I brought my girlfriend here who has celiac and it made her whole week! It was the first time she's eaten BBQ since her diagnosis. It might be the restaurant equivalent of bringing somebody to Disneyland. My wallet feels the danger of this place existing within thirty minutes of my house. I also have to give a shout of to the GREAT service we had. There was a man with a cool earring (which was very George Michael) at reception that was delightful, our waitress was SO helpful and sweet, and the owner (I'm guessing it was the owner) stopped by to check in with how everything was. There is a great amount of care that goes into this restaurant experience and we will be back soon! Loved this place! read more

Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

The wings are awesome! Ask for Old Bay and vinegar for your fries. You will not be disappointed

What a rollercoaster of flavors! From drastically over seasoned to flavorless and down right disgusting. Ordered the 6 piece wings buffalo and smoke flavor. Fried Brussels sprouts and 3 meat combo of burnt ends, hot links and pulled pork. Brussels sprouts - full of flavor! Just bursting with seasoning, drowning in sauce and enough salt in 1 bite to account for your daily dose of sodium. Wings - probably the more decent part of the meal. Nicely smoked. Ordered extra crispy, got soft soggy. But sauce was alright. Hot links - taste like a cheaply made hot dog with spice Burnt ends - fairly decent. A lot of fatty parts. Not much meat. Sauce was good Pulled pork - on the dry side, flavor was fine. No real complaints here. Side coleslaw - absolutely 0 seasoning. Just cabbage mix in a watery white sauce Side baked beans - ok but fairly flavorless Side of pickles with the meats - omg... the most disgusting pickled creation I've ever had. Like these things were left in a brine that's been expired for months and just sat there until they brined to the point of falling apart. Gave my puppy a carrot from the wings (no sauce of course) she wouldn't even eat that. Not a good sign. Staff were very friendly. Lady at the counter very nice. Food was ready way quickly (not a great sign either) oh and chili was worth a mention, pretty good actually. Wouldn't come back but chili acceptable. Not sure how something like this gets such awesome reviews. I'm no bbq snob but I've had great bbq. I've smoked my own meats. Sorry this does not even come close to homemade let alone good quality restaurant bbq. Try at your own risk read more

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OMG no doubt about it, this is the bbq destination you have been looking for. I went at lunch and no wait. The process is this: you sit down, there's menus at the table. You decide what you want, then you go up to the register and pay and they'll answer all your questions there. Then you sit back down at your table and they bring the food to you. The table is fully stocked with all the sauces, condiments a roll of paper towels, and utensils... and wet naps!! I went alone, but that didn't stop me from ordering two separate meals. I did the "bowl to go", in which you picked two meats and two sides and let me tell you, their stuff that bowl full !! The small is not so small! I chose the brisket and the pulled pork with the house made fries, and potatoes au gratin. 1st the brisket was so tender and juicy. The pulled pork had no weird globs of fat, it was all so deliciously moist that you didn't even need a sauce - however at the table, they have a six pack of sauces with labels, and I experimented with each. The small was so full of meat that I was able to try all the sauces& mixed and matched! lol so so so good. highly recommend. The house fries were delicious, but the magic in the au gratin potatoes was out of this world! next time I go, I'm getting a large size of those au gratin potatoes to bring home. The second meal was the chili. I had to try it because I read so many reviews about it! Anticipating I would bring leftovers home, but since I didn't have breakfast, I ate it all!! Unashamedly! Yes it was spicy some jalapeños & spicy sausage as well as other meats. Comes with a side of sour cream which cooled down my palate. I regret not getting a side of cornbread! Next time! The table beside me ordered ribs and if I had any room left or had a dining companion, I would've definitely had those too! lol I recommend this place wholeheartedly . Plenty of parking & places to sit inside and out. Don't think twice. Go for lunch during the week- no lines no wait! i don't know about the dry brisket reviews, but I had the opposite experience. I don't even get brisket anywhere because it's always a let down. But not here - not when I went! There was no gray line and it was trimmed perfectly. they single-handedly changed my mind about brisket in this one meal! Will be back real soon!! read more

