Ordered a few times here. The dogs were a little pricey but good. The brisket and pork was great. Definitely good food for an area lacking food bbq. read more

Came across this place as I was driving down Route 5. Tried a few different things - Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, and took a cookie to go. Everything was really great. Highly recommend this place - give it a try. I'll be back for sure! read more

The food is not good. Plain and simple. No flavor what so ever. This place makes Hill Country look like Franklin BBQ. Virgils blows this place out of the water. What we ordered: - full rack: go to acme buy a $10 rack and season way better. Or even better go to Applebee's (yuck lol). - brisket: no mf flavor. Insane. - beans, greens: out of the can beans, greens horrible flavor. - Mac and cheese for $12!!!! Wtf. Terrible. I'd eat blue box kraft and velveta shells and cheese over this all day. - cornbread: actually decent. - Apple cobbler, which is now "Apple pie". Store bought Apple pie. - bbq sauce: this was the only saving grace to make the meet OK. This place is a joke. No flavor, way over priced for garbage. I am down with paying for good food all day of the week. This experience compelled me enough to make my first review. Please. Save your money and go elsewhere or change your cuisine. Anyone who writes a decent review of this place has no idea what good bbq, let alone decent is. read more

Overall good food, although a bit pricey. The ribs and burgers are great. I didn't care too much for their coleslaw but their other sides are good, too! read more

Ordered from The Pit once before for Delivery and was sold! Sadly, we are just out of range now for delivery so we decided to go in person. We were not disappointed. As always, the pulled pork was flavorful, lean and tender but this time the Ribs stole the show. They weren't fall off the bone, but the sauce and meat were tasty. The outside was caramelized to perfection. For sides, we had the potato salad, corn on the cob, cole slaw and baked beans. All good as well! Definitely the best bbq in the area. read more

So glad we tried this little spot.. only problem is that it's so addicting!! Wings are awesome.. bbq and great zing.. ribs amazing.. flavor so good and not fatty.. brisket great but one time it was a bit too fatty.. will still try it again ! Corn bread so good and I think it's homemade ../ the hot sauce they have is soo good I use it till the last drop!! read more

Decided to try this place recently. Ordered brisket, fries, mozzarella sticks. The first brisket order was really good! Second order was a bit salty, but taste was good. Next time when I'll be in the mood for brisket, will definitely go back read more

I wanted BBQ and this place apparently recently opened in the past year. I got a half rack of ribs for $19 which includes 2 sides. I must say it beats any other place for BBQ that I've tried in NJ. It's above average in comparison to Dallas or KC or St. Louis, but what do you expect in NJ? It probably would be better right off the grill, instead of being warmed up, but I give them kudos for pursuing their dream. read more

It's a small place but the BBQ chicken & ribs were so tasty. Loved their cornbread. Will order from them again.

Get the brisket YUM! It's more of a take out business but they do have outdoor tables. They try with that but over all food is good. Maybe should get a bit more of the side portions. read more

I hope this place never closes down... Cus they have THE MOST DELICIOUS, Juiciest, melt in your mouth, to die for , brisket, my husband and I have ever had. We absolutely LOVED every bite. Their fries and coleslaw was very good too. A+++++ read more

I ordered for pickup and it was such a great experience. My first time here and certainly not my last. Best bbq in edgewater! Great parking and great food also! Staff are mandating covid protocols. My favorite place for bbq! The bbq sauce is highly recommended! Ordered the angus burger and what an amazing burger read more

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We ordered the pulled pork and brisket , they both very tasty, juicy and tender. Good portions. Definitely will come back again. Foot notes: Thank you very much of supporting Edgewater Senior Community read more

I have to be the worst nightmare for American BBQ restaurants in the NYC area. For me, the American-style BBQ is one of the finest/sophisticated cuisines in the world and the standard-bearer for this style of food is the great Goode Company in Houston, TX. So, every BBQ restaurant I go to must be compared to the great GC. The Pit in Edgewater is in-line with the rest of the better BBQ restaurants in the area and has its gives and takes. The sauce is "forkable" meaning it's thick enough to be the real thing. But, while better than most I've had in this area, it's still not smokey enough and a little too sweet. Not a lot but sweet enough that when applied to the meat it makes the meat sweeter than it should be. But the flavor comes closer than most (7/10). However, the baby back ribs were too dry and didn't fall off the bone like it should. Also, it was obvious it wasn't cooked all day because of the previous and you can see that the sauce didnt go deep into the meat. This also means that the meat wasn't basted frequently enough, in my opinion. So, while the BBQ is smokier than others in this area, the flavor is not there altogether. The sides had a weird fishy-taste but that may have been some sort of an aberration. No place to sit and the decor is suited to the venue. Access to a clean bathroom is available and the order/cashier is nice/friendly and helpful enough. It isn't expensive but not cheap. Expect to be $20 lighter walking out of there, which includes a non-alcoholic beverage. read more

