Some friends and I heard about this place through word of mouth. We're all big BBQ people and wanted to have a good dinner in a fun area of town where we could walk around after. On a Saturday night the wait time was about an hour and the bar was completely full. I gave the hostess my number and we went next door to Box Car to grab drinks and play games in the meantime. Not 25 minutes later I got a text saying our table was ready! My friends ordered the Pit Sampler as an appetizer which came with deviled eggs, fried pimento cheese balls, smoked wings, and some bbq wraps. Not my style but they enjoyed it. I got the brisket with mac n cheese and sweet potato casserole which ended up being a bowl of, basically, creamy pie filling with marshmallows - so stinkin good! It was the fattiest, most delicious combination of dishes i've had together in a long time. The brisket was cooked and served differently than I often see it but still tender and flavorful, and i enjoyed every last bite. The staff moved so quickly! Even though the wait time was supposed to be an hour plus, we got in in 25 min, our bread came immediately, drinks within minutes and food quicker than I thought it took to even make. I was super impressed with the flow of the waitstaff and their crowd organization. It was a delicious meal and a fun environment. Not the best meal i've ever had, nor would i say it's the best BBQ i've ever had, but i would definitely eat there again and recommend the restaurant and the surrounding area to friends. read more

The Pit - Beef Brisket + Sweet Potato Casserole + Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Hands down the worst BBQ in North Carolina. The service was great, the establishment was clean, but the BBQ was less than impressive and had a taste of liquid smoke on oven baked pork. read more

I've been here twice, both for business dinners, and both times felt the food was okay but not as good as other barbecue joints. It just seems like the hook is that it's barbecue place that also has cocktails. On this occasion, our group ordered a variety of apps. I had some barbecued pulled pork in my fridge at home and decided to try the smoked sausage with sides. I was expecting the sausage to be a little pink the in the middle like you see at other places, but my sausage was kind of grayish and very fatty. One of our party asked if the fried okra was previously frozen, and to his credit, our server asked in the kitchen and confirmed that it was. I just wished the food was better. One of my coworkers ordered the brisket and said it was just okay. Props to the staff for their good job for serving our group. read more

Omg this place is absolutely terrible and the sad thing is that the waiter knew we were all sitting there with full plates and he did not even ask why...terrible. Overcooked chicken burnt fries hard as a rock brisket over sweeten ice tea, day old baked beans dried Mac and cheese read more

Girls night out choice. There is complementary parking, which is cool. Be sure to ask what time valet stops so if you hang out late you have to get your key before they leave. So the food....um, tried the skillet cornbread with jalapenos and it wasn't tasty. It was a brown sweet type bread not "cornbread " cornbread. The ribs were great. They do not offer a tangy or hot bbq sauce so I asked for crushed red pepper be sprinkled on my ribs. The pull pork was okay. I would give them another try. read more

The Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Very cool looking restaurant with decent BBQ and southern food. I came here for a work lunch. They were able to accommodate the 8 of us easily without an advance reservation. We (as a table) shared the fried green tomatoes and the pimento cheese balls. I tried a cheese ball. It was good. The hushpuppies and biscuits that were brought to the table while we waited were good (although the biscuits were only okay and needed the butter). I had the pulled pork plate. The pork was definitely on the drier side. I liked the vinegar sauce (on the side). The fried okra was heavenly. The sweet potato casserole was a little too sweet for me (I think they were overloaded with marshmallows), but I'm picky about my sweet potatoes. One person in my party had the portabella mushroom sandwich, which he liked. Another person had the combo plate with pulled pork and brisket. He thought it was not the best BBQ. Another person had the sloppy joe. He said it was good to start but then ended up feeling like a lead ball in his stomach. Service was attentive and friendly. Parking is valet or street, be aware that the parking meters in the area only allow for 1 hour at a time. read more

The Pit - Pulled pork plate with sweet potatoes and fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came hoping for some good bbq but unfortunately did not leave feeling fully satisfied. Things did start off strong as the complimentary hush puppies and biscuits were fantastic. We tried the Pit Sampler for an assortment of apps and generally enjoyed most of the items -- the pimento cheese balls and deviled eggs were good but we felt the soul rolls and wings could have used a bit more flavor. We then split a triple combo with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs with potato salad and baked beans on the side. The whole plate was not very impressive in taste and mostly lacked flavor. We finished the meal with a berry hand pie, the crust was thinner and harder than we thought it would be. Service was good and quick even though they were very busy as it was Valentines day. The ambiance is nice for a bbq spot but we were disappointed by the quality of the food overall and felt it was a bit pricey for what it was. read more

