The sign in the front door said no ICE agents are allowed in. But I went in anyways. Very clean…read morestore with good products. Got a few items and chatted with the fellow behind the counter a bit. He thanked me for my business and left. Id go back for good meats anytime.

Finest cuts of meat! And Awesome SMASH BURGERs on Saturdays…read more Go for lunch and get the premade Mortadella sandwiches..Yum!

Wow, it was AWESOME. Beer selection is great. Burnt ends are amazing.. I loved the Caprese…read moreSandwich. Fresh bread roll was great. It's also dog friendly. Sat on the porch with the dogs and had a wonderful lunch. They brought out water bowls for the pups, and then they got doggie cookies. The staff is A++++. Do Not miss this place.

Juts had beer and burnt ends and pretzel. All great and service was perfect. Cool little place…read morejust off the beaten track. We will be back for more bbq And beer !!

Easy parking, menu with variety. Had the chicken fried chicken which was yummy and large. Their…read morecream gravy a little different than biscuits and gravy kind...so good. The flatbreads looked great and I'm not usually a flat bread person. Both tables around us had us a dip type appetzer with bread sliced that also looked great. Bar area was hopping.

We were visiting Gardens AGlow in Booth Bay. We saw Montsweag on the way into Booth Bay and…read morenoticed that it was packed at lunchtime. After visiting the gardens, we weren't sure we wanted to drive 30 minutes the other way for dinner, but we did and we were very happy about it! Everything was outstanding from the drinks and appetizers to dinner and dessert. They say their clam chowder is award-winning. Two in our party had the clam chowder and agreed that it was the best chowder they've ever had. These two order chowder wherever they go. They also had the calamari which they said was excellent as well. The scallops appetizer was GF and was unbelievable. I have a gluten allergy so I had the haddock without breadcrumbs. It was very, very good. I did not get sick, so they get five stars for that. The service was excellent. The vibe was relaxed and friendly. We enjoyed our visit immensely.

Was up here on a business trip from Boston . The smell caught me on my way in through town . On my…read moreway back I decided to stop . I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with slaw . It was smoked perfectly . Perfect moisture . The slaw was fresh and delicious . Creamy , some vinegar notes ,and also sweet and refreshing . Would absolutely stop here every time I come up

Four of us just had the pulled pork and coleslaw. All of us LOVED it and the cost was super…read morereasonable. Some of the best we have ever had. We want to go back soon and try the the brisket and the ribs!

My favorite bbq place in Maine! Our carnivore son has taken us to all of them. This one has…read moreamazing vegetarian options. Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food. You will not be disappointed.

Nice find on our northeastern holiday. Just tooling around finding things to see and eat along the…read moreway. I am not really sure what part of Maine we were actually even in. We wander a good bit when we travel. We actually went to place next door first, but this seemed so much more lively and fun! Open air bar for the most part. Great vibe. My kind of place. The folks operating the place were nice and I enjoyed myself immensely here. They take good care of you. On to the food... That was the best freaking chili dogs I have ever had! Chili was great, smothered in queso, and I mean smothered. Fresh cut fries too!! Swoon. I wish I had this in my belly every single day. I am a five star kind of guy, right?!? Or it could have been I was so stinking stoned that it felt that way! Either way.... Killer chili dog! I don't even remember what town we were in or how we got there. I had to google the place to figure out where we were. C had the pulled brisket French Dip! Borealis bread, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and housemade au jus. Amazing sandwich! The baked beans were very good as well. I am glad I took a bunch of pics and the food stood out so much so that it stayed locked in my memory banks so well. It was six months ago and I still think about this place. I do remember sampling all of the bbq sauces. I liked them all! I wish I had tried their bbq too. Hope I find my way back, and I hope you stumble in here, our out, either way, you will find a good time here. '26 - 69

One word... AMAZING. Barbecue is an art with components that…read moreshould create a complete experience. Let's begin with ambiance--there are outside tables charmingly arranged beneath stylish arbors--and the interior is equally warm and stylishly arranged.. concrete floors, wooden tables of various sizes, chandeliers, brick walls, mixed with rustic white washed wooden signs. The menu is extensive .. there are so many choices it was tough deciding.. The proprietary sauces fantastic... my favorite.. the Carolina sauce..but in addition to perfect barbecue staples, let's also mention the hush puppies and biscuits to die for.. and the fresh cut crinkle potatoes are sprinkled with out of this world seasoning. Service is very friendly and helpful.. Great cocktails added the right tone. I cannot wait to go back!

I didn't think I'd be able to find tasty barbecue in Portland, but I stand before you happily…read morecorrected! Delicious smoked wings, falling-off-the bone ribs and pork belly burnt ends are among my favorites. The pulled pork sandwich has a yummy tang with the slight kick. The seasoned crinkle cut fries stand no chance against me. Sides/appetizers are generously portioned and can easily be shared. Nicely curated beer menu to pair along with your hefty meal. One kiosk to order food, but it goes quickly and they text you when your order is ready. Lots of open seating available and in the cooler months, you can sit outside and enjoy the firepits. Very fun spot to do trivia on Wednesday nights!

Incredibly aggressive staff at the register- ready for a fight when I walked in. Pretty unpleasant…read more They cut my vegetarian pizza with a blade that ran through meat. I already feel uncomfortable and I haven't even eaten it. Not a good vibe.

Thankfully my kid noticed this place when we were on our way to the dock for a boat ride. We were…read morehungry when we got back in and stopped in for a bite. The vibe of the place is awesome, the staff is kind and patient, drink options are great, and the pizza was yummy!! I was a little surprised the crust in the bottom was doughy even though the top was crispy but I didn't mind- probably because it reminded me of a street pretzel consistency. Definitely will keep this on the list!! Would love to try a beer next time when I'm not the one driving.

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.