Conner Rankin is no stranger to the culinary scene. After learning his craft at the excellent Johnson & Wales, and getting his real world experience in New Orleans and at the prestigious Matthew’s Restaurant in Jacksonville, Chef Conner made The Golden Isles his home and never looked back.…
Everybody smashes these days, and I, for one, am not complaining. I can’t get enough smash burgers, and there’s a new food truck in Brunswick that has a PhD in SMASH. Knucks Hut is taking the town by storm. Zack Pierson and his wife, Barbara, are not new to the food truck scene in Brunswick.…
First Fridays in downtown Brunswick have become a beloved tradition for so many. Newcastle Street, closed to traffic, fills with laughter and music as it welcomes families, friends, and visitors to stroll freely. Restaurants spill out onto sidewalks, food trucks line the streets, drinks are served at cheerful pop-up stations, and local shops keep their…
Less than 30 minutes from Brunswick and perched along the scenic Fort King George Drive in Darien, Rivers Edge Bar and Grill offers a dining experience that is as memorable for its views as it is for its food. Overlooking the Darien River, this laid-back spot invites guests to slow down and enjoy the coastal…
Just about a mile from Brunswick City Hall, in the original Fat & Fine location on Norwich, is a restaurant that is really raising the bar on Latin cuisine. Fresh, made from scratch, authentic Mexican food in a friendly little building with great outdoor seating, Taqueria Tikal is the kind of neighborhood place you want…
The menu at the Love Shack is packed with crowd-pleasing options, but one standout continues to win over diners: the fried Wild Georgia Shrimp. Crisp, golden, and cooked to perfection, the regular shrimp platter features approximately 16 plump shrimp and is served with your choice of side. For those with a bigger appetite, a jumbo…
I can’t stop thinking about it. I do believe that I am a Peruvian food addict. Pure Peru is a food truck here in Brunswick that you simply have to find. We found them at Silver Bluff Brewing and ordered their most popular dish, The Lomo Saltado. That’s stir-fried strips of beef or chicken sautéed…
If you’re looking for a go-to Mexican restaurant in Brunswick, Georgia, put Don Pancho at the top of your list. Conveniently located near the area’s big-box shopping, this colorful spot delivers big flavor, a massive menu, and the kind of casual, come-as-you-are vibe that keeps locals coming back again and again. Open All Day, Every…
Eastern Noodle is a true hidden treasure, easy to overlook, no one talks about it, but they really have some great dishes. It’s a long time staple on Cypress Mill in the “Big Box Store” part of Brunswick. I’ll say off the bat, this is not the kind of place you go to if you’re…
We took time today to enjoy lunch at a true Brunswick institution: Twin Oaks BBQ, and it reminded us exactly why this place has earned its legendary status. From the moment we walked in, the service set the tone. Smiles all around, genuine hospitality, and a warmth that feels less like dining out and more…
