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Welcome to Elsmere BBQ


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Welcome to Elsmere BBQ


Savory BBQ—Right Next Door.

No gas touches our meat, guaranteed. We use only the highest quality, all-natural, meats and vegetables and we offer locally crafted beers alongside a full-service bar. Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill is a family restaurant in Maine nestled into the South Portland, Willard Beach neighborhood.

Elsmere provides an intimate year-round environment for BBQ and food lovers alike. Whether you're craving savory slow-smoked meats, amazing appetizers, grilled seafood, or vegetarian and vegan options, we have something for everyone to enjoy.

Off-street parking is available. Come on by and grab a bite and a drink!

Online ordering with pick-up and delivery through 2DineIn available.


Hours:

Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm


BEST WORST TRIVIA at Elsmere BBQ in South Portland!

Join us every Wednesday from 6-8 pm for 6 uniquely themed rounds of locally written trivia!

Pre-registration is not required, but we encourage players to arrive early to get a great table. #bestworsttrivia

Questions? Email bestworsttrivia@gmail.com.


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(207) 619-1948 - South Portland


Online ordering Options:

OR get Elsmere BBQ delivered to your door!


 
 

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

Gift cards make the perfect gift for the BBQ lover in your family.

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STARTERS


SLOW SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
One pound seasoned wings smoked and finished on our wood grill 
Dry or tossed in Spicy Korean, Buffalo, or 1866 Fire Sauce  19
Choice of ranch or blue cheese

CHILI NACHOS
Tortilla chips layered with cheddar jack
and Burnt End Outlaw chili
served with sour cream  17

SMOKY SAUSAGE LINK
Elsmere’s own smoked, grilled, served with mustard BBQ sauce  11

ELSMERE BBQ OYSTERS

Locally sourced and cooked on the wood grill until just opened,
served as is or with smoked lemon bourbon butter
Each 3 Half Dozen 17 Dozen 33


BBQ PLATES

COMBO PLATES


THE WORKS
Want it all? Here you go with all five of our smoked meats  51
over 2 lbs. of meat

CHOOSE TWO
Two meats and two sides served with cornbread  31
10 oz. of meat

CHOOSE THREE
Three meats and two sides served with cornbread  34
15 oz. of meat



THE MEATS

7 oz. of meat per plate


BRISKET
Tender hand-sliced smoked brisket  25

BELL AND EVANS BBQ CHICKEN
Slow smoked and finished on the wood grill  25

SAUSAGE
Elsmere’s own smoked, grilled and sliced to order  23

RIBS
St. Louis style slow smoked and finished on the wood grill
Full rack  36    Half rack  26

PULLED PORK
Slow smoked, tender, and hand pulled  24


All plates except “The Works” served with choice of two sides and cornbread.

Switch cornbread for a side  3


SIDES

Spring mix salad  9 (v)

Caesar salad  9 (g)

BBQ beans  4 (v)

Collard greens  5 (v)

New England Style cole slaw  4 (v)

Cornbread  4 (g)

Mac and cheese  5 (g)

Rice and beans  4 (v)


ELSMERE SIDE SAMPLER

Choose 3 sides served with cornbread  16


KIDS MENU


BURGER 9

RIBS  11

NACHO  9

QUESADILLA  8

MAC N CHEESE  12

BBQ BRISKET SANDWICH  11

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH  9

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH  10

FLATBREAD  10

*All options other than nachos and mac and cheese come with either chips or carrots


 

SANDWICHES


BRISKET
The best in town, pit smoked and hand sliced  18

PULLED PORK
Tender, smoky, hand-pulled, and melts in your mouth  17

BELL AND EVANS BBQ CHICKEN
Slow smoked and grilled  18

BBQ SALMON SANDWICH
Farm raised, sustainable, hot smoked, served with greens  19

DOUBLE DINER BURGER
Two locally ground all natural beef patties, served with American cheese, carmelized onions, pickles
and secret diner sauce  19

THE ELSMERE TORNADO SANDWICH
Chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and Texas Red BBQ on a toasted pretzel roll topped with cole slaw  18

TORNADO BURRITO  (g)
Chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, Texas Red BBQ, rice and beans, cheddar jack, and chipotle ranch served with choice of side and cornbread  19

