No gas touches our meat, guaranteed. We use only the highest quality, all-natural, meats and vegetables and we offer locally crafted beers alongside a full-service bar. Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill is a family restaurant with two locations in Maine – one nestled into the South Portland, Willard Beach neighborhood, and the other in the Deering Center neighborhood in Portland (currently closed).
Elsmere provides an intimate year-round environment for BBQ and food lovers alike. Whether you’re craving savory slow-smoked meats, amazing appetizers, grilled seafood, or vegetarian and vegan options, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Come on by and grab a bite and a drink!
Based on 201 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
Address:
476 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 536-1029
Website: https://www.elsmerebbq.com/?y_source=1_MjM2MTQ2NDUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Cam Peden
We ordered to go, paid via text app, and picked up right inside the door. The staff were super friendly and the place was very nice looking. We tried the pick 3 and got an order of brisket nachos for the family to share. Great food at a reasonable price. The pick 3 was plenty for 2 adults to split. We will be back
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Ken Moulton Jr.
Pretty stellar food. If your child is picky this may be a pass, but as far as ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, this has a fairly reasonable price point for the serving size, and quality of food you get. I’ll definitely go again, but I will go when there aren’t so many kids screaming. It was incredibly loud. My 6 y/o was looking at the kids on awe. He knows he can’t act like that.
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Krista Peterson
Staff was super nice! And the food was delicious and very filling. It was our first time eating here. I ordered the burrito tornado and my fiance ordered the special which was a chicken and brisket BBQ ranch flatbread with scallions and red onions. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant- you wont be disappointed!
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Kim Henderson
What a difference a location makes… love the South Portland location but this one is a BIG NO. Worst brisket I have ever had & the ribs had so much gristle & super dry & lacked flavor they weren’t worth the trouble of eating them. I had the exact same meal at the different locations one week from another. The two meals could not have been any different. I will NOT be coming back to the Portland location ever again. It is South Portland only for me & I suggest for you too. Service was good & I want to point that out. But food wise this place is not good.
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Heather Doyle
I’ve ordered take out from Elsmere at least 10 times over the past year. I have always been very pleased. The food was excellent and worth the money. I ordered last night, and it was not the same. The pulled pork had a lot of fat in it and tasted like it had been made the day before. The chicken was good but also didn’t taste fresh. The coleslaw was different. It had SO much mayonnaise in it. It was soupy and gross, I did not eat it. Even the cornbread was different. I’m not usually a fan of cornbread but I’ve always loved it from this place. Not anymore. The meat on the nachos also tasted old. I’m very disappointed. I don’t know what has changed. My order totalled $72. Previously, I didn’t mind paying that much for 2 people because it was excellent. This time I feel like it was a waste of money. Half of the food was thrown away. I will not be ordering from Elsmere again.
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Melissa Doughty
A neighborhood, family friendly, BBQ joint. A great place for a beer and good food. Fun, with a helpful, friendly staff.
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Paulette Merrifield
I’m sorry I can not give more stars because I really wanted to like this place. It is a very cute spot and inviting, but, it just missed the mark for me.
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Mitchell Lombard
It didn’t strike me as the kind of place that I would love, but man was I wrong. Perfectly cooked BBQ and phenomenal sauce. Flavor-saturated chicken and tasty ribs. Unique beans and good quality for bread. Really good food. Another big compliment is reasonable beer prices. As of Oct 2021 it’s $5 for good stuff and only $3 for domestic tall boys. That will definitely keep me coming back.
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Michael S
Stopped by here for their Happy Hour and was glad we did. Very friendly staff and really fun and tasty cocktails. We had the chili nachos that were delicious! Sammi (the bartender) was fantastic. I highly recommend stopping by and trying this bbq place out! We’ll be back!
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Terresa Wellington
We just had Elsmere cater our wedding and we couldn’t have been more pleased! Everyone raved about our food!! Elsmere has been our favorite place for years and having them cater our wedding was an easy decision! Placing the order and organizing with Molly was stress free! Thank you Elsmere for making a very important part of our special day go smoothly!
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