The restaurant was amazing under Richard, and is still great under Will. Love the staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel
Kona4
We have eaten at Richards off and on for 18 years and enjoyed our meals. We always order the wienerschnitzel. This last time, during Octoberfest, the schnitzel was a significant disappointment. There used to be a commercial slogan, Where's the beef? For this schnitzel, I would ask, Where's the pork? I'm not exaggerating when I say that the piece of meat was no more than 1/8-inch thick. I know that schnitzel is a thin cutlet. I've eaten it in many restaurants as well as in Germany and Austria. This was so thin that I felt as though I was just eating breading. My opinion is that this restaurant has gone too far to keep costs down. I noticed that the side servings of spaetzle and red cabbage were also smaller but there was still plenty. The rolls are still absolutely delicious. But the star, the schnitzel, was mostly breading and very little meat. IMHO, it is better for a restaurant to increase the price somewhat and provide the expected delicious meal than to cut back so far as to make the diner feel shortchanged. There are many other options on the menu and I can't speak for those servings, but I would think wienerschnitzel would be a signature entree that they would not choose to downgrade. They could increase some prices and still be quite reasonable compared to most other dining restaurants of their caliber.
Ellen Taylor
Horrible service with waitress who refused to provide name listed server 11. Smart ass comments in regard to an emergency phone call. Never cleared table or even asked if we wanted dessert.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
stephen deStefano
Some of the best German food I’ve had in the States, with some extraordinary red cabbage. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brian King
Very authentic German food reccommend reservations we didn't have any but they were able to fit us in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Bread and Pretzels
RoadTrip NewEngland
Richard’s Restaurant has been a fixture in downtown Brunswick for decades, offering a taste of authentic German cuisine in the heart of Maine Street. Its half-timbered exterior and welcoming sign make it one of the most recognizable spots in town.
Inside, the menu features hearty classics like schnitzel, bratwurst, and sauerbraten, alongside steins of imported beer. The cozy interior, with dark wood and European décor, adds to the experience, making it feel like a slice of Germany tucked into coastal New England.
More than just a restaurant, Richard’s has become a gathering place for locals, Bowdoin College visitors, and travelers alike. Its longevity speaks to the quality of the food and the warmth of the atmosphere, securing its place as a Brunswick tradition. #brunswickmaine #richardsrestaurant #germancuisine #mainestreet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve
We opted for something different after a vacation diet focused on seafood. Richard's was unique. The food was interesting and tasty. We got the sampler. The beer was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and informative. A fully successful choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Sampler Platter, Ischer Sauerbraten, Bread and Pretzels, German Sampler Plate, Pretzels with Homemade Mustard, Wiener Schnitzel
Johnst783
If you like German food and German beer, Richards is the place for you. My wife and I had a delicious dinner there. There are lots of choices and the service is exceptional. The decor is also very comfortable and prices are reasonable - add it to your list of places to eat if you are in the area - you will be happy you did.
suzannef345
We always enjoy the potato pancakes we order ahead and the wonderful pretzels and rolls . The German assorted platter delicious !!! Great restaurant and great draft German beers !!
Dyl An
I cannot give a rating because this place is NEVER OPEN. I have never seen a business that is open so infrequently, how are you in business? How do you pay your staff? Or brunswick rent? You're just taking up space on Main street. Seriously. And on the days youre actually open, you only operate for 3 and a half hours? What great business model.
We had reservations for mom’s 91st birthday. She is German and requested Richard’s for her special birthday dinner. The service was horrible to start. Our drink order taken, and 20 min later no drinks, no server. She helped parties that came in after us and never said “ be with you shortly”. In fact she always looked away. We were very frustrated. We saw the drinks sitting poured at the bar. My husband asked the hostess/bartender if she could serve them. She gladly brought them over. Finally our server arrived too. I asked if she was going to take our order. She had a real attitude and told the hostess to find us a different server. The hostess then started with the attitude as well. She said they were short on help and I’d have to be living under a rock not to know this. She was very rude. Another server came to take care of us. She was great. Took our order, delivered food timely, checked on us, wished mom a happy birthday. The service rating is a two only because the second server took great care of us where the others rated zeros.
Clark Adams
Very nice staff, good portions of tasty foods.
Kieran Outhouse
Excellent meal, reasonable prices. Some of the best German food I've had.
