The Pit Authentic BBQ

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   Don

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was nothing short of perfect Eastern NC barbecue.
   

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   Laura

   VIP

   Raleigh

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Was pretty mediocre overall. Food was edible, but that's it. Server was nice but not great. Ambience and decor were absent.
   

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   jenny

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Staff was friendly and attentive. food was good. banana pudding is worth ordering.
   

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   Godiva

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Server charged our credit card twice with another table’s order (two different charges!) the cocktail was mid and the food was expensive for it’s taste and presentation. It’s like a BBQ place trying to be upscale with ambiance and decor but the food is not. Def a tourist trap. Better go to a better NC BBQ joint.
   

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   Eric

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was amazing. The waitress took the time to explain everything on the menu, as well as gave her suggestions on what to order. We went with her suggestions and it was amazing. Thank you to the great staff at The Pit.
   

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   Ben

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food! This is a great experience of Carolina bbq. Highly recommend.
   

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   AMY

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great and the service was excellent!! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
   

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   Jeffrey

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food and service. Highly recommend. I ate so much I can't breathe.
   

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   Daniel

   Raleigh

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food: The complementary biscuits and hush puppies were good. The apps were decent to good, we had the wings and their version of loaded fries. The salad with chicken and bacon as well as the fried chicken were good per my wife and mother respectively. The green beans were good, however they tasted like frozen not fresh green beans. The brisket was too tough with thick layers of fat, the meat could barely be cut with only a fork and it was drowned in BBQ sauce, so that was a huge disappointment. Kids meals were okay, one had hot dogs, the other had their version of Mac and Cheese which did not look good and barely got eaten at all. We finished with a chocolate and a carrot cake to share, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cakes were both cold, and the frosting was too stiff to be cut reasonably by a 10yr old, and while they tasted great I was not a fan of cold cake that was a challenge to get an easy bite out of. The ice cream was great. Service: The waitress was kind and friendly, however she was a bit slow and forgot small things like giving my mother 4 instead of 2 of the fried chicken which we then paid for. She also forgot ranch for the children and had to be reminded. Atmosphere: Great curb appeal and lighting, comfortable seating, nice ambiance, not too loud. Could easily carry on a conversation over the music, other guests, and kitchen sounds. Restrooms: The restrooms were similar to what you’d expect at a gas station, and not nice at all. The doors were broken, mess everywhere, cramped, and wreaked of marijuana. Overall: We will not be returning or recommending to others. For the price, the value was just not present and it seemed as though it was a haphazard attempt at BBQ. Then top that off with slower than average service, disgusting bathrooms and a staff that seemed a bit stoned.
   

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    Jackson

    VIP

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Haven’t been to the pit in about a year or so. Unfortunately, their food and service has gone down hill since the last time I ate there. Our waiter took 25 minutes to get to our table when we first sat down. Food was cold when we got it. We sent back a couple items because of their temperature and our waiter showed an attitude, just to bring out cold food again. Food and drinks took forever to come out. Sad to see an iconic Raleigh spot this way.
    

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