Mainely Meat Barbeque at Atlantic Brewing Company

Mainely Meat BBQ operates a seasonal indoor/outdoor spot inside Atlantic Brewing Company, serving proper smoked meats and sides to people tired of eating lobster all week. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with a covered patio that's cozy even when it's cold outside. What makes it work is the pairing of quality BBQ with the brewery's own blueberry sodas and craft beers, plus a staff that genuinely tries to take care of you.

• Smoked brisket and pulled pork that are legitimately excellent.
• Attached to Atlantic Brewing, so the drinks pair perfectly.
• Dog-friendly with outdoor seating and a dog menu.
• Generous portions and reasonable prices for the quality.

Start with the pulled pork sandwich or a sausage meal with coleslaw and baked beans. The brisket dinner is worth ordering even as an extra, and the Max Plate gives you variety if you're feeding a crowd. Don't skip the blueberry soda made by the brewery, and if you're there for cocktails, the Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita hits. Sides of potato salad and creamy coleslaw round it all out.

Indoor covered patio with warm lighting and a nice vibe, plus sprawling outdoor seating. Casual and relaxed, not loud, though it can get busy enough that service slows when staff is thin.

The kitchen smokes meat to order, and it shows. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and sausage all come through tender and deeply flavored. The sides do their job right: beans have actual meat chunks in them, coleslaw walks the line between creamy and tangy, and potato salad doesn't overreach. Portions are big enough that you'll take leftovers home.

Guests love that this place fills the non-lobster gap in Bar Harbor dining. One visitor raved about the blueberry soda, calling it "a match made in heaven" with the brewery beers. The pulled pork and brisket consistently earn superlatives, and people praise both the portions and the friendly, helpful staff. A few note that service can be spotty on busy days, but the food and overall warmth keep them coming back.