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Back to The Pit after two years. This time, I'm on a keto diet and so I stuck to it for my lunch. Starting off with the deviled eggs. These were tasty but unremarkable. I think someone went a little nuts with the paprika for the garnishing, but they really didn't have that much flavor. No bite. For main, I chose the combo of pulled pork and fried chicken. The pork was a little dry and needed a bit of the table sauce to bring it up. Sorry! The fried chicken, on the other hand, was excellent. Crisp, hot, flavorful. Not a heavy batter at all, but it kept in the moisture and I enjoyed it. For sides, the cole slaw was creamy and a little black pepper helped. The Brussels sprouts were very tasty but a little mushy with no bite. It's still decent, but it's just not "As good as it gets." [Review 12567 overall, 2358 of 2019.] read more

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Overall, one of the best restaurants to have amazing seasoning on every food item. It makes the food that much better. There are amazing staff that made the night amazing. read more

The pit was booked solid on a Sunday night when we were in town, but the hostess made sure that we were seated within 20 minutes. There was an excellent selection of BBQ and I was impressed that they had vegetarian options! Our server Tre gave us even better recommendations. read more

I was really disappointed by this place - I expected a lot better from a NC barbecue joint. I ordered the Barbecue fries and beef brisket. Both were incredibly disappointing. The pulled pork on the bbq fries was so incredibly dry and overcooked it was almost impossible to actually chew through. The pork was also really bland and lacked any flavor. It mainly just tasted burnt. You can see from the picture how underwhelming the dish is. The beef brisket was slightly better but still so over cooked and burnt that most of the brisket I could not eat. It was also way too salty, and I could not finish this without chugging water down. The coleslaw and fries were nothing special, which is pretty disappointing for a bbq place. read more

The Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The pit was great as always! If you like vinager style bbq then this is the place for you . I had chopped turkey bbq, Mac and cheese with cabbage collard greens. Free hush puppies and biscuits come with your dinner. I have yet to taste anything bad there! It is located down town so parking isn't the best but not the worse. Had to pay to park but will definitely be back! read more

The Pit - Chopped turkey bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The brisket was hard, over cooked, and greasy. We thought it would be BBQ, but it was not! read more

The Pit - Very dry - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Delicious food, fast service, over all clean & appealing location. Loved the food & experience.

Man, this place is something special. Home cooked bbq with amazing flavor. The Carolina style bbq sauce is something I couldn't get enough of. I had to put it all over my meal. My waiter Trey was amazing and gave me great suggestions. The lighting and vibe of the restaurant was very cozy and added to the meal. I will 100% be back the next time I visit North Carolina. read more

The Pit - Carolina Style Ribs Heirloom Cabbage Collards Potato Salad Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Apparently you can't leave Raleigh without stopping by here, and I definitely understand why! We ordered the Seasonal Skillet Cornbread as an appetizer; I'm not big into cornbread, but my boyfriend said it was very good. I ordered the Pit's Southern Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and corn (even though it isn't an official side). Although I know this place is famous for its barbecue and brisket, they did fried chicken right. They made me understand why it's called soul food. It was perfectly juicy, crunchy, and flavorful. The sides were good, but if I had to order again, I'd order the Mac & Cheese. The waitstaff was also super friendly and attentive. 5 stars all around! read more

The Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The Pit is a wonderful place to take your non-southern guests to introduce them to a classy, delicious and memorable meal. The food at the Pit is always amazing and the food comes out quick! All the waitstaff and hosts are really lovely. You are also able to reserve a small section of the restaurant to host events like birthdays, engagement parties, etc. read more

The pit is a great restaurant to bring family and friends visiting Raleigh and try good North Carolinian bbq. I've been here a couple times and I can say each time has been a great experience. Various cuts of meat are offered on different platters and combinations. There is even a bar where people can watch American football or any other sports playing at the time. The location is also great with breweries, adult arcades, and a billiards hall nearby. Additionally, they offer vegetarian options. Definitely swing by here for some authentic bbq whenever you are in the area. read more

