My friend and I ordered takeout so I can't speak to the service or the ambiance, but the food certainly was good. I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich and we split fries and Brussels sprouts. First the good - I loved my turkey sandwich. The meat, unsurprisingly, was delicious and the avocado and melted Swiss gave a nice creaminess to counter the crispiness of the bread. My only small complaint was that I don't love lettuce on a grilled sandwich since it tends to get kind of soggy. The fries were good. Nothing exceptional but tasty. The bad - the fried Brussels sprouts were beyond fried. They were literally black. Burnt to a crisp. I like my food a little charred typically but this was well beyond a light char. We ended up throwing them away. It was a shame because otherwise this would have been a five star review. Long story short - will be back for the turkey sandwich, will skip the Brussels sprouts. read more

Noble Barbecue - Turkey sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

Noble has a mobile location at Thompson's Point. We tried the smoked pork panini and the smoke pork barbecue bowl, and both were excellent! The service was quick and the slaw that comes with the pork creates such a great balance. Price point ($16/each) is in the range of what you'd expect for a local food truck and I think it's fair for what you get. read more

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After spending the afternoon checking out a few breweries nearby, Noble Barbecue was just what we needed for dinner. The restaurant is fairly small (several tables and seating along the bar) and there's a few parking spots just outside. Service is friendly, with our waiter being very knowledgeable on the menu. Their menu changes seasonally, so don't come expecting to eat some items you see on Yelp (I wanted some wings because they looked good in the pictures, but sadly they weren't being served the time I went). We decided on ordering the brisket meat platter, as well as an order of the buttermilk fried chicken and a side of the pimento mac and cheese. The platter came with fries, mini corn muffins, and pickles. This was definitely more than enough for two adults and two kids to enjoy. We had left stuffed and had leftovers to bring back to our hotel room. Everything was delicious! The brisket was super tender and had lots of flavor. The buttermilk fried chicken was also good and seasoned well, but preference was for the smoked meat. Our sides were all good. I like how the fries were cut a little thicker. I devoured those mini corn muffins! So good. Pimento mac & cheese was tasty, but the little ones weren't a fan. If you're in the area and looking to satisfy your barbecue craving, I highly suggest checking out Noble Barbecue. read more

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Just outside of Portland, and an absolute godsend during a recent trip up there. Friendly staff, no-fuss ambiance, and solid BBQ. I opted for a Rueben which absolutely hit the spot. The menu isn't immense, but everything on it seems thoughtful, and I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy! read more

We are glad they brought back BBQ. We think there BBQ is awesome. Went there on a whim , we ordered the brisket platter and scrappy fries. Brisket was cooked perfectly and tried citrus slaw as a side was great. The scrappy fries are fire Service was great but I feel restaurant is cold because of door set up. 5's all around service and food. read more

Noble Barbecue - SCAPPY FRIES - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Another great find! Just recently re-opened. The staff was warm, friendly and inviting. The food was delicious. The scrappy fries were superb!! Fries stayed crispy and they were perfectly fried! They were not over topped with stuff. The fries stayed crispy everything was perfectly seasoned! I ordered the chopped pull pork sandwich. It was so good! The bun was perfect, the ratio or pork to the toppings was just right! The main reason for our visit was because my husband wanted their pastrami Rueben sandwich, he was very happy! read more

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Great food smoked meatloaf cheeseburger is amazing! My husband ordered the buttermilk fried chicken, beans and collard greens he loves! read more

Noble Barbecue - Drink menu - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Noble BBQ is a bit out of the way and definitely more of a takeout than eat in space. But the BBQ is

The first time we ate here it was because it was near Allagash, where we were meeting family. The second time we ate here was because it was so amazing the first time, we made a point to stop here for lunch on our way to Acadia National Park. We have tried the following and loved loved loved all of it: fried chicken, pulled pork sandwich, tacos, cole slaw, scrappy fries, pimento Mac and cheese, reuben sandwich, and the Rachel, a special sandwich with smoked turkey, cole slaw, Swiss, and thousand island dressing. Their cocktails are also delicious, especially the strawberry margarita and blueberry lemonade. We have a new tradition: on our way to vacation in Maine, having lunch at Noble Barbecue will be our first meal!!! read more

