13 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Portland

“We had dinner last night and it was excellent!!! Service was wonderful, drinks were perfect and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!“

“We popped in after a show and enjoyed every sip and bite. A varier of small plates that included Korean Fried Chicken (tender thigh meat with a perfect amount of kick), Jalapeño Tempura (delicious), Grilled Mackerel (too salty for our taste but beautiful presentation), and Chicken Meatballs (three-bite meatballs w/a demi glaze and egg yolk) as well as a Salmon Poke Bowl. The server (filling in for the bartender) recommended thé Soju (the Korean version of Sake). I am now a fan and on the hunt for it in Central Maine. All the staff was wonderful and service was swift. What a gem in the middle of Old Port! We will definitely go here again and want to try the bbq downstairs (think diy hibachi!)“

“My friend and I went to Noble for lunch it was my very first time and I loved the food. When we arrived we were greeted with a smile. Ordered our lunch which was so delicious. The staff was very friendly, helpful and went above and beyond for us. I would highly recommend this place.“

“Pulled pork pizza was phenomenal.“

“Delicious food! The whole crew enjoyed all our food.“

“Had a verity of everything, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage. Everything was amazing. The baked beans, cornbread dressing, mac&cheese were all amazing also. As a truck driver I’ve visited bbq all over the country. This is definitely in my top 5% of the best. If you’re looking for the best bbq in the Portland area this is your place. Will be back again.“

“This place is amazing! I personally got the burger (without the jalapeños) and it was amazing! The flavors were, quite literally, melting on my tongue! Oh also the burger melted a little, but that’s okay, it makes up for it in flavor :3.Kid-friendliness: High chairs and a good kids menu“

“Went there last night for a birthday party and when i called they said they couldnt guarantee we all sit together but they would give a good try to get us next to each. Well half of us ended on one side of tbe restaurant and the other half on the other side with no attempt to be evern remotely close and that was me calling at 11 am. Secondly one half of us got there for a half hour before the other. Thirdly our service was very bad. they forgot to bring drinks to the table and the food was well done when asking flr medium rare. i have been there a ton but they definitely were way over there heads on a saturday night.“

“My friend and I stopped here for an early dinner before we headed over to see Jerry Seinfeld that night. I have never been here before. My friend has been here before and said that he always had a good meal. Well, good is an understatement. I had the chicken tenders. I never had such juicy and tasty ones! Everything was delicious. I will definitely go back. Our waitress was the best!“

“Bartender was awesome, there was a manager?, making a spectacle of himself micromanaging the staff loudly in front of everyone, measuring drinks, was not impressed with him but everything else was fantastic I think some discretion when talking to staff is in order.“

“PBLT is amazing!!! Great food and wonderful staff.“

“This has been a easy dinner staple for us for years. When we visit my parents in South Portland, we always come here - kids can use the old school video game, they offer kids coloring sheets and crayons, they have great local beers, delicious bbq, and always yummy specials. There’s something for everyone. Easy and delicious.“

“The Stockhouse has great, I mean amazing service. The food was also very good UNTIL we ordered a side salad. Come on folks..brown mushy lettuce is not ok. Nuff said on that!The handcut fries, sandwiches and fresh made chicken tenders are awesome.“