The Pit Authentic Barbecue

Everything was AMAZING! Nobody can touch my grandmother's mac and cheese , but The Pit is the first place I can say put up a challenge! The BBQ Chicken and the Carolina Ribs fall are off the bone good!

Had the BBQ with Mac n' Cheese & Collards . The waitress threw in Slaw on the house! Everything was phenomenal! The best part? The hush puppies . OMG, the hush puppies . A definite must-try in Raleigh!

If your whole group agrees, do the family style (19.99 per person & you get 2 starters, 2 entrees, 2 sides, 1 dessert ) make 1 starter the BBQ fries , an entree BBQ turkey and banana pudding !!!

Everything was AMAZING! Nobody can touch my grandmother's mac and cheese , but The Pit is the first place I can say put up a challenge! The BBQ Chicken and the Carolina Ribs are fall off the bone good!

Love this place!! We met and talked to the head sous chef and he let us try a new recipe he is trying. They always have fun things on the menu. The carrot cake is to die for!!

They have the best bbq tofu and sweet potatoes fries . The tofu taste so you good my family always order a extra dozen to bring home. They have the best hush puppies ever.

They ran out of an appetizer , so we were offered free dessert - carrot cake was great & bourbon ice cream . Would definitely go back when in Raleigh again. Good bbq -- chopped bbq and brisket are good

Really good NC-style barbecue in a vinegar-based sauce. Loved the hush puppies too.

Turkey is AMAZING and hush puppies & biscuits are served at every table. Pimento cheese balls app. Definitely a fave place!

Fried okra and Brussels sprouts were awesome sides. Cornbread is a great appetizer . Don't over-order because you get hush puppies and biscuits . I'd avoid baby back ribs .

Come here to eat like a true North Carolinian. Be sure to ask for vinegar and hot sauce on the table.

Baby Back Ribs melt in your mouth. The seasonal Cornbread (Pumpkin ) starter delicious, the BBQ Baked Beans , everything I've had has been on point.

I was skeptical this would live up to the hype, but it totally does. Pulled pork and Mac and cheese for the win.

"Ed Mitchell , the legendary master of the eastern North Carolina art form of whole hog cooking... Dig into pilgrimage-worthy chopped or pulled pork ... with two sides and hush puppies ." --NYT Read more

The port ribs were the best IMO. The hush puppies were also AMAZING. I wasn't a big fan of the fried green tomatoes .

Absolutely amazing BBQ , mac n cheese , Brunswick stew , hush puppies , sweet potatoes fries , rolls...you won't find anything that you don't like here. LOVE it.

Had the pulled pork and beef brisket . Both were tasty. Also gotnot try one of the ribs - tender and delicious.

Nice place with younger crowd. The carolina ribs were tasty... sweet with a hint of citrus ... but missing any smokey character. Still good. Waitress was kind and compd me some banana pudding .

This place is designed for those who loves NC craft beers and the brisket . Come starving, because the amount of food is immense and come thirsty, because the quality of the beer is really high!

Great food. Love brisket , pulled pork , banana pudding , sweet tea . Watch out for the flies though. I always feel like the Lord of the Flies!

Make reservations ! Or try to grab a seat in the bar area, which is first-come, first-served. The full menu is available in the bar area too. Try the fried green tomatoes !

Everything was delicious! The Double Combo is such a good deal ! Fried chicken , pulled pork , hand cut fries , and Mac and cheese .

Those ribs combined with all those craft beer on tap choices. The fried Okra . And THE BEST (sorry mama) banana pudding EVAH! Phenomenal restaurant .

Delicious barbecue but be sure to make a reservation ! Long waiting times, and there isnt a good waiting area in the restaurant so be prepared to be outside for a bit

Want some veggies with your BBQ ? Try the cucumber and tomato salad , pickled okra , succotash, or summer squash with zucchini , vidalia onions and green peppers . Read more

This really is authentic bbq - the turkey is great - though obviously brisket is mandatory

Show up early (1130) or later (315) for lunch to avoid the crowds. For the price, food is great. Get a booth near the kitchen to enjoy the great grill smells (smoker).

Kevin is the best waiter ! So charismatic, helpful, and kind! The Carolina ribs and chopped pork are delicious, and the candied yams are a MUST !

I'm not a big NC bbq fan but I must admit this place is a B. I prefer the western over the eastern style bbq but to each his own. Collards & mnc were A-. Very busy for a Wed but that's a good thing.

Carolina spare ribs , heirloom cabbage callards, fried green tomatoes . Great beer list . Fantastic BBQ - a national treasure!!!

The pulled pork platter is not to be missed and the fried okra is soo tasty! And to drink? Blackberry Smash, for sure!

The fine folks very capably hosted our party of 10. The food was so gush durn delicious I dream about it to this day.

Ed Mitchell (BBQ pitmaster) is no longer with the company but the food is still delicious. Tried the Carolina spare ribs with the Mac and cheese as recommended by the server and was not disappointed.

Great joint! Make sure to leave room for the killer banana pudding with the high top meringue ..it will not disappoint.

This was our second visit. Great service, amazing food, many choices of down home cooking . You won't regret eating here!

Fried green tomatoes were delish! I enjoyed the hush puppies and the chop plate. Cold slaw was also tasty! Id go back!

Bacon cheese burger was delicious. Made with ground brisket . Pumpkin cornbread with maple butler was a great starter.

The Muscat Canelli wine pairs well with chopped whole hog, mac n cheese , coleslaw and collard greens . Read more

The barbecue fries are awesome! They come as an appetizer but are enough to be a main dish.

The chopped turkey and mashed potatoes are tasty! Glad to visit a place that isnt all pork and chicken !

This really was great food,great BBQ sauce and the biscuits are the best..

if you lik great beer place to be if you lik great service dream on work w some kinda team bullship you ll c 3 diff servers in 5 min of sittin down!!! dont kno bout u but i could csre less who my 1

This is the best barbecue place in town to introduce visitors to North Carolina barbecue ! Get the sweet potato fries !

Best BBQ I ever tasted in North Carolina. Good chicken too!

Best BBQ in the triangle area. Get the pulled pork for a meal with sweet potato fries ; get pimento cheese balls as an app!

Good stuff. Has the chopped BBQ , Carolina ribs , fried ocra, and collared greens. All fantastic.

The Carolina ribs are absolutely excellent, meat falls right off. You can eat them with a fork.

Maaaan! Those Soul Rolls...That is some serious goodness going on there...So many flavors coming together...Man those things are tasty.

Carolina Classic Combo it's enough for almost everyone!

Great food with an upscale atmosphere and full bar . Parking can be limited during peak times.