Buck's Naked BBQ & Studio Bar

Very nice place very cozy went for my sister‘s birthday. They were very fast and friendly service. The food was delicious. They kept the drinks filled and came back many times asking if we needed anything. Had a very good time. Definitely go back. Please follow me

You walk into a large rustic cabin atmosphere with lots of spacious booths. You get to watch a top notch staff hustle to provide great service. Jenna did a fantastic job of providing quality service for us. I ordered the half rack of St. Louis Ribs with potato salad and coleslaw while my wife went with the Thai Chili Shrimp. My ribs reminded me of my time in the Midwest near St. Louis. The sides were tasty and plentiful. My wife enjoyed a tasty and generous bowl of shrimp. Get place to enjoy a casual dinner meal.

Got Q for 2 and my favorite is the sausage and brisket! Tender and delicious . The ribs are fall of the bone and the sides are equally good. My favorite sauce is the vinegar based sauce .

Great food and atmosphere. Ate way more than we should and still took home leftovers. Fun decor around and friendly staff though it may not have been the fastest service and attention.

Im from out of town and Ive done work in the area. The burnt ends are great, the brisket sandwich is great and so are the wings. There's several sauces to choose from and a good beer selection. I love BBQ and am always looking for something good when im traveling for work. Bucks did not disappoint. I thought the food was great, reasonably priced for what you get. The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly and always on point. I would definitely recommend Bucks if you're hungry and are in the freeport area. A++

We love this place! My favorite is the pulled pork but we’ve had everything else and it’s all been really good. We’ve also tried the dinky salad with ranch (best ranch ever), collard greens, baked beans, baked potato and coleslaw. All of the sides taste so good. Also their cornbread is dense and cake like which I love, not dry whatsoever. That and their bbq sauces are all amazing especially the blueberry. We will come back time and time again because this is becoming one of our favorite date night places. Highly recommend if you like bbq!

Stopped in for a late lunch. The sign got my attention and the interior decor was interesting. The burger was tasty and well seasoned with abundant fries.

Everything was delicious. Couldn't decide what to get but they have lots of platter selections. Hand cut fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection.

We got in late Saturday evening but was able to find a couple seats at the bar. Service was friendly and prompt. We started with a couple drinks and ordered the plate for 2. Ribs, sausage and brisket. It all had a light smoke flavor and we liked the sausage best. The sauce on the ribs was very good. The brisket was probably the least fav of the three. We would definitely go back for dinner again

My family and I were in town just for the weekend. We stayed fairly close to the restaurant, so we decided to try it. My son and I sat at the bar, had a drink and ordered dinner to go. From the time we ordered, it took over 30 minutes to receive a partial order, we tge proceeded to wait another 15 for an order of mac& cheese. We then drove to a remote location to eat. When I dealt out our order, we discovered quickly that we weren't given any eating utensils, we were missing 2 sides, and my son's burger was missing the bacon which he had ordered. We did not go bsck to get the missing items. Im sure they would have replaced them, but i wasnt in the mood to deal with them anymore. That was the bad. The good.... The staff was very friendly, the portions were decent and the quality of food was very good. Would I go back? I try no to make pass judgements in establishments with just one visit. Although they weren't overwhelmingly busy, 45 minutes is way too long to wait for an order of food.

Nice BBQ place tables and booths make for a casual ambiance setting. Service was excellent.had a nice cold beer and had the blueberry chicken wings that were excellent the explosion of juices for the main course had the St. Louis ribs which was cooked perfect the Pork brisket was nice and tender juicy with juices the sides were very good as well potato salad and beans cornbread macaroni was excellent cheese was perfect nice tender meals

Went here for lunch with a group of six guys and had an awesome time. We started with the blueberry BBQ wings--absolutely incredible. That sauce is something special! I had the fried catfish, which was perfectly crispy and flavorful. Then we all split the family/share platter, and wow--there was so much food that even six hungry guys couldn't finish it. We took some home to top burgers with later on! The potato salad and coleslaw were refreshing sides that helped balance out the rich flavors of the meats. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, a definite hit. Every item on the platter was great, but the standouts were the brisket and sausage, especially when paired with their four distinct BBQ sauces. The rub on those meats really made them pop--tons of flavor without being overpowering. Overall, an incredible spot for a BBQ feast. Highly recommend if you're with a group and ready to eat like kings.

