Lil' Piece BBQ: Dining at Island Green

Lil' Piece BBQ is the on-site restaurant at Island Green Resort in Greenville, New York. Slow-smoked meats, craft cocktails, and dishes built on local ingredients. Open for dine-in, takeout, and event catering Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, during the April through October season.

At a Glance

The Food

The kitchen runs a wood smoker. Meats go on early in the morning and come off hours later. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork anchor the menu. Sides rotate with produce from farms in Greene County.

Portions are built for golfers who played 18 holes. The brisket has the bark and smoke ring that BBQ regulars look for. If you're not sure what to order, start there. The menu also covers burgers, sandwiches, and lighter options for guests eating between rounds who want fuel without weight on the back nine.

Menu Highlights

• Slow-Smoked Brisket — house signature, 12+ hour smoke with pecan wood
• St. Louis Ribs — dry-rubbed and smoked, finished with house sauce
• Pulled Pork — Carolina-style with vinegar slaw
• Burgers & Sandwiches — lighter options for between-round meals
• Rotating Sides — seasonal produce from Greene County farms
• Kids Menu — adjusted portions, family-friendly pricing

Drinks

The bar pours craft cocktails, local beers, and a focused wine list. Cocktails lean toward bourbon and whiskey builds that pair with smoked meat. The bartender adjusts sweetness and strength on request.

In summer, the patio bar stays open as long as the dining room. If you play golf in the morning and plan to eat afterward, order at the bar while you wait for a table. The bartenders handle a rush. Draft beers pour fast. Cocktails take a minute but earn the wait.

Where You Eat

The restaurant sits steps from the Lodge and a short walk from the 18th green. Indoor seating fills a room with windows facing the property. The patio opens in warmer months with views of the course and the Catskill foothills.

You don't need a reservation for most weekday lunches. Friday and Saturday dinners during peak summer fill up. Call ahead or walk over early.

After Golf

Most golfers finish their round and head straight to Lil' Piece. The walk from the 18th green takes two minutes. That transition from course to restaurant is one of the reasons Island Green works as a resort rather than a golf course with a snack bar.

Lunch service catches the midday golfers coming off the front nine turn or finishing early rounds. Dinner service picks up around 5:00 PM when afternoon rounds wrap and the patio fills. Summer evenings on the deck run long. The sun sets behind the mountains to the west, and the last tables clear around 9:00 PM.

Takeout

Takeout is available during all operating hours. Call ahead and the kitchen will have your order ready. Local residents use the takeout option through the season, especially on weeknights.

If you're staying at the Lodge, you can bring takeout back to your room. Each room has a kitchenette with plates and utensils.

Catering

Lil' Piece BBQ handles catering for events on the Island Green property. Weddings, corporate outings, family reunions, and private parties book through the events team. The kitchen scales from plated dinners for 20 to buffet service for 150.

The events team customizes catering menus per event. Contact Kevin@theislandgreen.com to work on menu selection, dietary accommodations, and service style. Most groups pair BBQ with outdoor venue spaces across the 100-acre property.

The Kitchen's Approach

The name signals the philosophy: each plate is a small, honest piece of upstate New York. Wood, smoke, heat, time. Local produce where the season allows. The style matches the resort: straightforward, built around ingredients that stand on their own.

The kitchen uses regional sourcing. Greene County and the Catskill region produce dairy, vegetables, and meat that show up on the menu throughout the season. Specials change from May to October as the farms change.

Groups and Families

Groups of six or more should call ahead for seating, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. The staff can arrange tables together inside or configure the patio for larger parties.

Families eat here. Kids pick from the menu or the kitchen can adjust portions. The patio gives children room to move without disturbing indoor diners. Highchairs are available.

Golf groups that finish a round and head straight to the restaurant are a daily occurrence during the season. The staff is used to foursomes arriving hungry at the same time. Service keeps pace.

Pricing and Details

Mid-range pricing. Two people eat and drink for under $75. Kids eat for less.

You park in the resort's main lot. Free. The dress code is casual. Golf attire, casual wear, or hiking clothes are all fine. Come as you are.

Hours and Contact

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, April through October. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Walk-ins welcome. For large groups or Friday/Saturday dinner reservations, call 518-966-5343 or email Info@theislandgreen.com. Lil' Piece BBQ is at Island Green Resort, 3822 County Rte 26, Greenville, NY 12083.