Restaurant in Camden, United States

Long Grain

Name: Long Grain
Address: 20 Washington St, Camden, ME 04843, Camden, US
Telephone: (207) 236-9001

150Pearl Points

Casual Thai, Camden

About Long Grain

Book Long Grain when Camden's seafood and hotel-dining options are not the mood and Thai food is the clear craving. It is a casual, flavor-led pick with credible recognition from Opinionated About Dining, better suited to lunch or an easy dinner than a formal occasion.

Against Camden's broader dining options, Long Grain is the pick when the meal calls for Thai food. The appeal is direct: a casual setting with Thai cooking at the center. For a return visit, the clearest reason to choose it again is the restaurant's Thai identity and its easygoing Camden setting.

Choose it when Thai food is the point, not just a change of pace

This is a useful Camden option because it solves a specific problem: where to go when the table wants Thai food. Chef-owner Bas Nakjaroen gives the restaurant a clear culinary lane, Opinionated About Dining has recognized Long Grain in its Casual in North America coverage, including a 2025 ranking and a 2026 recommendation.

The practical schedule matters here. Long Grain is open Tuesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner, with a midday service from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and an evening service from 4:30 to 9 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch works for a daytime Camden stop; dinner fits when the group wants an evening meal.

Good for repeat visitors who want a looser Camden dinner

Long Grain is not the obvious choice for formality. That is part of the point. Its verified dress code is casual, so it works well when the group wants Thai food without turning the meal into a highly staged event. Couples can make it a casual date, regulars can use it for the kind of meal where ease matters more than ceremony.

For a different Camden meal, Natalie's and The Norumbega Restaurant are worth comparing as you plan. Long Grain makes the strongest case when Thai food is the shared craving and the table values ease. For broader planning, use Our full Camden restaurants guide, then cross-check lodging with Our full Camden hotels guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Long Grain?

Dinner is the better pick if you want an evening meal, since Long Grain serves 4:30–9 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch is also available Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, so plan around those service days.

What should a first-timer know about Long Grain?

Start with the fact that this is a Thai restaurant in Camden. It is led by chef-owner Bas Nakjaroen and has Opinionated About Dining recognition for Casual in North America. Go expecting a relaxed meal rather than a formal one.

Can I eat at the bar at Long Grain?

Those details are not published in the verified information. If bar seating matters to your visit, check the venue's official channels before you go.

Does Long Grain handle dietary restrictions?

Those details are not published in the verified information. If you have strict dietary needs, contact Long Grain directly before visiting Camden rather than assuming the kitchen can accommodate every restriction.

Is Long Grain good for a special occasion?

Yes, for a relaxed special occasion, not a formal one. Long Grain works when the point is a Thai meal in Camden with a casual dress code.

What are alternatives to Long Grain in Camden?

In Camden, Natalie's and The Norumbega Restaurant are other options to compare as you plan. Long Grain is the move when Thai food is the point and a casual setting is part of the appeal.

Location

20 Washington St, Camden, ME 04843

Camden, United States

Compare Long Grain

Camden comparison snapshot

Venue	Use it for	Skip it if
Long Grain	Casual Thai lunch or dinner with a lively feel	The meal needs a formal, dressed-up setting
Natalie's	A more polished Camden occasion meal	The group wants casual Thai cooking
The Norumbega Restaurant	Hotel dining with more occasion energy	The priority is an easy, flavor-led dinner
Chase's Daily	Café-style ease earlier in the day	The group wants a fuller dinner format

Where to go if Long Grain is not the fit

Choose Natalie's for a more polished Camden dinner, especially when the occasion matters more than keeping the meal casual. Choose The Norumbega Restaurant when the group wants a hotel-restaurant setting and a more composed evening.

How Long Grain compares in Camden

Natalie's is the better fit for a polished special occasion, while Long Grain is the better call for a casual Thai meal with less ceremony. If the table wants a dressed-up room, choose Natalie's; if the priority is a more relaxed dinner built around Thai cooking, choose Long Grain.

The Norumbega Restaurant sits closer to the refined hotel-dining lane, so it makes sense for guests who want atmosphere and structure. Long Grain is easier to justify for repeat Camden visitors who have already done the coastal-inn meal and want a different flavor profile. Sammy's Deluxe and Primo are stronger comparisons if the group is willing to leave Camden for seasonal New England or Italian cooking.

Chase's Daily is the better alternative for café-style ease, especially earlier in the day. Long Grain makes more sense when the meal needs to feel like a proper lunch or dinner rather than a light stop. For value, the edge depends on appetite: Thai shared ordering can work well for groups, while the more formal Camden peers are better saved for occasions where room and service matter as much as the food.