Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Somersworth High School Boys Basketball.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Somersworth High School Boys Basketball.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Somersworth High School Boys Basketball.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Somersworth High School Boys Basketball.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Somersworth High School Boys Basketball.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, October 24th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Portsmouth Middle School.
Join us for our weekly community night benefitting local organizations and non-profits! On Thursday, October 17th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, 20% of the evenings sales (in-house only) will be donated to Traip Academy Athletic Boosters.
Looking to raise money for your local cause or organization? Partner with us for a Community Fundraiser Night! Choose a Thursday that works for you, and we’ll donate 20% of the evening’s sales to your cause.
We believe in supporting the community, and while your team will lead the way in promoting the event, Ore Nell’s will boost the effort with a featured post on our social media.
Available exclusively at our Kittery location.
We’re excited to announce the return of our Guest Chef Smoker Series this September! Join us on four Mondays as a different guest chef takes the helm each week to curate and smoke their unique barbecue plate. Just like in July, these talented chefs will bring their own flair and creativity to the smoker.
Stay tuned for weekly announcements revealing each week’s barbecue plate and a spotlight on the chef behind it. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or join our mailing list to stay updated.
Each mouthwatering plate is just $19.99. Don’t miss out on this delicious experience—book your table now!
Here’s the line-up:
Monday, September 9th:
Ryan Pinkham / River House & Water View Grill
BBQ Plate: Pomegranate Glazed Smoked Salmon
Dressed Vegetable Slaw, Purple Potato Tostones, Spicy Mayo, Greens
Book a table
Monday, September 16th:
Jeremy Glover / Nichinan
BBQ Plate: Smoked Beef Cheeks, Delicata Squash, & Mustard Greens Salad
Book a table
Monday, September 23rd:
Lee Frank / Otis & Lee Frank’s
BBQ Plate: Seared Local White Fish, Brisket & Potato Hash, Smoked Corn Pudding, Burnt Leek Butter
Book a table
Monday, September 30th:
David Vargas / Vida Cantina
BBQ Plate: Half Pound Smoked Brisket Burger, Sweet Pepper Rajas, Pickled Jalapeño,
Chorizo Aioli, Hand Cut Fries
Book a table
Every Monday in July, we will have a special guest chef smoking their own BBQ plate on our patio! Plates are $19.99 and are available until sold out. Plates include a protein, side, and sauces! Don't miss out—it’s going to be a smokin' hot time!
7/1: Chef Nikki Nocella / Stalk
7/8: Chef Mark Segal / Fold'd Community Diner
7/15: Chef Matthew Giovanniello / Ore Nell's Sous Chef
7/22: Chef Paul Cote / Fat Dog Kitchen
7/29: Chef Zac Cardona / Press Room
Every Monday in July, we will have a special guest chef smoking their own BBQ plate on our patio! Plates are $19.99 and are available until sold out. Plates include a protein, side, and sauces! Don't miss out—it’s going to be a smokin' hot time!
7/1: Chef Nikki Nocella / Stalk
7/8: Chef Mark Segal / Fold'd Community Diner
7/15: Chef Matthew Giovanniello / Ore Nell's Sous Chef
7/22: Chef Paul Cote / Fat Dog Kitchen
7/29: Chef Zac Cardona / Press Room
Every Monday in July, we will have a special guest chef smoking their own BBQ plate on our patio! Plates are $19.99 and are available until sold out. Plates include a protein, side, and sauces! Don't miss out—it’s going to be a smokin' hot time!
Chef Matt Giovaniello is currently a Sous Chef at Ore Nell’s with a passion for Asian cuisine.
Chef Matt’s BBQ Plate:
Bulgogi Brisket
Collard Green Kimchi
Asian slaw
White Rice
Bao Buns (2 per plate)
$19.99
Next Up:
7/22: Chef Paul Cote / Fat Dog Kitchen
7/29: Chef Zac Cardona / Press Room
Every Monday in July, we will have a special guest chef smoking their own BBQ plate on our patio! Plates are $19.99 and are available until sold out. Plates include a protein, side, and sauces! Don't miss out—it’s going to be a smokin' hot time!
