Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream

Indian River, MI · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Indian River
#1
of 18 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream, 5233 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream is a restaurant located in Indian River, MI. It is one of 18 restaurants listed in Indian River. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Indian River city average of 4.5 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Indian River. There are 9 photos associated with this location.

About Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream

Wood-Fired ground pit Texas-Style BBQ offering Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork, Chicken, Brisket, Burgers, Philly cheesesteaks along with all homemade sides and dishes in a family friendly cozy atmosphere. We also offer Soft-Serve Ice Cream treats, such as... More

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Brieona Bunker · Oct 2025

Great place, convenient location - mediocre food. The pulled pork is to die for but for the prices to recieve a hockey puck that cut my gums when biting down? Not pleased for the price. Took the burger patty off and ate the rest just fine, but that's half of the meal and cost wasted. There was no seasonings on the burger either, or if there was the char got to it before I could. None the less disappointed. Appreciate the thought and care put into the food, like I said pork is to die for, but anything else is a big 50/50 leap of faith

★★★★★ 5.0 Greg C · Jul 2025

My second visit today and the food and ice cream were fabulous. The owners are very friendly and accommodating! The pulled pork sandwich as well as the baked beans and potato salad were delicious. Then I had to finish up with an awesome dessert. Ya gotta try this place in Indian River!

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin Martinchek · Oct 2025

Big Oaks BBQ: Incredible Food, Just Wish They Were Open 24/7! My wife and I are serious food lovers (okay, foodies), so finding Big Oaks BBQ right after moving to Indian River was both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the food is phenomenal—truly homemade and top-tier—and a curse because we are now addicted, and their hours are just too darn limited! We wish they were open every day. Everything on the menu is excellent, but we’ve had to make a sacred pact with the staff to reserve our Wednesday half-chicken and smoked potato. That chicken is massive, delicious, and the perfect meal for two (if you're willing to share). The ribs? Top-notch. But let's be honest, the true masterpiece here is the ice cream. I don't care where in Wisconsin that dairy comes from; it's the creamiest,

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicole Gastelewicz · Jun 2025

Must stop by this food truck and try their BBQ and ice cream treats. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent! My husband enjoyed the brisket and our daughters are huge fans of the pasta salad. Lastly, we enjoyed the blueberry and cheesecake sundaes and they were delicious!

★★★★★ 5.0 Emily Barron · Oct 2025

We got the piggy burger and pulled pork Mac and cheese. Both were delicious! We appreciate that the portions were a good size and the price was just right! The owners were so sweet to our little girls and very friendly to talk with! Definitely will be coming again when we’re in town.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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