The Pit - Barbecue Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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They originally gave us this super burnt cornbread. Like, in what world does that cornbread look normal? We tasted it and it was dry and awful. We got the biscuits and hush puppies instead and were comped a drink which was very nice. The food was amazing, and all the food in the pics plus the Arnold Palmer came to $37. Amazing price, great food, and great service. read more

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Was excited to try The Pit and just North Carolina BBQ overall. Had a reservation for weekend night which I would recommend because the restaurant seemed to be quite full. - Hush Puppies and Biscuits - I was really surprised that the place gave out complimentary hush puppies because usually at other BBQ joints, you do have to pay for them. The hush puppies were really good, dense but flavorful. Also I really like the complimentary soft biscuits too which went well with the butter. I think you can request for other types of butter if that's your thing. - Chopped BBQ - According to our waiter, the difference between pulled pork and chopped BBQ is that the sauce is already marinated into the pork for the chopped BBQ. I will say that as a BBQ newbie, I couldn't really taste the difference and still had to use sauce. I did like the tomato-based sauce a lot more than the traditional vinegar-sauce. - The Pit's Southern Fried Chicken - Very solid fried chicken in terms of the crispy skin and tender meat. I couldn't really tell if it was mindblowing though as the meat felt very heavy. - Creamed Corn - I love corn in general and so this dish was very good to me. I did wish the kernels were a bit larger though because it felt like it was just half shaven off an ear of corn. - Heirloom Cabbage Collards - I think this was surprisingly the best thing in the entire night. The collard greens were cooked in some sort of broth so it soaked up all the flavor in the vegetable and it was delicious! Overall, very solid food here. I will say that the waiters are incredibly nice. Me and my friend made a bad decision and tried a spicy pepper, comparable to the Carolina Reaper, inside the store and the waiters were incredibly nice in giving us water as our throats were dying. Would not recommend doing that just in general, but the waiters were incredibly patient and kind with us. read more

The Pit - Hush Puppies and Biscuits - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This is a very popular and well regarded restaurant and we wanted to give it a try. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and we were seated in a spacious and handsome area. We had the brisket platter, the sloppy Joe sandwich and the mixed barbecue sandwich. Overall, we were impressed with some caveats. The brisket was tender and delicious with a sweet sauce but I thought the portion was rather on the small side. We thought the sloppy Joe was exceptionally good. It was juicy and very flavorful with a nice range of seasoning and flavors. The mashed brussels sprouts were a real treat. Unfortunately the okra was really disappointing and tasteless. The baked beans were too vinegary for our taste but that is debatable. We loved the hush puppies and we all agreed that they were the best we've ever tasted. However the biscuits were rather dry and may have been a tad stale. ThE service was very friendly and attentive. All in all, we will return and look forward to trying the extensive menu. read more

The Pit is a downtown Raleigh BBQ and soul food establishment with a menu sure to please the most discerning southern palate and foodie. On this occasion I was meeting an old friend for an overdue catch up, so we had plenty of time to sample the menu and slowly enjoy each course as each promptly arrived from the kitchen. Shout out to our menu guide and server, Dan, who had an amazing grasp of the menu and help steer us in the direction we should go as true foodies. First, thrilled that Red Oak is on tap as it is a NC brew that I can't get in my home state. The cornbread appetizer is not to be missed. Baked and served in a black skillet, this treat is the proper blend of sweet and savory, bread and cake. The bread basket featured biscuits and small hush puppies, which were both perfectly prepared and tasty. The pork comes in the eastern NC style, with a vinegar base. The brisket (served in slabs like steakhouse bacon), feature a western NC sauce that has a little more spice, though not to be confused with a KC sauce. Of the two, I preferred the brisket, despite being a smidge on the fatty side. Unfortunately, we didn't get to sample the ribs. The fried chicken was awesome and not to be missed. It was the highlight of our three meat sampler platter. The sides were baked beans and sweet potato casserole, with the latter being our favorite, though both were solid selections. There are plenty of sides that everyone can find something they like. Dan did not disappoint with his recommendations. While the food comes our fast, we were never rushed and allowed to visit. We later added the banana pudding as the topper to our email. It was interesting as it featured a meringue topping covering a large, but flat serving of banana, pudding and wafer. A little more banana pudding and less meringue would suit my preference, but it was a unique take on a classic. Again, Dan was the man - top tier server! Adam and Seth effortlessly assisted so no drink glass went empty or plate removed at the right time. The hostess and manager interactions were equally as friendly. I will be back to try the ribs, the pimento cheese balls, and more fried chicken. read more

