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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$

Raleigh

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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.9^/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 Carolina ribs are absolutely excellent, meat falls right off."(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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Eric HarrisJuly 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
This foodie favorite has even better beer choices! Check out the list!
Tom BellFebruary 8, 2013
How could anyone possibly have room for dessert?!
Asfrika JakartaDecember 1, 2011
Great TP BBQ good specials....Yumm....Yummy
DeniseAugust 18, 2011
Make reservation on OpenTable.com to avoid the long wait.
Sonja FoustJanuary 17, 2010
Carolina short ribs are legen--wait for it--dary! Get the short ribs and the BBQ baked beans.
Brian McDonaldMarch 15, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the collard greens. Best I've ever had. Try them on New Years Day and get mo money!
Lee GrahamJanuary 26, 2015
Good BBQ for downtown
Dee BooneOctober 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the Soul Rolls. Delish!
JamesJanuary 10, 2012
Everything is good! <3
FirstinFlights ~July 31, 2011
Fun, down to earth atmosphere.
Erika ReadMarch 3, 2010
This place rocks. Great atmosphere, nice people. Try the pimento cheese dip, delish.
jimmy twobagsFebruary 5, 2011
not to mention the smell in the hallwaysstagnate h20 in rest. no but paper know it all bartenderif u go aks fo ashby th best
Josh LucasJanuary 11, 2014
Very large portions!
Amber CareySeptember 14, 2015
Fried and bbq chicken
Andy JonesMarch 25, 2015
Banana Cream Pudding
Linda Craft & Team REALTORSFebruary 25, 2012
You have to try the fried okra!
Mike WilliamsNovember 25, 2009
Been here 10+ times
The grouper is the best in the city. I know this is a bbq joint but try the grouper!
Nathan MuellerDecember 28, 2017
Nice cheese balls
Ralph GrayFebruary 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Rachel is the best!
Drew TysonJune 4, 2015
not authentic. chopped pork and fried chicken decent
Bryan SetserAugust 26, 2010
Make sure to go on an off weekend night so the brisket is slow cooked.
Sarah NaftolinNovember 15, 2011
Fabulous! Amazing inside.
Christopher H.December 15, 2011
Amy and Amy are the best! Ask for em.
Kim PhamAugust 3, 2011
Carolina ribs here are so good they should be illegal!
jimmy twobagsFebruary 5, 2011
just dont order food w drinks food might beat that awesome 8 dollar pint out
Matthew K.December 3, 2011
Beware of all the hipsters. They're everywhere!
Jennifer DickinsonSeptember 18, 2013
Portion sizes are out of control!
Joshua KeelMarch 2, 2013
Great Gimlets!!!
Kate ManhireAugust 16, 2010
Everything's great, but the baby back ribs are heaven.
At OAugust 19, 2014
Beef brisket
Chris HallSeptember 30, 2011
The brisket is AMAZING!
Rob BennettMarch 1, 2010
Dude. The fried chicken is auh-mazing. Can also vouch for the chopped barbeque pork.
Ramona WardOctober 18, 2014
Catfish. Hush puppies. Yep. #J360
Angelina KennedyOctober 27, 2012
Barbecued tofu is phenom
Pam ☕️ ONovember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the pumpkin cornbread
BenJune 1, 2012
High on atmosphere, low on substance. The beer selection is good, but the barbecue is just OK.
LaDonna HuntAugust 11, 2014
Brisket!!!
Ryan OliverFebruary 26, 2012
Rihen is the best server!!
Ileana GonzálezAugust 30, 2013
Just try BBQ :)
Phil BuckleyNovember 24, 2009
Been here 50+ times
Take a few friends, all order something different and share. There's nothing bad on the menu.
Rob RobersonJanuary 30, 2011
The sauce is the star my chopped BBQ is a little tough. That tells me It wasn't cooked long enough, and there isn't much smoke flavor on the meat.
Nick CampionJuly 3, 2016
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Dennis GruetterAugust 19, 2010
Hush puppies! Yum. The micro brews are awesome.
Dylan RussAugust 29, 2016
The food wasn't anything to write home about, considering how much it was
jimmy twobagsFebruary 5, 2011
i think all the people on here are in the biz hence all the bogus hype
Ange CottonMay 14, 2011
Get the Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti!
Robin SmithSeptember 20, 2010
The chicken wings are not to be missed.
Mike WilliamsFebruary 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
BBQ chicken with the "seasonal" veggies. Always great.
Paul ChangApril 15, 2010
Try this Food Network favorite out! The ribs are my favorite.
Noremac NotyamSeptember 2, 2013
Be careful if you order tofu.... It might be a dead bird instead.

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