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    Bar B Q Pit

    3.4 (213 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sandwich's & burgers - menu
    Joe B.

    One of my favorite spots in Merced. We have been going here for years and years. Even after the transfer of ownership, nothing changed (In a very good way) The breakfast here is awesome. My go to dish is either the tuna sandwich on sourdough or any of the smokehouse bbq options. The service great, however it's not the quickest place in town. The ambiance is fantastic, old school / hometown diner. It's like stepping back in time and it feels great. Check it out.

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    Ashley L.

    1/21/25 Getting lunch! BBQ chicken & ribs plate ordered with extra chicken., extra BBQ sauce, an extra roll and onion rings ordered. The worker was kind and said it would be ready in 10 minutes. I went in to pick it up shortly later. Restaurant is Lunchtime! Order split. It came with veggies and baked beans too! BBQ chicken was tender & DELICIOUS! Same with the rib! GREAT! Baked beans were tasty! Veggies were fresh and great! Garlic roll & rice pilaf were Great too!! I had 1 onion ring and it was crunchy & Delicious too! Mother said hers was Great and she really liked the tender meat!! Lots of leftovers! Good service & GREAT lunch! Highly recommended!

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    Enrique R.

    Best breakfast in town hands down The restaurant has a great classic ambiance The waitresses are kind and everything I've ever ate there has been FRESH and DELICIOUS Great place to bring family

    Angel L.

    Thank you for feeding me and my bf twice while we visited after our Yosemite trip! We drove very far away and really wanted bbq! You live up to the bbq name!! Very yummy! Love the retro vibe! Very clean and staff are friendly and informative!!! Thank u bbq crew for filling our tummies at a wonderful price!

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    Henry F.

    A solid 4 star rating. Good value makes this a hit in my book. Good breakfast and lunch. Service is good. Ambiance is that of a classic restaurant. Not a bad option if you want a good all around experience.

    Taster plate with sides of mashed potatoes, baked beans and corn on the cob

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    This is one of our go to places for consistent good service, good breakfast and excellent bbq meals

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    Been going there for years great food and the staff is the best always loved their biscuits and gravy

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    Good food, good service, great prices. We also love that they have a senior menu. Quick service.

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    Food was delicious and hot.Server was attentive and professional.Busboy was awesome.Place was clean and inviting

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    My fav for breakfasts. They're quick and clean. Service is good too. Parking a bit tricky at times but good.

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    Their meal packs are delicious and convenient! We always grab them when we have friends over. Everyone loves the food!

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    The Goods

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    I stopped by here on a whim today after walking by several times and seeing both indoor and outdoor…read moreseating was full. I wanted a sweet treat and found this tiramisu, the best dessert I've had in a while. It's so light, fluffy, not too sweet and not soggy at all. I was intrigued by this prickly pear soda and it was the freshest tasting soda I've ever had. While looking at those, one of their customers urged me to try the daily fresh made pasta. The individual that helped us was very informative and super sweet making pleasant small talk. The pasta was again incredibly fresh and tasty, the pesto on it was amazing and my friend agreed; the best pesto we've ever had. It's an adorable shop with dishware and other trinkets and food for sale . 10/10, no notes, would definitely recommend. This is a Merced local gem. (I would add pictures but we have consumed literally all of what we bought)

    Over-priced sandwiches. Mostly bread, little meat. No option to customize. There was fresh pasta…read moremade but no sign to say it existed nor pricing. I asked what the portions and prices were and he seemed surprised I asked. I get what they're trying to do, to offer legit Italian meat, pasta, sweets etc. However Merced lacks the clientele to support this niche business. I appreciate the legit mortadella and prosciutto, it's been a year since we were in Italy. They need to make heftier sandwiches loaded with actual substance if they're gonna charge that much. Include a drink too. Lastly, I had no idea this place existed. My brother mentioned it to me and we checked it out. Need more advertising and food selection to match pricing.

    Bar B Q Pit - bbq - Updated May 2026

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