Being from the South I was intrigued by the idea of BBQ this far North. Curb appeal and 1st impression of the interior was really nice. I ordered the two meat plate ( Brisket and Pulled Pork). When it arrived it looked amazing. A huge portion of pork and brisket, fries, coleslaw and cornbread. It went downhill from there. The meat was only barely warm, great smoke ring but no smoke flavor because the rub was still there and over powered the smoke and meat flavor. The final nail was both meats were very dry and I think was because of the salt in the rub. Overall not a very good meal. BUT, if you're not used to southern bbq, this would probably be okay. Not a fan.

Tried Buck's Naked BBQ. It was good. Dry but the BBQ sauce helped it! The service was wonderful. Everyone was laughing, smiling, helping eachother out. Great team work and the place definitely has a bbq feel to it. Not bad for trying for the first time.

BBQ option just off exit 19 in Freeport. Lots of parking. Nice bar area with a large beer list and yummy cocktails. Portions are large. Fries are super crispy. Of course the cornbread is super yummy as well. Even if you aren't a bbq fan there are other options on the menu.

I got two meat platter. Cornbread seems soft, but I don't eat it. Brisket was rougher than a pot roast that was cooked quickly. None of the sauces were a variety of barbecue. All just Carolina barbecue's not everyone likes that mustard vinegar taste. I think the only thing I can say about this place as I would definitely go back for french fries they are the most amazing I've ever had.

I haven't been to Bucks in several years, but it used to be a favorite spot about 10 years ago. Tonight there were 4 of us for dinner, 3 adults and 1 child. We got there around 6:15 on Sunday 10/20/24. It wasn't too busy and we were sat right away. Our server was attentive and came to our table quickly to get our drink and appetizer order. We placed the order for a kids chicken nuggets and fries. At the same time we placed our appetizer order of fried pickle chips. Both orders came out quickly and the food was very hot . While I did not try the chicken nuggets myself, I heard they were good. I thought the pickle chips were delightful! They were a thicker slice of pickle, which I enjoyed more than a hamburger dill chip like most places have. The dipping sauce was good too. I was going to order the burnt ends as my meal with a side, but the others at the table wanted some too so we decided to order them as another appetizer. For our entrees 2 people ordered the Big Buck Combo, one with baked beans and cole slaw, the other with a baked potato and cole slaw. The Cole slaw was not vinegar based as the server described. It had a lot of mayo and neither were very impressed with that. However, both were happy with the meat and said it was good. It was A LOT of food and a decent amount went home for lunch tomorrow. I had the brisket sandwich and it was good. The brisket was tender and flavorful, I thought the bun was soft, but dry. I added the Carolina bbq sauce and it was the perfect sauce for the sandwich. It tasted as if it had a lot of yellow mustard, which I don't mind at all, but was very different from the places I used to get bbq from when I was in N Carolina. For my side I had the baked beans. They were not hot, but I thought the flavor was good. Then came our burnt ends - and I do mean BURNT. I could smell the burnt meat before it got to the table. You know those creosote crusted pieces from the grill if you don't scrub the grates? That was the entire outside of the burnt ends. They were terrible. We each had a little bite and left the rest. Not edible. Overall, the service was good, but the food was meh. I wouldn't go back anytime soon,

The inside is appropriate for the food, barnlike with wood plank floors and strings of lights. The seats are soft, and should be replaced. Our server was attentive and friendly, even offering to remake his sweet tea when he commented that it wasn't as sweet as he likes. We started with the wings with the blueberry bbq sauce and they were delicious, thick and meaty. The sauce is subtly sweet, very good. We also had the Q for two. It's a massive plate. The bark is great but I thought the meats were a little too stringy or dry, not succulent.

We ordered the Q for two. Food arrived semi warm, but more to the point everything was so dry. The potatoes and beans were great, but the spareribs and chicken were very dry. They took some off the bill which was nice but we were disappointed in the food. If you're expecting a semi southern barbeque I don't think you will get it here.

Best bbq is Freeport! The service is always great and friendly and the food is consistently good. My favorite is the blueberry sauce with the wings and they always have creative themed cocktails. Highly recommend!

