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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 17329 reviews

What User doesn't like about Salvage Bbq Smokehouse:
I really like the atmosphere of this place. I also like the flow. You walk in, you order, you get a number, and they bring you your food. The drinks from the bar are very good, and the bartender is very knowledgeable about his mixing skills. The prices are high for the amount of food you get, but it didn't surprise me since it's Portland, Maine. Prices are high everywhere! The food was excellent and we enjoyed the LG... View all feedback. What User likes about Salvage Bbq Smokehouse:
I ordered a brisket sandwich, my wife ordered the chopped pig. Both were delicious and superfluous. The sauce is tasty and available on every table. We had sweet tea to drink, which was very sweet. Friendly and relaxed ambience. I parked on the street without much effort, although it is near the Maine Medical Center. View all feedback.

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HeyRestaurants
3.6 ★ from 12585 reviews
Rob
05.09.2024 - 15:32

The brisket is the best I have ever had, I have had it before but never like this! It has the texture of butter, this place is amazing! Beans have a...

Randy
05.09.2024 - 15:32

Anyone who knows me knows I love BBQ. I extensively travel the country on business and always seek out the BEST BBQ joints. I 'm in Portland ME about...

Diana
05.09.2024 - 15:32

Great live music, plenty of seating, fair-priced drinks, great local beers on tap....

Chuck
05.09.2024 - 15:32

Pretty good chopped pork. Had my sights set on the sausage but they didn’t have it. Fun place. Walking distance to the ball park if you’re taking...

Steven
05.09.2024 - 15:32

Great bbq beef sandwich, cold Allagash on Tap! Can’t beat that combination!

Google
4.6 ★ from 1534 reviews
Michael
20.02.2024 - 20:34

Stopped by here for the first time on New Years Eve..the bartender said they're closing down to revamp the restaurant, and after trying their food I was kind of...

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Andrew
20.02.2024 - 20:34

The brisket was amazing. What's up with all the pepper in the Mac though? My kids didn't like it. Seriously just fix that. People can add pepper.

William
20.02.2024 - 20:34

Great. Went there twice in two weeks because it was so good. Got the brisket, pork, fries, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese. Delicious

Tania
20.02.2024 - 20:34

Portland is blessed to have three amazing barbecue places, and Salvage is definitely on that list (along with Noble and Elsmere). Salvage is the only one in- to...

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Rosaura
20.02.2024 - 20:34

This place surprised me i usually dislike anything smoked but their BBQ sauce and smoke was very good. Service was great! We ordered the Mest Fatality platter s...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 279 reviews
Keke
26.09.2023 - 05:14

If you are southern or like hot food, THIS IS NOT IT.Food was room temp , (except the beans).Pulled pork had the consistency of canned tuna and was sitting in g...

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J
26.09.2023 - 05:14

Brisket was moist. Pork was juicy. Ice tea sweet and refreshing. Corn bread was dry in my taste. Highly recommended BBQ!

Gordon
26.09.2023 - 05:14

Went for dinner as it is close to the hotel. Wish we hadn 't...Ribs had to be cut or ripped off the bone. Not how that 's supposed to work.Brisket was mediocre...

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Samantha
26.09.2023 - 05:14

This place just wasn’t it.. I was very excited to try it since most of the reviews were good, and I was highly disappointed. My pork was cold and had no flavor,...

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Jean
26.09.2023 - 05:14

Love the food..ALL OF IT! You can smell the smoker while your enjoying your ribs! What is better than that? I’m a bar person but the picnic tables and 50’s nost...

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INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 2478 reviews
Stephanie
23.08.2023 - 05:20

So so SO good. Brisket was top notch. Service was perfect. You pick a table, order food and sit and get it delivered. Dranks were separate. Beer list was great....

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Jonathan
23.08.2023 - 05:20

Killer food and a great beer selection. Love the ribs and Mac-N-Cheese. Did I say great beer selection? The community tables are fun. You can reach over and gra...

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Brooke
23.08.2023 - 05:20

First thing, I walk though the doors and get hit with a tasty BBQ smoke! The food was amazing, Not a long wait. I definitely recommend the Ribs and Mac Cheese!...

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Chris
23.08.2023 - 05:20

Salvage is one of my favorite places in Portland. Great service and super bartenders doling out tons of local beers and delicious mixed drinks. Fantastic briske...

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Joe
23.08.2023 - 05:20

The pork was amazing. The brisket was overcooked though. Loved the greens, beans and large variety of hot sauces. You can tell they're trying really hard. It's...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 866 reviews

It's good. Not great. They do a nice job with their take-out. Regarding any other barbecue here in Maine, it's the best around. They do not have much competitio...

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Stopped in to make a to go order for my Dad's 78th birthday. He wanted ribs and this was a no brainer. I wish I had take a picture of the food but to be honest,...

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I wouldn?t call this place a dive bar but it has all the charm of a place that is decorated by local bar flies. There is a lovely charm of bar and backyard picn...

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That's 5 star grill! So glad we stopped for ribs: big bark and taste. Coleslaw was delicious with mild vinegar and crisp. Love the decor and the bar.

I ordered a brisket sandwich, my wife ordered the chopped pig. Both were delicious and superfluous. The sauce is tasty and available on every table. We had swee...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 378 reviews
Gastroranking-US
3.6 ★ from 1121 reviews

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