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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


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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, 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


BBQ PLATES


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


OUR MEATS

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


SIDES

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


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  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


SANDWICH OPTIONS

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


GREENS

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


BUILD YOUR OWN

CHOOSE ONE OR MORE FILLING

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.

 
 

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.