Blackwood Bbq - Oakbrook

As someone who religiously doesn’t eat pork, I was happy to learn that everything here is cooked in completely different smokers and there is no cross contamination between their pork and beef products! I appreciated the thorough explanation when questioned. As for the food, the brisket and half chicken were the stars of the show alongside the Brussel sprouts. They did forget to bring out one order of brisket and tried to convince is we were wrong but corrected themselves shortly after. The hype around the mac and cheese is very overrated in my opinion- they were tasteless and oily. The cornbread and salads were also a pass. We enjoyed their selection of sauces and outdoor eating area. We would return!

- Manar Daghash -

Pretty good! We will be back. We used to go to firewater & mission bbq in the area, but weren’t big fans, when we saw this place popped up, we were skeptical…took us a while to stop by, but really glad we did. Kind staff, good bbq, not dry at all, good cocktails, and love the vibe.

- Ericka Varney -

It’s okay. I’ll give them props for being moist and tender. But ZERO smoke on the brisket, an unforgivable sin when you have “Pit Master” scrawled all over the menu and other in-store advertisements. There’s also no real flavor either - it’s just moist meat. The beans were pretty good, but the coleslaw was a snoozer of a dish. It was advertised as “Signature Cole Slaw” which would indicate that they’re known for it, so I was expecting something special. Nope. Just a mayo cole slaw, that’s it. Just like a KFC Cole slaw or something. No pineapple juice, no extra anything. Just ordinary.

- James V. -

First try at this establishment and not disappointed. They bring the "comfort" in comfort food. There is so much flavor in every bite. We ordered the sampler to get a taste of everything and a side of cowboy fries. Everything was enjoyable except the corn muffin - kinda dry. We couldn't finish it all, plenty of leftovers. Clean establishment. Ample menu choices. Friendly staff. The parking -- good luck - as it is shared with other establishments nearby. Overall 5 star Visit- will definitely return again.

- SONNIE -

I'm in the area visiting from Baltimore and drove by and said I have to try b/c BBQ is one of my favorites. The employees I interacted with were professional and attentive. It took me a while to decided since it was my first time and someone asked if I needed anything. I ordered the ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and brussel sprouts. Thr brisket was tender and moist. Ribs were ok but not as meaty as I prefer. Pulled pork and sauces were good. Now, I don't like plain brussel sprouts but these were the best I've ever had. They were roasted with a maple glaze. Excellent

- Stanley Blackwell -

I enjoyed everything about the place. My food was delicious and appealing. The cashier (Jeremy) was patient while I was making my mind up and the atmosphere was pleasant. The peach cobbler was a turn-off. The taste, texture and looks need improvement. Everything else was pleasant. There was plenty of parking. Will visit again the next time I'm in the area.

- Freya “TiTi” Churchwell -