Shepard Barbecue

Welcome to Shepard Barbecue

Now serving in The Cargo District, Wilmington, NC

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Jenni Field
We headed out yesterday morning from Raleigh after having decided it was a Beach Day. The answer to "which beach?" came in the form of a rave review for Shepard Barbecue from a friend who is also a chef and food writer. We dialed in Emerald Isle and made a bee line the almost 3...
Ann Price
My family vacations every year in Emerald Isle and we've been lucky to find Shepard Barbecue the last few trips. We all raved about their pulled pork and brisket. The beans are delicious and that corn is off the charts good! Pimento mac n cheese is not to be missed. Can't wait...
Michael McCleary
My food was absolutely delicious. I got 3 choice meat and my fiance got 1 choice and shrimp tacos. We will come back anytime we go to EI No indoor seating at the moment though.
Greg Karbett
Excellent food. Friendly staff. Shepard's has become my go to every Wednesday for lunch. My usual is the pulled pork and baked beans. Today I had my usual but i also picked up some ribs and they were fantastic. The fries and smoke turkey are great as well. I also learned that...
Kenneth W Nelson
The best there is. The best that was and the best there ever will be
Penny Cobb
I love seafood but sometimes you need to mix it up a bit and this is the place to do it! The best meats, sides, and service! Everyone is friendly and helpful, the portions are perfect, and the atmosphere among the patrons is like a neighborhood bbq. Give it a try, you won’t...
Barry
Outstanding pulled pork and brisket! The potato salad was awesome too. Will be back. :)
Hayden Regitz
I proposed to my now wife June 2022 on the beach in Emerald Isle. We had Shepherd BBQ cater our engagement party and it was the best BBQ we ever had. Now every time we visit EI, we always get Shepards BBQ!! Literally amazing and the staff is so nice!
Caren Cooper
Amazing, mouthwatering BBQ, family owned and operated-, great people! Get there early to beat the line, once it’s gone you will miss out!
Nina S
Hands down, the best BBQ joint around here. No matter what you get, it's always fantastic!
Tony DiBona
My wife and I live in Emerald Isle and this incredible restaurant is located at the corner of our street. How we both don’t weigh over 400 pounds each is a testament to our combined willpower. Believe me it would be very easy to run through Shepard’s menu every week. Shepard’s...
Big Dan
No word in the English vocabulary describes this place. It is absolutely outstanding.
Reid Welhaven
Great food ! Had the two meat , brisket , and ribs ! Corn bread was soo good ! But the banana pudding was the bomb !!
Scott Faircloth
Fantastic food with friendly service! Wish they were open more, but the food is always so great! Hopefully, they will continue to grow this awesome local small business!
Glenda Reid
The ribs...YUMMY
paul p. foster
Best BBQ in North carolina
Steve Hilsinger
Amazing food and amazing customer service! They sell out fast.
Tara Withers
The brisket was sooo tender and the potato salad was made with love!! The best in the area!! Check it out!!
Dylan Hogg
Great food, great service, had an awesome time celebrating with friends and family here. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area looking for good smoked meats.
Thunderis_rust21 Gaming
this weekend was the first time i had there food amazing food . Seen it on guy fieris show . Had to give it a try . Hands down the best place in town
David Lembo
Great food, nice people and the beach and pier is close by.
dakota gentry
Everything was perfect great service, great atmosphere, and fantastic food 10/10
Lorraine Peck
Really good food. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, boss hwag sandwich, coleslaw and the Mac and cheese is delicious. You won't be sorry. But get there early. Fall hours only open Friday 11- 3 or sold out. The line began at 10:30.
Linda Garner
Wonderful meal!!
Melyssa May
A bbq place executing all menu items, especially their brisket and banana pudding, to the highest caliber! It’s great to see creative options on the menu outside of basic NC bbq like a Korean bbq pork belly taco or shrimp burger. Not everyone wants vinegar and pork every time.
Tim Vandiford
Wonderful food and service that boss hawg sandwich is the bomb
Chase Heffle
Got the 2 meat platter here at Shepards BBQ with their Carolina gold sauce. The Brisket was incredibly flavorful and not dry at all. The bark and tenderness on the brisket was second to none. Pulled pork as per the cashiers recommendation was out of this world! For my two sides I...
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Hours
Monday - Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday - Sunday
  • 11:00AM - 8:00PM
*Or until sold out