Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue

920 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington
(910) 799-1581

Recent Reviews

Adam Branch

Slaw was yellow and tasted bad. Chicken salad sandwich was watery and soggy

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

ryan casteen

Absolutely love this restaurant.have for decades.best BBQ n chicken in town n it's all southern love in here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bryan W

This has been one of my favorite bbq restaurants in North Carolina, and I have been eating NC bbq for almost 60 years. However, I recently ate here, and apparently they have made what I consider a massive change. Instead of chopping their bbq, it was shredded, and this totally changed the taste. The Q tasted as if it had been boiled in water. I came back home to South Carolina and pulled out a container of frozen Q from Jackson's from when they were chopping it. I warmed it and it was soooooo much better than their change to shredded Q. I'm not going to change my star ratings, though, in hopes that they will change back to the MUCH better chopped product.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Rothstein

Ribs were tasty and fall-off-the-bo n e tender.Hushpuppies and honey butter were also good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fries, Ribs

drjazzbob

Excellent local, Eastern NC barbecue. Price good. Service is good. Now can eat a table with wait staff. Chicken & pastry, pork chops now daily available. Now open to 8pm.Wheelchair accessibility: Some assistance needed as doors aren't automated. There are ramps, and tables are wheelchair-friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 1 Dozen Hush Puppies, Chicken & Pastry, BBQ, Plates, Fries, Slaw, BBQ Plate Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No

Taylor Seashore

Great soul food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stacey Elliott

Delicious eastern NC BBQ and sides! The place smells like grandma's kitchen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ, Slaw, Ribs, Fried Chicken

Jordan Hackney

Good Mom & Pop style Eastern NC BBQ joint. Pulled pork had good flavor, sides were average but overall good, simple, welcoming

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: BBQ Plate, Bulk Takeout- Fried Chicken

Doris Garrett

The waiter and waitress were both really good and jolly on the spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, BBQ, Ribs

Kristin Coombs

I know good Southern food and this is it! Best BBQ in town! The collards are amazing! Always happy with the food and the price! Early bird specials during the week before 5! Chicken and pastry...fried chicken...all good! I'm always happy and satisfied when I eat here! The sweet tea washes it down just right! Clean atmosphere, friendly staff and a selection of homemade desserts! I recommend the banana pudding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

alesia thomas

Food was terrible. Ordered two pork chops and only got one. Ribs were boiled, fatty and greasy. Collard greens were sweet. Ugh! No BBQ flavor. Would not recommend at all.

Food: 1

Service: 3

Joshua Kreuser

Overall kind of a sad experience. The food was not the best. It came quickly but was not what everyone's been saying. The service was excellent. The lady that served was incredibly helpful, happy, and respectful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Deb

Love the pork chops!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler, Chicken & Pastry, Ribs and Shredded Pork, Chocolate Pie, Mac and Cheese, BBQ, Fries, Sauce, Ribs

Deighton

Best barbecue in Wilmington and some of the best fried chicken I've ever had, all for a great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, BBQ

Tanisha P

The food for the most part is good. I love the BBQ sandwich, fried chicken, fried fish,fried pork chop, mac n cheese, fried okra, fries and sweet tea. There portion sizes are great for the price. The customer service is always good even when I call my order in during a busy time.However the hushpuppies are not good. They are greasy and cold( I'm eating them at the Wilshire and kerr light)I have tried them on 3 different occasions thinking I got a bad batch. ?? Overall a great place to eat.Ps they got the good ice!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, BBQ, Plates, Fries, BBQ Sandwich, Slaw Baked Beans Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Fries Fried Okra

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