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    The Pit

    4.1 (145 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The half chicken  Homemade Coleslaw and  Homemade Potato Salad
    James B.

    I was yearning for some good BBQ and my lady found this place online. We had some good bbq in our times but I wanted some really good food! So we got a uber to edgewater to head over there. I was on my phone and I noticed the uber stopped. I looked up to see why we stopped and didn't see anything until I looked across the street and saw THE Pit ! Painted in black and right off the street. They have a few tables right on the sidewalk to eat outside! Gotta love outdoor seating / eating! You could smell the foods coming through the screen door. We were delighted to meet and be greeted by Bruno the owner! He is such a nice guy and he was working alone preparing all the orders for walk-ins and the food delivery companies. We looked over the extensive and scrumptious soul food looking menu! We ordered and sat in doors to the right of the kitchen. Wow all the smells and scents were driving our senses wild. After a short while out came Bruno with two metal Trays filled with some delicious looking/ smelling foods. I couldn't wait to eat! Me and my lady ordered different items that allowed us to share and sample with delight! Those ribs are really my favorite , they have like a dryrub season and also a pasty, tasty bbq sauce and the meat is so juicy! So so good! The chicken was so tender it was falling off the bones when we tried to remove the bone! The Coleslaw is so creamy and it hits the spot! The Potato salad has a very unique taste I have never experienced in a very good way! Those collard greens tho! So so good ! Almost like MoMs lol. The cornbread will have you wanted more so so fluffy and you don't need any butter! The portions are huge and plentiful! Everything fits on those metal trays so nicely! You even get a whole roll of paper towels on the table even though the food is so finger licking delicious! We showed up around 715 and right after we did the place started getting busy very rapidly! Remember the owner Bruno handled everything in a timely fashion and the food was worth the 30 trip over to THE PIT! It was so nice to meet you Bruno! We shall return!!!

    Kate Y.

    Ordered delivery - the wait was not long, considering that it was raining cats & dogs outside! Portion sizes were great - we ordered: - beef brisket sandwich: smoky goodness - hot dog with sauerkraut: plump and snappy - baby back ribs: tender meat slathered in sweet & tangy bbq sauce - sides: -- fries - nice and crispy -- coleslaw - delish -- corn on the cob - fresh and sweet -- potato salad - perfect accompaniment to the ribs -- pickles - tangy goodness My only wish - hush puppies on the menu

    Six ridiculously over breaded wings with 12 soggy french fries, which is not at all what they advertise in the photo of their online menu

    False Advertising!! Went there to get wings for my husband (based on their online ordering it looks like 8-10 wings with sauce) got the order to go since I was in the neighborhood pet sitting my sister's dog got back to the house opened up the container and saw 6 wings that were ridiculously overly breaded with a handful of disgustingly soggy fries. I added photos of what they advertise on their online menu compared to the box that I just opened. Looks absolutely nothing like what it looks like online. I just paid 17 bucks for 12 french fries and 6 wings that are so breaded It looks like Kentucky Fried chicken. Totally false advertising - do not order based on the picture descriptions they have listed. Very deceiving and I wouldn't trust getting food from a place that lies this blatantly on their menu photos. If I wanted breaded wings - I could have saved money and I would've gone to Popeyes

    Baby Back Ribs Mac & Cheese Seasoned Fries Cornbread

    Ribs weren't overly saucy and didn't slide off bone which is fine - it's $46 for a full rack. Baked mac and cheese was very bland though, had no seasoning. Had to open two utensil wrappers just to get salt and pepper to add to it since they didn't have shakers and the seasoned fries were stale. Service could use some improvement, the man at the counter acted like he couldn't be bothered when asking for things or even to check in and wasn't around when we were eating. We were the only ones in there, we came a little over an hour before close.

    Brisket sandwich YUM!
    Lina K.

    I have been wanting to stop in for awhile and glad I finally did. I ordered the brisket sandwich and it came with fries and coleslaw. The portion I received was large and the brisket very flavorful. Fries were perfect and I really liked the coleslaw (chunky and crunchy!). Based on the other reviews, I will return to try the onion rings and other sides. Super convenient to park in front for a very short minute and run in for my order.

