I am happy to say that even 3 years later the quality of the food and their prices have not changed…read morethat much. They continue to be a local go-to restaurant for my family and I. I have posted several photos of their meals and the decor. If you are looking for modern or upscale decor, this is not the place for you. This place has decor that will bring you back to the 70's and 80's with the carpet, murals, wall decor and the historical photos that post taken from the local area of Livermore Falls. Their cactus chicken are breaded by the staff and cooked to order. They do not feel like a frozen chicken tender that you would find some other establishments. To me, it feels like diner food where you waiters/waitreses have worked for them 20+ years and are dedicated to providing each and every customer with a great experience.

Food was delicious service was quick and professional great atmosphere here. Always enjoyed it hereread more

Excellent BBQ at the Salty Dog Food Truck at the Head of Falls in Waterville at the Taste of…read moreWaterville festival today. The truck goes to festivals and events across Maine, so you would have to check their website for their current location. https://saltydogbbq.com/events/ The sampler was excellent t with pulled pork, brisket and sausage, and enough to feed a family! Also, Veteran owned and operated, thank you for your service!

Excellent food truck bbq in central Maine! Fast and friendly service awaits. We had delicious food…read morefrom here while parked at Grateful Grains Brewery in Monmouth (some of best beer in the state) and were impressed. BBQ sampler is naturally a first choice but the Hot Mess (pulled pork, cheese, sauce over fries) was a second hit. Look for them!

Excellent food and super friendly service. Probably the best BBQ we've had! Don't let the roadside…read morelocation fool you, we were pleasantly surprised!

I ordered a cheese burger with fries and my husband had the brisket burger with onion rings, and…read morethey were delicious. The owner and his employee were courteous and very friendly. There is a large canopy with several picnic tables. It also helps that it was a beautiful day as we sat outside enjoying our meal. Definitely will eat here again.

We've eaten at barbecue restaurants all across America -- from tiny roadside pits to legendary…read moreregional institutions -- and nothing has ever come close to Mad Jack's in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. That place is still the undisputed champion in our book, and Black Bloc isn't a close second. But it is a genuinely pleasant stop in Maine's BBQ landscape. The owners at Black Bloc are incredibly kind, and the restaurant itself is adorable -- beautifully decorated, spotless, and clearly cared for. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel welcome. The Mean Greens are the star of the show. Truly fantastic. The cornbread is generously portioned and perfectly moist, exactly how cornbread should be. The baked beans are straightforward baked beans -- nothing fancy, but solid. The ribs, though, were the disappointment. They were fall‑off‑the‑bone tender, which we appreciated, but they had almost no flavor and absolutely no smokiness. We honestly found ourselves wondering if they were even smoked at all. Barbecue sauce was a requirement, not an option. Even with the rib letdown, the overall experience was warm and enjoyable, and we'd go back -- especially for those Mean Greens and that cornbread. Black Bloc is a friendly, tidy, welcoming spot.

Who would expect fall-off-the-bone ribs in Maine and outstanding smoked brisket? Well, it's here in…read moreWinthrop on Main St and we were lucky to stumble upon it. The restaurant has about 8 tables and you order at the counter. They have a variety of well priced sandwiches that are absolutely loaded with meat, onions, and pickles. The other choice is platters with two sides, such as coleslaw and mac and cheese, plus a hunk of hot cornbread. The servings are very generous. I ordered the rib platter, which had five meaty ribs. Outstanding. Their bbq sauce is tasty but mild. People kept talking about their burnt ends, but they were out that day. There's always a next time. And, rest assured, there will be a next time.

Every single time I come here it's great. I've never had a bad experience. They've recently…read moreupgraded the outside seating and I'm looking forward to being out there at some point. The drinks are good, food has always been hot and fresh. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly. They interact with the customers and each other far beyond "what can I get you" and co-workers. They always seem to genuinely be happy that they're there. I don't think I'll ever not recommend this place. We go here often! PS- in addition to all of that, they're wonderful to the community. They donate time, food, gift certificates, etc. and many of our local youth sports teams have their team parties here.

Take out order - 2 of the sandwiches were burnt and the other 2 meals were subpar / spent over $100…read moreand no one was happy - that has never happened before- will not be going back

Hands down the most phenomenal butcher shop in the area. Well, it may be the only one in the area…read moreunless you head east for several miles then you may come across a local butcher shop in the Manchester area. On 6/10/23, they held an open house to showcase their meats and options available to the general public. They are a butcher shop specializing in cow, pig, lamb and chicken, but they offer many other things in their freezers. The place is small, so go early when they open as you'll get first pick of the freshest meat in the refrigerator on the right side. Those are meats that were cut within the last 24 hours, vacuum sealed and placed directly into the fridge. Next to that fridge is their selection of beer jerky. Next to the meat fridge is also one containing pasta salads, homemade cretons and other sides you would typically add to your BBQ. On the left side is where you'll find the majority of their products in the freezer section. You can get anything from pork belly, bacon, fried clam strips, fish, chicken, lamb, chicken hearts, ribeyes, ground sirloin and SO much more. I didn't even scratch the surface with that list. My wife and I purchased a 1.5lb sirloin steak, 1lb of fresh lobster meat, a pound of bacon, one 0.94lb ribeye steak, a decent size ham steak, and fried clam strips (frozen). Price wise I feel they are very competitive, if not better, than local grocery stores who cut their meats on site or get them pre-cut and delivered. The quality of the sirloin was incredible. I cooked it to a perfect medium and the fat around the edges melted like butter and it was one of the most tender piece of meats my wife has ever had. Her words, not mine. She is a tough one to impress when it comes so steaks. Sorry to those local corporate grocery stores and Walmart because we are getting all our meats from here on out at Castonguay meats. The original owner and creator was on hand during the open house to welcome us. I am willing to travel to this place just to get my meats moving forward for all future BBQs.