Christopher Kane
Absolutely the worst food (German) or not that I have had. All very bland and very dried, no taste on the basics. Time for them too retire.
The restaurant was amazing under Richard, and is still great under Will. Love the staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel
We have eaten at Richards off and on for 18 years and enjoyed our meals. We always order the wienerschnitzel. This last time, during Octoberfest, the schnitzel was a significant disappointment. There used to be a commercial slogan, Where's the beef? For this schnitzel, I would ask, Where's the pork? I'm not exaggerating when I say that the piece of meat was no more than 1/8-inch thick. I know that schnitzel is a thin cutlet. I've eaten it in many restaurants as well as in Germany and Austria. This was so thin that I felt as though I was just eating breading. My opinion is that this restaurant has gone too far to keep costs down. I noticed that the side servings of spaetzle and red cabbage were also smaller but there was still plenty. The rolls are still absolutely delicious. But the star, the schnitzel, was mostly breading and very little meat. IMHO, it is better for a restaurant to increase the price somewhat and provide the expected delicious meal than to cut back so far as to make the diner feel shortchanged. There are many other options on the menu and I can't speak for those servings, but I would think wienerschnitzel would be a signature entree that they would not choose to downgrade. They could increase some prices and still be quite reasonable compared to most other dining restaurants of their caliber.
Horrible service with waitress who refused to provide name listed server 11. Smart ass comments in regard to an emergency phone call. Never cleared table or even asked if we wanted dessert.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Some of the best German food I’ve had in the States, with some extraordinary red cabbage. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very authentic German food reccommend reservations we didn't have any but they were able to fit us in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Bread and Pretzels
Richard’s Restaurant has been a fixture in downtown Brunswick for decades, offering a taste of authentic German cuisine in the heart of Maine Street. Its half-timbered exterior and welcoming sign make it one of the most recognizable spots in town.
Inside, the menu features hearty classics like schnitzel, bratwurst, and sauerbraten, alongside steins of imported beer. The cozy interior, with dark wood and European décor, adds to the experience, making it feel like a slice of Germany tucked into coastal New England.
More than just a restaurant, Richard’s has become a gathering place for locals, Bowdoin College visitors, and travelers alike. Its longevity speaks to the quality of the food and the warmth of the atmosphere, securing its place as a Brunswick tradition. #brunswickmaine #richardsrestaurant #germancuisine #mainestreet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We opted for something different after a vacation diet focused on seafood. Richard's was unique. The food was interesting and tasty. We got the sampler. The beer was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and informative. A fully successful choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Sampler Platter, Ischer Sauerbraten, Bread and Pretzels, German Sampler Plate, Pretzels with Homemade Mustard, Wiener Schnitzel
If you like German food and German beer, Richards is the place for you. My wife and I had a delicious dinner there. There are lots of choices and the service is exceptional. The decor is also very comfortable and prices are reasonable - add it to your list of places to eat if you are in the area - you will be happy you did.
We always enjoy the potato pancakes we order ahead and the wonderful pretzels and rolls . The German assorted platter delicious !!! Great restaurant and great draft German beers !!
I cannot give a rating because this place is NEVER OPEN. I have never seen a business that is open so infrequently, how are you in business? How do you pay your staff? Or brunswick rent? You're just taking up space on Main street. Seriously. And on the days youre actually open, you only operate for 3 and a half hours? What great business model.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food and excellent service, and the view!
We had reservations for mom’s 91st birthday. She is German and requested Richard’s for her special birthday dinner. The service was horrible to start. Our drink order taken, and 20 min later no drinks, no server. She helped parties that came in after us and never said “ be with you shortly”. In fact she always looked away. We were very frustrated. We saw the drinks sitting poured at the bar. My husband asked the hostess/bartender if she could serve them. She gladly brought them over. Finally our server arrived too. I asked if she was going to take our order. She had a real attitude and told the hostess to find us a different server. The hostess then started with the attitude as well. She said they were short on help and I’d have to be living under a rock not to know this. She was very rude. Another server came to take care of us. She was great. Took our order, delivered food timely, checked on us, wished mom a happy birthday.
The service rating is a two only because the second server took great care of us where the others rated zeros.
Very nice staff, good portions of tasty foods.
Excellent meal, reasonable prices. Some of the best German food I've had.
Absolutely the worst food (German) or not that I have had.
All very bland and very dried, no taste on the basics.
Time for them too retire.
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