    Sama C.

    Yelp's Big Night In 2.0 Thank you to Sara for getting this out to support the local small businesses. Nights like these is how "mom & pop" shops survive in rough times. I was in the mood for some good old fashioned BBQ, and this place pulled me in. Coming up to the storefront, and seeing the grill outside with the smoke was the selling point for me. There are 3 ways you can tell if a BBQ spot is good BEFORE you even walk inside: 1) You see the smoke coming out of the restaurant. 2) You smell the BBQ 3) A crowd of people waiting in line. This place almost had all 3 criteria's met. As I walked in I noticed a nice sized menu. It offered many of the BBQ items you are looking for. So I chose a half rack of ribs. This came with 2 sides, and I chose baked beans and seasoned french fries. The baked beans were tasty, but it didn't have the smokey bbq flavor I was looking for. The french fries were basic. I did not pick up any "seasoning", and they were just like any average fries. Maybe they forgot to add the dry seasoning to it. The BBQ ribs were a decent sized item for half a rack. They had smoke and BBQ taste throughout. I felt it was a little more on the fatty side than it should be, and I'm not sure what style of rib was used here. It didn't fall off the bone, but when you bite into it the meat was easily pulled apart from the bone. Having been to the capitol city of BBQ (Austin, Texas) I can tell you that this place was not quite up to par as Texas BBQ. It is though a decent spot for ribs for this area. I would come back to try the other menu items, and their house burger looked good in the picture. Only thing is $14 for a burger you can hold in one hand is not ideal price.

    The Pit Burger
    Andy L.

    Finally got to try The Pit with their signature Pit Burger (pictured), buffalo wings, and pulled pork sandwich! Ordered takeout and thoroughly enjoyed from home. I hadn't had a burger in months since lockdown and I couldn't have picked a better spot for a juicy one! I honestly wasn't sure what the difference was between their regular burger and Pit Burger because I couldn't find any description or any pics. But I thought "what the heck" and took a gamble. Now you can see the glory that is the Pit Burger: perfectly cooked patty, bacon & cheese, and mac & cheese! And you know I only had seconds to take this photo before that mac started oozing out... Both sandwiches (and yes, they were for separate meals) came with fries, a small coleslaw, as well as ketchup, hot sauce, and barbecue sauce. The pulled pork sandwich & fries heated up great for the following meal too. Ordering on their site was super simple and the meal was ready shortly after opening that day - but you can set it to any time. Overall I'm glad I've got a place I can depend on that's so close by!

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    Always do takeout. Great BBQ and sides. Great service and good prices. Cannot go wrong with the Pit.

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    That was the best Brisket I have ever eaten. it was like eating butter. Great job

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    Their food is simply amazing! The service is great and our orders are always on time! The location is so cozy and nice! Highly recommend!

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    The best Burgers in Town also they have some amazing brisket with baby back ribs and friendly staffs

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    absolutely love this spot! This Korean bbq spot is different that other kbbqs in that it focuses…read moremore on pork meat. We opted for the $90 2 person combo which came with your choice of 3 meats. Our server helped us and recommended us to try the dry aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short rib. All of the meats were incredibly good! The pork combo also came with the fluffiest steamed egg and your choice of soup. They also gave banchan which was your typical kimchi, pickled radish, corn salad, as well as tteokbokki, pajeon, and raw marinated crab! Overall, we loved the food here. Service was amazing, our server was super attentive and helpful. He grilled all of the meats to perfection! Highly recommend coming here

    I don't remember who told me this place but I had this place bookmarked for some time and I'm glad…read moreI finally got to try this place out on a Friday night. Once I entered, was seated at a table, there was no wait. The place has a rustic Korean bbq vibe to it but also has random vintage items, like an old tv and old games and some modern items like claw games. Ended up getting the pork combo for 2 ($90) and chose to get the aged pork belly, pork jowl and marinated pork short ribs. They give you a lot of banchan (side dishes) and they were good. The quality of the pork was really good as well. There was a lot of food for two people which I really appreciated. My favorite from the pork was the aged pork belly or marinated pork short ribs, all were really good tho. The servers were excellent and were on top of all my orders and cooking everything perfectly. This is my new go to pork bbq spot. Next time I come here I'm bringing my family :) I highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for bbq pork belly. * Parking garage on ground floor * Good service * A lot of games for all ages

