The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut is an immensely- popular shopping area, or mini- upscale shopping village located close to Route I-84 in the Central part of the state. While the Evergreen Walk complex contains several very good restaurants, sometimes, hungry shoppers, local residents and visitors to the area desire authentic BBQ food. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a guide which offers brief profiles of the top BBQ, or barbecue restaurants located close to The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut.
A) Little Mark’s Big BBQ..226 Talcottville Road, Vernon, Ct..(860)872-1410 Considered by many Manchester and South Windsor, Connecticut area residents to be the original and best BBQ restaurant in the Evergreen Walk area, Little Mark’s Big BBQ has been serving top- rate barbecue food since 1990. This clean and relaxed establishment always offers large portions of excellent food, friendly and efficient service and reasonable prices.
The large menu at this South Windsor, Ct BBQ restaurant features appetizers such as French Onion Soup, garlic bread, chili, nachos, potato skins, burnt ends, fried alligator tails and BBQ wings. Fresh garden salads are available here, as are an array of huge, mouth- watering sandwiches. Standout sandwich varieties include hot sausage, catfish, Cajun Chicken, barbecue pork, beef brisket, philly cheese steak and a nice selection of juicy burgers. Seafood items at this Evergreen Walk area BBQ restaurant include battered shrimp and catfish and blackened catfish. The real star of the show at this delightful restaurant however, is their delightful BBQ, or barbecue food. The slow- cooked BBQ pork spareribs and BBQ baby back ribs regularly served at Little Mark’s are legendary in the Evergreen Walk area of South Windsor, Connecticut. All of the pork ribs, as well as beef ribs here, are available in 1/2 rack and full- rack portions. Other delicious Barbecue favorites at Little Mark’s are BBQ chicken, pulled pork and shredded brisket. A large selection of side dishes is offered at this Evergreen Walk area restaurant. Some of the great side dishes served here include Cajun Fries, mashed potatoes, dirty rice, cole slaw, baked beans, fried okra, macaroni and cheese and sweet potato fries. Several tasty desserts are offered, as are four different types of their BBQ sauce, which is sold by the pint. A nice children’s menu is featured at this Evergreen Walk area BBQ restaurant and catering is also available.
B) Little Taste of Texas..19 Oakland Road, South Windsor, Ct..(860)436-1232
Located very close to the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, Little Taste of Texas is a warm and friendly spot where slow- cooked meats, hand- rubbed with their own special spices, are prepared and served regularly. The large, varied menu here features appetizers such as chicken wings, nachos, corn fritters, or hush puppies, mini corn dogs, chili and mini tacos. Fresh, garden salads, with many additions, are available here, as are fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, Buffalo burgers and hot dogs. Several types of sandwiches and wraps are served at this Evergreen Walk area BBQ restaurant. Favorites such as BBQ beef, BBQ pork, steak and Cajun sausage are popular menu items here, as are their juicy Buffalo meat Sloppy Joes. Other stand- out menu items at this South Windsor, Ct restaurant include chicken- fried steak, pot roast, fried chicken and assorted grilled meats. BBQ, or barbecue items served at this restaurant located near the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk include beef brisket, baby back pork ribs, buffalo ribs, beef ribs and BBQ chicken. Desserts at this kid- friendly restaurant are very unusual and delicious. Deep- fried Twinkies(R), deep- fried Oreo’s(R) and Mexican Cheesecake are all toothsome and delectable. A very nice children’s menu is offered and catering is available from this Evergreen Walk area BBQ restaurant.
C) Smokey Bones..350 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, Ct..(860)648-1737 With over seventy locations nationwide, Smokey Bones is a well- established BBQ restaurant chain that specializes in slow- smoked specialties. Their large and spacious outlet situated near the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is a popular eatery with barbecue fans of all ages. A rustic and comfortable atmosphere is offered at Smokey Bones and service is always efficient. Many types of flame- grilled sandwiches and burgers are served here. Sandwich offerings include grilled mahi- mahi, pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, plus an array of burgers, including a tasty vegetarian burger. Appetizers at this Manchester, Connecticut BBQ restaurant, such as Brunswick Stew, skillet cornbread, chicken wings and BBQ chicken nachos are always excellent meal- starters, as are the six fresh garden salads featured on their comprehensive menu. Some of the stand- out chicken and seafood items at this Evergreen Walk area BBQ restaurant are; fried chicken, honey- glazed salmon and BBQ chicken and shrimp. The delicious smoked ribs at Smokey Bones are always expertly- cooked and well- portioned. Smoked St Louis- style pork ribs and baby back ribs here are available in half or full rack sizes, or as a 50 / 50 rib combination plate. Great steaks are also served at this BBQ restaurant located near The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk. Steak selections here include top sirloin, New York strip and flat iron steaks. Desserts at Smokey Bones are very good and unusual. Diners may choose from delectables such as a bag of fresh donuts, Peanut Butter Pie, apple cobbler and chocolate cake. An extensive children’s menu is offered and a full bar, with extensive wine list is also available.
This BBQ restaurant located near The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
