Wicked Oak Barbeque

When I tell you I've waited a long time to enjoy some GREAT BBQ in Tampa again I am not playing around.I am proud to say that I was a member of Alex's BBQ back in the day. I worked there in high school and I'm very skeptical about great BBQ in Tampa.If you know about Alex's you know what BBQ royalties are all about.So let me say that Wicked Oak BBQ is where it's at in Tampa FL!!! AMAZING flavor and meats! Creative sauces and excellent sides! Especially the collards!!! BAM!!!! Now that's how BBQ should be prepared!!!I can't wait to order again!!! See photos! That Wicked Juice tastes like Tampas own version of Purple Jungle Juice

Sunday 9/15/2024My family was out getting food while I was in the crib and asked me if wanted anything from here. I looked at the menu and decided to give it a shot.I got a combo platter of ribs (+$2) & wangs (+$2) with Mac n cheese & baked beans. I also got several different bbq sauces: regular, mango, apple, & guava.- The ribs were my favorite item. They were decent and seasoned well to create a good flavor. - The wangs were alright but some of them were a little burnt. Also the wings would've been better if they were tossed in the bbq sauce but instead they came out plain with the sauce automatically going on the side.- The Mac n cheese was alright but the noodles could've been cooked a bit more.- The baked beans were very mediocre. They tasted like canned beans from a store. - The sauces were all very unique and interesting. My rankings would go regular, mango, apple, and then guava.Overall, my bbq experience here was alright but nothing really memorable or impressive to me. Although I wasn't crazy about it, the rest of my family ended up enjoying it a good amount.

Flavortown BBQ! If you're craving some grilled meats this is the place in Tampa! We ordered a 1/2 lb of brisket and the Tampa style sandwich with brisket and mac. The meat was super tender along with their yummy sweet sauce. The Texas toast was so buttery and delicious. We would for sure order again and try more meats - also good portions and prices.

I ordered through UberEats as we wanted to try it but are a bit further and never really down in that area and I was excited to see they would deliver to us one day we were really craving barbecue. There was a lot of hype I've seen and stellar reviews so my expectations were pretty high and honestly, they were not met.All of the meats were cooked well and stood decently on their own. Specifically the pulled pork, smoked sausage and wings were pretty good. The brisket was not really as expected - my husband wasn't a fan, but I normally don't like brisket and liked this one. Some of the meats had a heavier smoky flavor, which isn't my favorite but overall the meats were pretty okay. The sauces for me were a real let down. We tried the sweet and apple bbq. The sweet had a smokiness and heartiness to it - it was fine but not anything special. The apple bbq was very thin and getting close to more of a vinaigrette which was interesting, but I really didn't find it that appealing. It worked fairly well with the pulled chicken though. As far as the sides, the hog feed was my favorite thing we ordered. It's a cornbread casserole that has a tiny kick to it - very tasty! The baked beans I had were just slightly better than canned beans from the store, so that wasn't ideal. The collards were pretty good. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor - not a fan, neither was my daughter who hardly ever turns down Mac and cheese but did today. The tots were disappointing because the inside wasn't fully cooked - still had the undercooked potato chew inside. We also tried the boiled peanuts, which my daughter devoured. The wicked purple drink - the violet lemonade - I had such high hopes for but no one in our family would get past a sip. The whipped banana pudding was good had good flavor and definitely a unique twist having the whipped texture but it worked well! Overall, it was decent but the hype around it had me expecting far better. Just due to not liking so many items including their sauces, the location being out of the way, the price being high (maybe more due to the delivery), and us having better barbecue nearby - we won't likely return.

Food was so good I almost needed a pillow to take a nap after. Definitely will be returning to reorder some of the wings and pulled meats. Looking forward to their sandwiches as well.

Located in Seminole Heights Tampa, this barbecue spot is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts. Known for their wicked tots topped with pulled pork, the food here never disappoints. With a variety of barbecue sauces to choose from, including delicious sweet options, there's something for everyone's taste buds. If you're planning a midday lunch, this is the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings. Just keep in mind that parking can be a challenge due to limited space, so arriving early is recommended to secure a convenient spot. Whether you're a returning customer or a first-time visitor, the flavorful dishes and inviting atmosphere make this restaurant a standout choice for a tasty meal in Seminole Heights.

Lemonade and tea options are plentiful and delicious, nice indoor and outdoor seating, customer service was awesome. Good portions we ate brisket, Mac and cheese with greens also came with Texas toast very cozy atmosphere

Only critique: they close really early. 7pm they are done (at least during the week)The rest is good! Portions are solid, I usually get to-go but the seating is unique and available. They have four bbqs available also to choose from.

First time ordering from this restaurant, I enjoyed it. The chicken was delicious the peanuts had so much flavor. I will be order again from here again. :)

Service great - checkClean place - very well keptWalk up to building smells Smokey and delish - checkCollard greens - best thing hereMac and cheese - average, runny and mushy mac Brisket - it was shredded not sliced, tasted ehRibs - no good at all. Looked good but tasted bad. No taste at all. Summary - if you're looking for Stellar collar greens this is your place. The rest of it was not good at all. Not worth the bbq price tag. Bummed because the people are nice, I really wanted it to be good.