Another amazing meal delivered to me. I called on Sunday early evening as I knew it would get crazy with deliveries and boy was I right. When the owner picked up the phone she told me deliveries were busy and I told her I figured. Another thing I realized is that if you call the restaurant directly The prices are much cheaper than those delivery apps by a lot. So if you want a delivery and you live close by enough that get regular delivery guys will deliver do it, otherwise I understand you ordering online. The ribs as always were falling off the bone and like an idiot I forgot to ask for Bbq sauce but honestly you didn't even need some that's how good the ribs were. They were charred from the grill as it was just amazing. The coleslaw and baked beans were amazing as always Then she told me that she now has chicken pot pie and would I be interested. To be honest I wasn't sure at first, but she told me I could cook it myself it I wanted she would send me directions. Let me tell you something one of the. Eat have ever tasted. I completely forgot to take a picture cause it was so good. If you order or go in there please tell her I recommend the place and to try everything including her desserts the pies which are to die or kill for read more

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I have been frequenting this establishment since the pandemic on a weekly basis. I never become tired of eating my favorite dishes: Mediterranean grilled shrimp on a pita with greens, black olives, onions, tomatoes, and a green hot pepper, baby back ribs with mac and cheese along with homestyle collard greens, lentil, chicken, and butternut squash soup, crispy, southern-fried chicken and the 1/2 roasted chicken with mac/cheese and collards. These items are my "go to," but the owner, Ronny, keeps trying to get me to "change it up," and I will. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this neighborhood favorite for dining in or delivery. The quality of food is consistently great! read more

A neighborhood staple. Incredible customer service and attentive responsiveness to food allergy concerns. My family loves this place. Their house bbq sauce is addictive And the baby backs fall off the bone. read more

This is such a lovely place and I had a great time. Their host is amazingly friendly. And she was even willing to take our customized food. The food is also very nice. They are fresh and delicious. It's a small restaurant and I definitely would like to support local businesses read more

Collard greens wasn't collards, it was turnip greens with barely any flavor. I guess they think people can't tell the difference. Bbq chicken just had a splash of sauce. Bbq ribs were not tender as others described in reviews. Not much flavor read more

What a wonderful place to savor the BEST barbecue pork, ribs and fried chicken! But the most surprisingly delicious addition is the samosas, biryani and all the homemade pies. Ronnie is the proprietor and she is a welcoming hostess with a great smile and warm manner. She makes sure that you are pleased with all the home made food items. We love the food and the atmosphere. She makes the Best Arnold Palmer's I've ever had...with lemon, mint and LOVE. I had the Cuban Sandwich and I literally had an "out of body" experience. We wanted to eat more, but we were satiated...so we bought her delicious chicken pot pies to go. If you like home made comfort food....this is the Place to go. read more

Went to Barbecue Pit for the first time after 10 yrs I've been in Riverdale. They didn't disappoint. Rani was so hospitable from the second we walked in, she even gave us tortillas and salsa to snack on while waiting for our to go order. We got a big messy perfect pulled pork sandwich and it didn't disappoint in flavor and texture. We also got the steak Mediterranean dish which though a little pricy was super flavorful. There's so many things we want to try and we'll be back. Thank you, Rani! read more

Went on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food here is. You'd be amazed what barbecue tastes like when the seasoning is all through the food. I had the boneless chicken barbecue which was absolutely delicious with the potato salad and the broccoli and carrots. Service by the owner was very attentive and friendly. Ambiance very nice and I love how cozy it feels. read more

The Barbecue Pit - Boneless chicken barbecue with potato salad and vegetables - Barbeque Near Me - Bronx, New York

The BBQ rib meat just fell off the bone. Delicious food! The BBQ chicken was flavorful and tender. The BBQ sauce was delicious as well. We had potatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli as sides. No complaints from the family, everyone went for seconds. read more

The catfish was good. The tartar sauce was delicious! I mixed it with everything. The mashed potatoes was not garlicky as advertised but don't mind that. It just needed more gravy. The baked beans are good. The macaroni and cheese was not good. It is out of the box. read more

Rani has FABULOUS Food. On this Super Bowl Sunday, I wanted to point out that her wings are peerless. Crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, and a variety of sauces. read more

Great and tasty ribs! Liked that it cooked like steak. A lot of flavor in its dry rub. Very tender and delicious.

