Mouth Waterin', Butt Kickin' BBQ
346 Kelly Rd, Vernon, CT 06066
Established 1990 ⢠Vernon, Connecticut
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Authentic BBQ Since 1990
For over three decades, Little Marks BBQ has been serving Vernon, Connecticut with the finest smoked meats and authentic BBQ flavors. Our pitmasters have perfected the art of slow-smoking, creating tender, flavorful dishes that keep our customers coming back for more.
From our signature hickory-smoked ribs to our famous burnt ends, every dish is crafted with care using traditional smoking techniques and the finest ingredients. Come taste the difference that three decades of passion makes.
Our Hours
Sunday - Thursday: 11:30AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Our BBQ Tradition
Experience our award-winning BBQ menu featuring slow-smoked meats and authentic Southern flavors perfected since 1990.
From Our Kitchen
A taste of what's cookin' ā fresh off the smoker (and a sip from the bar) on its way to your plate










Our BBQ & Grill Menu
Carefully crafted to have the best tasting BBQ around! We have some of our classics, mixed with some tasty new mouth waterin' specialties.
APPETIZERS
Tumbleweeds
Thin sliced onion straws with tangy western dressing
Fried Pickles
Fried pickle chips with lemon dill aioli
Little Mark's Trash Can Nachos
Housemade tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, cheddar jack, BBQ baked beans, jalapeƱos, black olives & tomatoes; served with sour cream & salsa
Texas Style Chili
Slow-cooked with loads of beef & topped with tumbleweeds & corn bread croutons. Choose your add-ons: cheese, beans or onions
Classic French Onion Soup
Sweet, caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with a garlic crouton, melted Swiss and provolone cheese
Burnt Ends (Meat Candy)
Slow-smoked brisket ends grilled & tossed in your favorite sauce. Get them before they are gone!
Korean BBQ Sticky Ribs
Four St. Louis style ribs tossed and baked in our own sweet peppery Korean BBQ sauce
Creole Gator Tail Bites
Buttermilk-soaked gator tails and pickled jalapeƱos, floured and fried, served with a lemon dill aioli
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Three grilled flour tortillas with fried mahi mahi over shredded lettuce, topped with green apple and pineapple pico de gallo, cilantro lime crema and pickled onions
Santa Fe Chicken Eggrolls
Seasoned chicken, bell peppers, sweet corn, black beans, cheddar jack, with a blend of southwestern spices; served with tangy western dressing
Bacon, JalapeƱo & Cheese Tater Balls
Housemade, breaded & deep fried with sour cream
Garlic Bread
Ciabatta with roasted garlic spread, provolone & cheddar jack cheese
THE BEST Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings (seriously.)
Dry-brine rubbed, slow-smoked, fried AND grilled & tossed in your choice of sauce or dry rub; served with celery & carrots with your choice of blue cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing. Sauces: KC Sweet | Texas Hot | LM's Wing Sauce | Alabama White | Apricot HabaƱero | Roasted Garlic Buffalo. Dry Rubs: Rajun Cajun | Sweet & Smokey Chipotle | Cool Ranch | HabaƱero Garlic Pepper | Barbeque
SMOKE HOUSE ENTREES
Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Slow-smoked ribs with choice of BBQ sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
YABBA DABBA DOO! Beef Back Ribs
Our classic slow-smoked beef back ribs with choice of BBQ sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
Carolina Pulled Pork Platter
Tender pulled pork in Carolina vinegar sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
BBQ All Stars
Customer choice of two: half-rack BBQ ribs, half smoked BBQ chicken, beef back ribs, smokehouse brisket or pulled pork with choice of BBQ sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
Smoke House Brisket Platter
Sliced and chopped brisket with KC sweet sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
BBQ Clucker
Half smoked BBQ chicken with choice of BBQ sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
Pitmaster's BBQ Sampler
Half-rack BBQ ribs, pulled pork & hot Texas sausage with choice of BBQ sauce. Served with cole slaw, corn bread & choice of side
KITCHEN ENTREES
Beef Short Rib Shepard's Pie
Giant beef short rib served over mashed potatoes in a Guinness demi-glace with peas, carrots & roasted corn
Wild Stallion T-Bone Steak*
18 oz. grilled T-bone topped with gorgonzola compound butter; served with mashed potatoes & garlic green beans
Atlantic Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce
Grilled or blackened fresh Atlantic salmon topped with creamy Dijon sauce; served with mashed potatoes & garlic green beans
Grilled Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Served with dirty rice & garlic green beans
Not-Your-Mama's Meatloaf Dinner
Two slabs of meatloaf topped with caramelized onions & honey bourbon BBQ sauce glaze served with mashed potatoes & garlic green beans
