Relaxed eatery with rustic decor, serving Texas-style barbecue such as ribs, brisket & pulled pork. Based on 707 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2 Badgers Island W, Kittery, ME 03904
Phone: (207) 703-2340
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reservations: orenellsbbq.comresy.com
Reviews
Nicole Leitch
Our view was incredible. The service was great and the food was to die for. We got the mango sticky ribs, the 1/4 ribs and potato salad and the Mac n cheese and all of it was so good! Their drinks are interesting and different and the outdoor seating area is incredible for these warmer afternoons. We will definitely be adding this to our list of regular stops!
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Kathleen Robertson
Very good representation of upper tier Central TX brisket and bbq beans. The funnel cake dessert is a wonderful end to the meal too, especially with ice cream! All in all, a pleasant slice of home for this displaced Texan.
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Mark L.
A little Texas fare right here in Kittery. St. Louis ribs with a New England IPA. Doesn’t get much better then this. The Kale salad was awesome along with the coleslaw a slight twang. Service was friendly. Next time I’ll eat outside by the water.
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Joan Ellis
Loved everything, we will definitely be back!!! We also got so e food to go. The cornbread was incredible. Fall off the bone ribs, all so good!
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Risa
Excellent! Best bbq tofu I have ever had. Bbq sauce was amazing! They also had a salad if I went back there. My dining companions enjoyed the pulled pork and brisket. Vegan mac and cheese was so so but with that sauce really good! I got the Texas napkin (white bread) and made a sandwhich of the tofu.
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Sun Lee
Fantastic Texas style barbecue smack in the middle of the river between Portsmouth NH and Kittery ME. We had the “BBQ for two” platter, which was perfect- the brisket and pulled pork were awesome, but the ribs were definitely the standout. Do yourself a favor and grab some sides, too- I’d recommend the potato salad and griddled cornbread with a drizzle of hot honey
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Barbara Beauchamp
I truly dislike most barbecue. This place was outstanding! We enjoyed a smoked turkey sandwich with pesto and a salad with smoked turkey. Both were good. And then we had smoked peaches foster for dessert. It was seriously one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Plus, it was awesome to chat briefly with the chef at the pass on the way out. Highly recommend!
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Lindsay Mead
Ore Nells is our go to bbq spot. We’ve been in on numerous occasions inside and out or we do take out and it’s always been so good every single time. I could eat my weight in their mac and cheese with pulled pork. The salads and frito pie are a must try when you visit. They have great local beers, a delicious margarita on their menu, friendly staff and a kid friendly atmosphere. Can’t go wrong going at sunset with the view either!
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Michelle R
The brisket melts in your mouth. The pulled pork is perfectly seasoned or there special rub technique. Omg good
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Jude Rich
This is a cool place. Nice interior very mountain theme, wood places. Our server was polite and very helpful. She took very good care of us. We ordered the BBQ plate for two and the hot link sausage. We also got the half chicken. Everything was cooked well and all the meat was really tender. Only Downside is that the BBQ was really salty. We also tried a few of the craft beers and had a great time.
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