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The Pit Stop

4.3 (296 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Chocolate cake
Gwen R.

What a great treat!! You know it's gonna be good when the smokey pit smell draws you in. Delicious brisket, pulled pork and variety of sides. I didn't even know I liked kale until I had it here. Chocolate cake is next level too. Great if not the best barbecue in the area!! Thank you Glynis for great hospitality.

Look at the size of these desserts! Daily Cake Slice and Banana pudding
Jessica S.

Was told Pit Stop was a gas station so was pleased to find this cute building that's recently painted. The interior meets the expectation of a bbq joint, and I wasn't even expecting bbq! I was told we're having soul food. Word is the fried fish is where it's at (big portions), but I ordered a brisket sandwich combo so I could have some sides. The brisket was tasty but the "spicy" hot sauce was mild (perhaps mislabeled?) so that was disappointing. The sides were great. Mac and cheese was creamy but not too greasy. The potato salad had a refreshing mustard taste. Would come back to try the ribs!

Ron. 'Nuff said.
Bryan D.

Still da bomb. Wow. Yelp wants us to write more, but words aren't needed. (Did I mention don't miss Ron's cake?)

Ribs and brisket. Not bad, but meh.
Gastronomic A.

Pit Stop BBQ - Sterling Cascades /5 I decided to give Pit Stop another shot after a lackluster first visit, hoping a different order would show their best side. Went with the two-meat combo: brisket and ribs, with baked beans and slaw on the side. Meats: * Brisket: Looked promising with a nice bark and smoke ring, but the texture didn't deliver. It was dry around the edges, with a crumbly bite that made it feel like it had been sitting in a warmer too long or overcooked. I want brisket to have that tender, juicy pull-apart feel, but this was more stringy than succulent. The seasoning was solid, but the dryness made it hard to really enjoy. * Ribs: Better than the brisket. Good bark, nice smoke flavor, but still leaned a little dry. The meat pulled away from the bone cleanly, but had a slight chew--just not the tender, fall-off-the-bone experience I'd hoped for. Sides: * Baked Beans: These were disappointing--more like soup. Thin and watery, with little flavor depth. Tasted straight out of a can with maybe a quick stir of seasoning. Definitely didn't feel like a BBQ joint specialty. * Slaw: Extremely wet, almost soupy, and the dressing overpowered everything. It was hard to tell if it was freshly made or had been sitting pre-mixed too long. Crunch was minimal and it didn't offer the crisp contrast you want to balance out rich meats. Summary: Pit Stop feels like a "good enough" BBQ spot, but it doesn't hit the mark if you're chasing memorable BBQ. The brisket missed on tenderness, the ribs were decent but not standout, and the sides felt like an afterthought. I gave it 3 stars because it's not bad--it'll satisfy a basic BBQ craving--but the lack of quality in the meats and the underwhelming sides kept it from being great. It may be awhile before I give it another go, I drive by this shopping center a lot and it always smells amazing but just doesn't live up to other bbq spots I've had. First trip had their corn bread which was good, banana pudding was horrible, heard people talking big about their cakes when I was there today so maybe that'll entice me to try them another time.

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Devon M.

100% come here for BBQ. It's a real low key looking spot but the food is nothing short of amazing. My gf and I really wanted bbq the other Sunday after church. I had seen this come up in search for a while and we said why not. They were unfortunately out of brisket when we came in and wouldn't have more til 4. But I ordered the ribs and pulled pork with mac and cheese and potato salad. I'd give the ribs a solid 9/10. Smoky and paired well with the homemade bbq sauce. I love when ribs are cooked to perfection (meaning the meat ISN'T falling off the bone) and these ribs exceeded that. The pulled pork went really well with the bbq sauce and the mac and cheese. The postato salad was one of my favorites and I'm not usually a potato salad fan. My gf ordered the catfish but was middle of the road on it. The cornbread was delicious however. Not too sweet, not too savory, and incredibly soft. The service is friendly and quick. The staff working there truly care about what they're doing and it shows. It felt like true southern hospitality. The ambiance is casual. There's seats inside and a few outside as well. It's a fairly small spot but you could fit about 40 people if I had to guess. The smell of bbq being smoked is truly what will draw you in. There is a PacMan machine you can play for free while you wait! The brisket runs out periodically so the earlier the better! Cannot wait to eat here again.

Chopped pork sandwich combo with Mac n cheese & cole slaw ($1 extra, on the sandwich or on the side)
Sage S.

So, I actually have a rule when it comes to BBQ: if I can't smell it from the car it's not worth my time . Let me tell you, I had no idea this place even existed until my nose alerted me to something delicious as I was driving by. I didn't end up stopping but as soon as I got home I looked up reviews. Between the mouthwatering photos, the prices, and my nose, I was convinced I had to try this place. So the next day I popped in and ordered the chopped pork mountain of a sandwich. You should have seen my face when I opened the box, there was so much meat piled high on a pillowy soft bun (which I believe is a potato bun). A lot of places serve mediocre buns, which always makes me sad. It doesn't matter how good the meat/burger/hot dog is, a bad bun drags the whole thing down. Fortunately at Pit Stop, the buns rise to the occasion. I actually got the sandwich combo, and for my side I got the Mac n Cheese. I also paid the extra $1 for cole slaw on the sandwich, and after hearing the person in front of me ask for his on the side, I followed suit. For my drink I chose sweet tea. They also have Kool-aid, fountain drinks, and beer. I asked for both spicy and regular BBQ sauce, which came on the side. That drive home was pure torture, my car smelled so yummy! The Mac n cheese was deliciously cheesey, definitely not cheap boxed stuff. The cole slaw was good, flavorful and not too sweet. The spicy sauce had a decent burn to it, somewhere around the range of Sriracha or Diablo sauce. I ended up mixing it with mayo to make it creamy and tone down the spice a bit. Even so, it had my nose acting like it was training for a marathon, ha! It was really good though! The pork itself was a bit underwhelming, but mixed with mayo and sauce it was scrumdidlyumptious! I shared the food with my husband, and it was more than enough for the 2 of us, in fact I actually had leftovers! We ended up mixing everything together to make a sort of BBQ pork bowl. We both agreed it was delicious and we can't wait to try more of their noms! The people behind the counter were very down-to-earth, pleasant people to interact with. What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, memorable, something to write home about, somewhere I'd want to bring tourists.   4 is great, somewhere I'd love to return again and again. Back-up reccomenation for tourists. 3 is good. A solid option if I am in the area. I may reccomend to locals, but would probably leave it off my list of reccomendations for tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it a great value, unique, and/or convenient. 1 means I would not return.

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Great brisket. Top notch. Sides were ok, you should go there for the brisket. Was concerned it may be sold out but had no issues.

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Excellent BBQ and very nice staff. Only one thing, their food is so good that they run out of the most popular items. Go Early!!

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The best bbq spot in northern Va!!! Great food, great vibes and family owned! The ribs are incredible.

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Got there at 11:30am heard they had great BBQ. And they were right it's delicious wish I knew above this place sooner.

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