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Address: 42 Franklin St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 494-7038
Website: https://www.orenellsbbq.com/
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Lindsay Mead
We were pretty blown away by our first Ore nells-north experience. We are frequent flyers in Kittery and happened to be in Biddeford. Attentive and friendly waitstaff, nice quiet atmosphere and every good item we got was a work of art. My son’s brisket sandwich was bigger than his head, the frito pie is always a go-to, and the specials we tried were 10/10. Get there
… moreJane McCabe
Absolutely loved this place.
It was recommended to us so we decided to give it a try and so glad we did! The food was stellar, the spicy BBQ sauce incredible (I dont even like BBQ sauce and I bought some of theirs!) And the service was phenomenal. We ordered some dish for 2 and it was definitely enough for 4 lol. Can’t say enough great things about how good the food was. The Frito pie was definitely my favorite but the brisket and ribs were fantastic too. The Mac and cheese was great, amazing queso, gah, I wanna go back right now! You gotta stop in if you’re near here, and its worth a drive if you’re not close!!
… moreIt was recommended to us so we decided to give it a try and so glad we did! The food was stellar, the spicy BBQ sauce incredible (I dont even like BBQ sauce and I bought some of theirs!) And the service was phenomenal. We ordered some dish for 2 and it was definitely enough for 4 lol. Can’t say enough great things about how good the food was. The Frito pie was definitely my favorite but the brisket and ribs were fantastic too. The Mac and cheese was great, amazing queso, gah, I wanna go back right now! You gotta stop in if you’re near here, and its worth a drive if you’re not close!!
T S
My husband and I are visiting from Vermont. We stumbled upon this place as we were exploring the area. We’re originally from Florida and we have to say we were very happy with our choice. The meat was fall off the bone delicious and moist! Everything was flavorful and generous portions. The staff and our server were very accommodating with dietary restrictions. The server helped by explaining the ingredients for dishes we had questions about. Their corn bread bites are my favorite!
… moreTravis G
Excellent service and atmosphere- lots of tvs. Brisket was dry, which was unfortunate. Ribs were just a little better than average. Mac and cheese was pretty good as well. Good beer list. My wife enjoyed her pulled pork bowl.
… moreUchizi Phakati
Absolutely loved Ore Nell’s Barbecue – North! The BBQ was unbelievably delicious, tender, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere had that perfect laid-back Texas vibe, and the service was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Great food, great people, and a place I’ll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend if you’re craving real, quality barbecue!
… moreAmaury S
Our household is split on Ore Nell’s! I enjoyed the food and the overall vibe of the restaurant, but my husband wasn’t as impressed — he prefers some of the other barbecue options in town.
We went for dinner on a Friday night and found plenty of open seats. The atmosphere was refreshingly unpretentious, with cozy booths that made us feel tucked away and relaxed. Service started strong but fizzled out as the night went on. Our server stopped coming by for water refills, forgot the bread we ordered, and never followed up on my second drink request.
Now, the food. This is where the divide really shows. I enjoyed the barbecue (minus the sides), but my husband didn’t feel the same way. We ordered the barbecue for two, which comes with a little bit of everything, and added the half chicken — it was way too much food! The meats were solid overall, with good flavor and texture, though the pork was a bit bland for my taste. Unfortunately, the sides were a big miss. The macaroni was underwhelming, and the collard greens were only saved by the sprinkle of paprika on top. The potato salad was the best of the bunch but still nothing remarkable. On the bright side, the cocktails were great; well-made and reasonably priced. The cornbread special we had as an appetizer was also really good.
I would still go back, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
… moreWe went for dinner on a Friday night and found plenty of open seats. The atmosphere was refreshingly unpretentious, with cozy booths that made us feel tucked away and relaxed. Service started strong but fizzled out as the night went on. Our server stopped coming by for water refills, forgot the bread we ordered, and never followed up on my second drink request.
Now, the food. This is where the divide really shows. I enjoyed the barbecue (minus the sides), but my husband didn’t feel the same way. We ordered the barbecue for two, which comes with a little bit of everything, and added the half chicken — it was way too much food! The meats were solid overall, with good flavor and texture, though the pork was a bit bland for my taste. Unfortunately, the sides were a big miss. The macaroni was underwhelming, and the collard greens were only saved by the sprinkle of paprika on top. The potato salad was the best of the bunch but still nothing remarkable. On the bright side, the cocktails were great; well-made and reasonably priced. The cornbread special we had as an appetizer was also really good.
