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Bear Mountain Smoke Shack LLC

Bear Mountain Smoke Shack LLC: Restaurant in Baxter State Park

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Bear Mountain Smoke Shack LLC
Bear Mountain Smoke Shack LLC

Why Eat

Why Bear Mountain Smoke Shack LLC

Bear Mountain Smoke Shack is a stationary food truck operation run by a couple who treat it like a labor of love. They sling authentic Carolina-style BBQ, pulled pork, burnt ends, and sides that draw regulars and road-trippers alike. The setup is casual: covered and uncovered picnic tables, and while you wait, there's axe throwing and cornhole to pass the time.

  • Pulled pork, burnt ends, nachos, coleslaw, baked beans all standouts.
  • Owners cook on-site; you can taste the skill and care.
  • Huge portions for the price; worth the detour.
  • Axe throwing and yard games make the wait fun.

Menu

What to order

Get the pulled pork nachos and pork belly burnt ends over rice; both are crowd favorites. The baked beans and coleslaw are worth writing home about. The regular pulled pork sandwiches come in huge portions. If Bob the Rooster is around, you'll know you're in the right place.

At a Glance

At a glance

Best for

Casual family meal, road trip fuel.

Price range

$$

Details

927 Shin Pond Rd, Mt Chase, ME 04765
(706) 972-9970
www.bearmountainsmokeshack.com

Opening Times

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Atmosphere

The room

Outdoor food truck with picnic tables under a pavilion. Casual and communal, the kind of place where strangers become table neighbors. No noise complaints here, just the sound of people eating.

This is the spot for people craving legit BBQ in a quiet corner of Maine. Don't expect fancy plating or table service. You order, find a seat, maybe throw an axe, and eat good food made by people who care.

Reviews

What guests say

Guests rave about the quality and portion sizes. A southerner who stopped by called it some of the best BBQ she's ever had. Repeat customers praise the owners' warmth and consistency. One recent visitor noted the cook's willingness to share stories and background. Fair warning: one guest had a bad experience with spoiled meat in a recent visit, so quality may vary.

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