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Great place to stop on the way up into Maine if you're gluten free. It's all gluten free except bread and Mac and cheese. Husband has celiacs. He was fine. Pulled pork was excellent on its own. Brunt ends were a bit oily but the brisket was absolutely perfect. Udis buns for the gluten free option. Take that as you will. We ate outside, enjoyed the backyard ambiance. Sit outside, view the menu then walk in to place the order; they'll bring it right to you. Worth the wait, it's BBQ be patient. read more

Smoke BBQ - Fire pit out front - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

The brisket sandwich was excellent. Love the choice of barbecue sauces as well. The only bad thing were the side of fries. They were extremely soggy almost wet with grease. Too bad. Otherwise awesome barbecue. read more

We made a stop at Smoke because we heard they have a great veggie burger and a kiddo who was visiting is a vegetarian. A definite win! All three entrees we ordered were great, add that to some yummy Brussels sprouts and you have a winner dinner. The staff is super friendly and quickly fixed a couple orders errors. The inside is a decorated like a classic BBQ joint with great rock and roll music playing, but not too loudly. The outside seating area waa a perfect spot for a warm spring evening's dinner! Outside is dog-friendly, too (even have water dishes for the pups!). A great spot! read more

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We had the wings and they were pretty good, the bartender and service was very good, but the brisket and ribs were very dry. I was also disappointed in seeing an additional service charge for the "kitchen". read more

I tried the barbecue cheese fries (w/ pulled pork) today. They are going on my list of favorite things there. Highly recommend!

Delicious meal! Cornbread was out of this world and the brisket just needed a fork to cut. Multiple sauces to use on top. I would highly recommend. Just note need to walk up and order which isn't an issue. Friendly staff and looks like nice fire pit for summer time. read more

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First; the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Next; the atmosphere was every bit that of a good old fashioned bbq joint (except not greasy). Continuing; the food was reasonably priced, it was delicious, served hot and very generous portions. Lastly, the whole bbq dining experience was delightful. WE WILL BE BACK... read more

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The food was delicious! The service too. Feels like you have always gone there! The owner was very welcoming and friendly! read more

Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Great smoked BBQ! Seat yourself, order at the reception/register. Quick service and Nice staff. read more

Smoke BBQ - Philadelphia sandwich with brisket, in house made string fries and pickles. - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Really good! A lot of the bbq places around Portland aren't great, but this is one of the best. The chilli was delicious.

My parents and I made the trip to check out Smoke BBQ as it came highly recommended. Needless to say, this place DID NOT disappoint! I got the burnt ends with the mac n cheese and corn bread, and I can easily say this was some of the best BBQ food I have ever had. Totally worth the trip and we will definitely be back :)! read more

The food was great, the staff was very friendly and the place was decorated cute. We had the burnt ends (very moist) with salad and cornbread. (Great portion size) For dessert we tried the Whoopi pie, it was great. 6 sauces to choose from! read more

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I'm just not sure why this spot has such great reviews and is so popular and crowded. Maybe they've never had real TX BBQ? Well I have and I can tell you that brisket should not be dry and tasteless. That was our experience. The sauces are underwhelming, the fries are like McDonald's and the coleslaw drowning in mayo. The person who took our order was very nice but that's the only good thing I can add. read more

First time here and will definitely recommend, my mother and I had the pulled pork and both greatly enjoyed it. The baked beans were amazing and the Cole slaw was very good. Corn bread was a little dry, but my daughter's fries were awesome. Highly encourage trying it and will be back read more

Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Great food, great service as well. Very good vibe. There is always a lot of customers there.

When you get tired of Lobster, this is a great place for some great meat. Your food will come out quick, so here are a couple of tips for your first go... 1. Order your drinks at the counter and then make a second trip back to order your food. This is great if you want to visit before you start eating. 2. If you cannot zero in on something, then try the Smokeboard which gives you a bit of everything. We had leftovers, so it might work for up to 3 people. read more

Smoke BBQ - The Smokeboard - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Delicious food! We did take out and everything we ordered was great!! We will definitely order from here again.