Chef Mark’s BBQ Plate:
Cowboy Cassoulet:
Red Beans, Dirty Rice, Smoked Chicken, Sausage, Brisket, Pork, Jalapeno Crumble, Hot Honey
$19.99
Up next:
7/15: Chef Matthew Giovanniello / Ore Nell's Sous Chef
7/22: Chef Paul Cote / Fat Dog Kitchen
7/29: Chef Zac Cardona / Press Room
Every Monday in July, we will have a special guest chef smoking their own BBQ plate on our patio! Plates are $19.99 and are available until sold out. Plates include a protein, side, and sauces! Don't miss out—it’s going to be a smokin' hot time!
Chef Nikki’s BBQ Plate:
Smoked Lamb Shank
Charred Broccolini
Scallion Cornbread
Vadouvan Jus
$19.99
7/1: Chef Nikki Nocella / Stalk
7/8: Chef Mark Segal / Fold'd Community Diner
7/15: Chef Matthew Giovanniello / Ore Nell's Sous Chef
7/22: Chef Paul Cote / Fat Dog Kitchen
7/29: Chef Zac Cardona / Press Room
first
FENNEL SALAD
Cucumber, Pomegranate Seeds, Buttermilk Dressing
second
CONFIT DUCK
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots, Crispy Brussels, Miso Soy Glaze, Pomegranate Seeds
third
LEMON CHEESECAKE
Graham Cracker Crust, Raspberry Coulis, Toasted Almonds
Three Courses $35
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! We'll be playing music by the queen of Texas all day, offering food and drink specials, and we're bringing the smoker to the patio for you to watch what we love the most...Texas BBQ!
It's that time of the year! Join us next Wednesday for the opening of our patio! Enjoy Texas BBQ with views of the Piscataqua River.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Menu
Carolina Style Pig Roast
House Baked Beans
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Slaw
Pecan Pie
$19.99
Join us for An Evening with Gather, a benefit dinner featuring a 5 course meal and beer pairings. 20% of proceeds go to Gather.
Smoked Rabbit Croquette
Feta, Beet Brunoise, Fennel
Chef Will Myska
Paired with: Custom 4 y/o Barrel-Aged Cherry-Blueberry Geuze (Woodland Farms)
Mushroom Ravioli de Agliata
Broccolini, Vidalia Onions, Gruyère
Chef Jason Lantagne
Paired with: “Pointer” Non-Alcoholic IPA (Woodland Farms)
Wood Fired Monkfish Barbacoa
Baer’s Beans, Escabeche, Heirloom Tortilla
Chef David Vargas
Paired with: Pale Ale (Tributary)
Savory Lollipop Pork Chop
Swiss Chard, Apple, Gold Rush Barbecue
Chef Tim Barr
Paired with: “Precept” Pilsner (Bissell Brothers)
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Marshmallow Meringue, Roasted Cherry, Bourbon Ice Cream
Gather’s Culinary Team
Paired with: “Dark” Non-Alcoholic Chocolate PB Stout (Woodland Farms)
Join us next Thursday for trivia night with Woodland Farms Brewery. Sampling and registration starts at 5:30 and the trivia kicks off at 6:30! Grab your team of 4 and boost your score by ordering a Pointer for 10 points. Teams that make a reservation and arrive on time get 5 points. 5 points for any other Woodland Farms brew.
15% of sales from the night will go to the Traip Academy Girls Varsity Basketball team.
Let’s Get it Started
Trio of Deviled Eggs:
Pimento Cheese, Brisket, Chicharron
$9
Just Can’t Get Enough
Smoked Shrimp and “Alabama White” Grits, Meyer Lemon Aioli
$14
I Gotta Feeling
Green Chili Chicken and Waffles, Maple Mole Sauce
$16
My Humps
Confit Pork Belly Benedict, Cornbread, Tomatillo Pico
$17
The Will.I.Am
Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Hashbrown Casserole, Poached Eggs, Black Eyed Pea Salsa
$15
First Course
Rockport Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach, Lardons, Salmon roe
Second Course
Smoked Beef Wellington
Mushrooms, Confit Pearl Onions, Fingerling Potatoes, Demi
Third Course
Chocolate Pot De Crème
Cherry, Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla
Regular menu also available
Pig Roast at Orenell's 11am-9pm
July 3rd
Enjoy the portsmouth fireworks from our patio!
Plate Special
Pig from Breezy Hill Farm
comes with Tortillas, Smoked salsa,
beans and Pasta salad
17.76
Drink
Red, White & Blue
Rye whiskey, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, cherry
13
Rum punch bucket
15
$42.99 per person, view the entire menu here.
