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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 CarHop or 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 - 9:00 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 [email protected].


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We're hiring at Elsmere BBQ in South Portland

Elsmere BBQ is hiring experienced line cooks, early morning prep cooks, front of house staff and dishwashers for our South Portland, Maine location.

Please submit your resume/apply via email: [email protected].

*In the subject line, please let us know which position you're interested in.


 

menus:


Call In Your Order
For Pick-Up:


(207) 619-1948 - South Portland


Online ordering Options:

Order Online - Pick-up in South Portland

OR get Elsmere BBQ delivered to your door!

order delivery from CarHop - South Portland

 
 

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

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

GRAB A GIFT CARD


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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 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  16


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


BBQ PLATES

COMBO PLATES


THE WORKS
Want it all? Here you go with all five of our smoked meats  47
over 2 lbs. of meat

CHOOSE TWO
Two meats and two sides served with cornbread  28
10 oz. of meat

CHOOSE THREE
Three meats and two sides served with cornbread  31
15 oz. of meat




THE MEATS

7 oz. meat per plate


BRISKET
Tender hand-sliced smoked brisket  23

BELL AND EVANS BBQ CHICKEN
Slow smoked and finished on the wood grill  23

SAUSAGE
Elsmere’s own smoked, grilled and sliced to order  22

RIBS
St. Louis style slow smoked and finished on the wood grill
Full rack  33    Half rack  23

PULLED PORK
Slow smoked, tender, and hand pulled  22


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

Switch cornbread for a side  2


SIDES

Spring mix salad  7 (v)

Caesar salad  7 (g)

BBQ beans  3 (v)

Collard greens  4 (v)

New England Style cole slaw  3 (v)

Cornbread  3 (g)

Mac and cheese  5 (g)

Rice and beans  4 (v)


ELSMERE SIDE SAMPLER

Choose 3 sides served with cornbread  14


KIDS MENU


RIB  9

NACHO  7

MAC N CHEESE  6

QUESADILLA  6

BBQ BRISKET SANDWICH  8.5

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH  7.5

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH  7.5

FLATBREAD  7.5

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


 

SANDWICHES


BRISKET
The best in town, pit smoked and hand sliced  17

PULLED PORK
Tender, smoky, hand-pulled, and melts in your mouth  16

BELL AND EVANS BBQ CHICKEN
Slow smoked and grilled  17

BBQ SALMON SANDWICH
Farm raised, sustainable, hot smoked, served with greens  18

THE ELSMERE TORNADO SANDWICH
Chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and Texas Red BBQ on a toasted pretzel roll topped with cole slaw  17

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  15

GRILLED PORTABELLA SANDWICH  (v)
Sliced, marinated, and grilled served with greens  13


SANDWICH OPTIONS

Add coleslaw 50 cents
Add pickled peppers for 75 cents
Switch chips for a side 1
Add bacon  2
Pretzel bun or gluten free bun  2

All sandwiches are served on a toasted Mainly Grains Bakers 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  14

Add BBQ Chicken  18    
Add hot Smoked Salmon or Brisket  22


CAESAR SALAD  (g)
Crisp romaine  tossed in creamy caesar dressing, toasted bread crumbs, shaved parmesan, with grilled lemon  14

Add BBQ Chicken  18  
Add hot Smoked Salmon or Brisket  22

Wedge Salad
1/4 head crisp Iceburg lettuce topped with bacon crumbles, grape tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese dressing 14
Add BBQ Chicken 18
Add Hot Smoked Salmon of Brisket 22

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  14

BBQ QUESADILLA  (g) (v)
Mozzarella cheese, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, and chipotle ranch  11


FLATBREAD PIZZA  (g) (v)
Caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, Texas Red BBQ sauce  14


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 CarHop and 2DineIn
via our website.

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.