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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$

Raleigh

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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.6^/10

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Ranked #1 for BBQ joints in Raleigh
"Carolina combo is a must for lunch, fried chicken and chopped bbq"(11 Tips)
"The BBQ Chicken and the Carolina Ribs fall are off the bone good!"(9 Tips)
"Love brisket, pulled pork, banana pudding, sweet tea."(12 Tips)
"Ribs yes, brisket yes, chicken yes... can't go wrong here!"(28 Tips)

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JackieAugust 15, 2011
Fried green tomatoes are amazing and get the ncbc beers are awesome
Molly AustinApril 23, 2014
Get here early if you don't want to wait!
Kelli WilsonJanuary 3, 2015
If you order just drinks and dessert at the BAR the waitress will be full of attitude.
Lisa AnhaiserApril 18, 2014
Pumpkin skillet cornbread is killer!
Travel ChannelNovember 7, 2011
Don’t miss a whole-hog barbeque. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Alexey RussianAugust 17, 2014
Everything is great!
Dave 👾January 13, 2013
Been here 100+ times
BBQ fries are awesome, get them!
Suzy MarySeptember 22, 2010
The chopped bbq is phenomenal! Along with banana pudding for dessert! I'm more than impressed!
Kory WilmotMarch 23, 2012
Do not park on commerce street after 9 pm or you will get a ticket from the city.
RoycerDecember 7, 2014
Everything
Tom FontanaOctober 18, 2014
Everything!
Dale RossJune 12, 2013
Over-priced
Milton GardnerFebruary 17, 2013
Best ribs I've ever eaten besides my own!
Audrey AponteApril 21, 2012
Great biscuits and hush puppies, but skip the creamed corn.
RtownChuckMarch 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
AMAZING food but come early or make a Rez on Saturdays. 2 Hr wait but worth it. Try the smoke and coke.
Christy StevensAugust 6, 2014
The BBQ is so good!!
Blair GarrisonJune 25, 2011
Brunswick stew is to die for. Best I've ever had.
Lisa JeffriesDecember 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The vinho verde is a killer $6 glass of wine!
Tom IgoeJune 28, 2016
Really great NC BBQ
Jack BensonAugust 14, 2014
Carolina Classic Combo. Soooooo good.
Michael WilliamsDecember 9, 2011
If you are looking for Ed and his food neither one are here. Bring Ed back!!
🐼May 22, 2016
The Mind Of A Chef - Season 1 - Episode 15
Andrew WisemanMarch 23, 2014
Eat the food here; it is good.
Kelly KennardFebruary 7, 2015
Have never had a meal that disappointed.
Kevin SchrecengostNovember 2, 2011
Vegetarians note, they have BBQ Tofu on the menu!
Travis HagerJanuary 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Smoke & Coke is a must! Just might be the best drink in town.
Tom ReynoldsAugust 21, 2012
Sweet potato fries are wonderful!
Issam NatourJanuary 18, 2015
$2.99 for a kid's cup of milk is absurd!
Frank MSeptember 17, 2017
Terrible service waited over 30 minutes after placing order. Never saw the waitress after getting drinks and apps. No one seemed to care our food never showed up. 1st and last time at this restaurant
Janet FoxJuly 12, 2011
Great BBQ but skip the veggies. Do get the banana pudding though.
Anna BradshawApril 18, 2011
Make a reservation to avoid the wait. Try the turkey bbq!
Anne WilkinsMarch 6, 2010
Best fried chicken on the planet!! And, if you're a fan of collards...you're gonna love 'em!
Justin BauerJanuary 13, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The team service is a joke, most of the time nobody knows who is paying attention to you so nobody is. Service at the bar during lunch is extremely slow.
Marty LinkMarch 6, 2014
Not sure what was going on the night of March 5...must have been a conference...very crowded...but food was not good compared to previous visits
Marquita MbonuAugust 9, 2012
The turkey BBQ is delicious!!!!
Alan PorchAugust 23, 2011
they put homemade pimento cheese and a fried green tomato on a burger...YUM Read more
Neka BrownSeptember 15, 2013
The BBQ is awesome!
Sandra/Snad PhillipsJanuary 27, 2010
I'm a vegetarian, but I'll eat at The Pit with my meat-eating friends because they are cool enough to have BBQ tofu!!!
Montinique WilsonMarch 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The baby back ribs are to die for!
PeterAugust 29, 2016
The name says it all!
Dan FabriziAugust 13, 2011
Best BBQ I've ever had. Have to get the chopped BBQ
Brendan BurnsJune 2, 2013
Don't fill up on the hush puppies
John Mark IveyOctober 25, 2009
So I got the chicken wings and substituted Bleu Cheese for Honey Mustard - A+. And the hush puppies were mighty good as well. Read more
Newman NewmireJanuary 19, 2013
Damn good BBQ
Sharon ManiesDecember 29, 2012
BBQ fries are a must!
Kelly MMarch 8, 2013
Mm good barbecue and a GF menu!
Kwesi WaltersJanuary 29, 2020
Brisket and ribs
Reid T.January 4, 2012
Cool atmosphere great place for a business lunch
D .January 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great BBQ...Get the double combo!!!
Eric HarrisJuly 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
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