The Pit Authentic BBQ

The Pit Authentic BBQ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lisa

   Greensboro2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Took over 30 minutes to get our dinners. They were not busy at all, and we ordered straight from the menu, no special requests. Could hear servers in the kitchen yelling about salads. The burnt ends were not burnt ends at all. They were long strips of meat, super fatty Was our first visit, and won't be going back.
   

   The Pit Authentic BBQResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Lisa. We're sorry to hear about your experience at The Pit Authentic BBQ. It's disappointing to know that you had to wait for so long and that the food didn't meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will address this with our team to ensure we improve our service times and quality of food. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you. I'd love another chance to sow you what we can do on a better day. Kevin Bartness
   

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   Veneita

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food was amazing. The carrot cake was the best I’ve ever had. Pit barbecue is top Chef food.
   

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   The Pit Authentic BBQResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much for that review Veneita! Glad we were hitting on all angles for your visit!
   

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   Chasity VIP

   Raleigh57 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   My husband and I, along with another couple, chose to dine here prior to a show over at the Auditorium. If I’m being completely honest, it was probably the worst plate of food for $40 that we’ve had in a long time! The pulled pork, ribs, and bbq chicken were just “ok” and the brisket was terrible! I know brisket has fat, but I have eaten my fair share of brisket, and there was barely any meat, just fat. The only reason I gave 2 stars for the food was because of the hush puppies. I probably would’ve left hungry had it not been for those!
   

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   John

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   The first bad meal and service I’ve ever had at the Pit.
   

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   martina

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   Absolutely delicious. I had the brisket and my finicky daughter had the bbq shrimp. She ate everything! I could not finish but wanted to. Great atmosphere and design. Great vibes. Our server was a bit inattentive but had the best smile and demeanor was excellent. Will be back!
   

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   Connie

   Detroit5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   We were driving through North Carolina on our way to Ohio and I googled barbecue. I came upon a Southern Living article that featured the most outstanding barbecue in North Carolina. The Pit was the number one choice and as it was on our way off the freeway we decided to try it. We couldn’t have been more pleased. Fried green tomatoes were off the chart awesome! Being a past resident of Texas, it compared to the best we’ve ever tasted! The catfish was delicious and barbecue sauces were amazing. We were able to purchase the sauces. Fried okra and cabbage greens were fabulous, too. We were not able to sample the barbecue beef or pork because it was a Friday in Lent. They had plenty of options. So glad we stopped. Well definitely return to try their brisket and pulled pork another time as we’re traveling through North Carolina. Thanks to the awesome staff, customer, service, and food. They will certainly be on our list. our server, Christina was very attentive and made our experience amazing. Oh, and if you are from the north, you can’t get good sweet tea and their tea was fantastic. Christina even packed us one for the road!
   

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   stanley

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   it was a little pricing but, I still enjoyed the environment and customer service. I will go again it was very adult oriented no children.
   

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   Ariana

   Fort Lauderdale1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   I loved the food. The biscuits were to die for. Service was relatively slow but food came out quick! Would definitely go back!
   

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   Nicole

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   Billy and crew were attentive and knowledgeable. We got staff suggestions and they didn’t disappoint! Portions match price and the quality was top notch! Get the corn bread app, brisket and ribs- delish!
   

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    Benjamin

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

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

    If you’re looking to sample authentic Carolina barbecue in Raleigh, this is the place. They also have a great selection of beers and cocktails. Our server, Brady was amazing. Helpful, polite and very friendly.
    

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