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The Pit Authentic BBQ, Raleigh, NC

The Pit Authentic BBQ

4.3
4.3
5754 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Servin’ everything but the squeal! The Pit Authentic Barbecue is home to world-famous tangy Eastern NC whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue. Located in the Warehouse District, we source premium AWA-certified hogs to cook low and slow for twelve hours. All of our spirits have been handpicked to enhance the smoked and sometimes spicy fare cooked off the pit, from beer to bourbon.

Last but not least, we serve up a good time at unique private dining events. Our contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse is the perfect spot for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Check out the link below for details!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 890-4500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Andrade
  • Catering
    For Private Dining and Catering inquiries contact Melissa Robinson at (919)829-0833 or Melissa@thepit-raleigh.com.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining areas to accommodate up to 85 guests. We will customize a Family Style Menu suited for your event.
  • Private party contact
    TaNele Walker: (919) 829-0833
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pit Authentic BBQ in Raleigh offers a "wonderful" blend of Southern hospitality and Eastern NC barbecue. Guests rave about its "perfect" location and "awesome" food, especially the chopped pork and fried chicken. While some have experienced service hiccups, the "delicious" BBQ and "friendly" staff make it a popular choice for a true NC dining experience.

5,754 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pit never disappoints. Our meals are always very good. And the staff is very friendly and helpful. Always a good experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the sampler as an entree. It appears they’ve changed how they make a few of the items but overall the food was decent.

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  3. Don

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Pamela

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service quality has gone down considerably in the last few years. We will not be going again.

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  6. jenny

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  7. Godiva

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  8. Eric

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  9. Ben

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Pit Authentic BBQ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 890-4500.

The Pit Authentic BBQ is rated 4.3 stars by 5754 OpenTable diners.

The Pit Authentic BBQ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pit Authentic BBQ

328 W. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dawson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Andrade
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 890-4500
  • Catering
    For Private Dining and Catering inquiries contact Melissa Robinson at (919)829-0833 or Melissa@thepit-raleigh.com.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining areas to accommodate up to 85 guests. We will customize a Family Style Menu suited for your event.
  • Private party contact
    TaNele Walker: (919) 829-0833
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