I was so excited to try this place! I've only been driving by it for like, 20 years, and the recent Yelp reviews were very encouraging. The place is nice inside, and the guy who took my order was friendly and helpful, but the food was really sub par. I had the combo : 2 meats (brisket and 1/2 chicken) and 2 sides (coleslaw and "herb roasted" potatoes). First off, I don't know where they buy their chickens, but mine must've been plucked from the "rejects" bin. This poor thing had thin, translucent skin and tough meat. It was overcooked (dry) and had a gassy aftertaste. The brisket was a little better. But all the flavor came from the thin strip of fat. The "herb roasted" potatoes were mushy and tasteless. The winner was the coleslaw : fresh, crispy and not too creamy. I really don't know why they've included "BBQ" in the name of this place. The only thing barbecue about Maple Tree is the interior, the wall menu with that classic barbecue font and design...and the barbecue sauce. Alas, the search for great barbecue on the East End continues. (I'll even settle for "good") read more

Pretty darn good bbq. I love the Reuben which isn't bbq but it's amazing at this location. Overall good bbq.

We keep coming back here for some of the best BBQ in Long Island. The meats are smoked daily and haven't had anything I didn't like. The combo platter is a great value... the sides are generous and incredible! read more

Returned to this place after a bad experience but I'm happy to say, place much improved since my last visit. Food was excellent and casual atmosphere. And friendly staff. Salmon tacos were delicious and the brisket was really good. Also tried the pastrami but not what I expected. Kallards and cole slaw very good. Service was much better but basically it's more like cafeteria style than sit down service. Glad this place is back on track and doing well. read more

The food was tasty and delivery was on time. We had the whole chicken with 2 sides, wings and enjoyed a salad also. Im sure they put a lot of work to serve there BBQ Thanks. No beef ribs? read more

Great food, great vibe, and the service was super quick! I would highly recommend to all! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Grilled Cheese with bacon and tomato's + roasted sweet potato! Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

absolutely incredible. Best BBQ place on long island. Definitely worth the trip. Perfect to go to after a day of shopping at the outlets. Staff is wonderful, i recommend the 2 meats and 2 sides. Went with the whole family, and we each got the platter. Plenty of food and we have leftovers. I also recommend the sweet tea! read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Combo Meats Platter with Medium Side: lean brisket, ribs, Mac & Cheese, Herb Crushed Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Came here after going to splish splash water park. The place is very laid back and cozy. Service was great. Food was delicious. Very fresh and savory. Would absolutely come back. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Peach Sangria - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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All the food was so delicious. Hands down one of the best bbq in Long Island. Ordered smoked wings with Korean spicy sauce, cornbread, Mac & cheese, grilled cheese with tomato & bacon sandwich, pastrami sandwich & brisket tacos. My favorite was the brisket taco, pastrami sandwich & the corn bread!! So good! read more

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1 star for friendliness, clean bathroom and convenient location after a North Fork day trip 1 star for food: - Burnt ends: BBQ sauce tasted like a cross between ketchup and tomato sauce. On top of that, I selected the spicy version - which was decidedly unspicy. Meat was cooked fine, but the sauce problems ruined the meal. - Pulled pork sandwich: literally unsauced meat on sourdough slices - no sauce, no nothing else Smoked beans side: super sweet, not smoky. Couldn't eat. - kallards: kale cooked with pork. Not great, but not bad. - Bread pudding: delicious! And the source of the single star. Maybe it was an off day. Other people on Yelp seemed to like the place, which is why we chose it. Unfortunately, we found the barbecue inedible (for one in our party) and deeply unsatisfying for the rest of us. read more