I would still go back, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Heather Boswick
Stopped in for dinner while vacationing in the area & learning they offer vegan BBQ choices! The inside felt like a fancy BBQ joint you’d find in Texas. Staff was friendly. Place was super chill.
They offer a la cart style menu – pick your protein & sides! What was exciting to find was stars next to the items that came as a vegan choice. (great to find vegan BBQ – not super common) The vegan BBQ selections were great!
What I feasted on:
(All vegan)
– vegan queso & chips for starter- great portion. Vegan queso was a little watery than hoped (was hoping for that thick cheesey style) but it was flavored perfectly! It was more like a thin nacho cheese than melty queso.
– seitan ribs – massive! Delicious seitan with BBQ sauce- can’t go wrong with it!
– vegan Mac n cheese – delicious! The vegan cheese was on the watery side like the vegan queso but the flavor was great & made up for that!
– vegan slaw – Out of everything, the vegan slaw was the least fave. It wasn’t the best but it was good. It felt a little watery ratio to vegan mayo.
They also have an impressive cocktail / craft beer selection which is great! It was a great spot for quality food after a long day adventuring. Really happy to find this spot that focuses HEAVY on Texas style BBQ to offer a hefty amount of vegan choices. Enough to make your own BBQ plate- vegan style.
… moreThey offer a la cart style menu – pick your protein & sides! What was exciting to find was stars next to the items that came as a vegan choice. (great to find vegan BBQ – not super common) The vegan BBQ selections were great!
What I feasted on:
(All vegan)
– vegan queso & chips for starter- great portion. Vegan queso was a little watery than hoped (was hoping for that thick cheesey style) but it was flavored perfectly! It was more like a thin nacho cheese than melty queso.
– seitan ribs – massive! Delicious seitan with BBQ sauce- can’t go wrong with it!
– vegan Mac n cheese – delicious! The vegan cheese was on the watery side like the vegan queso but the flavor was great & made up for that!
– vegan slaw – Out of everything, the vegan slaw was the least fave. It wasn’t the best but it was good. It felt a little watery ratio to vegan mayo.
They also have an impressive cocktail / craft beer selection which is great! It was a great spot for quality food after a long day adventuring. Really happy to find this spot that focuses HEAVY on Texas style BBQ to offer a hefty amount of vegan choices. Enough to make your own BBQ plate- vegan style.
Remington LeBeau
I don’t really leave reviews too often, but Ore Nell’s deserves more love. I am vegetarian for dietary reasons, and my spouse is not. A lot of our dinner options end up feeling limited, overpriced, and bland. For years I slept on Ore Nell’s because I had assumed that they wouldn’t have anything for me, but this Sunday we decided to check the menu anyway. Their seitan ribs absolutely blew me out of the water. They were delicious, fully satisfying, and worth every penny. The texture of the ribs was perfect. I haven’t had BBQ in over a decade, and I’m so happy. I hope more vegetarians check them out, because this meal absolutely made my week.
… moreKate Cleveland
Oh, lordy. In response to Robert’s post- clarification…coleslaw- too vinegary- love that you made in house, just too much vinegar. Definitely more chili’s for the cornbread. Great texture- just needs a kick up. The tea- the sweetness tasted a bit off. Maybe stronger tea needed? Not really too sweet, but the balance wasn’t really there. Brisket was not too dry. He didn’t even eat any (it was mine). And I appreciate the leanness. I hate a huge fat cap on my brisket. That said- patrons should definitely use BBQ sauce. But it wasn’t dry. Yes, the chicken was superb. Very well done. And that is a great spot and the staff was super nice. Sorry to ramble- he wasn’t very constructive. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreMikalah M
We ordered our Thanksgiving meal from them and it was absolutely delicious and fairly priced for everything we got. They clearly cook their food with love, and purchasing from them alleviated stress off our family. Pick up was a breeze and they were so kind. It’s absolutely beautiful in the restaurant. We will be eating here again soon!
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