No bar seats available on a Friday night at 5:30, very loud atmosphere. Service prompt, waitress very nice. Wife got the Pit Chicken Plate with 2 sides and cornbread. Cornbread dry and tasteless. Fries tasty, coleslaw watery. Chicken had an odd smoke flavor, not very appealing. My Pick Two had the same chicken flavor. The second Pick of corn beef tender and flavorful. And, $10 sixteen ounce drafts. Broccoli cold, baked potato small. We would not recommend this restaurant or bar.

First let me say I do love good barbecue, live in Texas. The Carolinas and Virginia and some of my favorite meals have been served with beans and brisket and all of the other delicious accompaniments that you can get, there's nothing like it ! Now that said you really need to go over and see the folks at Bucks Naked BBQ. Jaron and DJ are usually there looking after their excellent crew and their wonderful customers. The Bucks Naked BBQ atmosphere was great! Lots of friendly people! Can't wait to go back! I especially loved the kicky little sauce with the burnt ends yum!!!

It was delicious loved the pulled pork board. Tender meat. Nice side options. Nice sauce selection. Great service too and friendly

great experience. food was well seasoned served in hearty portions. pleasant wait staff. mid priced,worth every penny

Me and my husband and adult daughter had lunch here and really liked it! The service was excellent and fast. HUGE portions so splitting is recommended. We had the pulled pork and it was really good. I tried all of the sauces and liked them. No spicey option though, which I would like.

My husband and I had dinner here last Sunday about 5:30-6:00pm. The first thing we noticed was that there weren't many people eating there for a summer weekend. Admittedly, we haven't eaten here in many years but decided it was time to try this BBQ place again. I ordered the Pit Chicken Plate ($20) with coleslaw and beans and it comes with cornbread. It is described as "lemon herb brined 1/2 chicken, smoked to perfection." My husband ordered the pulled pork sandwich. When our food came out in about 5 minutes, I thought that was way too fast and ask the waitress about that. She said the meats are smoked overnight the night before (leading us to believe that the majority of the cooking had been done already). Well the result was my chicken was very, very dry. The skin wasn't crispy and everything was lukewarm at most. The beans weren't hot and the cornbread was dense and very sweet. Coleslaw, pretty good. The pulled pork on the sandwich was also dry and not hot. The bun wasn't toasted so the bottom of it came apart after the first couple of bites. When asked how everything was, I told the waitress about the dry chicken, including the dark meat. She offered me something else from the menu but I didn't take her up on it. When the bill came, much to her credit, she said the manager took my dinner off the bill. My husband didn't speak up about his disappointment with the sandwich to the waitress. One might have thought the manager would have come out to talk to us about what we didn't like about the meal. Oh well... In reading some other reviews, it would seem that the roasted chicken should have been put back on a grill to heat up and crisp the skin as others described theirs. Warm sides like beans and pulled pork should be warm or hot and rolls toasted. Unfortunately, there's nothing remarkable about Buck's.

I absolutely love this place! However, we sat at the bar and the bartender was annoyed that we were there. I overheard her telling other patrons that it was dead all day and she just wanted to go home. I was on a first date and she was reluctant to serve me drinks. She even asked if I was "okay" which really bothered the both of us. We spent a lot of money just to eat and drink together. Seems very unprofessional and down right disrespectful. We decided to check out the bar downstairs and the owner/bartender was the absolute best. She made us laugh and feel comfortable. Lisa, you are the absolute best! But, I will not sit at the bar upstairs again with that woman behind the bar. I would rather give my money to someone that actually works for it. I've been a bartender and server for 12+ years. Her behavior was absolutely terrible. She talked trash about the place and how dead it was instead of actually focusing on her customers. Will not be back at that bar.

One of my favorite BBQ places north of Portland. The staff is so friendly and professional. We have dined in several times over the past decade or so. We have also enjoyed takeout. And we've been to a wedding were they provided the catering. In each of those situations, the food is very very very good. Consistent in it's quality and flavors. We love the pulled pork and the ribs and the WINGS!!! The sides are ok too. We like their fries. If you are craving wings on the weekend, call ahead - they do tend to sell out because they are good. Both types of ribs are great. Baby Back and St. Louis - I recommend both. The portions are consistent when you eat in or take out and they are very plentiful. It can get crowed in the parking lot and inside during peak hours on the weekend, especially during the summer. I do recommend this place especially if you have a party of 5.

