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