Normally, as a vegetarian, I don't do much barbecue. This place, however, said thwy had a barbecue…read moreTofu sandwich, so I decided to give it a shot. I'm so very glad I did. The sandwich was wonderful, and reasonably priced, it came with two sides. I really enjoyed the potato salad and I ended up taking a half pint of the banana pudding home. Yummy!!!

Not that great , ribs were a bit dry sill looking for the bacon in the green beans and bacon . Corn…read morebread was just ok . No fried okra on collard greens on the menu , would not go back

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.

Food is always fresh, hot and delicious! Service is always friendly with a welcoming feel inside…read more Prices are fair and this restaurant is local to all that Waterville has to offer.

Found this place during our road trip and decided to stop in for dinner with the family. It has…read moreoutdoor seating and is dog-friendly, so that was a must! They don't take reservations, and they don't have a waitlist you can join before arriving -- which almost deterred us since we'd been driving all day and the hangry monsters were in full effect. But we risked it and actually got seated right away. Service was great -- friendly and attentive, there just enough and exactly when you needed it. The cocktails were pretty good. I had the Proper Manhattan (Woodford Reserve whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Woodford Reserve chocolate bitters, garnished with a Luxardo maraschino cherry and orange wedge) and the Proper Pig (Crown Maple bourbon and amaretto, garnished with an orange slice and bacon). My dinner was great -- I opted for the Veggie Wedgie (house-made veggie black bean burger with fontina cheese, avocado, shredded lettuce, red onion, tomato, and a citrus chipotle aioli, served on a brioche bun), and I swapped the fries for a side salad. I also added on some mac and cheese, because you gotta be bad sometimes ;) I'd order all of it again! The others got the fried fish and fried shrimp plates and weren't as enthusiastic as I was -- they said the breading was a bit too thick. Overall, it was good, and I'd hit it up again if I'm ever back in town.

A very caring owner - cares deeply about the quality of his food and the quality of service of the…read morecustomers. We have been loyal fans of his food, for decades, when he ran his Beale St. BBQ restaurant in Bath, which sadly no longer exists. He has a a FB page with information about pop up openings - Follow them closely and try to arrive at the beginning of his opening, he sells out FAST! It's a take out spot in Fairfield with plenty of parking given the fact people are picking up their food and leaving. We love everything he serves! literally everything on the menu! St. Louis Ribs, Brisket, Pork Shoulder, Mac and Cheese, Cabbage/Carrot side, Cornbread. So comforting and so delicious. We highly recommend stopping by when he is open.

Ooohhh weee! Never knew a northern BBQ stand could impress a meat-eating Southern girl! You can…read morereally tell how much love and thoughts the owner puts into his items, especially the meat and sauces. If you're passing by this area, you absolutely have to stop by for a quick bite to eat. The meat is smoked right next to the stand and is first come first serve. He offered several selections of drinks and sides, but you have to try a side of slaw and the BBQ sandwich! The slaw had a nice sweetness to it, and I was impressed. The mac & cheese was fair, it just wasn't my normal style, but the BBQ made up for it. Obviously fresh and perfectly smoked. I don't think we could've stopped by the stand on a more beautiful, perfect day! Enjoy sitting outdoors by the food stand under a clean and well covered picnic area. The desserts were also fantastic and I recommend the key lime pie when it's available.

Riverfront does not mean 'on the river' as we assumed from the name. Food was meh. Ambience was…read moremeh. We had way too much time in Augusta/Hallowell so this place landed on our radar only after searching a bit and it was forgettable.

I'll start with the positives. Service was great. She was by herself and did a great job. It was a…read morequiet night with only a handful of customers, but she was on it. The place was clean and nice. And the foods flavor was good. Now, the bad. While the flavor of the food was good, the food itself wasn't. Everything was extremely dry. We got the hush puppies to start and the sampler to try a little of everything. It was like a desert it was so dry. The hush puppies, chicken, ribs, brisket (which was more like pulled pork because they shred it for some reason) corn bread, and somehow both the coleslaw and baked beans, too. The only way this happens is if they make things earlier in the day and then everything just sits. Meaning it's not freshly made. As I mentioned, it was not very busy, so I'm assuming they make their food in advance and let it sit in pans over heat all day. Which is not what you do with BBQ. It's quite disappointing because the flavor is there. The spices they use were a southern flavor, which is good; but it's so dry, you'll be reenacting the scene from Christmas Vacation just to eat your food. They should consider either limiting their hours they are open to help not have food sitting around to dry out or reconsidering how the make their food. Dry BBQ is the worst, hopefully they'll make the appropriate changes.