YUM! Got a side of brisket, potato salad and collard greens. Brisket was great not dry but perfectly cooked and seasoned! The collard greens were exactly as I expected with a satisfying and flavorful broth. The potato salad was good as well. I was able to try some of the sausage and it was well smoked and delicious! It did take a minute for someone to greet us but we were well taken care of once seated. We were comfortable dusting our meal with sound level, room temperature and privacy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Not sure if I have had a bad plate here. There are two places in this state that are my favorite wings and this is one of them. They brine and slow smoke their wings then flash fry them, absolutely delicious. Other plates are great as well, Mac and cheese is good, homemade baked beans shitcha. Good beer selection and service is great, yes you Charles .

Came in excited to try their BBQ and left stuffed but a little underwhelmed. The BBQ for 2 platter was a showstopper of a plate that came with: pulled pork: my favorite protein on the plate; tender and not dry but felt it needed the side sauces for more flavor brisket: well seasoned but dry, given a lean piece so the portion wasn't fatty sausage: spicier than expected and salty with a good snap chicken: quartered leg piece was smokey and had a nice crusty skin but seasoned mildly baked beans: had a nice caramelized onion flavor coleslaw: crunchy but only mildly acidic cornbread: was clearly pre-cut enough to dry out along the sides; the most disappointing Overall it's a place to get BBQ without driving down to Portland. I would stick to their happy hour menu next time.

It was decent BBQ. My wife and I were hungry and ordered a combo platter (forgot it's name.) there was plenty of food and we brought back leftovers to our hotel for lunch. Nothing was bad but nothing stood out either with the exception of the corn bread. Mildly sweet and moist with a bit of a coarse texture just as we like it. We asked for some extra to take away.

I have to say that the name of this restaurant was one thing that immediately grabbed my attention & my husband loves BBQ/smoked food. He was thrilled with his half rack of ribs. I had the wicked chicken sandwich; the piece of chicken was breaded nicely & it was massive! I think they use brioche buns. The atmosphere is fitting & our waitress was excellent.

Food was very fast to come out, and it was delicious. Waitress was friendly as well. Nice mood lighting and decor. Would recommend

The family always has a good time. Great food and generous servings. New owners have made nice improvements.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Maine. I've eaten here many times and I've always been more than satisfied. The service is great and the food is always great. Brisket heaven is how I would describe this place. I love the family theme and kids are welcome here. Five stars

If you are in Freeport make sure you stop by Bucks BBQ. They have the best BBQ, and the staff is amazing !

Conveniently located on the corner just off 95 North. Needs some remodeling, the too soft booth seats make you feel like the table is at your chest. Ask for a table with chairs. Shared a Q2 which actually is enough food for 3 or more people. Meat choices included pulled pork, brisket, chicken, sausage and baby back ribs. It also included beans, corn bread, and potato salad. The Q arrives in a platter the size of my turkey platter. It's also served with BBQ sauce choices on the table which trend on the vinegar side. The blueberry sauce was a nice addition. Brisket was dry, pulled pork moist and good, ribs tasty and well smoked, chicken moist but lacking crispy skin, the sausage lacked flavor. There's a semi open kitchen but when you're sitting on one side, the kitchen is blocked by this sort of wall, which I really don't get. I've eaten here before and it reminds me of an old Ponderosa steak restaurant without the buffet, trying too hard to look rustic. Service was quick, the food just "meh".

The service was excellent, bbq was even better we had appetizers only ,the burnt ends were large medallions of perfect, no knife needed . The smoked chicken wings extra large were perfectly cooked .juices flowing southern bell and tia were perfect. Thank you for cooking .

I have to admit I didn't expect much from BBQ in Maine. But I was wrong. I sat at the bar and all the guys gave me their recommendations. The half rack mixed ribs and brisket was great. Super tender, flavorful, and enough with baked potato and cole slaw for one or two more leftover meals. I would especially recommend the brisket. Spicy is not an option here, so just go with it. Two sweet bbq sauce options , plus a mustard-y option, were available on the table. Burgers coming out looked great tho I didn't eat one. Coleslaw was classic NE. Fresh and not overdressed. Decent local beer selection, and my cocktail was exactly as I ordered it. Give it a try, I'd say.