Took a drive from Winston-Salem to try this place. Let me tell you the 1.5 hiur drive was more than worth it. I ended up getting the Carolina Classic Combo after a recommendation from the bartender. Said the friend chicken was the best in the area and of course I needed to get some pork too! The chicken was absolutely amazing. Very crunchy on the outside but yet juicy on the inside. The BBQ was great as well. I decided to go with the more traditional sauce which is more vinegar based and closer to true Lexington style. You do get hushpuppies and a biscuit with honey butter for your free bread with the meal. Definitely make it a point to stop by and check them out! read more

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So for our last meal in NC we knew we had to try some BBQ. And boy am I happy we found the pit. I knew it was good because our driver had confirmed it and so did the hotel concierge. Since we didn't drive I wasn't too concerned with the parking situation but I did notice there seemed to be some spaces across the street. Upon walking in we sat directly in the bar area. We were greeted by the nicest woman w/ pretty curly blond hair didn't catch her name but she was so sweet and attentive. Right away we wanted to order a carafe of passion fruit citrus sangria and she confirmed it was good, and let me tell ya it was delicious! As a starter we ordered the barbecue soul eggrolls, not knowing that we will also be getting some welcome little hush puppies and biscuits what the best honey butter to go along. So from the jump we already had a bunch of food but those barbecue eggrolls were so good I still think about them now- pulled pork, collards, and carrots they were bomb it came with dipping sauces that tasted like spicy mustard and the other sweet-and-sour, both complemented well. For my entrée I wasn't playing any games I got the half rack of ribs and (by accident) added on a second meat and got the fried chicken. For my side I got the collards and the mac & cheese. So naturally I was asking for the -itis. Those ribs were so meaty and fell off the bone they were absolutely delicious the chicken was cooked perfectly as well just add hot sauce. My collards were tasty and the Mac was good as well. I was so fat, full and happy this place was amazing. My dining companion got the beef brisket, the pulled pork and for his side got barbecue baked beans and mac & cheese he loved his meal except he said the beans were a little hard. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed everything about this restaurant... also what we thought was really cool was there is an arcade next-door that has one dollar mimosas on Sundays! read more

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Went to The Pit for dinner. I have never been here before. I ordered a stout to drink. I then ordered the deviled eggs. They were cooked well. The yolks were creamy with a hint of sweet pickle relish. Plenty of paprika. 6.8 out of 10. I then tried the barbeque chili. It was more of a soup than what I think of as chili. As a brisket soup it was good. As a chili though I would give it a 4.8 out of 10. I ordered the double combo as my meal. Fried chicken and 1/2 rack ribs with potato salad and baked beans. The baked beans were had a great texture but were VERY sweet. Too much for my personal taste. 4 out of 10 the potato salad tasted like vinegar. The vinegar overpowered the potatoes. I only ate 2 forks full. The ribs were cooked well and tasted great. 8.2 out of 10. The fried chicken was the highlight of the meal. Crispy outside. Good crunch. perfectly cooked and juicy. One of the best fried chickens I have ever had. 8.7 out of 10. For desert I got the chocolate cake. It was a dense cake with a sweet icing and a chocolate sauce drizzle. Very good, 8.4 out of 10. Overall, for the price ($54) I won't do this again. The eggs, chicken and cake by themselves would have made a much better meal by themselves. Overall I would rate this meal a 7.2 out of 10. read more

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The burger was amazing and food didn't take long to wait but was DELICIOUS!jdjdjdndjdjdjdjdjdjd read more

The Pit - Kid-Size Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This little piggy went the market, this little piggy went home; My little piggy was smoked to sweet perfection and placed on a bun with the best sauce ever. Super tender, super juicy and the sauce had a mix of sweet and a very hint of spice as a after taste. The beans were better than mom's (which isn't saying much, she had issues boiling water correctly). Actually the beans ranked in the top 3 I have ever had. Not over done and super flavorful. I'll be back! read more

