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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$

Raleigh

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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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Heather LarsonMarch 9, 2012
Traveled here from WI and were told it was the best BBQ around. Words can't do this place justice!!! Absolutely made our trip!
Kenny BattsApril 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask about the veggie of the day, if you're lucky it will be corn on the cob
Julie KosinJuly 25, 2015
If you're a vegetarian, the barbecue tofu is amazing.
Michael LaneJuly 18, 2013
At the bar. Biscuits and hush puppies. WOW. Can't wait to try the pork and ribs
Laura FingerJuly 26, 2015
It's all good. Green beans and BBQ 😍
Ken PesekApril 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
EVERYTHING is EXCELLENT. Brisket was to die for.
Signe Beck, Palm Springs-La Quinta- -San Diego-Silicon Valley CA , RealtorJanuary 26, 2014
The BBQ tofu is delish!!!
George LeeDecember 17, 2016
Fried chicken no doubt. The rest is also good.
Christina HDecember 29, 2013
The wait staff is really friendly and the food is really good.
Shawn ShaunJuly 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The bbq fries and soul rolls are amazingly delicious.
Jesse SorensonJanuary 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try a bloody Mary! Seems like they do there own Mary mix from scratch and it's delicious!
EmmaAugust 4, 2016
Delicious meatloaf despite being a BBQ place!
Marky MarksNovember 18, 2016
the ribs were even better than the chopped BBQ
Jamie BeckDecember 29, 2011
Don't park on Commerce St if you're going to be there past 9 PM, the signs are posted no parking 9 PM to 6 AM even though you'd think it says 9 AM to 6 PM. $30 ticket, not fun.
TiffanyApril 26, 2011
The absolute best dessert!!! Banana pudding...has nilla wafers, meringue, and marshmallow...un-be-lievable!!!
MarionDecember 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great service, solid brisket
Alexa ThompsonAugust 12, 2014
Everything! Such a great BBQ joint!
Mike DoyleMarch 14, 2015
You can combo the plates if you don't want just one!
Ben IlariaJuly 15, 2018
Brisket and the BLT are BOMB.
Jack WareJune 17, 2023
Been here 10+ times
Great place to eat
Ben BJuly 14, 2013
The honey butter is seriously addicting!
James RichterMay 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
My favorite BBQ spot in Raleigh. The brisket is sooo good.
Myron CherryFebruary 16, 2013
You know it's a real BBQ joint if you hear soul music over the speakers... Awesome!!
Nilesh PawarAugust 22, 2014
Love their draft beers and chicken sandwich.
David LeeSeptember 5, 2014
This is a damn good BLT. The bacon is jowl, cured in house. Nothing ordinary about it.
Adam HerodFebruary 11, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The sweet tea is the best in town &Don't miss the sweet potato fries. Reward yourself with a combo platter. I recommend chopped BBQ & Beef Brisket.
Kathryn FoxGrovesNovember 10, 2012
chopped bbq, carolina ribs. and this banana cream pie....OMG.
Bremmy11October 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The Carolina Style Ribs are melt in your mouth delicious. The menu says they have "more bone, more fat, more flavor!"
Glenn GirtmanDecember 24, 2009
Been here 5+ times
If you like great BBQ and great craft beer as well, you need to check out The Pit. Really good selection of local and other craft beers on tap.
Bob Perst3 weeks ago
Carolina style ribs were quite good!
Christopher KimDecember 22, 2013
Great food. Beef brisket is on point.
Charlie StewartSeptember 4, 2016
Carolina Ribs have delicious juicy tang
Jeffy G.November 14, 2012
Great food. Great waiters. I'll definitely come back.
Juan MenesesDecember 14, 2014
The Bloody Mary isn't as good as it used to be, but still pretty tasty
BridgetNovember 21, 2010
Ask for Colin to be your server if you like Zach Galifinaikis... he's a great server and super entertaining! Love him!!
Beth ShuggApril 21, 2013
The skillet-fried pumpkin corn bread is to die for!
Brandon FuchsJanuary 14, 2012
Great bbq. Make a reservation tho. Its always busy.
Mark NixonNovember 7, 2014
Pulled pork, brisket, hush puppies, baked beans.
LauraMay 13, 2012
Overrated if you ask me, but I'm biased as I grew up eating truly authentic NC BBQ. Only thing worth the trip is banana pudding. Decent but not deserving of all the hype that it seems to get.
Shaun SmithApril 23, 2013
Ate lunch here the other day. Didn't blow my mind like I was expecting. Food was good though and staff polite
Tiffany SDecember 31, 2011
Been here 10+ times
This is the best chopped barbq in the surrounding areas. You have to eat here
Kip GalyeanJune 24, 2014
Simply the best food I've ever eaten at a restaurant!
Jim WitscheyAugust 19, 2013
Ask if you can have the catfish blackened!
Michael TrumpMarch 9, 2012
OMG - the mac n cheese and creamed corn are to DIE for!
Bryan YountSeptember 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the chopped BBQ or the brisket. Probably the 2 best things on the menu.
Jerzy GlicaJanuary 21, 2013
This is a must if you're visiting Raleigh.
Americo GiannettiJune 11, 2014
Want good BBQ when in Raleigh go to the Pit.
Jesse SorensonJanuary 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Fried Green Tomatoes are perfect and the sauce with them is scrumptious!
AlisonDecember 28, 2010
Baby back ribs. All day. Extra bonus: well-curated selection of local brewery options
Kelli WilsonJanuary 3, 2015
If you order just drinks and dessert at the BAR the waitress will be full of attitude.

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