We got the big buck combo as takeout to share at home. The meal includes a healthy serving of brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and sausage, as well as cornbread and two sides. We opted for mac and cheese and fried onion strings, both involving an upcharge as "jacked up" sides. The meat was all *amazing* - I thought it was all perfectly seasoned and cooked and a perfect portion size. We do have a good deal of leftovers, so I'm hoping it'll reheat well. But oh man, what a meal. Depending on who's dining and what your appetites are like, this is probably enough for 2-3 people. The sides were not as good in my opinion. The mac and cheese was somewhat tasteless, middle of the road, the fried onion strings were kind of limp (to be fair, this was a to-go order, so they likely steamed in the container on the way home), and the cornbread was very mediocre. But you're there for the meat, right?

The swollen crimson flesh is glistening, begging to enter my mouth. So slick with juices that slide down, coating, begging me to suck them clean off the surface. I'm admiring, worshipping, this beautiful specimen before me. I am enraptured. I am subservient. Tonight, you are mine to swallow, and I am but a slave to the delicacy of sensation. And as you are placed on my tongue, I melt into your warmth, tasting the salt that ripples along my buds. My eyes are closing, god yes, please. I need more of you. Your texture, so plumpy tender and yet stiffly formed, draws me into a web of pleasure. Right now, you own me. There it is. The thick, cream coloured sauce, spilling in my cavern. Mixing with your flesh. Dripping down my throat. Seductive, powerful, acidic and yet without too much of a sharp tang. It contrasts so beautifully with your natural juices. And as my knife drives once again into your body, I'm here in this moment, with you, My seductive medium-rare rump steak with béarnaise sauce

This was absolutely delicious . We had ribs , brisket and Cole slaw . We ordered take out

Our most favorite place to eat in the state! Prices are excellent even in this trash economy. I personally love the fried chicken sandwich with the Blueberry BBQ sauce it is my go to. My husband loves the fried catfish... however we have never had a bad meal if we change it up.

Looking for BBQ this is the right place But We have eaten here before and the food is the same Ordered a combo plate Chicken way over cooked and very dry Pulled pork ok Burned ends very good Service is scarce I give it a so so rating

Bucks food is amazing! My husband and I have been there twice since moving to town and you can't beat the bbq. Servers are hardworking as well. The manager Jaron has THE best customer service and I appreciate all he did for my husband and I!

Bucks Naked BBQ offers a good selection of menu items from tasty snacks & apps, to award-winning BBQ to your tradition style BBQ sandwiches and specialty drinks. The outside has a wooded log style lodge type feel. The interior is an open concept with high ceiling and exposed roof-truss. The staff is very friendly and they welcome you with a smile. I feel small things like that play a big part in how I am going to enjoy my time at their establishment. They have a great selection of beers on tap, bottle and some speciality drinks that look good, but I stuck to my bottled beer, in this case shipyard pumpkin ale. I ordered the Big Buck Combo and the name speaks for itself as they put a large oval plate in front of my containing: sliced brisket, pulled pork, pit chicken and sausage. I chose baked beans and coleslaw for my two sides. The pulled pork had great flavor, but was a bit on the dry side so I added some of their JuJu sauce and that hit the spot flavor wise. The pit chicken was slightly dry on the outside, but once inside the chicken was quite moist. The chicken skin though was not crispy, which was disappointing, but I still enjoyed the overall flavor and the dry rub they used. The smoked sausage had the best overall flavor and had a nice snap to the casing when you bit into it. The baked beans were really good and I enjoyed the coleslaw and cornbread. I couldn't tell if the pickles were house-made, but they were a great compliment to the overall dish. Under the chicken, in my picture, were 3 slices of brisket. The brisket had a nice smokey flavor and the fat they left on it melted in your mouth. They could have done a better job trimming the fat, but I do recognize that fat does add flavor to any meat. Overall I enjoyed my meal and definitely took half of it home with me. I would come back again, but likely try other items to gauge where I feel their strongpoint is as it relates to their BBQ selections. They earn 4 stars from me, but not yet reached that point flavor wise where they would get my 5th star.