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Love this place! The food is always so good, the service is great, and the ambiance is nice. Super close to home too. read more

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So, my son heard about Noble from an Uber driver. Told him they had the best burgers, so we stopped by to checK it out. You can imagine our surprise wHen we discovered it was a BBQ place. They do have a meatloaf cheeseburger but the rest is BBQ. We spent time poking at the menu and watching the cooks prepare plates for customers. I am not a huge red meat eater, however the brisket looked great. They have a pretty good menu and side options to your liking. Prices are reasonable, though my son thought they were high. Of course I was buying. He ordered the turkey sandwich and I added cornbread to give something a try. The space is nice and offers table and bar seating by the front windows. After you order you sit and they call your name, but still delivered it to our table. The sandwich looked awesome and my son offered me a bite. It was really good. The bbq combined with the seasonings were right on. The cornbread muffin with the special butter was good too. It was a very cold day so every time the front door opened, it was cold. But heated up pretty fast. They must be doing good advertising because it was busy the entire time we were there. Online, in person take out and GrubHub delivery are your options. So, anyway you want it. My only complaint is with their music. Most people did not seem to acknowledge it, but they were not playing the radio edits of songs A father did come in with his 8 year old (guess) and they left thinking there might be more options for the son. No sooner did they leave the song playing dropped a few expletives and more than once. Hey I am open to music choices, but maybe a warning for those who might bring younger kIds. That way they have a choice and know. We both enjoyed the food and probably will be bU again in the near future. I will bring my appetite next time for sure. Thanks read more

Noble Barbecue - Smoked turkey. - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

Food is awesome A little expensive but well worth it Love the sides and the sauce Great with a beer and friends read more

Simply put... The Most Delicious Rueben Sandwich I've ever had. With my name being Ruben and all, I've tried over a hundred different Rueben Sandwiches in my life, and this one was unquestionably the best. It was so good, that it has ruined all other Rueben Sandwiches for me. I couldn't recommend it more. (oh and my wife really liked her sandwich too) read more

Noble Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

What a treasure to find this space on our way into Portland. The space is rustic and won't fit many, but the food was great and the drinks were fun. Service here was quick and friendly. Brisket was divine and so was the cornbread. I was also a big fan of the barbecue sauce. The menu is small, and I wish I had large quantities of meats to go. read more

Average at best. We got takeout (a pizza and pulled pork sandwich ) and the wait time was understandably long as it was a Saturday but when we picked it up it was sitting on an open shelf and already cold. Definitely wasn't worth the amount we paid and time we waited. read more

ANAZING food. I really like every special they put out. Put a ton of thought into how they make everything on their menu.

Brisket chili Griddled corn muffin Smoked meatloaf cheeseburger All outstanding Ready on time Hot Friendly cardboard containers One minor suggestion: ask customers if utensils are needed read more

Noble, you are a gem. I could eat their smoked meatloaf cheeseburger daily and never tire of it. I've made my way through about half of their sandwiches and they've all been delicious. I love that every now and then they have done collaborations as well - one of the pizza crossovers they did haunts me to this day as I desperately want them to do it again. Absolutely delicious sides as well. This is in a neck and neck race in my top 2 barbecue restaurants in town, and if I make myself choose, admittedly it is the winner. I love this restaurant Noble, never change! read more

The food is fantastic!! Their catering company catered our wedding a few years ago and the food was amazing but we hadn't been into the restaurant to eat. The food did not disappoint. We ordered a brisket dinner. It came with fries and a cornbread muffin but we also ordered a side of the pimento macaroni and cheese. The brisket melted like butter in your mouth, fries were cooked the way I like them (a little crispy), the muffin was not too sweet (just right) and the macaroni and cheese was cooked perfectly (not mushy stuff). A big plus was everything was seasoned perfectly, no need for adding salt, pepper etc. The menu is very limited (it does have a vegetarian option) but every element of the food was detailed, including the sides. Absolutely 10/10 would eat here over and over again read more

Noble Barbecue - Brisket Dinner with added side of pimento macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

