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Smoked meats, sides & made-from-scratch sauces at a laid-back institution with license plate decor.
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Address: 346 Kelly Rd, Vernon, CT 06066
Phone: (860) 872-1410
Website: http://www.littlemarksbbq.com/
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Little Marks BBQ – Mouth Waterin’, Butt Kickin’ BBQ
Authentic BBQ restaurant in Vernon, CT since 1990. Featuring slow-smoked meats, ribs, brisket, and more. Open for lunch and dinner.
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Reviews
Theresa Somerville
Thanksgiving dinner was beyond expectations! Turkey was moist, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Sides included mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, yams, cornbread stuffing, garden salad and fresh baked rolls. Quality and quantity of the food was impressive. Chef and staff made our Thanksgiving meal one to remember. . . We are grateful.
… moreJen H
Erin provided excellent service from start to finish. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. The burnt ends were absolutely amazing tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The French onion soup was phenomenal rich, savory, and full of flavor. Overall, such a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!
… moresfouGz john
On a 25-day vacation here and nothing topped Little Mark’s Big BBQ. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth good, ribs had the perfect bark, and every side dish hit the spot. You can tell it’s run by people who love what they do — from the smoke to the service. This isn’t just BBQ, it’s passion on a plate. A must-visit if you’re anywhere nearby!
FYI prolly the best wings I’ve ever had.
… moreFYI prolly the best wings I’ve ever had.
Seth Paine
I can’t say enough good things about Little Mark’s BBQ in Vernon, CT. I recently found out they had reopened, stopped in this past December (2025), and have been back twenty times in the last two months—yes, it’s that good.
Let’s start with the surprise star of the menu: the French onion soup. I have ordered this dish at countless restaurants over the years, and I can say without hesitation that this is the best French onion soup I have ever had anywhere. Perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and topped with that incredible cheesy goodness—it’s worth the visit all on its own.
Of course, everything else on the menu is just as impressive. Whether it’s the BBQ staples, sides, or comfort‑food classics, every dish is consistently amazing. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and you can tell the kitchen puts genuine care into every plate.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is friendly, and it’s the kind of place that instantly becomes a favorite.
If you haven’t been since they reopened, do yourself a favor and go. Little Mark’s BBQ has absolutely earned its comeback—and my loyalty.
… moreLet’s start with the surprise star of the menu: the French onion soup. I have ordered this dish at countless restaurants over the years, and I can say without hesitation that this is the best French onion soup I have ever had anywhere. Perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and topped with that incredible cheesy goodness—it’s worth the visit all on its own.
Of course, everything else on the menu is just as impressive. Whether it’s the BBQ staples, sides, or comfort‑food classics, every dish is consistently amazing. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and you can tell the kitchen puts genuine care into every plate.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is friendly, and it’s the kind of place that instantly becomes a favorite.
If you haven’t been since they reopened, do yourself a favor and go. Little Mark’s BBQ has absolutely earned its comeback—and my loyalty.
mneadle
I was excited to try their new spot as I was a fan of their (smaller) old location. I also had several large backyard events catered by them pre-covid and it was always a hit. We came in on Sunday afternoon of Labor Day weekend. Nice crowd for the time of day and we had excellent service with the bartender helping out. Had tumbleweed and Korean bbq rib appys abd loved them both! The ribs were amazing just wish we got more than 4. Onion strings were generous and yummy. We shared a full rack of baby back ribs abd the portion was generous, with a Smokey flavor. They could have been served hotter and been a tad more tender but still an excellent rack of ribs. The corn bread was fresh and slaw and fries on par as well. Glad we stopped in and we will definitely be back to try brisket, burnt ends and more!
… moreH Reilly
Now this is REAL BBQ. Easily one of the best places to get BBQ in the North East. Food was delicious and sides were flavorful. You can tell that the Chef & kitchen staff really care about their food. Highly recommend the Carolina Pulled Pork Platter & the Tumbleweed appetizer. FOH Staff is great! Our waitress was constantly checking in on us and making sure our drinks were filled. You will fill up but lucky for you their milkshake bar had a to go option!
… moreDan Villeneuve
Wow, oh wow! These guys are back and even better than before! If you were a former patron, you definitely need to go back. If you’ve never been, I can easily say that this is the best BBQ in the region. I went with my son on day two of the reopening after a many year hiatus (we missed you dearly). It was a great experience!
The front of the house staff are super well organized, with a very pleasant demeanor and perfect timing. If I hadn’t of known this was the day after their grand opening, I would swear these folks had been working together for years. One of the best opening week performances I’ve seen in a very long time. I honestly went being a bit skeptical having experienced the hype of Rocking Horse when they opened up, but being very disappointed as there was pretty much zero presence of the proteins ever spending time in the smoker. Not so here at Little Mark’s! The items we ordered had that trip down memory lane smokiness that told you you are home. Damn, it is so good to taste and smell again!
