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, 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
BBQ NACHOS
Tortilla chips layered with cheddar jack cheese,
corn salsa, and served with sour cream 16
Add brisket burnt end chili 2
Add pork or sausage 2
Add chicken, bacon, or mushrooms 3
Add black bean burger 3
Add brisket 4
SMOKY SAUSAGE LINKS
Elsmere’s own smoked, sliced, and grilled,
served with mustard BBQ sauce 12
ELSMERE STREET OYSTERS
Locally sourced and grilled until just opened,
served as is or with our smoked lemon garlic bourbon butter
Each 3 Half Dozen 16 Dozen 30
THE WORKS
Want it all? Here you go with all five of our smoked meats 53
over 2 pounds of meat
CHOOSE TWO
Two meats and two sides, served with cornbread 32
10 oz of meat
CHOOSE THREE
Three meats and two sides, served with cornbread 35
15 oz of meat
7 oz of meat per plate
BELL AND EVANS BBQ CHICKEN
Slow smoked and finished on our wood grill 25
BRISKET
Tender, hand-sliced 25
PULLED PORK
Slow smoked and hand-pulled 25
SAUSAGE
Elsmere’s own, smoked and grilled 23
ST. LOUIS RIBS
Slow smoked and finished on our wood grill
Full rack 37 Half rack 27
Served with 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 coleslaw 4 (v)
Cornbread 4 (g)
Mac and cheese 4 (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 19
PULLED PORK
Tender, smoky, and hand-pulled 18
BELL AND EVANS CHICKEN
Slow smoked and hand-sliced 19
PIT SMOKED SALMON
Farm raised, sustainable, pit smoked, topped with greens 19
DOUBLE DINER BURGER
Two locally ground all natural beef patties, American cheese, carmelized onions, pickles
and our special diner sauce 20
THE ELSMERE TORNADO
Chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, topped with Texas Red BBQ sauce, and coleslaw, served on a pretzel roll 19
BLACK BEAN BURGER (g) (v)
House made, smoked and grilled, served with
corn salsa and greens 16
GRILLED PORTABELLA (v)
Sliced, marinated, and grilled, topped with greens 14
FALAFEL WRAP (g)
Locally made papous falafel wrapped in a flour tortilla
with romaine, pickled onion, and cabbage, cherry pepper relish, and tzaziki sauce 18
Switch chips for a side 3
Add pickled peppers 1
Top with coleslaw 1
Add house bacon 2
Add cheese 2
Gluten free bun 3
Pretzel roll 2
All sandwiches are served on a country style bun topped with pickled onions, and served with chips and pickles
TACOS, TACOS, TACOS (g)
Three hand tacos served on corn tortillas with cabbage,
corn salsa, cilantro, and chipotle mayo, served with
one side and cornbread 21
Choose one: Mahi mahi, brisket, pulled pork, chicken,
or black bean burger
TORNADO BURRITO (g)
Chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, Texas Red BBQ sauce, rice and beans, cheddar jack, and chipotle ranch, served with
one side and cornbread 20
THE ELSMERE SALAD (v)
Local mixed greens tossed in balsamic dressing, with grape tomatoes, red onion, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and chevre cheese 16
Add BBQ Chicken 5
Add Pit Smoked Salmon or Brisket 8
CAESAR SALAD (g)
Crisp romaine in a creamy house made Caesar dressing, toasted bread crumbs, shaved parmesan, and grilled lemon 16
Add BBQ Chicken 5
Add Pit Smoked Salmon or Brisket 8
Wedge Salad
1/4 head crisp iceburg lettuce topped with smoky bacon, grape tomatoes, red onion, and house made blue cheese dressing 16
Add BBQ Chicken 5
Add Pit Smoked Salmon of Brisket 8
Pork or Sausage 2
Chicken, Bacon, Mushroom or Black Bean Burger 3
Brisket 4
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 one 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.