Oh how I wish I didn't live nearly 400 miles away from Noble BBQ. We paid Noble a visit for dinner upon arriving in Maine for Labor Day weekend. Their outdoor dining set up was awesome. Everything we ordered was incredible. Smoked Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce were meaty, smokey and saucy. Chicken fried style cauliflower bites, damn these were fantastic. Lastly, Smoked Spaghetti Squash Sandwich with pimento cheese praise the lord what a spectacular creative vegetarian option. Our meal was fantastic and memorable. Service by all was top notch and attentive. We still think about our dinner here and will surly dine here again on future trips to Maine. read more

I do enjoy barbecue however I love Noble. Noble is tiny and a little off the beaten path on Forest Ave, but this place is a tiny powerhouse. The smells and flavors are just blasting from this place, but keep in mind only M-F :( That's my only wish, is that they were open at least one of the Weekend days. But that's ok, I have seen how hard they work during the week with a small but energetic staff and friendly staff they do need a break and rest. They should also be able to enjoy the food and beers they serve. :) My favorites, the meatloaf cheeseburger, the fried chicken sandwich and their french fries!!! The mac and cheese when it's good it is GOOD, the last time it was a bit bland and tasted very little cheese. But it was one time, and I won't hold it against them. I will certainly give it another try. The brisket is delicious as it the chopped pork. But the meatloaf cheeseburger will always have my heart :) If you like craft beer and hand crafted barbecue, I highly recommend this place. If it is busy, be prepared to wait, please know, it is worth the wait. read more

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Vegetarian food? At a BBQ place?! The food world for herbivores certainly has changed over the past ten years. And Noble BBQ is doing it soooooooooo right by having something for everyone here; usually I avoid BBQ (because what would I eat?), but their menu clearly labels what's veg and what's not. Thanks for being hip and with the times, NB! The space is awesome - I think this absolutely is the right thing for this building in this location. The interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seating, the staff is quick to serve up big portions of hearty food, and the pricing is pretty fair for Portland. I tried the enormous spaghetti squash sandwich - it came with tomato compote, pimento cheese, fried bread & butter pickles, and swiss chard on buttered brioche." I thought it was going to have a smokier flavor, but it was much, much sweeter. Sweet BBQ isn't really my personal preference, unfortunately (side note [just because this stood out]: there was also A LOT of golden raisins in my sandwich). I do wanna shout-out the pimento cheese that was on it, though: that stuff was mouthwatering. I was scraping it off the bun with my fork - could they just make me a sandwich with this? Yum. Also, I was a little disappointed with my sides: the slaw was tasty, but my mac and cheese wasn't at all what I was expecting based on photos I've seen. The portion was smaller (maybe to-go orders are?) and it was pretty dry making it kind of flavorless - where was the ooey, gooey mounds of it I've seen other people get? Was bummed out for sure. All in all, while Noble BBQ isn't for me, I love what they're doing and where they're doing it. Definitely check them out if you're a fan of BBQ! read more

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Cute little place with friendly staff, fast service and delicious food! We had pastrami platter which was fabulous and chopped pork sandwich. It was a great stop on or way further north for lunch. Would be a regular if we lived in the area! read more

Noble Barbecue - Outside view - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Went here with our sons who recommended the place. Greeted upon entering. Our waitress was extremely friendly and joyful. The establishment isn't very large, yet we seen quite a few orders taken out. It was very clean and we were able to have a conversation without talking loudly. The food was prepared in a fair amount of time. We had the meatloaf cheeseburger, turkey sandwich and I personally had the fried chicken sandwich. The Brussel sprouts were very delicious along with the pickled veggies. Excellent food and atmosphere. Will definitely return on our next trip to the area. We enjoyed the food and company that we forgot to take pictures of our meals. read more

Really good bbq meats here! The menu isn't as large and there weren't any vegetables on the menu. Free filtered water as well because there was no water bottles for sale. They only had seltzer. The service is a bit slow but the meats and sides are really good and made up for it. I got the half pound brisket and it was delicious! I did not end up using a lot of bbq sauce. The Red one was my favorite. I am not a fan of mustard so the Yellow one was not for me. My friend however used it with her steak and cheese sandwich and loved it. I love how this is a local spot and not a chain. The prices are fair as well. Lack of seating may be difficult if you go at peak times. Also, we were sitting by the door so every time someone came in or left the restaurant, I felt very chilly from the gust of the wind. read more