Went for a family birthday dinner on a Wednesday at about 630. Place was fairly loud, but we were also seated near the kids play area. Our waitress Whitney, was great. She made an extra effort to speak loudly for my grandfather who is pretty hard of hearing and has to wear hearing aids. So I appreciated the kindness as we normally have to order for him. Onto the food, no one at my table actually ordered BBQ which is probably a crime when you go to a BBQ place. The food we did order was pretty decent. Both my parents got their steak tip salad, which was huge and the steak was cooked pretty well. However the salad dressing was a balsamic vingarette was almost as thick as molasses which was a little gross. I got the Mac & cheese, which was huge and creamy. But it wasn't hot enough when it was brought to the table, maybe it had sat under the hotplate too long? Also it needed a little something extra on top, maybe some breadcrumbs to put it over the top. My grandfather got the fish and chips, I tried the fish absolutely insane. Not too heavy on the fry oil, and the fish itself was like the size of my head. Overall the food was good, they had a good beer selection and some craft cocktails that were reasonably priced. I think I would prefer to go back and sit at the bar rather than in the restaurant.

What a meal! Everyone enjoyed their meals. We got brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, sausage, cheeseburger and fried pickles. Everyone shared except my dad and his chicken sandwich. Said it was the best chicken sandwich he has ever had. My favorite was the brisket and the pickles, so good. Can't wait to go back.

Friend suggested we come here for lunch. What a great idea! My steak tip salad was delicious. Reportedly the burnt ends and Cole slaw were equally good. Quick service. Good atmosphere. Great food. Fair price. What more could we ask for?

This is PHENOMENAL!! The service was so quick!!! I love bbq. So this will definitely be a favorite.

Food was good. Pulled pork was dry though. Brisket and chicken were great. Waitress was excellent! Would visit again. Want to try the baby back ribs next time. Love the building construction.

Can't give a rating because they were no longer accepting customers about 2 hours before closing as they were running out of food. BUT I called prior to heading over to see if I needed a reservation. I was told I did not. So I headed over and 10 mins later was told they were closing early. I guess in the 10 mins it took me to drive over they ran out of food

Sassy waitress?? Check! Did she lift me up when I order my fries loaded? Yassss queen! Was my catfish, fries and Mac n cheese perfect? Absolutely! Was I chastised for ordering all the sauces? No I was praised! End result... I'll be back. My catfish was fresh and delicious with the perfect fry. My fries there and the day after (heated in the Oven) were even better the second time. Did the Mac n cheese fill my cheesy needs? Yes! Everyone there was friendly but was not afraid to let their personality shine. It made me feel at home. Thank you for the great food and amazing service. If this rating was just food I'd keep it at 4 stars (salvage has a depth to it that so hard to recreate). It the service and atmosphere made it a place I would come back to over and over again!

Fast friendly service. Outstanding smoked meats and delicious sides. The decor is reminiscent of a southern smoke house restaurant. I have been going there for years and I highly recommend it.

Wow! As a larger fellow I have eaten a lot of BBQ in my life. When I came to Freeport, ME I expected to find great seafood. This was probably the last place I expected to find world class BBQ. I believe I found it at Bucks Naked BBQ! This may have been the best brisket I have ever had. Mediocre brisket is pretty easy. I think most BBQ places are really good at mediocre brisket. Buck's is amazing! It's tender, flavorful, and delicious. It doesn't even need BBQ sauce, but the sauces just add to the flavor! We got the "Q for the fam" plate. The ribs fell off the bone. The pulled pork was perfect. The baked beans and the Mac & cheese were great sides. Erica was our server. She did a FANTASTIC job! She answered all of our questions & kept the drinks full! If you want world class BBQ make sure you stop by Bucks Naked BBQ!

Bucks Naked BBQ left me with a smile on face and a full belly. The salads are worth the money and the portions are huge. The smokiness is rather mild which I also found pleasant on the smoked chicken. Sitting in the bar area, I got to take advantage of a decent happy hour and good company. The staff was very friendly and found time to strike up a conversation with a wary traveler which I appreciate. So if you are looking for a beer and some Q in Freeport, put this place on your list! Thanks Bucks Naked Crew for the wonderful experience (two times now)!