If you want to be pleasantly surprised, pull over and stop at Castonguay Meats. They have basically…read moreevery type of meat under the sun, and the best Barbecue Sauce I've had in Maine yet. Everything I've been able to try from Castonguay has been top tier! They also slaughter beef, pork, and lamb, and make Meat Package deals. Not like I've had to do any of that but maybe someday.

Riverfront does not mean 'on the river' as we assumed from the name. Food was meh. Ambience was…read moremeh. We had way too much time in Augusta/Hallowell so this place landed on our radar only after searching a bit and it was forgettable.

I'll start with the positives. Service was great. She was by herself and did a great job. It was a…read morequiet night with only a handful of customers, but she was on it. The place was clean and nice. And the foods flavor was good. Now, the bad. While the flavor of the food was good, the food itself wasn't. Everything was extremely dry. We got the hush puppies to start and the sampler to try a little of everything. It was like a desert it was so dry. The hush puppies, chicken, ribs, brisket (which was more like pulled pork because they shred it for some reason) corn bread, and somehow both the coleslaw and baked beans, too. The only way this happens is if they make things earlier in the day and then everything just sits. Meaning it's not freshly made. As I mentioned, it was not very busy, so I'm assuming they make their food in advance and let it sit in pans over heat all day. Which is not what you do with BBQ. It's quite disappointing because the flavor is there. The spices they use were a southern flavor, which is good; but it's so dry, you'll be reenacting the scene from Christmas Vacation just to eat your food. They should consider either limiting their hours they are open to help not have food sitting around to dry out or reconsidering how the make their food. Dry BBQ is the worst, hopefully they'll make the appropriate changes.

A very caring owner - cares deeply about the quality of his food and the quality of service of the…read morecustomers. We have been loyal fans of his food, for decades, when he ran his Beale St. BBQ restaurant in Bath, which sadly no longer exists. He has a a FB page with information about pop up openings - Follow them closely and try to arrive at the beginning of his opening, he sells out FAST! It's a take out spot in Fairfield with plenty of parking given the fact people are picking up their food and leaving. We love everything he serves! literally everything on the menu! St. Louis Ribs, Brisket, Pork Shoulder, Mac and Cheese, Cabbage/Carrot side, Cornbread. So comforting and so delicious. We highly recommend stopping by when he is open.

Ooohhh weee! Never knew a northern BBQ stand could impress a meat-eating Southern girl! You can…read morereally tell how much love and thoughts the owner puts into his items, especially the meat and sauces. If you're passing by this area, you absolutely have to stop by for a quick bite to eat. The meat is smoked right next to the stand and is first come first serve. He offered several selections of drinks and sides, but you have to try a side of slaw and the BBQ sandwich! The slaw had a nice sweetness to it, and I was impressed. The mac & cheese was fair, it just wasn't my normal style, but the BBQ made up for it. Obviously fresh and perfectly smoked. I don't think we could've stopped by the stand on a more beautiful, perfect day! Enjoy sitting outdoors by the food stand under a clean and well covered picnic area. The desserts were also fantastic and I recommend the key lime pie when it's available.

Great individual preparation of delicious fresh food by people who love to deliver the individual…read morewhole experience. Atmosphere is clean,vibrant and cozy. Enjoy ‼

The food is great, service is spot on and it's a great place to take our grandchildren because they…read morelove the play kitchen.

Stevie J's is back and better than ever! After several ownership changes over the past few years,…read morethe newest chapter under Mike--who's not only a U.S. Marine Corps veteran but also a Fire-Rescue captain from southern Maine--has completely transformed this local spot into something truly special. I had the Otis Burger, and let me just say... wow. Two perfectly smashed patties stacked with grilled pastrami, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard--it was a flavor bomb in the best possible way. Every bite hit with that perfect balance of savory, salty, tangy, and grilled goodness. My wife went with the chorizo enchiladas, and she couldn't stop raving about them. Authentic flavor with just the right kick, beautifully prepared and plated. The change from the previous ownership is night and day. The food quality is top-tier, and the service is nothing short of legendary. Even though the staff is mostly young and relatively new to the industry, you can tell they care. They hustle, they smile, and they're clearly learning fast. Also worth mentioning--Stevie J's social media game is strong! They're active, engaging, and do a great job getting the word out about new menu items and specials. This is exactly what Livermore Falls needed. Highly recommend checking them out--you'll leave full and impressed.

Food is amazing, it's fresh and very good. the team is so amazing, and i absolutely love every…read moreworked! each employee and the owners are so kind and all work so hard to get the food out fast and just the way you want it! plus it's super cheap for how good it is! definitely worth trying out! the owners are amazing and super kind! they care about your opinion, and what they can do to be better! you don't find many owners like that!!