As a Mainer who spent years in Texas, I've eaten enough BBQ to be a little skeptical whenever…read moresomeone claims to have "real Texas BBQ." This place didn't just meet the standard, it raised it. We ordered the pulled pork, sausage, chili, and corn on the cob, and every bite was phenomenal. When I complimented the owners, they kindly brought over a rib for me to try. Up until that moment, I would've bet good money that I didn't like ribs. Turns out I just hadn't met the right rib. The food was incredible, but the owners were even better. Genuine, welcoming, salt-of-the-earth people who make you feel less like a customer and more like a guest at their table. Finding BBQ this good in Maine feels like spotting a longhorn in a moose yard. If you're anywhere near the Moosehead Lake region, make the trip. Just be warned: this place may ruin other BBQ for you!

Wow, stopped in this afternoon and what a great place. The owners were really friendly and helpful…read more The food was amazing! I could eat that cornbread with honey all day long and not get tired of it. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back for dinner some time when I am hungrier and can have a full meal.

The real deal. Had the pulled pork platter and it was delicious. The spicy sauce I chose packed…read moregreat flavor and just enough heat. Friendly service and good prices. I'll be back.

Incredibly dry and unseasoned food and they seriously need to update the prices in their menu…read more.. waste of time!

Great food. Our party of seven came for a mid week lunch and our lively conversation went silent…read morethe moment our food arrived because the food was so good. The pulled pork sandwich was a big winner for my wife and I couldn't get enough of the beef poutine. The beers were cold and the cucumber jalapeño margarita was smooth. Definitely worth the trip and can't wait to come back again.

Located in an old Pizza Hut building, mid scale BBQ Restaurant a couple steps above a traditional…read morepicnic table style Barbecue restaurant. We are trying Pigs Ear Brown from Woodstock Inn and Headwall Alt from Tuckerman's Brewery. Lunch was a couple appetizers: Maple Bacon fries, Chicharrones(Pork Rinds) with "Luv Rub". While the server was nice we had to remind her that we did not get our beers. The food was very tasty and price was reasonable.

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.

The Sasquatch Burger was amazing. Fries, cornbread, mac & cheese were all delicious as well.read more

45 minute wait on a very tough rack of ribs, Alabama white sauce (way too much mayo in the sauce)…read moreon a tiny chicken sandwich. I'm admittedly a bbq snob, but the long wait, lack of apology for taking so long, and bad food pits it at 1 star.

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.

Very sad to hear they've closed. The food and service were always excellent. I wonder if they…read moredidn't charge enough because the prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was that they were only open four days a week.

This place is the real deal...excellent slow cooked smoked BBQ!!!…read more I researched a ton of restaurants within 1.5 hours of Lincoln, NH (we are here for a week in May 2025) and this place made the list of "hopefully we can work in" and gladly we did!!! Jackson was a great and upbeat server, so good I would ask for him by name! The vibe of the joint is very comfortable and inviting... They had good music on and it's got an outside porch although we ate inside because it was on the warm side. I've had a lot of barbecue and I know it's good bye any standards... But for New England, it might be the very best I've had... The brisket, the pulled pork, and the ribs were all outstanding! I consider the Mac very good. The slaw was good, not exceptional like the other stuff, but that's probably a taste preference. And while I'm not gonna say that this place is cheap, but barbecue can be very very expensive in 2025, this seemed fairly priced. I never say that anymore. In my opinion, it is worthy of a multiple hour drive. We will be back!!!

This food is amazing! it's on Rt 2 between Newport and Corinna Maine…read more I'm LOCAL and wondering how we got this tremendous food super reasonably priced. Go here!

By far the best bbq you can get in the greater Bangor area. I've gone everywhere but the portions,…read moreand taste of what he delivers are next level! Nicest guy ever too get the chicken, pork butt, pulled, pork, and as many sides as you can stock up on cause it's all AMAZING!