So so so so good! We were camping nearby and decided to get some bbq for dinner. We had the Texas brisket sandwich - juicy slices of brisket with caramelized onions and cheddar were a great combo. We also tried the two meat platter. The pastrami was amazing! Such good flavor. The pulled pork was good, especially with a little of the spicy bbq sauce. The sauces were more vinegar based and delicious. The sides were good as well. I was obsessed with the smoked beans and the coleslaw. We washed it down with a nice sangria and a bourbon lemonade. It was a delicious meal, portions were large, and I can't wait to try more stuff when I am in the area again. read more

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Cute little place with friendly staff. Tried the all you can eat special to sample the food. Pros: ribs were excellent. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The pastrami was very good, Mac and cheese was tasty as was the coke slaw. Cons: the chicken was dry, the brisket was tough and dry, the beans were watery and the cornbread had no taste. Even the brownies were a disappointment. I would eat there again especially for the ribs but save your money on the all you can eat special. read more

Delicious. Slaps every time, it's a bit of a drive for me but absolutely worth it. The meats are excellent and the corn bread yum.

Yes, 100% recommend. Low key, relaxed. Good food. Good prices for the good food. The staff is oh so friendly. But the good friendly, like they seem to genially like being there which you can sense. And makes the food taste even better. I do wish they had my favorite blueberry soda from main because they have cherry soda. But that's just an ask. I still go there whenever I can. The decor is just cool. I love going there after church. read more

Atmosphere: Cozy inside. Picnic like outside. There are some tables inside for dining and even more outside. Service: great. You order inside at the register, then they give you a table number (you can choose to sit inside or outside). We chose to sit outside because it was a nice day. They then bring your food out to you. Everyone was very nice! Food: So yummy. I had the brisket sandwich- so good! My husband had the pastrami also very good. We shared some wings that had such great smoked flavor and the sauce was also pretty tasty. The sides weren't amazing but they did the job! We shared mac & cheese and the greens (made with kale). Drinks: the peach sangria was good! Overall we really enjoyed it. I will definitely go back! read more

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Came here with my wife and two dogs and we loved sitting in the outside area. The food was AMAZING. The Texan sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The bread was perfect. Was nice to enjoy a draft beer as well. Wish we lived closer! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This place has so much potential but it seems like they are more focused on their vibe rather than making good food consistently. I have been here 3 times and it has gotten worse each time. The brisket was tender on my first visit, so I decided to visit again. The second visit was a disaster. The brisket was so tough, the cornbread dry as can be and so SALTY like unbelievably salty. The third visit was no different. I got roasted potatoes as a side and they had 0 seasoning and I felt so underwhelmed by it. This place can be good, maybe even great, but you can't keep serving people tough brisket and salty cornbread. read more

Ordered via internet. Smoked NE claim chowder, potato salad, cole slaw, 3 pulled chicken tacos and two brisket tacos. Everything was absolutely delicious. Meat and chicken mild smoke taste, moist not salty at all. Claim chowder had good amount of clam and nice smoke taste. Potato salad had chunks of potato and just the right amount of mayo. Not overly creamy. Picked up around noon. They doubled checked the my order before handing to me. Placed was very crowded. There are a few tables to sit and dine. If you're planning on take out, I recommend call or internet. Several people ordered after they arrived and were standing waiting for food. My order was ready when I got to counter and still hot when I got home. No wait. Place is very clean. Staff helpful and polite. read more

Decent barbecue on the East End, great service and a nice bar you can sit at. Menu was quite large and intimidating. I love one barbecue spot specialize in a couple things and do it right this place was an average to above average. If they slim menu down, they can definitely be great. read more

A great bbq place to go. It's not a very large space so it's good to go during off peak hours, especially if with kids. Their corn bread is the only thing that's not my favorite but everything else from their pulled pork, ribs to burnt ends is great. I definitely recommend the cole slaw, clam chowder, Mac and cheese, potatoes for sides. The brownies are ok and the sweet potatoes are just fine but not a favorite. The peach sangria and the bread pudding are a must. read more