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    (434 reviews)

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    Ooooh, it's been awhile since my last review…read more After 4 years, I still love Wooga but those "$$$$" on the their Yelp page keeps me from eating here more often. This time around, it's a stronger 5 out of 5 because of our waiter was amazing. Ugh, I can't remember his name. He was on top of everything and making sure our food was grilled in a timely manner. He was quick to follow up with orders/requests that didn't come through when the kitchen didn't bring them out. Usually my gripe or disclaimer I give to people is that Wooga is great at everything except wrapping up things on the end. In the past, whenever I went, it would take forever (!!!!!) to get our check and pay. It was so frustrating but this time around, it was a bit faster. It's a win-win situation because we get to pay and leave and the restaurant has another table for customers. Though on the pricier side, Wooga does check off all the boxes of: -amazing meat quality -amazing & attentive service -they don't skimp on banchans (side dishes that I heard other restaurants are starting to limit) -several meat combo options -best Korean steamed egg in the North Jersey area We tried the thinly sliced oxtails, which were really good but pretty pricey for $38cash/$39.90card for 11oz of it. There are some things that are inconvenient (long waits, very small parking lot) but it's easy to overlook them once you have a meal at Wooga. Things to know before you go: -Their menu is updated on their website if you want to check that out before you go. -The earlier you go, the better your chance of being seated quickly. Weekends are definitely a longer wait, so plan ahead. -Their parking lot is small so it fills up super quickly, so you'll have to park across the street and play Frogger (maybe you might be too young to know this reference?) to cross the 4 lanes of Palisade Ave. -When you arrive, make sure to check in with the host/hostess so that you could get a pager to know when your table is ready. Your turn can come pretty fast sometimes depending on the timing.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Korean BBQ is always good, as was the e beef and pork at this restaurant. The USDA Prime Rib Finger and Pork Shoulder were both delicious, but I think what makes this Korean BBQ restaurant shine is their accompaniments. That was clear when the Egg Custard came and we devoured it immediately. So fluffy, very eggy, and extremely smooth. In other words, maybe the best version I have had along with Nubiani. The banchans and stews were wonderful too. I know they have a Midtown location, but I still have not been to that branch yet. I hope its quality and service matches this location. I'll check it out soon.

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    This tiny store has ton of flavors, but fell short…read more.. With an Asian influenced cuisine it stands out from the others. The Bulgogi box had a lot to offer, but I felt like it could have had more beef. Also, the salad did not have the usual, ginger sauce. It was a salad dressing that threw me off... need that ginger sauce with Asian food to heighten that experience. The good part was all the extra sides that the staff gave me with the box... very hospitable. Even offering more to compliment the dish. Do not get the Korean Fried Chicken... I ordered a 4pc and I couldn't tell if they were drumsticks or wings. The sad part was, they were all drumsticks yet looked like wings... mind boggling. It was a HUGE fried ball and the chicken was ginormous! This is bad- it means the chicken wings are injected with hormones. It gets worse, the batter was over fried... super dark and burnt. Finally, the taste was off. Not a fan of these at all. FYI: Parking can be tough since many spots are for tenants living in the condos.

    3.6 stars rounded up. Excellent service, charming atmosphere of a restaurant that just opened…read more Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The sweet potato fries were too greasy and soggy, the LA Galbi was really disappointing (granted, the bar set by other Korean restaurants in the area is very high) and raging bulgogi was better but there was too much sauce. I think it's a nice addition to the restaurants in the neighborhood and good quick lunch spot, but somewhere we'd come back. That said, please support similar local businesses!

