The Little Dooey
Starkville, MS
this is Mississippi bBQ.
MORE THAN A MEAL. MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT.
Stay, eat, gather, and celebrate, all within steps of The Little Dooey.
The Dooey House
A 6-bedroom, 4-bath home built for groups, families, and MSU weekends. Stay beside The Little Dooey, near the Cotton District, restaurants and nightlife, and less than a mile from campus. With The Little Dooey, Fellowship Place, and The Tipsy Pig all right next door, your stay, food, and gathering spaces are all right here.
Fellowship Place
A private indoor event space for rehearsal dinners, celebrations, family gatherings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
The Tipsy Pig
An outdoor space for parties, game weekends, alumni gatherings, late-night events, and celebrations with your crew.
The Little Dooey Catering
Bring a true taste of Starkville to your next gathering with Little Dooey barbecue, Mississippi catfish, homemade sides, and more.
Dooey BBQ Sauce, Shipped to Your Door.
Shop individual bottles or send a Little Dooey gift box.
A STARKVILLE TRADITION
At The Little Dooey, barbecue isn’t just a meal — it’s a way of life. From slow-smoked ribs and pulled pork to catfish, chicken, and Southern favorites, every plate is made with pride using time-tested recipes and flavors that feel like home.
What began as a small family operation has grown into one of Starkville’s most loved gathering places. Whether you’re here after a game, meeting friends for lunch, or feeding the whole family, The Little Dooey delivers the kind of food people don’t forget — because it’s cooked the right way.
Southern flavor. Real smoke. Genuine hospitality.
Come taste the pride.
BBQ Smoked Low. Catfish Fried Right.
It’s what we’re known for — mouthwatering barbecue, crispy catfish, and a menu stacked with Southern classics that keep folks coming back.
SMOKED THE RIGHT WAY
Great BBQ takes time. Our meats are slow-smoked over real wood for hours—not rushed, never compromised. That’s how you get tenderness you can’t fake and flavor you don’t forget.
FRESH SOUTHERN FAVORITES
From pulled pork and brisket to fried catfish, shrimp, and homestyle sides, every plate is made with care and served with Mississippi pride. Good ingredients, cooked the right way—that’s our approach.
ROOTED IN FAMILY & TRADITION
The Little Dooey began as a local family spot, and that hasn’t changed. Decades later, we’re still serving the recipes people love with the same commitment to quality and hospitality.
BBQ Done Right.
