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Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue

3.9 (176 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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JACKSON'S BIG OAK BARBECUE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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The most tender juicy bbq chicken.
Bridgette R.

The 1/4 chicken was so good. Tender, juicy and delicious. The BBQ sauce here is a little more vinegary than I have ever had but so good. Service was good. Good came out fast! I will tell all my friends to come here when in NC.

Pulled pork, white meat fried chicken, hush puppies, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked beans, potato salad.
Bobbi G.

Excellent food, very friendly service, and a good ole fashioned no frills dining experience! We had the pulled pork which was excellent - Tender, meaty, and a little tangy. The fried chicken breast was so crispy, a large piece with a wing, and oh so delicious! The mashed potatoes and gravy were yummy! The beans were tangy and had a hint of spicy from perhaps jalapeños? The potato salad was our least favorite, more sweet than savory. Finally dessert was banana pudding! Oh, and the hush puppies were really good too!

BBQ plates with sides, & sweet tea!

My first time visiting Jackson's. My hubby has been here before! His suggestion!!! Oh my goodness, thinking I might have to move to Wilmington! Best NC BBQ I've had in yrs! The sides perfect & darn good sweet tea. The corn sticks tasted like my MawMa's fried cornbread! Service was great, all the ladies were sweet! We ate out under the Big Oak! Incredible! Can't wait come back.

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Izzie M.

A Wilmington staple! This place has been around for a longgg time and it's always been good. Best bbq around. Period. Plenty of sides to choose from and lots of yummy desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth! & theyre always super fast and friendly! It's soimportant to support small biz in this pandemic. They're doing curbside which is very convenient!

Stopped in for lunch after Lois's Dr. appointment.

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Been eating there for years. Great staff. Great food. Love the new items on the menu.

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Jackson's is one of the best in Wilmington. Food is always fresh, service is always great. Very down home feel.

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Delicious Carolina BBQ and very down-home! Was filled with locals which I think is the best sign of good food. Great service too

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Yummy fried chicken and pork bbq, how can you go wrong?!?! Tasty fresh and delicious.

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BBQ PThe barbecue isn't smoked so I don't care for the plain pulled pork tasteless ork

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