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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 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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barbecue
Southern food
ribs
brisket
good for groups
banana pudding
ed mitchell
collard greens
fried green tomatoes
casual
great value
cornbread
biscuits
baked beans
fried okra
desserts
restaurants
Brunswick stew
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Paul ChangApril 15, 2010
Try this Food Network favorite out! The ribs are my favorite.
John LaneJanuary 11, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Whatever you get for the main dish, get the fried okra side.
Anna Howard-GilbertSeptember 23, 2011
About to try some east carolina bbq! Supet excited...
Aliya MartinJune 29, 2013
See Christina @ the bar.
Irene BrittMay 5, 2019
Bbq was kinda dry and lacked flavor.
Jason CeisnerMay 19, 2011
The beer was great..the food was not all that..the chicken was dry along with the babyback rib..this was the second time eating at the pit..both times not good..will not return..
Charles KJanuary 4, 2012
Great BBQ here
TJ NicolaidesMarch 13, 2010
Get your picture taken with The Pitmaster
SmartiSeptember 21, 2011
Get in pit and love someone.
Noremac NotyamSeptember 2, 2013
Be careful if you order tofu.... It might be a dead bird instead.
Jason CulbrethOctober 14, 2011
Don't be in a hurry the service is s S L O W.....
Kia QuickOctober 5, 2010
Best lunch sandwich ever ...BRISKET BABY
Alex MarinoMarch 31, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the BBQ.
Megan NealDecember 27, 2011
Love the food
David BrownJanuary 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Sanitation Score: 98.0
KaitlynDecember 15, 2012
The wait takes forever!
Chris PattersonJanuary 5, 2010
Eat some of the best BBQ you can find. Read more
Avatar RockAugust 12, 2010
Baby Back Ribs + Iced Tea in the Southern Heat
Megan NealJanuary 17, 2012
Food is good but now it is ok, because Ed left!
Diemmi PhamMay 6, 2013
Really disappointed with the pulled pork. Meat was tender but the eastern BBQ sauce has no flavor.
Fredo AlvarezAugust 7, 2011
Brisket wins!!
Mike A.August 14, 2010
PBLT's make for a great Southern appetizer.
Tara HDecember 2, 2011
Food is pretty good... Take out service is terrible- always missing something from the order.
Beth HollomanJuly 24, 2010
All the veggies are awesome!
james schemmSeptember 2, 2010
Try everything!
Will PowersJanuary 11, 2010
the banana pudding is incredible!
jimmy twobagsFebruary 5, 2011
shiiiiiiiit bes dam eastern they was out n deeeeez necks
Leah BeesonJune 23, 2012
Food was outstanding but the service was lacking
James SDecember 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Out out of MAC cheese
David FoxJuly 12, 2012
The bbq is not that good, but everything else is ok.
Don CrouseAugust 7, 2010
Bring a big appetite
LaurenMarch 4, 2013
The front staff is very rude and not accommodating. The food may be good but service is not up to par :-/
jimmy twobagsFebruary 5, 2011
oh yeah and they dont even recognize their "mayors
David MaxfieldJanuary 24, 2010
Order the triple combo. Read more
Jason HippertFebruary 11, 2010
Try the BBQ turkey!!
Don CrouseMarch 25, 2010
Try the ribs.
Craig McCartyOctober 14, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Just saw the wicked witch here.
Matt GrinerAugust 31, 2011
This is by far the worst BBQ I have ever tasted! I wouldn't waste my time. Go somewhere else........
DanJanuary 26, 2018
It's fine. Overpriced for what you get.

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