Overprice poor quality meat Delivery took forever 1 hour the delivery guy only gave the excuse is not his fault and left without an apology, small size portion, Ribs were not tender hard to bite , chicken was dry, bbq watery, cornbread was dry. There is no doubt the good reviews are a set up , wont be back ,, BTW they have the nerve to charge a delivery FEE. read more

I ordered food using Uber Eats, so I was a little nervous to see how the quality of the food would be. I ordered brisket, the half rib/half chicken combo, and an order of Mac and cheese. Sides included cornbread, baked beans, and corn on the cob. 1. The brisket: seasoned very well, very tender and not dried out. There was plenty to share as well. 2. The ribs (part of the combo): these were my favorite of the proteins. Hands down. Super tender but still had some bite. 3. The chicken (part of the combo): the skin was seasoned very well and crispy! The breast meat was a little dry, but it was super flavorful and the hot sauce it came with complimented it very well. 4. The mac and cheese: I'm thoroughly impressed. It's a baked mac, and it is super cheesy but not in a sickening way. Totally perfect balance. 5. The sides: the cornbread is killer good; super soft and great flavor. The beans are pretty good. Nothing out of the ordinary. The corn on the cob was ok, but it is probably better if you eat it there. All in all, I can't WAIT to eat here again. read more

Was craving some baby back ribs so ordered a full rack plus chicken. Before I ordered from here, I made sure to do my brief research to see what people had to say. My craving overpowered the warnings of other reviewers. It seems like the ribs are cooked in batches of half racks because my full rack consisted of 2 differently cooked ribs. The first half rack was actually not bad. It wasn't fall of the bone tender but it was tender enough and I wish they put extra seasoning. Some parts had more seasoning than other parts and when you taste the seasoning, I have to say, it was a quite pleasant. You just want to keep eating. Now when I got to the second half rack, I was completely disappointed. The meat was not tender... it was dry... like either it was overcooked or the meat quality was subpar. When other reviewers had the same complaint, I somewhat brushed it off but I see it's a bit of hit or miss situation, more to the latter. It's funny because as I was eating the first half, I told my wife that I would order from here again. As soon as I started to eat the second half rack, I immediately said, nah, I wont order feom.here again. I love ribs and I'd rather not take my chance with dry ribs. The chicken on the other hand was quite good. If I ever go to the pit, I would definitely order chicken again. I give the pit a 3 out of a 5. If the second rack of ribs was not dry, I would've gave this place an overall 4. read more

I'd first like to say that Edgewater is a tough location for restaurants, a lot don't stay in business long due to greedy landlords charging too much rent. Went to The Pit BBQ today and found the food tasty, a large portion and reasonable prices. All "ingredients" to make me go back again. Ordered the ribs, pulled chicken sandwich, and a Angus burger, myself and the kids were happy! read more

Great bbq and decent prices. We've ordered from The Pit before and we're always satisfied. The bbq brisket is so flavorful and melts in your mouth. Collard greens were also delicious. I had the bbq 1/2 chicken that was perfectly cooked. If you're craving for some bbq, try The Pit. read more

Came across this place as I was driving down Route 5. It just so happened to be their soft opening. Tried a few different things - Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, and took a cookie to go. Everything was really great. Highly recommend this place - give it a try. I'll be back! read more

My husband and I decided to try this place today for the first time. I have never been so disappointed in a restaurant. We tried the bbq trio(ribs, brisket and pulled pork). Jiffy mix corn $7. ALL of it was HORRIBLE! I can't believe they have been in business for 3 years. I wish I could post a picture of this garbage. I want my money back. They don't deserve any stars. read more

Excellent service. Great BBQ and cornbread. I felt very welcomed and loved the decor. I had a great experience and will gladly patronize The Pit. read more

delicious new BBQ spot in Edgewater - this is our go-to spot for semi-heathy quick dinner. The pulled chicken is great - not sure if they make their own bbq sauce in-house, but it's incredible! This place is worth trying, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great local BBQ take out in Edgewater. I recommend the chicken and rib combo. Great quality and enough food for two.