Excellent BBQ at the Salty Dog Food Truck at the Head of Falls in Waterville at the Taste of…read moreWaterville festival today. The truck goes to festivals and events across Maine, so you would have to check their website for their current location. https://saltydogbbq.com/events/ The sampler was excellent t with pulled pork, brisket and sausage, and enough to feed a family! Also, Veteran owned and operated, thank you for your service!

Excellent food truck bbq in central Maine! Fast and friendly service awaits. We had delicious food…read morefrom here while parked at Grateful Grains Brewery in Monmouth (some of best beer in the state) and were impressed. BBQ sampler is naturally a first choice but the Hot Mess (pulled pork, cheese, sauce over fries) was a second hit. Look for them!

Today we stopped in Bangor Maine after seeing Stephen Kings House & Paul Bunyan Statue along with…read moreMt Hope Cemetery from his Pet Cemetery book at Steel & Smoke-Free BBQ The atmosphere was nice! It's an Ax throwing establishment! I didn't participate but would have loved too Food was awesome. Calliope was not a fan of Mac n cheese but I was! I had Beef brisket tacos Noki had smoked Wings & Fries while Tony enjoyed Pull pork Sammy with baked beans and slaw Definitely recommend and if in area would enjoy again! #newengland25trip

Happy hour is a "steal"! Hadn't been here since they first opened and it was a pleasure to return…read more Our bartender was a bit distracted with a certain table but once we had her attention she was great! We had the house wine and tried the pretzel which was enormous and served with a queso and delicious tender, lean pulled pork with house made pickles. We also tried the smash burger, coleslaw (yum), baked beans (extra yum) and the potato salad was cold but underwhelming. The music is great and at a decent decibel where you're not hearing the ax throwing too much. Will be back again soon

I normally don't write reviews, but I felt dissatisfied with the service we received. My hamburger…read morewas good, but my husband ordered off the brunch menu, and it was mostly potatoes. My daughter had the tuna salad, and she said it was good. Now the service was poor. We waited an hour to get our meal. We were just about to leave, and it came to the table. I know good food takes time, but a salad, burger and eggs/potato should not take an hour. Food was warm not hot! Our waitress never asked if we wanted more water we had to search her down to find out if our food was coming. So if you want food in a timely manner don't go to Masons in Brewer.

The tofu was amazing! The best we've ever had and we eat tofu all the time and have for almost 20…read moreyears so that says a lot! It was crispy, perfectly sized pieces, very flavorful (I think it was teriyaki) and the portion was generous. We had the pizza special of the day (elote) with vegan cheese and it was decent. The breaded cauliflower app would have been better with some salt/flavoring in the breading and the brussel sprouts had great flavor and texture but they burnt them a bit and it took away from making them a 10/10. The environment was a little loud but the view of the river was nice and the server was pleasant even if a little busy and absent at times.

I finally bit the bullet and tried this food truck. They are only in the area from 11am to 1pm so I…read morehaven't had a lot of chances to get their food. The barbecue had good flavor but it was advertised as spicy so I was expecting spicy. It was mild for my taste. The meat is nice and tender though. There are also a few options for sauce so that is cool. The coleslaw was decent but could have a better flavor. The cornbread was kinda dry. Prices were reasonable and portions are good. They keep the truck clean and organized. I salute the food truck owners for their tremendous efforts in their business though. Next time, I'll probably try the brisket.

This is a fantastic little bbq food truck! It's in Dexter on Saturdays and whenever I am in the…read morearea I always stop. They have a Facebook page so you can see where they are each day. The food is fantastic. My favorite is the beef brisket of course, followed by pulled pork. They have a great menu with lots of options. It seems a little pricey until you get your order and realize the portions are huge! The husband and wife team are some of the friendliest people you will meet. Definitely get an order of the smoked mac and cheese!