Greater Portland, Maine, BBQ Guide: The Best Smokehouses and Food Trucks

What's more American than BBQ?

There's nothing like slow-cooked, fatty, mouth-watering piles of meat to put you into the perfect food coma. It's the experience any food lover yearns for.

'Cue is also one of those types of foods that, when it's done well, will melt your mind—especially my favorite delicacy: the rib. Give me a perfect chomp through a seasoned, juicy, tender rib and I'll be in heaven. Quite frankly, it can be a religious experience.

BBQ is the Ultimate Food for the Meat Lover in Your Life

What carnivore doesn't love the combination of meat and smoke? It's quite possibly the very first cooking method there was. It's practically in our DNA (don't quote me on that).

Even though we're well into the northern part of the country, the Greater Portland area is holding its own when it comes to smoky cuisine. Over the last decade, the region has truly built a solid reputation for barbecue.

Where is the Best BBQ in Greater Portland, Maine?

Below, you'll find a list of barbecue joints and trucks located in Greater Portland. These spots have all built strong followings and continue to grow.

It's also a wonderfully diverse group. You'll find a wide range of culinary styles—Latin-inspired, Jamaican, Korean, African, and just about every region of the United States. It’s truly a well-stacked deck. I mean, what else could a small area like this ask for?

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Hungry for some 'cue? Learn more about Greater Portland's 'Cue Culture below.

Quick note: Many other restaurants in the Greater Portland area serve barbecue dishes. However, for this list, we specifically focused on dedicated barbecue restaurants.