BLACK BEAN BURGER  (g) (v)
Smoked and finished on the grill, served with grilled corn salsa and greens  16

GRILLED PORTABELLA SANDWICH  (v)
Sliced, marinated, and grilled served with greens  14


SANDWICH OPTIONS

Add coleslaw 1
Add pickled peppers 1
Switch chips for a side 3
Add bacon  2
Pretzel bun or gluten free bun  2

All sandwiches are served on a toasted brioche bun topped with pickled onions, served with chips, and pickle slices


GREENS

ELSMERE SALAD  (v)
Local mixed greens tossed in balsamic dressing, with grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and goat cheese  15

Add BBQ Chicken  20    
Add hot Smoked Salmon or Brisket  23


CAESAR SALAD  (g)
Crisp romaine  tossed in creamy caesar dressing, toasted bread crumbs, shaved parmesan, with grilled lemon  15

Add BBQ Chicken  20  
Add hot Smoked Salmon or Brisket  23

Wedge Salad
1/4 head crisp Iceburg lettuce topped with bacon crumbles, grape tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese dressing 15
Add BBQ Chicken 19
Add Hot Smoked Salmon of Brisket 23


BUILD YOUR OWN

CHOOSE FILLING

Pork or Sausage 2 
Chicken, Bacon, Mushroom or Black Bean Burger 3
Brisket 4


NACHOS
Tortilla chips layered with cheddar jack and corn salsa, served with sour cream  15

BBQ QUESADILLA  (g) (v)
Mozzarella cheese, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, and chipotle ranch  15

FLATBREAD PIZZA  (g) (v)
Caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, Texas Red BBQ sauce  15

BURRITO  (g)  (v)
Rice and beans, cheddar jack cheese and chipotle ranch served with your choice of side and cornbread  17


(g) - indicates that it contains gluten    
(v) - indicates that it is vegan or can be prepared vegan


Pickup, online ordering,
and indoor dining available.
Delivery available through 2DineIn.


Please alert your server of any food restrictions prior to ordering.
Consuming undercooked or raw foods may cause food borne illness.

 
 

CALL IN YOUR ORDER FOR PICK-UP:

(207) 619 -1948 South Portland


Online ordering:

 
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Kitchen & Crew


Kitchen & Crew


 
ADAM POWERSOwner/ChefAdam Powers‘ cooking style is heavily influenced by the 10 years he spent in his youth in Southeast Asia. Eating his way through Bangkok’s amazing street food culture provided the foundation for Adam’s fascination with America’s…

ADAM POWERS

Owner/Chef

Adam Powers‘ cooking style is heavily influenced by the 10 years he spent in his youth in Southeast Asia. Eating his way through Bangkok’s amazing street food culture provided the foundation for Adam’s fascination with America’s own version of folk cuisine– BBQ. Adam has studied and crafted BBQ for over 20 years, even fabricating his own Texas-style BBQ cooker out of a 1950’s metal refrigerator.  Adam has been working in the food industry since he was sixteen.

FUN FACT: You may also know Adam as a founding member of Twisted Roots, one of Maine’s most successful original bands. Twisted Roots has released several national recordings and toured extensively up and down the East Coast. They opened for big acts like Ozzy Osbourne and played at such legendary venues as CBGB’s and Great Woods.

JEREMY RUSHOwner/ChefJeremy Rush is Adam’s longtime friend and culinary collaborator. Together they have over 40 years combined experience in the business. Jeremy’s BBQ interest began with fond childhood memories of roadside barbecue restaurants enc…

JEREMY RUSH

Owner/Chef

Jeremy Rush is Adam’s longtime friend and culinary collaborator. Together they have over 40 years combined experience in the business. Jeremy’s BBQ interest began with fond childhood memories of roadside barbecue restaurants encountered during annual family-visits to Kansas.  BBQ is a family tradition for Jeremy whose father used to pull out the smoker for holidays and family gatherings. His love of BBQ has stayed with him over the years and he is proud to share this passion for delicious BBQ with you.

FUN FACT: Jeremy grew up in Freeport, Maine and attended North Yarmouth Academy where he was the captain of the varsity Hockey Team.