The Pit - Perfect sweet tea - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ehh, didn't live up to the hype. Started with the complimentary biscuits and hush puppies - biscuits were good, but there are better biscuits in this biscuit-centric town - then had the pulled pork with green beans and cole slaw. Sides were great, but the just meat wasn't impressive. Service was good. read more

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Talk about NO FLAVOR. I mean this had to be the worst BBQ I have had. Living in Texas now and having lived in St. Louis and in NC and ate bbq extensively in Memphis and KC, I've tried many of the places known for bbq. Thing were so dismal that the highlight here was the biscuit they give you upon being seated and the Southern-style Deviled Eggs. Other than that, the pulled pork, brisket (dry and bland even with sauce), baby back ribs taste like they were oven baked. I wasted my time and calories eating here. I certainly hope people are judging bbq eating here because this place is disappointing and so many better places to enjoy. read more

The Pit - Southern - Style Deviled Eggs and Fried Green Tomatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This Place is really a pretty cool place with a great feel and layout. The meats are good and we had Chicken, BBQ, Pork, and Beef, Mac N Cheese, MAshed Potatos and Fries with a table of 9, we had just about everything on the menu and it was a Hit with everyone. We were Served by Steve who was good at what he did but could have been better. He is one of those guys that you sort of feel is doing this as part time work for pocket money not because he loves serving and helping people. Although he was very cordial. So if you have time and want a decent Meal this place has got it for you, just keep service in your head realistic. Great food and Thank you Pit! read more

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I have heard a number of people tell me over the 6 years I have lived in Raleigh that I must go to the Pit to eat. So, on Memorial Day, I finally went for a late lunch. I was seated immediately and had trouble deciding over all of the delicious items what to order. I decided on half a rack of baby back ribs accompanied by potato salad and sweet potato casserole. The server brought out complimentary Hush puppies, and a biscuit that was delicious. The hush puppies had a nice full taste, but they were cold. There were a few tables waiting on food, so I am guessing that they were short staffed on this holiday I day. However, my ribs arrived fairly quickly, and I dug in. The ribs were meaty, but I was a little surprised that they were dry and lukewarm. The potato salad was chunky and tasted like something my mom would make. The sweet potato casserole had a nice smooth taste, but I did not taste the walnuts that the waiter said were in them. The meal cost with tip was $28. To have an entree that was less than stellar at this price leaves me disappointed and likely not to go back to the restaurant again read more

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PERFECT WINGS + G.O.T. BEER A coworker and me were in town (From Portland, OR) and invited to a business dinner hosted in the private room in the back of this restaurant (Seats about 30 people, the whole restaurant can host about 200 people). Unbeknownst to me, this place has appeared in The Food Network since the grill master is recognized for his great recipes. Some people ordered ribs and brisket from the menu, but I was so hungry and decided to go with the pre-selected menu for us (I knew the host wanted to impress anyway). The best part of the meal for me and my coworker were the appetizers. You MUST GET the "Pit- Smoked Chicken Wings" . The size is just about right, they're cooked almost to perfection (A couple were just a tiny bit dry) but the skin, the crust is covered in some spices that is not noticeable to the eyes but when you try them for the first time makes your eyes look around the table and get validation. "Am I dreaming?", "Are these the BEST WINGS I'VE EVER TRIED, EVER?", "Can I eat just wings all night?", "Would they taste the same if I take them home?". Many more questions are still dancing in my mind. Don't try adding the ranch or blue cheese dressing, I tried and it's a waste of time and a waste of stomach space that you'll value A LOT. We also had "Fried Mac N Cheese" , which comes served with a dressing that I couldn't really identify what it was made of, but didn't really add much more flavor. In terms of appetizers, having the wings as a #10, these deserve an 8. The "BBQ Soul Rolls" are good, come filled with some pork and greens and although they're good as they come, if you decide to get them, the included Mustard and Sweet-and-Sour dressings do add good flavor. A 7 compared to the wings. At this point, my guilt (not my gut) is reminding me that I'll need some green leafs so when the Cole Slaw and the Green Beans show up, I decide to get some on my plate. BIG MISTAKE! Don't waste ANY stomach space! And they're average anyway! The Fried Chicken was my favorite after the wings. And again, it's whatever they do with the crust and the skin that makes it so good! Regarding the Brisket and Pulled Pork : They were both good but I believe I've experienced juicier, more flavorful recipes in Texas or somewhere else. This is a delicate topic because many people like them with more fat, less fat, less juicy, a bit burnt, etc. If this is the standard for Raleigh, N.C. I respect that and that didn't stop me from eating good portions. If you're like me, you'll want to add plenty of the vinegar sauce and some tomato sauce to both to make them juicier, which would change the flavor profile. The Game of Thrones beer, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is a Sour Blonde Ale blend with a bit of taste of a Belgian beer, part of the Royal Reserve Collection. For a sour beer, it was not that sour, which makes it very accessible for most palates. My coworker doesn't like sour beer and had a few sips since it really wasn't that sour. For dessert we had Double Chocolate Cake and Banana Pudding . The pudding was really good but since I'm a chocolate person that won't even consider other options when chocolate is present, I can't say much of it. The Double Chocolate Cake in the other hand, was REALLY GOOD and even though my stomach was tapping out, I made sure I had an extra bite of it before leaving the restaurant. If you're visiting Raleigh, you MUST visit this place! read more

