Jack’s Roadside BBQ Bar & Grill is a family-owned, award-winning BBQ restaurant serving Clarkston, Davisburg, and Oakland County, Michigan. Our roots run deep in authentic hardwood-smoked barbecue, faith, and generations of hard work. Trevor’s passion for real pit BBQ began long before our doors opened. Growing up, he traveled each year with his father, Jack Aronson, to Arkansas — stopping at roadside BBQ joints across the South. That’s where he fell in love with slow-smoked brisket, seasoned dry rubs, hardwood smoke, and bold BBQ flavor. In 1995, Jack opened Clubhouse Bar-B-Q in Ferndale, Michigan, a legendary smokehouse known for its brisket and pulled pork. Inside that kitchen, he created the fresh salsa recipe that became Garden Fresh Gourmet, one of North America’s most recognized fresh salsa brands. Trevor grew up learning authentic barbecue techniques — tending smokers, studying hardwood blends, traveling to competitions, and mastering what makes great BBQ unforgettable. From Food Trailer to Top-Rated BBQ Restaurant
In 2019, we launched Jack’s Roadside BBQ as a seasonal food trailer serving the Clarkston and Davisburg community. The response was immediate — people were searching for authentic BBQ in Oakland County, and they found it. After Jack’s passing at just 68 years old, his legacy pushed us forward. In 2022, we purchased the Four Seasons building in Davisburg to create a year-round BBQ restaurant and catering hub serving Southeast Michigan. Today, Jack’s Roadside BBQ is recognized as:
#2 Best BBQ in Oakland County – 2024
#1 Best BBQ in Oakland County – 2025
Award-Winning BBQ in Clarkston & Oakland County
We proudly serve:
• Hardwood-smoked brisket
• Freshly pulled-to-order pulled pork
• Slow-smoked ribs cooked to perfection
• Award-winning jerk chicken (Arts, Beats & Eats champion four years running)
• House-made pit beans and creamy coleslaw
• Scratch-made sauces and family bakery desserts
• BBQ takeout, dine-in, and delivery
• Full-service BBQ catering in Oakland County
• Wedding catering with licensed liquor service
Our jerk chicken has been our #1 seller since 1995, and our pulled pork is freshly pulled per order — because quality matters. Everything is made fresh daily. Everything is smoked low and slow. Everything is served with pride. More Than Just a BBQ Restaurant
Angela brings a background in marketing, hospitality, and Oakland County real estate. Together, we built this business from the ground up — blending a family of six children and trusting God’s timing every step of the way. We believe authentic barbecue brings people together — whether it’s a weeknight dinner in Clarkston, BBQ catering for a wedding in Oakland County, or a backyard graduation party in Southeast Michigan. When people search for “best BBQ near me,” “smoked brisket Clarkston,” or “BBQ catering Oakland County,” we want them to find more than a meal. We want them to find legacy. Smoked with intention. Served with pride. And by God’s grace, we’re just getting started.
