Remote BBQ Joint Visited By Anthony Bourdain Named Best in Maine

Sometimes it can be pretty difficult to find a good barbecue restaurant in Maine.

There have been several over the past couple decades that have had their moment in the sun only to fade away before long.

There's a few others that have been around for a lot longer and seen a thing or two.

And if you're willing to hit the road and travel, Cheapism and AOL have deemed a little BBQ joint in Monson, Maine, as one of the best in the country.

Spring Creek Bar-B-Q in Maine Named One of Cheapism's Favorite Barbecue Restaurants

Some would call Spring Creek Bar-B-Q a destination restaurant since people don't regularly mark Monson, Maine, on the map for an extended vacation.

The small joint feels like its been peeled directly out of the deep south, specializing in Texas-style barbecue.

But after nearly two decades in business, visiting Spring Creek Bar-B-Q comes with some conditions.

For instance, there's no set menu. What they serve is what is available.

There's also no set hours, As their Facebook page proclaims, their hours are hit or miss and on a whim.

Anthony Bourdain Famously Visited Spring Creek Bar-B-Q on No Reservations

During an episode of his popular show No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain made a stop at Spring Creek Bar-B-Q after a snowmobile ride.

Bourdain gleefully dives into some smoked meats while thoroughly enjoying the unpretentiousness of it all.

Spring Creek has seen an influx of Bourdain fans visiting their small spot over the years but there's also room a few more at the dinner table.