Smokey B's Gin Mill

5 star service and food every time. It's hard to find good BBQ in Maine, but you'll find it here! Plus the owners, a husband and wife, work as a team to serve and cook, and couldn't be more friendly. I love this place and highly recommend if you're in or near Ogunquit/Wells!

Great couple doing really tasty BBQ. A small family operation. It’s a good change from some of the larger tourist trap restaurants, if you want something different. Very casual. Small bar, with liquor and beer (not massive selection, but adequate).

Gin mill it is not but it is run by a great woman and great staff. The burnt ends were the best I have had and the home sauce was great addition. The wife had the eggrolls( freshly rolled and absolutely delicious). You will not be disappointed with food.

I’m always on the lookout for some good BBQ. Stopped in the local restaurant for a change of pace in a market that’s dominated by seafood and Italian cuisine. This is a family run brick and mortar restaurant and bar. Dear old dads picture is hanging proudly on the wall reminding us that everything in life has a humble beginning.

I ordered a good amount of food to have the proper experience including brisket burnt ends, pork shoulder(pulled pork), smoked wings and 1/2 rack of ribs.

The pork shoulder was tender, flavorful and moist, the brisket was the same. The house made sauces complimented the pulled pork really well, especially the spicy sauce. The baby back ribs had a really good bark, was tender but not so tender it fell immediately off the bone. It had a great bite, which is what you want in a rib. I’m a bigger fan of St. Louis style but these baby backs hit to spot for us.

The smoked wings were cooked to the right tenderness, however as with all the food items they were missing a valuable component; Smokey flavor. I tasted slight notes reminiscent of oak and it was very mild but nothing of apple, cherry, mesquite or even hickory. I’m not saying it should have all those notes but maybe a little experimenting with more wood in the live-fire.

The coleslaw was nice and mild with a nice peppery bite. The cornbread was lacking in moisture, It seemed very basic.

This is a nice family run place and they are hard working. If you’re looking for something that isn’t lobster or fried seafood then give these folks a shot. The food stands out for sure and they have a great chance to succeed if this market will realize that there’s other options such as Smoky B’s Gin Mill and BBQ.

Went here because of the reviews. And so glad we did! I hate overly smoked meats. These meats are smoked perfectly! Flavorful, not tough. They make (almost) everything homemade (not the French fries... but hey, that’s not why you’re here right?!?) the coleslaw was refreshingly light and not sweet which I loved. Get the burnt ends!! You won’t be sorry. We had wonderful conversation with the owner Kristen l, and I really hope people in Ogunquit and tourists start making them a regular stop. Oh, and there’s PARKING.. free in there lot. Thanks for your hospitality Kristen and team. You were all so wonderful. Can’t wait to return!