Salvage Bbq

Salvage is my favorite BBQ joint in Southern Maine. The Brisket and Collard Greens are top notch, I enjoy the order and pay method making it a great option on a night out before or after a game. Simply picnic table seating, large bar and an Andrea to lounge makes Salvage inviting weather your looking for a full meal, quick bit or night out.

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 LGBTQ+ friendly environment.

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 picnic. Clearly the local football cheering squad was there when I stopped in that made it all the more charming. Stop in get a taste of local with a beer or creative cocktail and a great platter of bbq.

Stopped in here on a road trip up to Acadia this past summer. This place got me into BBQ. Best brisket I’ve had outside of places in Austin and Texas in general. I’d say best BBQ in the Northeast. Was so good I got a pound of brisket to use for sandwiches when camping. Had to stop by on my way back down too.

We had a platter of 3 meats and two sides. The cornbread hush puppies are great, the fries are good but the soup was kind of tasting like it was from a can. The ribs are flavorful but seem baked as they weren't smokey as they were charred. The chopped pork was cold when we got it and the brisket was ok but did not have a solid flavor. Pros Good atmosphere and a well stocked bar Great staff Kinda quiet around 1-2 Homey feeling Cons Food needs more flavor Make sure all the food is hot Pricey for quality Needs more assistance for new patrons Final rating 7/10