Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue

Jackson's Big Oak is conveniently located on South Kerr Avenue one block away from South College Road. I was in town for a conference at the Convention Center and drove the five minutes to eat supper here, where they have a walk up to go window outside and a dining area inside. When I arrived at 7:30 pm the place was packed with only one empty booth so I decided to get a barbecue plate with baked beans and french fries to take back to the hotel to eat. The young ladies at the counter were both cheerful, courteous, and friendly while I placed my to go order and I was out the door in less than five minutes with my food. Everything was good and will definitely eat BBQ her again the next time I am in Wilmington.

Very solid Eastwern NC style shreded pork. An odd yellow slaw, was ok... but odd. Building was clean and neat. Service was good, it was a little slow when I went in. Food was prepared very quickly. Super good Brunswick Stew.

If you like Carolina style BBQ this is a traditional pork place. The only thing barbecue I found on their menu was just some pulled pork and it tastes just like do you expect Carolina Barbecue. The flavors are kind of basic met for an older crowd. The chicken was good nothing unexpected and not out of this world. But I have the coleslaw on the side instead of on top of my pulled pork. It was The Best Coleslaw I've had in this state so far. It's not a traditional mayonnaise base not spicy just a whole different flavor worth trying. The three waitresses were very kind and interesting people. And the prices were Fair. It's definitely worth a trip if you're in town.