PULLED PORK
CHICKEN
BRISKET
ST. LOUIS RIBS
COLLARD GREENS
POTATO SALAD
COLESLAW
PINTO BEANS
MAC N’ CHEESE
Regular menu also available!
Public Service Industry Night.
First responders, military, city employees, teachers, government and state workers.
Every Tuesday night get 35% off. Please bring ID or proof of employment.
Join us for spooky cocktails, small bites, and giveaways after the Portsmouth Halloween Parade!
No stress, no mess. Package includes: oak smoked turkey, baked beans, yukon gold mashed potatoes smoked green bean casserole, classic stuffing, ore nell’s sweet potato casserole cranberry bbq sauce, turkey gravy, hawaiian rolls and apple cobbler.
Order by 11/20 by calling 207.703.2340 or going online to orenellsbbq.com Add on anything from our catering platters! Pick up 11/23 or 11/24. Package comes with heating instructions.
Help support Cross Roads House (CRH), NH’s second largest homeless shelter. Serving the greater NH Seacoast area and southern York County in Maine, CRH provides emergency and transitional shelter to the homeless individuals and families. Beyond just shelter and meals, CRH provides in-house case management, life skills programs and access to local agency partners, all to support the residents’ work to successfully return to permanent housing and thrive in the community.
You can show your support by dining at a participating location on Thursday, August 25th, when we will be donating 15% of sales, or you can donate at any time by following the link www.crossroadshouse.org/donations/donate/.
Participating Locations:
Vida Cantina
The Franklin
Jumpin' Jay's
Street (Portsmouth)
White Heron (Portsmouth)
Ore Nell’s Barbecue
Liars Bench Beer Company
Luigi's West End Pizzeria
Moxy
GRILLED SWELL OYSTER
MAPLE WHISKEY BUTTER & FRIED OKRA
BLACK GARLIC DUMPLINGS
FRIED PORK BELLY, ESCAROLE BROTH
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SMOKED MAPLE OLD FASHIONED
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON, MUDDLED CHERRY & ORANGE, BITTERS, ORE NELL’S HOUSE SMOKED MAPLE SYRUP
CHARRED BROCCOLI RABE SALAD
RED ONIONS, CORNBREAD CROUTONS, JALAPEÑO CHUTNEY, HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE
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BLACKBERRY MINT-JULEP
OLD GRANDDAD BOURBON, SIMPLE SYRUP, MUDDLED BLACKBERRIES, MINT
OAK SMOKED SHORT RIB
ARBOL POLENTA, TRICOLORED CARROTS, DEMI-GLACE
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RYE TIE DYE
DEVILS RIVER RYE, HOUSE CITRUS SOUR, RASPBERRY LIQUOR
BUTTERMILK PIE
CHIPOTLE APPLE CHUTNEY, TOFFEE CRUMBLE, CINNAMON WHIP CREAM
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DIRTY CHAI OLD FASHIONED
DEVILS RIVER BOURBON, HOUSE BREWED ICED CHAI TEA, BITTERS, SIMPLE SYRUP, ESPRESSO LIQUIOR, CINNAMON
We're teaming up with our pals over at Tributary Brewing for a five course beer dinner on Thursday, April 2nd. Tickets are limited for this dinner, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
Cost is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Call Ore Nell's to buy your ticket: 207.703.2340
MENU
SURF 'N' TURF OYSTERS
Oysters, Burnt End Crumble, Okra Mignonette
Pairing: Brut IPA
PINK PEPPERCORN PANZANELLA SALAD
Confit Baby Beets, Riverside Farm Greens, Fava Beans, Smoked Goat Cheese, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Fried Bread
Pairing: Pale Ale
DEEP FRIED PORK BELLY
English Pea Mole, Pineapple Chutney, Basil
Pairing: Belgian IPA
SMOKED RUTABAGA "RISOTTO"
Gooooal Glazed Turmeric Scallops, Slivered Almonds
Pairing: Gooooal! Mexican Amber
ORE NELL'S BEEF SHORT RIB
Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Pickled Fresno and Pearl Onions
Pairing: Spring Saison
MTL "FLOATS"
Smoked Cocoa Nib Vanilla Ice Cream
Pairing: Mott the Lesser
