The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Maine — 2026

We compared all 76 BBQ joints in Maine on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Smoked PortlandPortland

(207) 774-2337 Website View listing

#2 · Burnt Ends BarbecueAuburn

(207) 241-0033 Website View listing

#3 · Moe's Original BBQBangor RibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(207) 992-9000 Website View listing

#4 · Salvage BBQPortland

(207) 553-2100 Website View listing

#5 · Smokey's BBQBrewer

(207) 573-1840 Website View listing

#6 · TerlinguaPortland Texas-style

(207) 230-6327 Website View listing

#7 · Wilson County BarbecuePortland

(207) 956-7788 Website View listing

#8 · Mainely Meat Barbeque At Atlantic Brewing CompanyBar Harbor

(207) 288-9200 Website View listing

#9 · ALL GRILLScarborough

(207) 849-9721 Website View listing

#10 · Back Cove BBQ & PizzeriaPortland Pulled pork

(207) 773-7499 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.