Good food, quick, and good customer service. Family friendly as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Drove out here to try this bbq. We absolutely loved this spot. The owner was very kind and the staff was friendly. I love all the options on the menu we had to try so many things. We will definitely be coming again. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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This is real BBQ, I drove passed this spot numerous amounts of times not knowing what it really was until I found it on yelp. One day I was working out east and I wanted to try something different for lunch and this spot was highly recommended. Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint . I didn't order anything crazy. I started with 7 of the smoked Korean bbq wings and they were amazing. For the main meal I got the beef brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. Just writing about this now I want some of that mouth watering brisket. It was so moist and tender with just the right amount of fat. The Mac and cheese was basic but very good. I would highly recommend this place for sit down or takeout and I can't wait to have it again. read more

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The best bbq place in NY hands down. Brisket is like butter and super flavorful. Ribs have an amazing smoke ring and are extremely tender. All of the sides are incredible. Service was incredible. Blown away. read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Was out in Riverhead between appointments this past Friday and couldn't resist for lunch. During COVID, they are doing it all right: tables spaced out, masks and plexiglass at the register. They have a big menu but the woman who took my order was very helpful. Went with the combo of burnt ends and pastrami. She expertly recommended sauces for the meats. She was spot on. The meat and sauces were excellent. I had coleslaw and beans as my two sides. Again, they did not disappoint. The place has wonderful service, unbelievable barbecue meats and great choice of sides. Highly recommend! I will definitely be back again and again read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Burnt ends, pastrami, beans and coke slaw! - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Great food and incredibly kind staff! We ordered the pulled chicken sandwich, ribs, brisket, burnt ends, potatoes and it was all great! read more

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Who can't love a bbq place ... small spot in riverhead with indoor seating which is basic but outdoor seating looks nice especially in the summer. I like the platters - make sure to ask for extra Sauce. Love the pickles , cornbread and Mac&cheese. Wasn't a fan of the sandwiches but my sister is. read more

Another favorite of mine. The food is amazing and their menu is so diverse. You can mix and match anything you want and the food is served in paper trays. Adds to a very authentic bbq feel, the menu is on a big chalkboard and you select what you want and they bring it to your table. Overall great place other than some tricky parking! read more

Great Ribs!!! Service was good. Nice Ambiance. Nothing fancy, but good eating! Great corn bread!

Chill backyard joint with well seasoned and perfectly cooked tender meat. Fresh salad. Dog friendly. Pretty much perfect for a beautiful summer night. 1 more star for wait service. But I'm just lazy! Haha read more

Cool little bbq spot. Friendly staff and good bbq. Definitely a safe bet.mack and cheese is a must try.

We came here after hanging out in the lavender farms (Lavender By The Bay in Calverton) with our dog and just loved it. We're big fans of BBQ and have just about had a good amount of it all over the boroughs so we were pretty excited about a BBQ joint being nearby this far out in Long Island. BBQ: We both had combo platters which seems like the better deal if you just want to keep it to meats and sides and the lemonade. The other stuff looked good promising though. Pastrami: SO GOOD. You can taste and smell the pepper and smoke of the pastrami. The texture was great and I loved that I got a bit of the rub and the meat in every bite. Chicken (Alabama): I ordered the chicken, just cause we were sharing so much red meat between us and it can be really heavy on a hot day. Just to let you know, the chicken has mayo flavored into it (which is the base for an Alabama-style bbq sauce) so for people who don't like mayo, be on the lookout. It wasn't an actual smoked bbq chicken though, it tasted more like a pulled chicken with dressing. I loved it cause it helped cut through all the heavier sides. I didn't taste Just be mindful. Pulled Pork Shoulder: I liked it cause it was juicy and tender. My bf thought it was alright and wished flavor had hit him more. We had a bit of a debate about that ourselves. I believe the pork flavor was showcased and he wished there was more than just pork in its juice, like prominent seasonings. Beef Brisket MT 'Burnt Ends': Burnt ends are interpreted differently in every bbq joint. Sometimes burnt ends are just left as is so that you can taste the candied flavors of sauce on the crusty parts of the meat along with the rest. And some places slather some fresh bbq on top. What we had was a richly thick sauced piece of bbq but it didn't quite get that candied "burnt" quality to it. The sauce and smoke were strong but it never quite got the nice crustiness that sauced meat gets once it's been in a smoker forever. It definitely was a moist piece of meat but it did miss the mark on that trademark. Sides: All of our sides were great! I love the beans and the collards! The beans were so rich, sweet and smoky. And the collards were cooked so well, it eased me out of the heavy stuff. The cornbread was traditionally made in that it had actual corn in it and wasn't sweet like mainstream cornbread. It helped to sop up the sauce for sure. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. A nice heaviness that everyone expects when it pairs with bbq. Would order all of these again in a heartbeat. Sauces: They gave sides of sauces for each order. SO ADDICTING. Smokey, sweet and tangy. Good add-ons for anything really. Atmosphere: Inside, the A/C was so lovely and the service was quite friendly and prompt. The eating area was spaced out so it didn't feel quite packed. We ate outside so that our dog could be with us and it was so nice to sit under the shade and let our dog recuperate from the sun. It's a real plus to go to places where you can bring your dog with you. Especially when the area in which they can hang out is still a lovely place to be in. Overall, I can't wait to come back here again. With or without the dog. I'm sure I'll finish out the rest of this menu before the year is done. It's that good. read more

