The Pit Authentic Barbecue

This place was recommended to my group who were briefly in Raleigh for a conference. The service was great for our big group, but I did not like Carolina chop BBQ at all. My favorite thing on my plate was the fried chicken. Everyone also raved about the meatloaf. Everything else was a hit or miss. It's worth a shot.

We came in for a late lunch and not crowded at all.
We had the fried catfish sandwich with potato salad and a bbq sandwich with fried okra.
The catfish must have been great because my wife finished it before I could eat half my sandwich! The fried okra was plentiful and perfectly fried and hot when served.
The biscuits and hush puppies were not expected but dang… so good.
Very pleased we stopped in from out of town, highly recommend a visit!

Let’s get straight to The Pit with this review. I ordered the skillet cornbread as my starter and I was disappointed the cornbread was very dry, hard and the texture was gritty and crumbly. Honestly I believe it was over cooked. I took one small bit and sent it back. Now on to the Entree, I ordered to BBQ chicken with Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese with the Sweet Potato casserole. The BBQ chicken was very juicy, Smokey and delicious, the house sauce however had a strong vinegar flavor that over powerful the sweet taste. Next up is the side dishes, the collard greens was very good and tasty. The Mac & Cheese is cheesy but lack flavor completely. The Sweet Potato casserole was a winner, not overly sweet which like and it was so creamy with small pieces of pecans for an added crunch, which was yummy. This place is a Must Try!

I love to eat and The Pit gives you good portions. Their baby back ribs were everything and more!! And I got some of their chopped pork which I hear is better than Bill's in Wilson. I will say that the brisket was just okay, but once you smothered it in their house made barbecue sauce it took that brisket up to a whole other level. The meatloaf on the other hand was something to be reckoned with. I need to go back for the meatloaf and thr ribs! The sides were delicious as well. I loved the collards and the Mac and Cheese disappeared from my plate within the first few minutes. I miss it already. Will certainly have to make a trip back soon.

We went to the Pit last weekend for my nieces Birthday party. After we ordered it took an hour and a half to get our food. Our appetizers were given to another table while we waited and it took 45 minutes for me to get my drink I ordered from the bar (it wasn’t even busy). The food looked good and was delicious once we received our order. I ordered the Wedding Salad with Grilled Chicken and my husband ordered the Pulled Pork (BBQ) sandwich.

My family and I had a great dining experience at The Pit. Located in the warehouse district of Raleigh, this restaurant never disappoints. The majority of the menu options are barbecue. We had both the pulled pork and beef brisket. There are about a dozen different sides to choose from. We appreciated the complimentary biscuits and hush puppies Making reservations helps for easy seating in either a booth or table. The service is good and fast. The staff works as a team to meet your needs. Parking can be an issue as there are very few free on the street spots. There is adequate parking in several lots and street spots but you must pay with an app.

Absolutely lovely food and drink! The brisket was some of the best I've ever had, and my server, Eli, was amazing. There were nice spacious booths for families or larger groups. The atmosphere was comforting and scaled well. The only minor quibble was that the bottles the sauce came in at the table were super leaky (I tested a couple tables, and found them to be the same). Bad design, I reckon.