    The Cast Iron Pot

    The Cast Iron Pot

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    My girlfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop by Cast Iron Pot Original for a late…read moredinner, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. From the moment we walked in, the place made a great impression. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and has a good music selection that adds to the overall vibe. There's a bar area in the front and a main dining room in the back, which gives the space a nice balance. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Private/Street Parking Atmosphere - The space is well designed and very clean. The combination of decor, lighting, and music creates an enjoyable dining environment. Having both a bar area and a main dining space makes it feel more spacious and well thought out. Service - The staff here really stood out. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. We ended up chatting with our waiter quite a bit, and he was extremely personable. He even took a song request from me and had it played, which was a really nice and unexpected touch that made the experience feel more personal. What We Ordered - The menu covers all the classic Korean BBQ staples you'd expect, along with some less traditional options like intestines and both spicy and non spicy chorizo, which made the experience more interesting. What really sets this place apart is their use of traditional cast iron pots instead of grills, which was a big deciding factor for us and gave the food a more authentic feel. A quick tip: ask for smaller portions when ordering. The servings are very generous. We switched to smaller portions after our first round so we could try more of the menu, especially since we don't visit the area often. Standout dishes for us were the Beef bulgogi, Beef brisket, Berkshire steak, Pork jowl, and the Braised crab meat soup. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, and these are definitely must order items in our opinion. Final Thoughts - For the price, this was a fantastic dining experience. Great food, generous portions, and genuinely friendly service made it well worth the visit. I would definitely come back again if we're in the area.

    Been a while since I've been to this Fairview Original Cast Iron Pot all you can eat place…read more Lunch $27.95 M-F Dinner $42.95 I am not a big fan of all you can eat meat places since the quality is never guaranteed and the meat is usually dry when not marinated. So, yes, that is still the truth about AYCE ... We started out with the beef thin brisket ... thin !!! Easy to satisfy your appetite and want to devour !!!! Tried many side dishes - steamed egg, steamed dumplings, grilled vegetables, and japchae. Side dishes were good !!! Then, thin sliced pork belly - very dry. Marinated pork ribs - nicely marinated, and beef bulgogi. Bulgogi was very good and wished we had a bowl of rice to go with it, not we wanted to go easy on the carb.

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    My go-to Korean restaurant in New Jersey! I've been here multiple times, and it never misses…read more Edgewater has the views, overlooking Manhattan. It's definitely worth coming back on a warmer day. They don't skimp on the side dishes. My favourites are the pickled radish, spicy cucumbers and fish cake. We always get the pancakes and LA galbi short ribs. They were tender, perfectly marinated, savoury, smoky char from the grill. By the time I get to the Soon Tofu, I'm already full. I usually go with the Beef & Seafood Tofu Soup (medium spicy), and the silkiness of the tofu is unmatched. In a piping hot stone pot--cracking that raw egg in immediately is the best part.

    What a gem! I've always wanted to try this place. I shop at the Trader Joe's often, and always pass…read moreby with curiosity. I had no idea this place was a chain until we sat down and saw the other locations on the placemats! My cousin and I came here last night (a Sunday) around 6:30 for a comforting bite. There weren't too many people here, so we were seated right away. A few servers interchanged and took our order, refilled our tea, and took our requests with easy smiles. SGD's main attraction is their tofu stew - a customizable soup that comes serves in a literal cauldron. Being that this was SGD's specialty, we knew we had to try. I opted for the spicy beef tofu stew with hot stone rice - it came piping hot, and continued to boil for a good 15 minutes before it became drinkable. The stew has a lovely flavor and was brimming with silky tofu. The beef was a little on the skimpy side - I would have liked more, but it was still tasty. I also would have liked to have seen some mix-ins be offered with the soup - such as sesame oil, green onions, etc. - to really make the flavors pop. However, it was tasty for what it was. The addition of a fresh cracked egg and the various pickled vegetables on the side really made the meal memorable. In addition, we ordered chicken bulgogi and it was absolutely fabulous - I actually liked it better than the soup and will definitely be back here to try. This is a no-frills space for good Korean food. I can't wait to go back!

    The Pit - bbq - Updated May 2026

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