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    Ore Nells North

    4.3 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Loaded Baked Potato
    Melissa M.

    I am giving this place 4 stars based on what I believe will be better than what i experienced. We didn't taste enough to really give it a good enough rating. The place is nice looking and has a great feel. The service was friendly and quick. We started with the jalapeño cornbread. It was amazing. Would definitely go back for that alone. Next we got fried loaded baked potatoes. I got brisket with mine. I didn't love the sauce but it was ok. The brisket was good and tender. The potato was a good idea but the execution fails. It's just to hard to try to eat a big chunk of potato with toppings. It didn't taste bad. The jalapeño bacon was so good on top. We finished with dessert the molten cake was good but messy and the banana pudding was ok but could use more banana. Overall this place is decent and I think worth the try. I just can't vouch for any of the sides.

    Good Menu
    Conrad J.

    Stopped by for take out! Never disappointed. We grabbed food and stopped by one of our local breweries to meet with the kids and grandkids. Quick and easy ordering online. Be prepared to grab your own plastic wear. Quick local stop took care of that. Food is excellent!

    Artie A.

    This is a difficult review for me, as I do appreciate Ore Nells and have been several times. Overall I would say the food is decent, and reasonably priced with a good selection. (They even offer vegan options, which is interesting as a BBQ joint). Today I stopped in for lunch and got the BBQ for 2 with the Mac n cheese, Cole slaw and the cashew queso with chips. The meat was a little dry, but not so bad it was off putting and I was surprisingly impressed with the cashew queso. However, there is one thing that really ruined this experience for me; customer service. Our waiter seemed nice enough, but he was simply too concerned watching a soccer game behind the bar to refill my soda. Silly I know, had the place been packed I would have just drank the awful cup of Biddeford city water he brought over when we got there. But to simply ignore us after bringing the food? Beyond annoyed.

    Michele J.

    Good bbq many options. We did take out. They didn't have any plastic ware but 7-11 across the street does. Friendly staff. Solid food options

    Amaury J.

    Our household is split on Ore Nell's! I enjoyed the food and the overall vibe of the restaurant, but my husband wasn't as impressed -- he prefers some of the other barbecue options in town. We went for dinner on a Friday night and found plenty of open seats. The atmosphere was refreshingly unpretentious, with cozy booths that made us feel tucked away and relaxed. Service started strong but fizzled out as the night went on. Our server stopped coming by for water refills, forgot the bread we ordered, and never followed up on my second drink request. Now, the food. This is where the divide really shows. I enjoyed the barbecue (minus the sides), but my husband didn't feel the same way. We ordered the barbecue for two, which comes with a little bit of everything, and added the half chicken -- it was way too much food! The meats were solid overall, with good flavor and texture, though the pork was a bit bland for my taste. Unfortunately, the sides were a big miss. The macaroni was underwhelming, and the collard greens were only saved by the sprinkle of paprika on top. The potato salad was the best of the bunch but still nothing remarkable. On the bright side, the cocktails were great; well-made and reasonably priced. The cornbread special we had as an appetizer was also really good. I would still go back, but there's definitely room for improvement.

    Cole slaw, Mac n cheese, beans
    Susan M.

    Everything was delicious but the specials were just that. The cornbread was crazy good and the Brussels were very tasty. Highly enjoyed the jalapeño sausage as well. Legitimate heat.

    This the bbq for two however enough for three

    Found a relatively new place in Biddeford Maine. They have been open for just a little more now for two years it is a place to hit for the best BBq in the state. The owner is from Texas so the business knows what they are doing. There are two places right now the other is in Kittery Maine which I was told was a very nice place right on the water. I will be at that place next year when we get up here for the summer. But to get back to this restaurant it has a western type atmosphere with plenty of seating. We were met by the hostess with a smile and seated without any wait. Not to be out done by the server who was very courteous and she made sure the food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Ore Nell's has the best cornbread I have ever eaten and the bbq is amazing. This is definitely a bbq place on our radar and should be on yours when in the area.

    1/2 lb brisket.
    Taals B.

    Nice BBQ, although I still prefer Smoke. People were nice and we got a nice table. It's almost like a sports bar. They told us they're from outside of Houston, Sugarland. Parking can get busy but there's some good street parking available.

    1/2 rack of 1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs
    Melissa M.