There's one primary reason that this place deserves five stars. And I'm pretty damn picky. It's because the food is consistently good--like having your mom cook food for you the way you like all the time. The owner comes from a family of cooks and has been cooking her entire life, and she's just an amazingly sweet and lovely woman. If that's not enough for you to have a host that cooks consistently well and greet you with a smile consistently then I don't know what the heck you're looking for when you go out to eat. From my perspective there are only two reasons to go out to eat: 1) to get food that you normally can't get at home. 2) to be waited on and served in such a way that you want to return to a place. The Barbecue Pit is far, far more than just barbecue. From their samosas, to their fried chicken, to their lentil soup, and Mediterranean and Indian fare, there's nothing this amazing woman can't cook. If you're looking for a place you can trust that you're going to be well received and well fed for a very fair price, don't just do take out, come here and sit in. It's cozy, it's friendly, and it's delicious. How do I know all this? Because I think I've eaten here about 40+ times. I live in New York City, I go out to eat all the time, but there are some places that you just call home and go to when you need a consistently delicious meal. read more

I have to add that I've had the Key Lime Pie and chili and both were superb. Everything delivers really well. We generally eat in, but it's great to have the option. read more

The food was good . It's a family restaurant very cozy . The atmosphere was light and fun. The service was good. The owner was sweet and personable. I would go back. read more

This was a uber eats order... I really dislike when a restaurant instead of calling me to let me know a item is sold old, they just give me whatever... like who would want both potatoe salad &macaroni salad ??? And they both was flavorless.. read more

The Barbecue Pit - Barbecue boneless chicken with potato salad and idk what the macaroni is - Barbeque Near Me - Bronx, New York

Super Bowl food. The wings were amazing and service was amazing as well fully recommend. We look forward to trying to the rest of menu. read more

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Okay this appears to be one of those places you would never notice or just walk on by. Riverdale in Bronx New York would not be a place to find a BBQ Hit Parade standout, but looks and location are deceiving. The chef and owner has a restaurant pedigree her name is Rani expresses her love and passion for the food she offers. She's very clear to explain that when she designed the restaurant the BBQ pit was the first order of business and everything else just put in around it. Love her priorities! Ribs are great, sauce is perfect, Tandoori Chicken is a fav, sides of pinto beans and spinach show off her heritage and passion to make vegetables taste right. The vegetarian biryani is wonderful. The turkey chili is to die for. So proud that we can call the Barbecue Pit a neighborhood gem. read more

They are way too expensive to be this sub-par.. ribs are alright. Chicken kind of dry. Cornbread was hella dry. BBQ was too watery. The garlic mash absolutely no garlic or flavor. read more

If I could give them a -10 I would! It's the worse food I've ever had (and it's the first time I order from them)!! What a waste of $$$. Bland & burnt chicken tenders, fries that appear to be drenched in oil! read more

The Barbecue Pit - Chicken tenders a la burnt & fries a la drenched in oil‍ - Barbeque Near Me - Bronx, New York

Good BBQ in a cute little hole in the wall. Decent portions and decent price. Not sure why it took us OVER a year to pay a visit...especially after Bronx BBQ Pit down on Broadway closed. Honestly my only complaint was that the sweet tea wasn't sweet enough - but that may have been influenced by the fact that I had been in South Carolina right before I went and was still used to their "would you like tea with your sugar" level sweet tea, ha. read more

So I've never updated a review twice let alone 3 times. But BBQ Pit is amazing. Ordered a whole blueberry pie without knowing the owner was on vacation. The night she returned she made it up ready for me for a surprise birthday function the next day. I'm running out of adjectives to describe how good her baking is. She could be running a pie business. As good as any I've had anywhere all over the USA. I cannot thank Rani enough for her kindness and her exquisite baking skills. I'll be back for more whole pies soon. read more

Came by with my family for BBQ on Memorial Day weekend and ate outside. Loved the variety of the menu and the owner, Rani, is a really awesome host. You can quickly see her passion for cooking and people. The ribs were great as were the sides. We def will be back! My kids loved their food! read more

This is hands down my favorite place to order delivery from in Riverdale. The food is delicious, from the veggie burger to the fried catfish, the chili to the ribs. I'd say my favorite sides are the stuffing, mashed potatoes, and yams, and my favorite dessert is the cranberry pie... but honestly I've never gotten something here and been disappointed. Even better than the food are the people behind it. The owner, Rani, is not only a wonderful cook but also a wonderful person. When I was recovering from surgery, she made sure I knew I could call on her if I needed anything, something that really meant a lot to me. Their driver does his best to get things to you quickly even when things are super busy for them, and my food has always been delicious and warm when I got it. Amazing and 5 stars all around. read more

Very quiet, and not crowded at all, even for a Friday night. The staff is attentive, and very concerned on how you enjoy your food. They really want you to come back. The Mozzarella Sticks are a good choice for appetizer. The Catfish is a very good choice for entree. The Ribs I was told are very popular there. The BBQ sauce comes in a warm bottle, and left for you to pour it on yourself. It definately taste better with the sauce. The Collard Greens were very undercooked, almost raw. The Sweet Potatoes were not that sweet. The Mash Potatoes with gravy was pretty decent. Not the best BBQ I have had, but the place is okay. read more

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The food I purchased through seamless from The Barbecue Pit left me crying on the toilet at 2am, s****ing and vomiting simultaneously. My partner also had violent bowel movements. This pandemic has put so many of us in the worst health and financial circumstances. I want my money back and a visit to The Barbecue Pit from the NYC Department of Health. read more

Been coming here for 20 years Tuesday they are closed. Fantastic ribs falls off the bone really well no need for sauces as they are just beautiful had the turkey stuffing with extra gravy delightful tortillas with salsa before the meal excellent tastes . service is quick beautiful presentation under rated place should have 5 stars Plus Plus Plus meter parking out front look at the picture of those ribs the Fried fish platter is good of everyone no sides offered on lunch specials open till 10 pm. Spacious tables nice warm surroundings Take out available read more