Great great food. We stopped here after a flight to Portland and I'm so glad we did. Brisket was fantastic, fried chicken sandwich was top notch. And the fries were next-level. So crispy and delicious. Definitely stop here for some great food-- obviously made with love and care. read more

Noble Barbecue - Buttermilk Fried chicken sandwich. Yum. - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

Their brisket is wonderful. Love their fries, too. But their corn muffin is amazing. It would be nice if they had a loyalty program!

This is excellent barbecue. Please do not go here if you are looking for ambience and creature comfort. The brisket was cooked with the crispy outer edge & delicious smoked, dry flavor. The chopped pork was moist and had subtle smokehouse flavor. The meat was paired with excellent fresh slaw and homemade pickles. The hand cut fries were divine. There are big bottles of red barbecue sauce and Yellow Carolina sauce that should be tried. read more

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Quick lunch. We were fortunate to get one of the last Detroit-style pizzas before they change over to the Summer menu...and it was amassing. The fried chicken with blue cheese pizza was more then enough for two people. They have drinks including margaritas as well as local tapped beers. Will definitely be back. read more

Noble Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Noble is my favorite bbq spot. Small place, nice little bar, everyones very friendly. All the food is fantastic, killer fries, the brisket sandwhich is bomb. Loved the chicken platters and potato salad specials. Good beer on draft and really cool bartenders. Enjoy eating here especially but as someone who likes to sit at the bar its great having a bartender thats easy to talk to. Food is 10/10 everytime. Highly recommend! read more

Of the top three BBQ joints in Portland, Maine I believe this is #1 followed by Salvage and Ellesmere in that order. We had the scrappy fries for our appetizer and split the pastrami platter with four or five of the side orders. Everything was super fantastic, delicious, and enjoyable. The color combinations of all of the food made for a wicked, good dining experience! read more

Noble Barbecue - Scrappy Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

Expensive. They don't sell the barbecue just by the pound which is frustrating. You have to get a platter and thus they charge higher for extras I dont even want. The fried chicken is so not worth it. Greasy, no crunch, minimal flavoring in the batter. Pork shoulder was good but not in any particular way read more

Great neighborhood restaurant! Who knew you could find a good BBQ restaurant in Maine? It was fantastic!

I needed a quick bite to eat on my way through the area. I called in the order ahead of time for a chopped pork sandwich. The pickup was quick and easy, as the counter had signage directing me so I didn't have to wait in the same line as those ordering. The cashier was attentive and took care of me promptly. Noble is your friendly neighborhood barbecue joint. They have all the staples and have taken the time to smoke all the meats to perfection. In fact, you can see the smoker sitting in the parking lot. Many times, I'll need to add extra sauce to my pulled pork sandwiches because they may be dry or under seasoned. Not here! It honestly never crossed my mind! The slow smoking process becomes evident as soon as your mouth nears the bun. You can literally taste the smokiness in your mouth. The sandwiches are plentiful. I certainly left full and I didn't even order a side. As I usually do, I'd like to offer some constructive criticism. More parking is needed. I've tried to grab a bite here before and been detoured because the parking lot was chuck full. Other then that, I'm a happy lady. Great food!! read more

Noble Barbecue - $9 CHOPPED PORK pork shoulder, yellow bbq sauce, citrus apple slaw, scallions, on brioche, with bread & butter pickle - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This is the place. Noble BBQ. I was surprised how small it was based on the reviews it makes it seem like a big operation. There are just a handful of table and some barstool seating. The food is DIVINE! They toast the bun to a crispy crunch that I will never forget. The meat is melty and tender. They have beers on tap. Parking can be a challenge as there are maybe 6 spots in front of the place but if you half to park down the street and walk just know it's worth it. read more

Noble Barbecue - That bun is just ....mmmmmmm - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

