Heck's Dakota Style BBQ

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409 Sterling St
Vermillion, SD 57069

Heck's Dakota Style BBQ, a longstanding fixture in Vermillion, South Dakota, boasts over 70 years of BBQ tradition, with its signature sauce recipe originating from Heck Harnois in the 1930s. Unique to the region, the restaurant honors its heritage by cooking BBQ items over corncobs, making it the only licensed BBQ vendor in the U.S. that utilizes this preferred fuel source.

Offering a diverse catering menu, Heck's BBQ is dedicated to making special events memorable with their smoked meats, including ribs, pulled pork, and prime rib. With a commitment to preserving the flavors and traditions of South Dakota BBQ, they are the go-to choice for hosting gatherings in the area.

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3.54 reviews
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Anne D.
1/8/2019

Heck's has catered several events for our library, and the food and service were both outstanding! We had so many positive comments from people, who loved the brisket, pulled pork, and cole slaw....

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John K E.
12/12/2022

A seasonal operation that is a perennial favorite of folks in the southeastern corner of the state. Located just west of the University of South Dakota campus at 24 East Cherry Street (google has...

Glenn B.
5/30/2021

If you think this is a restaurant - it isn't. This is a caterer with a food trailer; apparently does not post or keep regular business hours for the strip mall address. Never got to taste the food.

John N.
5/5/2019

We enjoyed the BBQ for a graduation event. The food was amazing. We had brisket, pulled pork and ribs and all were mouth watering. The sides were also out of this world. My favorite were the...

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