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The WORST BBQ I've ever had. Ribs were dry Mac and cheese was straight out of a Kraft box potato salad was terrible. I give the food a zero. I give the service a seven. Do not waste your money. read more

I am never disappointed at the Barbeque Pit. Whether sitting in the comfortable room with the super friendly owner and staff, or ordering delivery, I am always so glad I did! WHat a neighborhood treasure. read more

I really love this place! It's so cozy and the food is amazing. They start you off with chips and salsa which is my favorite. I then had the southern fried chicken that comes with two sides and i ordered extra corn bread. The food is fresh and delicious and the lady who takes care of the floor is really nice as well. Definitely recommend this place read more

The Barbecue Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Bronx, New York

We have ordered from The BBQ Pit several times. Everyone loves the food -- albeit pricey. The problem is the wait on delivery. Minimum wait is an hour and a half and we have waited for over 2 hours for delivery. When we call at the hour and half mark the excuse is always the same. We tried it one last time tonight to see if they have gotten the timing down better .. but no they have not. We ordered at 6:17pm and food arrived at 7:52pm. Unfortunately -- this is the last time we will order from the place. Too bad. read more

Delicious dinner tonight. Perfect for a rainy cold evening. I'm never disappointed with the deliveries and quality of food.A great restaurant here in riverdale. read more

I have loved this place for the last 4 years. The owner Rani is a sweetheart who quite literally pours her heart and soul into making good hearty food. All the items on the menu are delicious and one can't seem to have enough. Gem of a place in the neighborhood. I recommend all to go in or order in and support the strong entrepreneur who choose to persist through thick and thin Tonight I was there with some of my gal pals and the good was scrumptious. The cat fish was par excellence, the chicken nachos were delicious. Fried chicken and pork were all too good. Must try read more

This restaurant put out a Groupon coupon which I purchased. I live in LI and hiked all the way to d Bronx for this one...oh what I do for food. Anyways, I had the 1/4 Rib, 1/4 ckn meal with sweet mash and cornbread. Pretty good I would say, tho did not have me speaking in tongues or anything. Also had their version of what I would call a pulled pork sandwich...yikes..salty. Staff was extra friendly though even tho I was there late, so i give them props for that. Give them a try. All in all, nothing ventured nothing gained, but I might keep searching for my BBQ spot that will have me singing hymns.. Over and Out. read more

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They recently changed their menu. I tried to order their Turkey Burger combo and was informed by the owner, Rony that they no longer have that on their menu. I ended up ordering their beef burger instead. Many of their menu prices also rose on some of their food items. The food and service that they provide in this neighborhood is great and even with the upcharge, it is still worth supporting this local business. read more

Live in Riverdale and tried the take out for the first time. Had the large chicken and baby back ribs combo. The ribs and chicken were very good. Very grilled taste and not slathered with sauce. They give extra sausage on the side. Came with 2 sides. Had Cole slaw and sweet potatoes. Both very good. Only downside was the 2 slices of (homemade) pie. Apple and blueberry. Both were not eatable for me. I would go there again. Just no pie. read more

The food was terrible and the chicken was fried with old oil, not even edible! The only part I ate of my meal was the corn on the cob.

I found this awesome local BBQ spot nearby my newly found favorite local fresh pizzeria. Let's begin with the interior: it's a little EH but that's all good because I took my food to go. When I got there, it was a lil warm inside, door was closed, a fan was placed on a table to keep temps "okay." Live plant inside, and a fly just hanging out(thanks to warm temperature inside.) Staff: kind, friendly, smart. Thanks for asking/including utensils and napkins. Asked for I.D. when I picked up order. Could've also asked for email/order confirmation. Everyone always have their phone these days. GOOD THING I BROUGHT I.D. ONTO FOOD: I got the entrée - Chicken breast + garlicky mashed potatoes + Mac N Cheese (+ roll + iced tea) = GREAT. The chicken breast was more on the overcooked side(if they made this to order then that's bad) BUT I enjoyed it anyways. The BBQ sauce was a little TOO sweet. The sides were A+. The iced tea I had high expectations, it didn't meet them (3/5) It was either watered down by ice, or just watered down. The addition of mint and lemon is great though. I'll return, I've got to try the other sides -- THERE'S SO MANY TO TRY! read more

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I love the steak sandwich. I add onions and mushrooms to mine and the pies are made from scratch. They are delicious. I love the pecan pie and the cheesecake. The cheesecake is a lot better then Juniors cheesecake. read more

I went here on a recommendation of my daughter in law and it was awesome! We had the family dinner in which we ordered hot and honey wings, a whole chicken, baby back ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. It was all delicious! We ordered dessert afterwards with apple pie, carrot cake and a coffee dessert! All we amazing! The service was awesome and attentive with the water never running out. They were friendly and caring and they constantly checked up on us! We couldn't have asked for more! A must go to spot! read more