    My husband and I are in Maine for vacation this week and wanted something different for supper. He found this facility online and we were so glad he did! The food was absolutely amazing. He got the 1/2 rack of ribs, Mac and cheese and fries. I got 1/2 lb pulled pork, Mac and cheese and cornbread. The cornbread was out of this world... the bbq sauce was put on the side which was nice so you could add as much or as little as you wanted. The building was so cute and had a great vibe when you walked in. The service was great, hostess was very friendly. Highly recommend!

    BBQ tofu sandwich
    Brooke B.

    New spot in Biddeford, this place was great! My group ordered a variety of items and they were all delicious. The banana pudding Service was great and quick for takeout. We got everything we ordered. Looking forward to dining in here! The inside is dark which is nice for eating messy bbq lol. Definitely recommend trying this place.

    Welcome to Ore Nell's!
    Steff D.

    This was the best meal I've had in years. And... plot twist... it was entirely vegan. When I found out that Ore Nell's had started a collab with Xolo Kitchen (a company that assists restaurants with how to make an accessible and exciting vegan menu without compromising quality, quantity, or flavor) I made it a point to visit. To be totally honest, Ore Nell's was never on my radar before that. Why would they be? BBQ places are not herbivore friendly; which is a shame, because they could be. This felt too good to be true, so I didn't go in with high expectations. And now? I haven't stopped talking about them since! What we had: + 1/2 pound of BBQ seitan ribs ($9.50 per 1/4 lb): I genuinely can't remember the last time I ate something that tasted like this or had a texture like this! It was sticky on the outside, tender on the inside, and so much more succulent and chewy (in a good way) than I was expecting. I am SO GLAD my partner and I each got our own order! Note: all their proteins come with pickles and onions. + macaroni and cheese with cashew queso (large, $8): this was my partner's favorite side! He loved how creamy and stick-to-your-ribs thick it was. + potato salad (large, $7): this was my favorite side! I loved how it tasted like/felt like I was eating something a grandmother brought to a potluck. + cole slaw (large, $7): this side added some brightness to an otherwise pretty heavy meal, so if you love cabbage and mayo, you can't go wrong! + pinto beans (large, $7): so hearty, so smoky, so rich, these are absolutely a must have! - collard greens (small, $5): not for us, and that's okay! + fries ($7): since we're being candid here, we got the fries to use as a vessel for both types of BBQ sauce on the table, and 11/10 would do it again. + house sweet tea ($2): I don't think I've had sweet tea like this since spending time in the South with friends. We even got complimentary refills, but I'm not sure if this is standard practice. With so many other flavor profiles, the sugary sweetness of this helps balance everything out. ^ all of this for around $65; I don't think I've eaten THIS much (seriously, look at the photos) for THIS price in a long time! Their vegan options felt intentional, and not at all like an afterthought. Ordering was so easy too. The incredibly friendly and welcoming staff went out of their way *multiple times* to repeat that what we got was vegan. I never doubted once that I accidentally got the wrong thing; and, I never thought I'd feel so reassured or confident dining out... especially at a BBQ restaurant of all places. Standing ovation, Ore Nell's (and Xolo, you too). You're doing something incredibly special here. Please don't change a thing!

    Barbecue For Two!
    Bill D.

    I was really happy to learn that Ore Nells brought a second location to Biddeford after having a fantastic meal at their Kittery location! This is a great addition to the growing food scene in Biddo. The interior is well laid out and very comfortable. Luckily, we came in at lunchtime because we've heard it's really busy at dinner service. We ordered Barbeque For Two, which gives you perfect portions of brisket and pulled pork as well as four ribs. Plus three sides (we chose the Mac n cheese, collard greens, and fries). This is Texas style barbecue, tender and smokey. The meat was perfectly cooked; the ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender! Our server was really attentive and cheerful! She tempted us with some great sounding desserts, but we were full. Next time!

    Great ribs, collard greens,sausage and pickles!Yum!

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    Best thing we had was the appetizer. Brisket was dry, pulled pork was watery. Best meat was the ribs. But not much flavor.

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    Best collard greens in Maine bar none!!! Also the cheddar jalapeño cornbread is a must!

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    Brisket was excellent. Service was fast and courteous. Could use some sound-deadening materials to reduce noise.

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    this place has the best chicken bones in the state. and perfect spoons for beef skins. my wife loves it.

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