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Best BBQ I ever eaten on Long Island. Yes I said it, this place is like your eating BBQ down south! It was awesome, thank you Yelp for the find!!!! read more

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Food is very good. The staff is friendly and always checking up to make sure the tables are good. Set up like a good ole bbq restaurant should be, has a nice western feel about it. Worth the long ride to get here from my house. read more

We were heartily greeted by the owner, Dennis O'Leary, in spite of being super busy doing everything behind the front counter. He tends bar, takes orders, chats it up with customers, prepares desserts, takes your $$ & serves up really good, Southern (Alabama?) barbecue; amazing & busy multi-tasking. Know that, as a result, there will be a bit of a wait but it'll be worth your while. The menu is fairly extensive, kind of expensive, but all good. In fact, it appeared to us that local residents come here as much as non-locals. Served directly on a tray, the mac & cheese side dish was thick & cheesy, jalapeno pickles were a perfect complement to our well seasoned, really flavorful 'Bama chicken on Portuguese roll sandwiches, cole slaw was a good additive, as was the corn bread. The mixed drinks Dennis poured (check out the mixed drinks menu in my pictures) looked really refreshing. We would have tried one but we were riding bicycles. Next time... read more

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Benn here numerous time on treks out east,,,, never disappoints... kudos on Maple Tree. If you are ever in the area stop in for a peach sangria and some of Long Island's best BBQ read more

Maple Tree BBQ - Brisket and ribs combo - Barbeque Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Fabulous food! Great service and not too tight for tables. The all you can eat Friday is great if you want to try a bunch of their items. Their macaroni & cheese, pulled chicken & cornbread are amazing. End dinner with their brownies - you won't be disappointed!!! read more

After my experience at Lockhart Steakhouse in Dallas, my standards are pretty high for barbecue. I've also wanted to try restaurants near the court complex so I know the good lunch places when doing assignments here. I saw this spot in a Yelp search and decided to check it out. They definitely have a great view across the street from the restaurant with benches where you can sit, which seems great for the summer. Unfortunately, I went here in the winter so I didn't get to do that but the modest restaurant space was pretty nice and not crowded at lunchtime. I got the turkey breast, macaroni & cheese, baked beans and some local root beer. The turkey was comparable to what I had at Lockhart. It also stands alone; I didn't need barbecue sauce for it. The beans were also very good as well as the root beer. My only complaint was the macaroni & cheese was bland but it grew on me a little as I was eating the turkey breast. You also have to cross a major street to get here from where the lot is so make sure you look both ways and cross carefully if you park across the street vs. at the restaurant (I'm not sure if there was much parking adjacent to the restaurant since I was trying to get my food and get home in a timely manner). read more