Lea promptly and pleasantly greeted us and took our order of the sweet and spicy Cajun chicken wings, a bowl of the chili, an order of the fried pickles and a half rack of the baby back ribs that had a huge side salad with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing. While we waited, we looked at the decor, which is pretty similar to the last restaurant that was there. It’s nice enough that it didn’t need changing. The seats and tables were replaced (yay for no wobbly tables)! The place was quickly filling up (we got there around 4:20), but the staff were keeping pace. Our food came out in a very reasonable time and there was plenty of it! I’m so happy that a lot of the items from the old place were the same if not better. The food was hot and the ingredients are definitely fresh, especially the salad. The flavor is off the chart great and you definitely feel like you’re at a proper smokehouse down south with the presentation.
The only thing that wasn’t super great, and it’s definitely a nit pick, is the corn bread was a bit dry and there was no butter or sauce to counter the dryness. It’s honestly a minor thing in the grand scheme of things.
We left feeling super pleased and thankful that we finally have a great place to get fantastic BBQ without having to drive up to MA. Thank you guys for coming back and giving us an amazing dining experience!! ❤️
P S. Apologies for pictures with the trays not full. We couldn’t wait and dug in before I remembered to take pictures.
… moreThe front of the house staff are super well organized, with a very pleasant demeanor and perfect timing. If I hadn’t of known this was the day after their grand opening, I would swear these folks had been working together for years. One of the best opening week performances I’ve seen in a very long time. I honestly went being a bit skeptical having experienced the hype of Rocking Horse when they opened up, but being very disappointed as there was pretty much zero presence of the proteins ever spending time in the smoker. Not so here at Little Mark’s! The items we ordered had that trip down memory lane smokiness that told you you are home. Damn, it is so good to taste and smell again!
Lea promptly and pleasantly greeted us and took our order of the sweet and spicy Cajun chicken wings, a bowl of the chili, an order of the fried pickles and a half rack of the baby back ribs that had a huge side salad with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette dressing. While we waited, we looked at the decor, which is pretty similar to the last restaurant that was there. It’s nice enough that it didn’t need changing. The seats and tables were replaced (yay for no wobbly tables)! The place was quickly filling up (we got there around 4:20), but the staff were keeping pace. Our food came out in a very reasonable time and there was plenty of it! I’m so happy that a lot of the items from the old place were the same if not better. The food was hot and the ingredients are definitely fresh, especially the salad. The flavor is off the chart great and you definitely feel like you’re at a proper smokehouse down south with the presentation.
The only thing that wasn’t super great, and it’s definitely a nit pick, is the corn bread was a bit dry and there was no butter or sauce to counter the dryness. It’s honestly a minor thing in the grand scheme of things.
We left feeling super pleased and thankful that we finally have a great place to get fantastic BBQ without having to drive up to MA. Thank you guys for coming back and giving us an amazing dining experience!! ❤️
P S. Apologies for pictures with the trays not full. We couldn’t wait and dug in before I remembered to take pictures.
John Raschi
Came here on a whim after shopping. Both the exterior and interior are nice.
There is a country vibe. The staff at reception and in dining were very friendly. TVs surround the large bar and table seating area.
We ordered a few cocktails. The lemonade and the garden mule. They were herbal essences and refreshing.
Had a few appetizers, the chimichurri tiger shrimp, and the burnt ends. Both were very good. The shrimp was huge! The burnt ends were tender and flavorful.
Broccoli salad was very good and very filling. It had a nice citrus type of dressing on it. It was a large salad and I took about half home.
I am glad to have tried Little Mark’s and will be sure to stop in again.
… moreThere is a country vibe. The staff at reception and in dining were very friendly. TVs surround the large bar and table seating area.
We ordered a few cocktails. The lemonade and the garden mule. They were herbal essences and refreshing.
Had a few appetizers, the chimichurri tiger shrimp, and the burnt ends. Both were very good. The shrimp was huge! The burnt ends were tender and flavorful.
Broccoli salad was very good and very filling. It had a nice citrus type of dressing on it. It was a large salad and I took about half home.
I am glad to have tried Little Mark’s and will be sure to stop in again.
Hannah Phelps
Service was great. The server was very attentive. The restaurant was clean and appeared very up to date. The nachos were TO DIE FOR!! I would drive there again just for that! The ribs were unfortunately not “fall off the bone” but had good flavor. The brisket was also lacking in tenderness.
… moreAlyssa Z
WELCOME BACK!!!! The Boys are back in Town!!! What else to say but; EXCELLENT. 45 Min Wait. WORTH IT. Greeted by Staff, Checked in by the General Manager. Compliments to the Chef, who also showed face! The food was just fantastic. Huge portions. Lots of flavor. Great menu. Decent prices. Beautiful spot. PARKING WILL BE TOUGH on busy nights, this seems to be the only true downfall I can think of. Great job, George, Jimmy, Peggy and Team! Highly recommended!
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