My friend picked this place for her birthday lunch. Glad she did! The portions are decent. Price is good and the staff is really nice. I got the brisket burnt ends and fried Brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious. They have outdoor seating and a fire pit if you want to hang out with friends and have a drink. I'll be back soon! read more

I've had BBQ from all over the US, and live in the southeast United States for more than half of my 61 years on this earth. I know good BBQ, sweet tea, and good cornbread. THE FOOD The ribs were tender, but were severely lacking in what we go to a BBQ place for, smokey goodness. The brisket..... Though with excellent smoke flavor, was barely tepid warm, which definitely has an effect on how good it is. The sweet tea.... YUCK!! It had a very bad aftertaste, like it had been poured out of an aluminum can, definitely not fresh brewed. The cornbread..... Though sweet like I prefer, was extremely dry, and hard around the edges as if it sat under a heat lamp for most of the day. The slaw..... Extremely bland and quite bitter, basically cabbage with vinegar. THE SERVICE The waitstaff were very easy going, personable, and very polite. To them I give the full five stars! THE AMBIENCE It's perfectly fine for what it is, a BBQ place. MY FINAL THOUGHTS The servings you get are definitely NOT worth the price of admission! Patron beware! For $41 and change, I got 4 bland ribs, 4 or 5 thin slices of luke warm brisket, a 3"×2" piece of brick hard cornbread, and nasty sweet tea! It reminded me of typical tourist trap town overpriced fare. There are two vastly superior BBQ places not too far away from Smoke, and they serve fantastic fare with great portions. Either of the other two places I would recommend over Smoke. I wont name them, but one is in Sanford ME, though only open in the summer months, and just weekends. The other place is in Barrington NH, and has the best BBQ I've found in New England. read more

Great Texas style BBQ. The brisket was perfect. I'm not a chicken person yet I ate the delicious chicken. We were able to buy the meat by the weigh, Texas BBQ style! It has a feel of a sports bar but you can smell the BBQ from a mile away. The service was great, our wait staff were wonderful. read more

Smoke BBQ - a glass of beer on a table - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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If you love BBQ and meat, this is a great place to go! Feels like a well-run business with attention to detail. We greatly enjoyed the brisket, the Chili and everything we sampled on the Meat-O-Calypse platter. Wonderful BBQ sauces too! Perfect interior too for this kind of food. read more

Best BBQ I've tasted in Maine and excellent service. Ribs and pulled pork were especially great

First time here. Got the brisket sandwich for $15 to go. It came with a nice serving of plain cole slaw made of green and red shredded cabbage and French fries. The meat was too salty and a bit less meat than usually would come on a sandwich like this. The fries were disappointing because they were not at all warm but at least they were not at all salty. I liked the slaw. The toasted bun was inedible. Came in a compostable container with compostable cutlery. I like the purple bottle sauce. read more

Smoke BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

My husband and I were in Maine for a summer vacation, and my husband was in the mood for barbecue. The staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in. My husband ordered the sampler platter, as he wanted to taste everything. He was not disappointed! The pulled pork melted in our mouths, the ribs were meaty, and the chili was AMAZING! The choices of sauces offered on each table is unbelievable and each one was unique, and delicious. We were happy we stopped by and would highly recommend you do the same if you enjoy a good quality barbecue meal! read more

I was excited to try Smoke BBQ, as my wife and I are from North Carolina, having a local smokehouse joint was awesome! Having lived in both Texas & North Carolina over the past 15 years, I can say confidently that the BBQ from Smoke is legit. The ribs were really fantastic and were competition quality. The sign of a perfect rib is you take a bite and you should see just the bite taken out of the rib -- these were it! I also really enjoyed the creativity of having Pork Belly burnt ends. The sides were also very good. The Mac started to solidify as it cooled but this is a good thing: it means they make it with real cheese and don't water it down with milk or cream! The fries were regally crispy, reminded me a lot of duck fat fries I've had in the past. Why only four stars? Their sauces Their "Smokehouse Original", which is a sweet sticky Kansas City style sauce was on point and the Star of the show. The others? They weren't for me. Their "Texas Tang" was essentially vinegar and chili powder. "Carolina Gold", while technically a mustard sauce, missed the mark again because they seemed to use the same chili powder type seasoning in it (I think they call it "Loose"?). "South of the Border" tasted a little out of place, and "True Grit" was a distant second to "Smokehouse Original" I would love to see the "Texas Tang" transformed into a more Eastern Style North Carolina Vinegar sauce. "Carolina Gold" could be made much more true to a South Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, and perhaps a true Texas BBQ sauce with a little more heat and bite than their "Smokehouse Original". The service and staff were great. Very friendly and attentive wait staff and the food came out pretty quickly. We made use of their outdoor patio, which on a nice day is phenomenal (road noise aside). I'll caution that with good quality BBQ this far north, it comes at a premium. Splitting an app with two mains and just sodas can easily top $80 for two people (after tax+tip). But let's be honest, if you're craving legit BBQ -- price doesn't matter read more

