Restaurants

Big Dave's Barbeque Shack

674 Main St, Oxford, 04270, US

Rating: 4.7 ★ (479 ratings)

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The aroma of slow-cooked barbeque will draw you to 674 Main St in Oxford, the home of Smokin' Dave's Backyard BBQ & Grill's food trailer. This isn't just any roadside stop; it's a local favorite where Dave and Marcia serve up traditional BBQ dishes made with care. They pride themselves on homemade sauces, sides, and desserts that perfectly complement their Certified Angus Beef® creations. Whether you're craving tender BBQ ribs or flavorful pulled pork, every bite is designed to leave you satisfied. You can simply walk up to the window to place your order or call ahead for a quicker pickup of a genuine, down-home BBQ feast. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for special event locations, as this popular food trailer sometimes hits the road.

Expect a true taste of home-style cooking when you visit Smokin' Dave's, conveniently located at the Outdoor Comfort Center. The focus here is on quality ingredients and time-honored BBQ traditions, ensuring every dish is packed with flavor. From the carefully smoked meats to the selection of homemade sides, the dedication to authentic barbeque is evident. It's the kind of place where the passion for good food is palpable, inviting you to come and experience it for yourself. Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 am to 6 pm, it’s a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious, hearty barbeque in the Oxford area.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

Contact

+1 207-744-2578

Comments

Clayton & Cindy Putnam
8 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
Oct. 18, 2020 - Hunger pains while driving through western Maine, convinced us to take a chance on Smokin' Dave's BBQ in Norway. ( Strange all the Internationally named towns of Maine . . . Paris, Mexico, Oxford, etc. ) We almost drive past this big white New England style house, until we spotted the two large smoker grills in the front parking lot! We thought this joint deserves our serendipitous BBQ stop.

My nose caught the smell of the two smoker grills wafting Texas-like aroma of pork, and chicken . . . My brain said, "be patient"! Let's give the Maine BBQ Pit masters a chance . . . So what, if this 5 year old BBQ establishment is now located in a large 1884 white New England style house, that use to be a funeral home? It's lunch time, let's step inside.

Once inside, looked much like a home with small tables & chairs spread apart throughout the different rooms that would have been the living room, den, front room parlor, etc. Once seated, we removed our covid maskes, our masked server ( I think her name was Chloe) handed us a menu to share. I asked for a dark beer, and Chloe recommended Mr. Grumpypants.
Then we settled on a combo plate that included pulled pork, chicken, and brisket with a side of fries, and complimentary cornbread muffins.

I enjoy barbecuing ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and brisket at home often . . . So my "bar is high". Only 10 minutes into enjoying my full bodied Grumpypants stout beer, the combo plate arrived. We lathered up our chicken, pulled pork, and brisket with both the sweet & spicy bbq sauces. ( Both sauces are similar to Stubbs, which is very good) My wife liked the warm cornbread muffins. I liked the crispy french fries, as our side.

A wonderful lunch experience! The owner and BBQ pit master, Dave appeared in his apron and talked a bit about his barbecuing background. . . mentioned learning years ago in a Florida BBQ establishment. He also mentioned the history of his current location.

Overall, I would rate the BBQ foods as DELICIOUS . . . I need to come back and try the RIBS, and other sides ( potato salad, cole slaw, etc.) I only can give 4.7 out of five . . . until I return and sample ALL the choices on the menu.

Thank you, Dave !

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