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Wilson County Barbecue

4.3 (221 reviews)
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Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Mariah C.

Searching for a good happy hour on my trip to Portland and I found it! All snacks were 1/2 off from 4p-6p. I ordered the wings (buffalo), pimento cheese and the pork belly burnt ends. The wings came with 10 and were $8 on HH, they were probably the best wings I've ever had (coming from someone who goes hard during Louisville Wing Week). The pimento cheese was tasty, and the homemade saltines with the blueberry preserve were to die for. I'm not a pork lady but the burnt ends weren't bad. Service was quick, the restaurant was large and had all sorts of seating options from high tops, to couches to picnic tables outdoors. We took our food outside and listened to the live music! I told my partner I wish I had a second stomach so I could try all of the snack items.

Pleasant decor - comfy
Kim L.

Had an appointment @ Maine Eye and my post opp nurse suggested this was a great place. Man was she right! The fried chicken sandwich was sooo crispy,the buns were expertly toasted. I had smoked baked beans & Wayne had Mac & Cheese - it was all really good - the outside places to eat look comfy - will come back on a nice day to give it a shot

Carolina Gold Wings
Jennifer O.

We loved our experience at Wilson BBQ. I forgot to get the person's name but he was super attentive. We saw a sign that said we could sit anywhere so we sat down & scanned the QR code to see the menu. However, he came with laminated menus for us. We ordered with him & he helped us out with that too. We ended up ordering California Gold wings (well done), burnt ends, hush puppies & chicken & waffles. Everything we had was really good. And we ordered Shirley temples for drinks it was a bottle & it was pretty good. Never had a Shirley temple in a bottle before, it was called Boyland. Afterwards, we had food to go & they have a section with everything you need for to go items. Everyone, we interacted with was really nice. I would definitely go back.

Tri Tri-Colored Home Fries and Chicken & Waffles
Sarah C.

We had a strange experience for the first time at Wilson Co BBQ. Upon entering, the space has lots of variety in seating options and is very spacious. Signage is helpful when figuring out what to do. We were in the middle of our order at the register and she imperatively asked us to move away (hurry up?) so she could help the person behind us. We had not finished placing our order so it was a raised eyebrows moment of confusion with no apology. Not off to a great start. Our food was out fairly quick and the home fries were good -- the seasoning a little strong/salty but not terrible. The chicken and waffles were awful. I don't expect a lot but I do expect some flavor -- it was so dry and bland, they should have shared the love with the flavoring from the home fries. It seems to be a pretty popular place but I would not recommend.

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Rachel B.

My review might start off sounding negative but it does turn out positive in other ways. This is a more unique place with excellent food! This place is not your standard sit-down, waited on restaurant. Essentially, you walk in to place your order, hopefully know what you want (not to hold up the line), then hope to find a place to sit. Very different concept that wasn't my style but I can understand if others enjoy it. The lady that took our order did mention that it can be 'cutthroat' to find a place to sit, whether a group of 2 or a large party. I was there shortly after opening on a Sunday in January & it was already busy. Must be a hot spot! I can tell by other reviews. Few things to note, to prepare NEW CUSTOMERS: - If you've never been here before, it feels pressured to order. - Be prepared to pay at the ordering stage. There are laminated menus that you can take to a table then go back to order if you need more time. - You fetch your own drinks & meals when ready (status provided via text). - Silverware is already on the table, along with bottles of sauces & brown paper towels on a roll. - There are clearly marked places to clear your food, leave the tray(s), silverware, etc. when done eating. SERVICE & FOOD: My husband's full rack of ribs was going to take 5 minutes longer to cook vs. my order of a chicken sandwich. The lady that took our order brought out an appetizer plate of ribs to hold him over until it was completed so he wasn't sitting there empty handed. They were right back out with his full rack of ribs. Which, by the way, was sooooo good! The side of smoked beans & mac & cheese were great. BATHROOMS: Easy to find, super clean, smell nice. Women's bathroom has 5 or 6 stalls. Option to use paper to dry hands or air. SUGGESTIONS: - Wet naps at the tables for people to clean up from ribs / hand-held food. - Silverware that is wrapped. - A way for a customer to wipe their own table to 'assist' with the turnover of tables as people wait for a place to eat. SO much food that we took it home. I'd love to say more but my review would get too long. We won't likely be back, but know that the food is up to par. Super chill staff & some of the nicest we've encountered.

