The Pit Authentic Barbecue
BBQ Joint and Gastropub$$$$
Raleigh
"Carolina combo is a must for lunch, fried chicken and chopped bbq"(11 Tips)
"The Carolina ribs are absolutely excellent, meat falls right off."(9 Tips)
"They have the best bbq tofu and sweet potatoes fries."(6 Tips)
"Love brisket, pulled pork, banana pudding, sweet tea."(12 Tips)
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TiffanyApril 26, 2011The absolute best dessert!!! Banana pudding...has nilla wafers, meringue, and marshmallow...un-be-lievable!!!
patrickFebruary 26, 2016It's pretty good but I'd recommend going to Clyde Cooper's. It's not far from The Pit. It's better and half the price.
BridgetNovember 21, 2010Ask for Colin to be your server if you like Zach Galifinaikis... he's a great server and super entertaining! Love him!!
Kelli WilsonJanuary 3, 2015If you order just drinks and dessert at the BAR the waitress will be full of attitude.
The BBQ tofu is delish!!!
You CANNOT leave without experiencing the BBQ pimento cheese fries...THE BEST!!!!!!
If you like great BBQ and great craft beer as well, you need to check out The Pit. Really good selection of local and other craft beers on tap.
Fried Green Tomatoes are perfect and the sauce with them is scrumptious!
This is the best chopped barbq in the surrounding areas. You have to eat here
Jamie BeckDecember 29, 2011Don't park on Commerce St if you're going to be there past 9 PM, the signs are posted no parking 9 PM to 6 AM even though you'd think it says 9 AM to 6 PM. $30 ticket, not fun.
Ashley WhitesidesMarch 18, 2011Ribs! Soooo good. awesome atmosphere and the BBQ cheeses fries for an appetizer... Yum!
The team service is a joke, most of the time nobody knows who is paying attention to you so nobody is. Service at the bar during lunch is extremely slow.
Kory WilmotMarch 23, 2012Do not park on commerce street after 9 pm or you will get a ticket from the city.
My favorite BBQ spot in Raleigh. The brisket is sooo good.
The Daily MealMarch 4, 2011Barbecue is religion in the South, and without question, pitmaster Ed Mitchell is one of its patron saints. The Pit specializes in North Carolina-style whole hog, pit-cooked 'cue. Read more
Suzy MarySeptember 22, 2010The chopped bbq is phenomenal! Along with banana pudding for dessert! I'm more than impressed!
AMAZING food but come early or make a Rez on Saturdays. 2 Hr wait but worth it. Try the smoke and coke.
Shaun SmithApril 23, 2013Ate lunch here the other day. Didn't blow my mind like I was expecting. Food was good though and staff polite
Mike AswellMay 31, 2013Good beer? Amazing fried chicken? What? All the BBQ is awesome? Must. Have. More.
- Frank MSeptember 17, 2017Terrible service waited over 30 minutes after placing order. Never saw the waitress after getting drinks and apps. No one seemed to care our food never showed up. 1st and last time at this restaurant
Myron CherryFebruary 16, 2013You know it's a real BBQ joint if you hear soul music over the speakers... Awesome!!
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie St (at Commerce Pl)
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(919) 890-4500
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.0
"Hush pups, pork skins, lemonade, coleslaw are all amazing. The ribs may be the best I've ever had. And don't forget to have desert!"
Jim - 7.9
"Their chicken and BBQ platter is amazing, along with the sweet iced tea of course :)"
Ray Camper - 7.4
"Among other things the hot dogs, Brunswick stew, and mac & cheese are good and gooderer!"
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