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Maple Tree BBQ is a great little spot !! Located across from water (not sure which lake or whatever ?), the food is tasty and the margherita was delicious. The only downside, in my opinion, is parking is across the street and you have to walk across a semi-busy road. read more

Decided to try them out for Christmas shopping lunch. Excellent menu & large order options We tried a brisket combo w/sweet potatoes & cornbread and 2nd pulled pork bbq w/ beans & "kollards" Taste of the meats were great although the brisket was a too fatty for us. Pulled pork I would have found in Memphis. Sweet, smoky & just outstanding! Kollards(kale greens hence the name) were about as tasty as I've had. Just the right balance of vinegar & salt. Definitely will get their food again. read more

After a day of sipping delicious wines at the vineyards in Long Island, Maple Tree BBQ is my go to. Everything and I meant everything is jam packed with that BBQ flavor that we've come to know and love. The ribs, pulled pork and brisket are the showstoppers of the restaurant and a must order. Sides wise, the mac and cheese and cornbread were my top 2. Arguably the best BBQ joint ever on Long Island. read more

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Awesome spot! Didn't even though there was anything BBQ related within 30 miles of the east end but stumbled upon Maple Tree and it was great. Staff was super friendly on the phone for my pickup and helpful and accommodating in person too :). We got the pulled chicken tacos and brisket tacos which were both 10/10. The chili was also very good and the Bama wings were absolutely money. Most importantly in this climate, I saw they offer curbside pickup, everyone was wearing a mask, and overall the Maple staff was very respectful of the social distancing guidelines. It was just a snack for us so next time we will definitely be getting more food to try it all out. Very satisfying experience ! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Delicious and reasonably priced bbq! Service was top notch and staff was friendly and attentive. Quiet and pleasant atmosphere, perfect for anyone wanting some really good bbq! I got the NC pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese and cornbread. read more

Ordered three different menu options and all were delicious( smoked chicken,beef tips and brisket) . Service was fast and efficient! Am looking forward to ordering again. read more

We stumbled upon this place, and so glad we found it. The bbq is a mix of the different styles and flavors, not a true one region. - Cornbread - butter and yummy - brisket - it was okay. not much flavor, but there is sauce for you to add on the table. - ribs- mmmmm. it was fall off the bone, and so good. - cole slaw - okay - baked beans- okay. it had an assortment of different types of beans. had a bit too much liquid. not sweet or anything. - herb crushed potatoes - we enjoyed them, it was good. - wings - it had a bit of heat, so I didn't eat them. but bf said they were good. - Bourbonade - not bad. it wasn't strong, just lemonade with a little alcohol. - Arnold Palmer - the way that is should be. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

My old review is that of a shining light in Riverhead past as the place has since changed hands and changed its game plan too. This is not to say Maple Tree isn't good anymore. In fact, these are the best wings ever. The Korean bbq smoked wings, while not very Korean in my opinion, are phenomenal tasting none the less! Now where they let me down is in the two things I've been raving about for the past 4 years (yes it's been that long since I've been able to come back and about as long as they've been under new ownership) the pastrami is good and I've always said the saltier the better but it takes a big man to admit when he's wrong and boiiiiiii was I wrong; the salt content almost makes the smoke content taste injected... I know that's a strange statement but that's how it struck me, the Mac n cheese is tm your standard southern bbq spot Mac n cheese which never thrills me but never surprises me in any sort of negative way either. The biggest upset from my previous 5star love of years ago is hands down the baked beans. In the past I'd stop there solely for the pastrami and beans, they were the best things I've ever tried. The baked friggen beans of all things... they blew me away- but these beans. They are actually the worst beans I've ever tasted; mealy, bland base yet sweetened up with a thin and runny liquid.... not a fan I'd go back to try more as the sauces were pretty good but I'd have a hard tome ordering anything but those smoke wings! They were awesome through and through. I wrote this while driving all the way back to Patchogue, as I pull up I just wanna mention how much I dislike their packaging for a to go order.... read more