Smoke BBQ - Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 2/3 Rack Ribs, Mac & Cheese, and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Driving through the area and decided to give this place a try and it was absolutely delicious! There were 6 of us and we all tried each others meals... Smash burger, chopped chicken, ribs, links, brisket, burnt ends, coleslaw, mac & cheese, fries, potato au gratin, cornbread and wings, no one had a negative thing to say. So good that the food was gone before we thought to take a few photos. Staff were welcoming. Food came out fast. Bartender was on top of it. Very clean inside and out. Plenty of seating inside and out. Sitting by the fire pit was nice. Differently worth a stop in if you are in the area but I'd even consider a road trip just to eat here!! read more

Great staff and excellent moist BBQ. We had ribs, brisket and the kids BBQ tray. It was all very good!

My husband and I moved here a year ago and decided to stop at Smoke after a beach walk. We were treated with smiles and comfort at the bar immediately. Jackie took great care of us and we shared lots of laughs. We couldn't have been happier with the food. I'm obsessed with wings and was blown away by them. We've been back so many times and have tried almost everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed if you stop here. Great food and customer service. It's a win/win! Also, so fun to enjoy a drink out front by the fire pit! read more

Sneaky tip added Last minute decision to stop in while driving through town. We Love BBQ. The food was good, service was good/friendly and the atmosphere was good as well. A bit pricy but eating out is now a days. One sandwich 2 beers and a 20 percent came to over $40. The only thing that annoyed me was that after paying and then looking over the receipt I noticed there is 3% added for the kitchen staff...This only came to just over a buck for our order but I didn't see this mentioned anywhere prior to ordering. I still would have ordered but I felt it was sneaky and I may have taken that 3% into consideration when add my tip read more

The BBQ tasted amazing. Great experience and the location is convenient. Building interior is super cool and very Maine "camp like." I had the burnt tips and ribs which were both super tasty. read more

We've eaten-in and ordered takeout at Smoke several times in the past year, and we've never been disappointed. The ribs are great, the cornbread is tasty, the brisket is tender and fkavorful, as is the pulled pork and the burnt ends. The fries are thin hand cut, delicious. The prices, are reasonable. Takeout is fast and accurate. The atmosphere, inside and out is neighborhood friendly. A great place, and long overdue in this area (barbecue). read more

The food was excellent and the service and and experience were excellent. I ordered for a Graduation Party and the kids loved it.

Really really good BBQ in a nice setting. We'd had takeout once when it first opened but the best way to experience it is on site. As Josh (the manager) explained, brisket doesn't travel well. Eating it at the counter tonight - both in the Burnt Ends and regular forms - it was delicious. And every side was a winner - I ate copiously from my partner's beans. My Cole slaw and fries were great. Neither of us could finish. Add in a great bartender (Mark) and a Sox game where they hadn't lost before we went home...we'll be back! read more

First visit and possibly the last. I asked what the 3.25% gratuity that was added to my check (3 dinners). I was told it was a % given to the Cooks as a fare wage. The owner then came over amd was quite rude. Instead of agreeing to disagree he argued his point saying to me (customer) that I did not want to see his employees make a farewage. My reply your wages to your employees are yours, not the customers. I adjusted my tip according with the 3.25%. The owner checked how much of a tip we give and made comment while he argued a gratitude added without option to opt put. Asked what we thought of the food and I was honest 2 of us did not like the beans and thought they be doctored from a can. The Chilli was extremely spicy. My husband likes spicy and was not able to eat it. The star rating would have been higher, but an owner arguing with a customer, turn off read more

Really delicious bbq! Not easy on the pocketbook but a worthwhile splurge. The smoked wings are amazing.

Went with hubby and friends. The place is nothing fancy but the food was excellent and there was plenty of it. There were families with young kids seemingly enjoying their food and adults enjoying theirs as well. read more