Food was amazing as well as the dessert! Customer service was phenomenal and they even offered to walk our food to our car because of the street being closed. Highly highly highly recommend ! read more

This place sucks and the owner is rude!!!! The food lacks flavor and is subpar. Don't waste your time going here. If I could give this place a negative star I would!!!! If you're in the mood for real bbq visit House of Que at Port Imperial across from the ferry on River Road. You will not be disappointed :) Not only is the food delicious at House of Que but the view and ambience is also spectacular! read more

Tried this place for lunch today. Had the pulled pork sandwich with caramelizad onions, cole slaw and fries. It was very tasty, fresh. The sandwich itself was a very generous portion. Little messy some of the pork fell out and I combined it with onions and fries. Made for a very delicious bite. The fries are almost wedges. Crispy outside, soft on the inside. I met the owner, Bruno, he was very friendly. I'm really happy they deliver because I will be calling them. read more

Sorry, read the reviews from last week and was Excited to try the Mac and cheese that they ran out of. So waited to this week. They literally sent dry pasta covered in melted cheese. NOT ACCEPTABLE. I'm could do that at home, thanks! I also ordered the chili cheese dog and it had a dry piece of velvetta cheese on it, not even melted. Really? I Could feed 5 year old children this food and they would be offended!!!!! read more

I love barbecue and am pretty picky when it comes to it. The food here is really fresh and they make it pretty quickly. Definitely my favorite barbecue joint in the area. read more

Pretty good. I'd say a bit overpriced but definitely worth trying as true BBQ spots are rare around these parts but overall ok not great.

We tries the ribs it was dried and then hot dogs was not that great either. especially it looks the person work at counter he doesn't want to work because he had bad expression when we ordered but got smile when he chatter with coworker. read more

a preliminary review due to Grubhub delivery issues. You can call The Pit directly and they can deliver to you separate from Grubhub. Grubhub took me almost 2 hours to get my food. Will do an updated review when I get to eat their food hot. Considering the food was sitting around and cooled down before I got it, it was still actually pretty good. Ribs, brisket, mac n cheese, and chili. The brisket could use some work, but because it's been sitting around for a while, I can't judge it too well. Everything else that was ordered was tasty and would order it again. Two sides per were fries, coleslaw, corn, and corn bread. thanks to grubhub, the fries and cornbread went cold and soggy but the taste seems like it's there. read more

A lovely place for quick BBQ. The pulled pork is flavorful and a great value for the price. (If you like yours dripping with sauce, ask for extra.) The fries are good enough for someone like me to eat every last one, and I'm not a fry guy. The Mac and cheese and cookie are both as good as the other reviews say, too. I'm desperate to try the catfish, but when I went to get it they were out and offered to substitute cod. I don't know if the fried cod sandwich will ever be back on the menu, but it was perfect. Flakey, a little buttery, and served with a squeeze of lemon. What you need to keep in mind is that this place is basically a brick-and-mortar food truc The kitchen looks about that cramped, the food is sold at that price, and (at least for now) there isn't a huge menu. If you're expecting Bobby Flay or something, I don't know what to tell you. Its good food truck BBQ in a town that can't really accommodate food trucks. A great fit for the area. read more

If your looking for a delicious barbecue that is authentic definitely try "The Pit". I have the chicken and ribs combo. Also had their Mac & Cheese which was phenomenal. read more

Judy and I have been a Bruno fan for years. The Pit's menu delights have us coming back for more delicious authentic barbecue items and sides. Try it, you will become addicted as we are. read more

Pulled meat, sauce, bun, fries -- all excellent and served up the way they should be . You gotta love a place that focuses on a few things to get them just right. Tiny, quaint outlet, efficiently geared up for take out, but you can eat-in, like I did from a nice drive, at the window facing counter. read more

We tried the pit burger, half chicken meal and fried fish with fries and cornbread. The food was delicious and filling. Their apple cobbler and chocolate chip cookies were very yummy as well. read more

Awesome, went there for lunch and got the pulled pork sandwich. It was juicy, the sauce is awesome, and came with excellent cole slaw and fries. $10 for the sandwich and sides. Can't complain at all, I will be back! read more

Generous portions for the baby back ribs. Unfortunately, BBQ sauce is very sweet. Ribs shouldn't taste like pound cake. Must be a North Eastern style thing. read more

I was very disappointed with the food. It has open kitchen and I just saw person microwaving the food. I ordered bbq pork sandwich and half baby back ribs. The bun was hard / staled. Not fresh... Baby back rib smelled I can tell it was not cooked today. Some parts I couldn't even swallow.. price also went up... coleslaw here is terrible dont bother to order... I feel like I just wasted 30 dollars... shouldve gotten something else... sigh read more