There is nothing like good barbecue to bring you into a summer mindset, even on a cold winter's day. I recently came to Noble, and it certainly took me away from the frigid temperatures, if only for a moment. Noble is located on the outskirts of Portland on Forest Ave, which makes it a perfect spot to grab food after some tastings from local breweries in the area. Though quaint and small on the inside, Noble has a charm with limited table seating and hightop bar seating outlooking the windows. The wooden accents of the counters, the modern lighting fixtures, and the casual aesthetic of Noble gives it a warmth and coolness factor. Also, kudos for parking spots! The food that Noble offers is fairly limited, but what they do have, they do well. They have a variety of sandwich options, meat by the pound, side options, and they even have a few vegetarian options. On my recent trip, I ended up ordering the chopped pork sandwich with a side of fries. Noble also offers alcohol beverage options with beer and wine. For their beer options, they feature a great deal of local selections on draft, and some can options as well. My food came out within ten minutes, and my sandwich was piled with pork pieces and coleslaw, and the side of fries was large enough for my friend and I to share. Noble makes two of it's own barbecue sauces to choose from. A yellow sauce and a red sauce. I opted for the yellow sauce which had a strong mustard flavor to it, which was really tangy and good. The pork pieces were nicely cooked and had a nice smoky flavor to it, and the bread for the sandwich was nice and soft. And the fries surprisingly were a huge highlight. They were cooked perfectly crispy and had a nice dusting of salt. I could eat those fries on the daily. I definitely became an instant fan of Noble for a quick, casual eatery. I have my eyes on that mac and cheese for my next visit... read more

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Great chicken basket with fries! The batter is delicious and the chicken thigh was moist. We usually go with the $25.00 basket to share with three people. We need to try the other items but for now we keep ordering the chicken basket. read more

I'm not much of a BBQ gal but Noble has converted me with their pastrami. We split a plate with half pastrami and half brisket (with the included sides) and ordered mac n cheese and cole slaw. It was so amazing and I keep thinking about it. Great hospitality--the bartender/server was kind am attentive. Looking forward to visiting their new location this summer. read more

Sometimes I just don't want to eat downtown and deal with the hustle and bustle, we decided upon Noble last night as it's closer to our home and I'm thankful that we did. Upon entry it was quiet only one other couple in the joint. We checked out the menu and I was pleasantly surprised they had a vegetarian option for the main course so I opted for that, ordered Mac n cheese, corn bread and fries. The young girl at the register had to put her phone away before we could place our order (girl, you are at work...PHONE BE GONE!). The food arrived very quickly. The sandwich was delightful, the spaghetti squash had a nice Smokey flavor, the red sauce was sweet perfection, the fried pickles were yummy (wish I had a side of those) the pimento cheese was heaven in my mouth. It was a nice Smokey sweet sandwich. I tried the yellow sauce and that was of sweet mustard scrumptious consistency. The sides were not as good as mu sandwich. The fries were very salty-this may just be a person thing for me I really do not enjoy to much salt. They had a great crunch and the serving size was more the plentiful. They should really think about switching up their mac n cheese recipe to something creamier and more cheesy, that was very much a disappointment for me. Everyone at the table loved the cornbread they raves about the fancy butter. Overall it was a good experience, I'm excited to go back. It was 8pm, they were closing the girl at the counter was standing around picking her nails while the other members of the team rushed around, we said thank you, left and were all stuffed and happy. read more

Noble Barbecue - Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Incorrectly charged prices beyond posted......no bbq on the winter menu. Chicken baskets, chicken sandwich, and pizza sums up the menu until May sometime. Arrived at about 4:15 and left at 4:50 on a Wednesday....happy hour menu posted with prices and listed as from 3-5pm. Ordered: 2 chicken sandwiches - $10 each on the hh menu 1 side of fries - $3.50 on hh menu 2 draft beers - $6 each on hh menu Total - $38.34 after the 8% prepared food tax Bill - unitemized and charged at $50 and change The wife was busy with the baby so didn't inquire and left a $10 tip. I have no issue paying that for bbq...but when there is no bbq and you've posted prices, you should do better. Pay close attention if you enter this establishment. Chicken sandwich was fine...fries were good. read more