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James H.

Delicious FCS! And great beer selection! This place will be a staple of Portland for years to come!

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Joanna R.

We continue to be big fans of Wilson County Barbecue. We visit here at least 4 times of year, and bringing friends and family to try. We love brunch and we love lunch/dinner, so we tend to come when brunch menu and lunch menu overlap. Must haves for us... Egg, bacon and cheese biscuit sandwiches Fried Chicken Sandwich Ribs Hush Puppies Mashed potatoes Love their food so much!!! Love their service!!! There's always plenty of seating. And I love the fact they have a roll of papertowels on the table, because I'm messy and need all the help I can get. LOL There are sauces on the tables, however, the food for me, never needed any sauce. They have a full bar with many beverage options. For non alcoholic options, there are few options, however the main feature of this restaurant is the food. I don't like the parking situation in the neighborhood, as most of it is parallel parking and limited time allowed. You can order food to go, if you can't stay. It's worth it. One item I might say is a pass for me is the chicken and waffles.

Chicken, pulled pork, Pimento Cheese
Alexandra B.

Where's the brisket??????!!! I'm tired of bbq places in Maine not having brisket. I got the chicken and my husband got the pulled pork. It was good. The pimento and crackers were DEE-licious! I would say it is overpriced. That's pretty on par for Portland though.

Chicken & Waffles
Anna S.

I've been a huge fan of Wilson County BBQ for awhile and this place did not disappoint, I've lived in the south for a while and this place nearly replicate what real SOUTHERN BBQ is like. The service is great and quick. Plenty of seatings inside and outside when the weathers nice. You order at the front and sit yourself where ever you can. Highly recommend the chicken and waffles!

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Lindsey P.

I visited Wilson Country BBQ on a busy Friday night, and despite the crowd, the food arrived quickly. You order at the counter and receive a text when your meal is ready. The tables were all pretty sticky and dirty, as there didn't seem to be any staff cleaning up after guests. The food itself was tasty. The fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw was excellent, crispy and flavorful. The fries were outstanding. The mac and cheese felt a bit too plain for a BBQ spot and could use some improvement.

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Fantastic food. Service was great. Great beer selection. Fried chicken and biscuits were delicious.

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This is a very fun place to go, especially when the weather is nice and you can sit outside. The food comes quickly and the bbq is great

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We had a large group event here and it was great. The food came out quickly and it is not super expensive which is a nice change

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I had the chicken & waffles, delish! The place has a great vibe & the service was quick!

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Stopped here for happy hour on a trip to Portland. Great deal and even better chicken wings. Nothing bad to say about this place

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4.1(37 reviews)
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I was caught off guard yesterday. We decided to go into Portland since we had guest in town…read more They're a big fan of KBBQ and so am I. We were really excited to try this spot out and chow down on a bunch of meat. We came in at 5pm and waited to be seated. The host said table for 4? I said yes. He said okay and was about to guide us but then I said oh and 2 babies. His reaction, ohhhh I don't we can accommodate your party here, sorry. I was caught off guard since I've never been to a restaurant that turned people away. I'm assuming kids/babies aren't welcomed here? There were plenty of large tables available in the front where the host stand was. I could count 4 tables on my way in, 1 or 2 of them larger tables. We were open to the grill tops or regular tables but he didn't ask us. I guess if you have kids, save the hassle and dine elsewhere. We ended up at Highrollers for the evening.

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3.8(52 reviews)
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Been wanting to try this place but it is tiny and usually packed when I walk by, today I lucked out…read moreso here we are. It is a tiny bar area and some seats at the window, very intimate. You hopefully like the people you are with lol.. I ordered the house .... I originally wanted the melt but it came on TX toast and not rye so I went in another direction. (Nothing against the Texas, I just was craving rye) The bun is so soft, the burger even though cooked through was juicy, the flavors went well together. Did not disappoint and I'll be back to try more, maybe even the melt!!

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