Wow. I was not expecting to find this hideen gem. Peach sangria is very good. I was hes a to have it as we came for lunch but it wasn't overly sweet and a perfect pair to the bbq food. Also had a maple tree hard cider which I was surprised to find was every well made. The tea and lemonade were a good match, not sweet and mask the vodka very well. North Carolina pulled pork is amazing. Its a vinegar based style bbq. Brisket burnt ends were DELICIOUS. The bbq sauce used is soooo good. We ordered the wings and split it between Korean sauce and Alabama bbq sauce (listen to the waitress and go with the Korean sauce). Both sauces were delicious but the Korean was one of a kind. Cant wait to come back! read more

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Went here after a day at splash splash and if you aren't from the area and are out there for the day this place is a hidden gem. It's about five minutes down the road from the water park and slightly passed the outlets. Parking is a bit of a pain but you can get a spot across the street and in front of the restaurant. This place when you walk in makes it feel like you are walking into someone's home. Super clean and bright with a few tables and a small bar counter you can sit at. The service is amazing here and the staff is very friendly. When it comes to the food i had the MT Reuben with Cole slaw and i have to say it was in the top five of Reuben's i have had in a long time. My girlfriend had the Texan sandwich with the herb potatoes; these are more like mashed potatoes rather than roasted potatoes which for us was actually a nice surprise. The flavor of the meat on the sandwich and the potatoes was perfect! When it comes to price the value you find here you simply cant beat. I also like the fact that if you do want to try different items; say the sliders, ribs or wings; you don't need to get a whole order and can get the items by the each to taste how good they are. read more

The food is delicious the meats the turkey only wish they had more options for sides I dislike all they're sides unfortunately

Had this in my bookmarks. Big menu but I just got 2 meats and 2 sides. The food was really good. It's not cheap. You can order and they ll bring the food to your table. My wife thought it might be best bbq on long Island. read more

Excellent food. Smoked to perfection. Ribs fall off the bone. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant was clean and comfortable.

The meats here are all outstanding, from chicken wings to pastrami. Perfectly cooked and ready fairly quickly. Sides of "kollards" and smoked beans weee my fave's, corn bread is light , which I loved, my wife not so much. Coleslaw is fresh and crunchy, but bland . Gotta say the burnt ends and NC style pulled pork blew me away! One quirky note- this place thrives on locals, and we're from "the city" which bothers no one else but one guy at the counter (?). Spotless facilities, their own parking lot across the street. It's our regular stop after shopping at Tangers, 6 minute drive. read more

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Excellent lunch ! Pulled pork and Brisket were tender and tasty. Corn bread was nice and fresh and Mac and cheese was good also .

My family and I went to visit the Railroad Museum of Long Island last weekend and went to look for a quick lunch spot. This place popped up and the food was AMAZING! I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and almost everything was gluten-free. I have also lived in the south for a few years so this bbq was as good as what I had down there. We ordered the Turkey, chicken wings (only the Korean sauce had gluten in it and the other choices were safe), rib, brisket, herb crushed potatoes, coleslaw, and lemonade. Everything was delicious! read more

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Food always great. Service with a smile. Outdoor seating at picnic tables Pastrami is amazing One of the few places with vegetarian baked beans read more

Tried this place for the first time, overall the food are good, the ribs are really good, meat falls off the bone and just enough spice and really flavorful; however, can't say the same on the chicken, it tastes bland and really dry. They did give you sauces for the chicken but just not enough the mask the dryness. The sides are good and fresh and the outdoor seating area is great! Thank you so much for reaching out per my feedback; we visited on 7/11/21 for lunch; we got the family pack #3 with whole chicken and ribs combo. So glad that you're addressing my feedback, what an admirable business model! I look forward to our next visit! read more

Highly recommend this place! Great service and love the interior design. My husband and I ordered "BURNT END" and it was delicious. We ate it too fast before we can snatch a picture. Will stop by again! read more

Unbelievable bbq. I have had que all over the country and this place is in my top five.