Buck's Naked BBQ

Gardiner, ME · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Gardiner
#8
of 19 restaurants
City Percentile
44%
rating percentile
Address
Buck's Naked BBQ, 252 Water St, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone
(207) 203-0180
Website
www.bucksnakedbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sat

Buck's Naked BBQ is a restaurant located in Gardiner, ME. It is one of 19 restaurants listed in Gardiner. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Gardiner city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #8 of 19 restaurants in Gardiner. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Buck's Naked BBQ

Quirky and casual, this local BBQ joint serves up more than just melt-in-your-mouth meats and hand-crafted libations. Good times and fun vibes are always on the menu!

Hours

Friday12 PM–9 PM
Saturday12 PM–9 PM
Sunday12 PM–8 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday12 PM–8 PM
Wednesday12 PM–8 PM
Thursday12 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jody Dewey · Feb 2026

Buck’s in Gardiner never disappoints! Awesome atmosphere, Awesome food, friendly waitstaff always great! I can’t say enough about this restaurant ! We visit monthly. Our favorite place to unwind and a great meal and great service. We love eating at the large bar , because the bar keep is always so attentive and friendly the food comes out promptly and hot! And we won’t mention the Corn bread! I don’t usually like corn bread but this is yummy! Thanks for never disappointing! ❤️👍🏻🤩

★★★★★ 5.0 Tenni Luna · Feb 2026

Visited Buck’s during their opening week and had an excellent experience. From the attentive service to the delicious food, it’s great to have a quality BBQ spot in the Gardiner area! We started with the crispy fried pickles and chicken wings, then enjoyed a salad and brisket. Every dish was true to Buck’s signature style. Well worth the visit if you’re in the Gardiner area!

★★★★★ 5.0 John Adams · Dec 2025

The best catfish in Maine, better than a lot of southern places I have been, and thats saying a lot! The smoked BBQ is up there with the best.I grew up in St.louis area and lived in Austin, so I feel I have the right to an opinion, and its outstanding! An order with 2 meat one side and small salad is plenty for 2 people especially if you plan on an awsome desert or get a drink. Sorry Freeport location I think they got ya beat by a bit! Still love them too. Go early to ensure they still have enough of everything! Like any good smoked BBQ the amount they have to serve is finite each night! Its seriously good stuff!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Jessi Semprebon · Feb 2026

Utter disappointment, first two visit were good no complaints even takeout on Valentine’s Day was great. Following week and I decided to get just brisket without chicken and wow that was absolutely horrible. In a clear container you would put coleslaw in and the fatty end of the cut of meat. Just a hole cup of scraps, that honestly I would feed our dogs as a treat. I just kept picking through hoping to find an actual slice of meat but it was just fatty netting with bits left. I can’t make this ridiculousness up, if I cooked this for my family they would tell me I’ve lost my mind.

★★★★★ 5.0 Morgan Harper · Feb 2026

We had a great first visit to Buck's! Making day-of reservations was so simple and we were set up with a nice table in the second dining room. Our server Sasha was so nice in accommodating our party that had two young children and a birthday to celebrate! The service was great, staff friendly, and most importantly the food was delicious!!! Highly recommend for anyone who hasn't tried it yet!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Alcohol ✓ Cocktails ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Catering ✓ Dessert ✓ Table Service ✓ Bar Onsite

Services

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