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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2935 reviews

What David B likes about Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill:
It 's a tiny restaurant and they have a difficult parking situation, but the food and the service are WELL worth it! My wife and I went on my son 's girlfriend 's recommendation, and we were grateful we let her pick! The brisket was PERFECT! And the waitress was top-notch as well! I highly recommend, and I know my wife does as well. A great example of what people are talking about when they say Portland has such good... View all feedback. What Kim Henderson doesn't like about Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill:
Update 9.14.23 THIS PLACE HAS GONE DOWN HILL the meat is fatty has lost all the flavor that made it great. Plus the greens don’t taste the same I have eaten at both locations it seems this location has taken on some of the bad habits of the location that closed. This is not a one time miss, the last three times we have gone have been bad. We will not be returning which is sad because this used to be one of our favori... View all feedback.

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4.5 ★ from 547 reviews
Rowan
22.11.2023 - 15:31

Outstanding experience, 10/10 would come back again Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dis...

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Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr
22.11.2023 - 15:31

One damn fine restaurant. No corners cut.. food is outstanding (best brisket I've ever had).. servers are psyched, enthusiastic, and love the product. Atmospher...

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Peter
22.11.2023 - 15:31

I am a long time customer of Elsmere and just love the food and the people. However, 45 minutes after we arrived, we had to cut short our dinner this evening du...

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Matt
22.11.2023 - 15:31

Good food and friendly service. I went with the meat trio which was tasty. Not going to win prizes for brisket but good enough for a casual bite! Might add that...

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Rachel
22.11.2023 - 15:31

We had 8 people in our group and had a variety of food. Oysters, salad, wings, BBQ chicken, sausage, nachos, flatbread pizza, and pulled pork sandwiches. Everyo...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Julie
27.07.2023 - 21:04

Thank you place is fantastic!!!! The staff is so friendly and the food is to die for! I have a food allergy and they were so receptive and welcoming and worked...

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Glen
27.07.2023 - 21:04

The barbecue is excellent and the portions are quite large. For lunch 3 of us split the 3 meat platter and it was quite filling. We did add a bowl of chili and...

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Jessica
27.07.2023 - 21:04

My husband were leaving after visiting the Portland Head Lighthouse and park, and pulled into Elsmere on a whim. What luck! BBQ was amazing, service was great,...

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David
27.07.2023 - 21:04

It 's a tiny restaurant and they have a difficult parking situation, but the food and the service are WELL worth it! My wife and I went on my son 's girlfriend...

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James
27.07.2023 - 21:04

Welcome to town barbecue family get together prior to my daughter's wedding... About 10 of us service was good and friendly. Food was good. Atmosphere was good...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 205 reviews
Kim
25.07.2023 - 12:28

The Brisket is the best in Portland by far! Great service. Food was excellent. Portion size is perfect, not too much too little. The food comes out in time. Nic...

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Mark
25.07.2023 - 12:28

Plante to stop and pick up takeout, but decided to dive. Good move! We enjoyed the chili afteros appetizer, but the star of the show was the wedge salad (I orde...

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Derek
25.07.2023 - 12:28

If you are looking for mouthwater BBQ in the South Portland/CE area, do not look further than Elsemere! Friendly staff. Good portions. Succulent BBQ, which fall...

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Stephanie
25.07.2023 - 12:28

Delicious, bought the three meat option and was not disappointed. Cornbread was good, but slightly dry. Total 5 stars

Alexis
25.07.2023 - 12:28

Awesome service, great drinks and the best part such great food ! Not to mention more food for your penny! Such friendly staff and very cool vintage bar as well...

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Beverly
19.04.2018 - 04:44

I love this place We live close by and we come in often enough that I know its not just that first time love that fails you when you return.

Keeley
10.03.2023 - 06:17

Elsmere has significantly improved since our last visit! We attended a recent charity fundraiser.

Jack
02.12.2017 - 12:28

This was the first place my boyfriend and I got food from during our trip to PortlandStandard.little overpriced..

Facebook
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Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 53 reviews
Tripadvisor
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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 204 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 1155 reviews
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3.9 ★ from 800 reviews
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