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Excellent collard greens, hush puppies. Fried Chicken good. Ribs are excellent! Staff very friendly and hospitable! Doesn't look fantastic outside but inside very nice. read more

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We got there at 840 and the kitchen closes at 845 They helped us get seated and get our order in record time which felt helpful and not rushed Food is awesome which is why we frequent the Pit I enjoyed the collards and the Brussels with the burger no bun meal Be back soon! read more

Called Monday, April 21st, to place an order for 15 barbeque chickens that I would need by Friday evening, April 25th. The manager who was on duty Monday told me I would need to call back Friday to place the order and he would inform the kitchen to be prepared for the order. I called back this morning, Friday, and now they tell me they cannot have the chickens ready until tomorrow morning, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. The event for which I need the chicken begins Saturday at 11:00 a.m., thus my calling Monday to give them plenty of time to have the order ready. Now I have scramble to find someone who can cater 15 barbeque chickens at the last minute! UNPROFESSIONAL, DISREPUTABLE, INCOMPETENT! read more

I stopped in here on my way to Goldsboro. My dad grew up on Carolina barbecue and it's been years since I had the real deal. I had the pulled pork plate with the daily vegetable (sautéed onions, peppers and squash) and fried okra. The meal came with some excellent hush puppies and a biscuit. The okra was excellent. It was salty and fresh. The pork was good too, especially when soaked in their eastern Carolina sauce. If you haven't tried Carolina barbecue, it's traditionally soaked in a spicy vinegar based sauce. It's a lot thinner than what most folks think of with a Kansas City or Texas style sauce. So, you've been warned. My only gripe is the pork had no bark or smoke flavor. It was certainly tender, but I like a little bark for extra texture with pulled pork. Other than that, the food was great and the service was excellent. read more

The Pit - Pork plate with okra and veggies. - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We were in town for the show last night at the Red Hat Amphitheater. We stumbled across this restaurant. It was after lunch around twoish. Not very crowded and staff was busy turning the dinning room over for dinner. I have to admit that it took longer for someone to greet us and ask for a drink order. We were very tired from driving and decided to go along. I will have to say what the initial impression lacked the food made up for it. We were looking for the traditional tasting NC BBQ that we are familiar with. The biscuits and hushpuppies tableside were a nice touch. The sides are what you would expect for a BBQ joint. 99% of all BBQ joints spend so much effort perfecting the BBQ that the sides get a lick and a promise. We thought the sides were fine as we have been to some truly awful BBQ places in Virginia. We did like the 80s music playing. read more

Delicious and oh so tasty! It was a great choice while on vacation. It was delectable and oh so good. Everyone in our party of 5 raved from start to finish! read more

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We are visiting from out of town and wanted to try NC BBQ, this joint did not disappoint! The service was excellent, food was amazing, and it had a great atmosphere! The Mac and cheese alone was probably some of the best I've ever had. We also got our food almost instantly! Great place to check out! read more

The Pit - BBQ chicken, Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Total hole in the wall, it is beautiful and unexpected with the location. The service was top notch and the food was amazing, it is a bit pricey but when you see the quantity and taste the food it is worth it. Hands-down we will definitely be returning next time in town. read more

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