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Different owners than the original, nicer vibe inside.. food was delicious and a perfect casual sit down place/ or takeout.. with real smoked BBQ, good sides, sauces, and flavor all around. Definitely fresh and active with locals and visitors. Reliable for pulled pork, burnt ends, mac n cheese. Yum all around. Go for the three sliders to try a few things. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

I wanted to love this restaurant, because it was highly recommended, but everything about this place is mediocre. I tried their pastrami, their salmon, their ribs, their brisket, their "kallards" (kale), the mac n' cheese, and all of them were mediocre. Specifically, the food wasn't seasoned well. In order to enjoy the meat, you have to thoroughly slather it in one of their sauces. I gave it three out of five stars specifically, because while not overtly bad, it's food was bland and just doesn't stand out. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Meat combination - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

A very nice little bbq place on the main road in Riverhead. My wife ordered the pulled chicken with Mac and cheese and beans. I ordered the brisket with sweet potatoes and cornbread. Everything was good and we enjoyed the food. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The prices were a touch high for the sizes of the meat, but I realize things have gone up lately price wise. Good overall, we enjoyed it! read more

We went again today. People are still nice and The food was still yummy. My two toddlers ate more than they usually do so that says something. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Burnt ends, pulled pork and brisket were great. The pulled chicken was awful, I didn't even eat more than a few bites before throwing it out. The kale, Cole slaw, sweet potatoes and herb potatoes were also very good. We stopped in for a quick bite on our way home from the aquarium, food came out fast. Perfect for a quick bite. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Burnt ends, pulled chicken, herb potatoes, and kale - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Came here after shopping. Cute little place. Parking right across from the place. Service is excellent. Ordered the ribs platter, it came with two sides. We got the roasted sweet potato + Mac & cheese. Ribs were pretty good with the bbq sauce provided. Sweet potato was very sweet and soft. Mac & cheese was okay. Spicy bbq wings was very flavorful. read more

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A year later and nothing has changed as when one has the perfect recipe, one doesn't change a thing....well done Maple Tree! read more

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Great BBQ Place. Solid smoke ring. Clean, great atmosphere friendly staff. Awesome menu, lots of choices for everyone. Would recommend and will be back for sure. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. I ventured out to the outlets this evening and finally had my chance, since it's not too far away. My partner and I parked across the street, and walked inside and were warmly greeted by the staff. With the help of the staff we were able to select some perfect sauces for our food. I went with the pulled chicken slider with a spicy bbq sauce, a pulled pork taco with sweet bbq sauce (and some of that bama sauce I read so much about in the reviews, on the side) herb crushed potato's to share and he decided to go with 6 smoked wings in the bama sauce. Right away I noticed the chicken was juicy and flavorful. Not dry at all. The sauce had a kick, which I LOVE. It wasn't too spicy at all. Next time I think I'll get some more on the side. The pulled pork taco had so much flavor and the sauce accompaniment was perfection. I will definitely order that again, no questions asked. My fiance absolutely loved the smoked wings, he looked me dead in the face and said these wings are incredible, they have to be the best wings I have ever had. That's a huge compliment coming from him too. He is so picky about everything. He didn't have one thing to say tonight! He was too busy enjoying his food! He said the bama sauce is his new favorite. We both loved the herb crushed potato's, which the super sweet staff described as a cross between mashed potato's and crushed potato's. I saw the resemblance. Very tasty. Shout out to the staff. They were very polite, gave great recommendations, and made us feel welcome. We will 100% be back and can't wait to try everything else! Thanks for a delicious experience! read more

The food was tasty and delivery was on time. We had the whole chicken with 2 sides, wings and enjoyed a salad also. Im sure they put a lot of work to serve there BBQ Thanks. No beef ribs? read more

After coming from Railroad Muesum, this place was very close by and I was in the mood for BBQ. FYI, if you are going to go here I highly suggest driving! Food and Price: 5/5 The combo platter shown has pulled pork, burnt ends, corn bread, and kale. All for an amazing price of $23. I am a big eater and this was enough to share with my partner and I. Anymore we would have gotten overly full. All the meat was amazing! The pulled pork was moist and once drenched in BBQ sauce it was impossible to stop eating. The burnt ends were tender, savory, and one of best I have had. I will definitely get this combo again and try another group of meats! Service: 5/5 This place offers indoor dining but, you need to go to the counter to place your order. It gets packed at noon so, make sure to come early if you can. My order was out within 20 mins and clean up was easy. Make sure to place your tray on top of the trash container instead of leaving on the table. All in all, I really enjoyed this place! It was affordable, tasty, and great after a muesum. I wish it was closer to my residence but worth the journey. read more