Bayou Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Cajun-style shrimp with ground hot Texas sausage, roasted red peppers & okra over cheesy grits
Southern Catfish Fish & Chips
Fresh catfish served with fries, cole slaw & jalapeƱo tartar sauce. How would you like your catfish? Beer-battered | Baked | Blackened
HANDHELDS
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Slow-smoked beef brisket, tumbleweeds, horseradish crema & provolone cheese on grilled garlic brioche toast. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Smokehouse Brisket
Slow-smoked beef brisket, KC sweet sauce, beer-battered onion rings on French roll. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Brisket Philly Cheesesteak BOMB
Smoked brisket with onions, peppers, roast garlic, Fresno aioli topped with American cheese served on a Vienna sub roll. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Killer Pork
Slow-smoked pulled pork served on French roll topped with our vinegar pork sauce, cole slaw & fried pickles. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Southwest Wrap
Choose from pulled pork, brisket or grilled chicken, wrapped with dirty rice, tomato, avocado, tangy western dressing, tortilla strips & cheddar jack cheese. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk dredged chicken floured and fried served with pickles, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and LM bird sauce served on a brioche bun. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with grilled pineapple, grilled red onion, lettuce & teriyaki sesame mayo served on brioche bun. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Texas Hot Smoked Sausage
Slow-smoked & grilled Texas hot sausage with onions & peppers, roasted garlic and smoked mozzarella served on Vienna sub roll. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Country Catfish po' Boy
Choose from beer-battered, baked or blackened catfish with lettuce, pickles, jalapeƱos & jalapeƱo tartar sauce served on ciabatta roll. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
BURGERS
Little Mark's Burger*
8 oz of big & juicy charbroiled ground beef with lettuce, tomato, onion & LM's burger sauce. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Not Our First Rodeo Burger*
Bacon, gouda cheese, beer-battered onion rings, pickles, tomato, jalapeƱos & KC sweet sauce. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Butt-Kickin' BBQ Killer Pulled Pork Burger*
Topped with pulled pork, gouda cheese, cole slaw & fried pickles on garlic toast. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Giddy-Up Smokehouse Brisket Burger*
Topped with sliced brisket, KC sweet sauce, provolone cheese, lettuce & grilled red onions. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Bacon JalapeƱo Popper Burger*
Topped with jalapeƱo cream cheese, bacon, tumbleweeds and sweet pepper relish. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Chipotle Black Bean Burger*
Housemade black bean burger topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheddar jack cheese, grilled red onions, tortilla strips & LM's burger sauce. Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
Nicky Romano's "Big Beef" Burger*
A triple-decker masterpiece! Topped with bone-in short rib, grilled red onions, provolone cheese, beer-battered onion rings, KC sweet sauce & LM burger sauce. Biggest burger in town! Served with pickle spear, cole slaw and choice of side
SALADS
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts with cornbread croutons, radicchio & parmesan cheese
Southwest Salad
Mixed greens, avocado, jalapeƱos, cheddar jack cheese, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onions, carrots, black olives, roasted corn & bacon, topped with tortilla strips
Romaine Wedge Salad with Orange & Radish
Romaine lettuce wedge with champagne vinaigrette, navel oranges, sliced radishes, mint leaves, toasted almonds & shredded parmesan cheese
Garden Salad
Field greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, carrots & red onions with your choice of dressing
SIDES
French fries
Cajun fries
Sweet potato fries
Tumbleweeds
Mashed potatoes
Mac & cheese
Dirty rice
Baked beans
Cheesy grits
Collard greens
Cole slaw
Garlic green beans
Side salad
Side Caesar salad
Basket of cornbread
Allergy Notice: Please inform our staff of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements. Our establishment contains: milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybean, and sesame.
Catering & Events
Bring the mouth-waterin', butt-kickin' flavor of Little Marks BBQ to your next celebration. From corporate luncheons and backyard cook-outs to weddings and large festivals, our pitmasters and catering team have you covered.
Choose from slow-smoked brisket and ribs, crowd-pleasing sliders, fresh sides, decadent desserts, and more. Enjoy the use of our private dining room for your next event.
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Hours
Sunday - Thursday
11:30AM - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday
11:30AM - 10:00PM
Open for Lunch & Dinner