Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue

About

Barbeque

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 920 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (910) 799-1581

Work Hours

Mon 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Tue 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Wed 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Thu 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Fri 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Sat 10:30 am-8:30 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Jeff H.

    star star star star star 14 June 2026

    There are certainly times when I've eaten here and the BBQ wasn't as fresh as I thought it should be, but overall I like the BBQ and the southern food offered here in general.  It's fast and still tastes good.  I go here once a month maybe.

  • Megan M.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 13 June 2026

    I travel to Wilmington frequently and was excited to try authentic Carolina barbecue. If this place is a representation of what the state has to offer--no thanks. The pork was flavorless and soggy even before my attempts to add flavor with the vinegar sauce. The ribs were also bland and flavorless and tasted boiled to me, not smoked. Bleh.

    The hushpuppies and baked beans were good, but that's about it. Even their special daily cobbler (I ordered peach) the peaches were from a can.

    When we asked to split the bill between two couples the cashier looked annoyed and with tip I was charged almost $50 for a meal I hated and I will not be back.

  • Ashley U.

    star star star star_border star_border 25 May 2026

    First coming here I enjoyed my food , I'm not a fan of vinegar based bbq I think it's terrible but I don't think North Carolina does it any other way. This place wasn't bad definitely on the better side of the bbq I've had here. The pork was good but a little to heavy on the vinegar, my Mac n cheese was amazing though and the potato salad wasn't bad. My dad got the chicken and honestly is was gross, it had absolutely no flavor and dry I couldn't even swallow without taking a sip of my drink. Over all it wasn't horrible but I'm not a fan of NC bbq it lacks something. The service was good our waiter was nice, very helpful and making sure we had a good experience. It was pretty busy when we left so I'm sure my opinion is just my own.

  • Elizabeth M.

    star star star star star 19 May 2026

    This place was awesome while visiting Wilmington. I loved they had actual Carolina style bbq. The cabbage and sweet potatoes were also great. The staff was very friendly and they offered a military discount. I don't have any complaints.

  • Toby D.

    star star star star star 17 May 2026

    True Carolina bbq place. Had the medium pulled pork plate for lunch. The pork was very good as well as the vinegar-based bbq sauce. The cole slaw was different...had a mustard-mayo base but worked well! The candied yams were good but maybe a bit too sweet for me.  The complimentary hush puppies were a nice touch.

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