I was so excited to try this place! I've only been driving by it for like, 20 years, and the recent Yelp reviews were very encouraging. The place is nice inside, and the guy who took my order was friendly and helpful, but the food was really sub par. I had the combo : 2 meats (brisket and 1/2 chicken) and 2 sides (coleslaw and "herb roasted" potatoes). First off, I don't know where they buy their chickens, but mine must've been plucked from the "rejects" bin. This poor thing had thin, translucent skin and tough meat. It was overcooked (dry) and had a gassy aftertaste. The brisket was a little better. But all the flavor came from the thin strip of fat. The "herb roasted" potatoes were mushy and tasteless. The winner was the coleslaw : fresh, crispy and not too creamy. I really don't know why they've included "BBQ" in the name of this place. The only thing barbecue about Maple Tree is the interior, the wall menu with that classic barbecue font and design...and the barbecue sauce. Alas, the search for great barbecue on the East End continues. (I'll even settle for "good") read more

Pretty darn good bbq. I love the Reuben which isn't bbq but it's amazing at this location. Overall good bbq.

Food is very good. The staff is friendly and always checking up to make sure the tables are good. Set up like a good ole bbq restaurant should be, has a nice western feel about it. Worth the long ride to get here from my house. read more

We keep coming back here for some of the best BBQ in Long Island. The meats are smoked daily and haven't had anything I didn't like. The combo platter is a great value... the sides are generous and incredible! read more

As they say on the little rascals...."YUM YUM EAT EM UP" I've decided to try the Maple Tree Smokehouse after getting an email yesterday from Newsday about the top smokehouse on Long Island..... boy I am glad I did!!! I came with my wife and daughter for our first experience, which was awesome!!! The place is small and casual. Their menu is on the chalkboard and is extensive including ribs, chicken, brisket sides etc. We ordered 2 southwest salads with chipotle dressing with a side of pulled pork and pulled chicken. The ladies enjoyed them fully. I had the half rack of ribs which were nice and large and fell off the bone. Their smokey flavor was amazing with their dry rub. We also ordered medium stuffed of baked beans and mac n cheese. Both were delicious and enough to share between the 3 of us. The total came to around $63 which included 2 craft beers, and was worth it! I highly recommend Maple Tree. Gwendolen and her counterpart (I'm sorry I did not get your name) were some! read more

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Returned to this place after a bad experience but I'm happy to say, place much improved since my last visit. Food was excellent and casual atmosphere. And friendly staff. Salmon tacos were delicious and the brisket was really good. Also tried the pastrami but not what I expected. Kallards and cole slaw very good. Service was much better but basically it's more like cafeteria style than sit down service. Glad this place is back on track and doing well. read more

Great food, great vibe, and the service was super quick! I would highly recommend to all! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Grilled Cheese with bacon and tomato's + roasted sweet potato! Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

absolutely incredible. Best BBQ place on long island. Definitely worth the trip. Perfect to go to after a day of shopping at the outlets. Staff is wonderful, i recommend the 2 meats and 2 sides. Went with the whole family, and we each got the platter. Plenty of food and we have leftovers. I also recommend the sweet tea! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Combo Meats Platter with Medium Side: lean brisket, ribs, Mac & Cheese, Herb Crushed Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Came here after going to splish splash water park. The place is very laid back and cozy. Service was great. Food was delicious. Very fresh and savory. Would absolutely come back. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Peach Sangria - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Good food, quick, and good customer service. Family friendly as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Drove out here to try this bbq. We absolutely loved this spot. The owner was very kind and the staff was friendly. I love all the options on the menu we had to try so many things. We will definitely be coming again. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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