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The Pit

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The Pit offers some of the best barbecue in Raleigh. Set in a restored early 20th Century meatpacking warehouse, the restaurant carries on the North Carolina barbecue tradition by serving full-hog, pit-cooked pork, and other barbecue essentials. But The Pit is more than a generic barbecue restaurant: it combines the generous portions of classic meat-loving joints with some surprises. The pork is free-range, and guests can enjoy barbecued tofu, wines, cocktails, and a comprehensive list of bourbons. 

Location details

328 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.23,856 reviews
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Alicia LeBon Cox 
8 years ago

Delicious and great service! I highly recommend! 

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Brent Childress 
8 years ago

Stopped in Raleigh for lunch on the way back to VA from Oak Island. My wife Googled Top 10 BBQ places in NC and the list we saw had you guys at #9. No way in hell there are 8 spots better than The Pit! Great food, atmosphere, and service. 

Business response:

Thank you Brent! We hope you'll stop in again! 

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Chike Pemberton 
8 years ago

Everything was amazing all the way down to the hush puppies!! 

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Ken Moore 
8 years ago

food was great, waiter wasn't, tall fellow need some manners, 

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Ben Conley 
8 years ago

We were given a nice overview of what the different BBQ types meant, which I appreciated. I was never willing to ask the difference between short ribs and baby back ribs. We went with both chopped and pulled pork. Everything was simply outstanding. Highly recommended. We'll be back. 

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Theresa Darden Perry 
8 years ago

My hubby had beef brisket and two sides string beans & mashed potatoes w/gravy � he loved it! I had half rack of ribs w/potato salad and greens � will we eat there again? Why yes!! 

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Ciera Brittney Felton 
8 years ago

Favorite spot to eat in Raleigh any time we visit, it has become a tradition. We recently celebrated our 1yr wedding anniversary, and had lunch there, our waiter heard it was our anniversary and brought out a special dessert with a candle to congratulate us. Such a sweet gesture! Excellent food & Excellent service! I recommend them to everyone!! 

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Tammy Rybaczyk-Barron 
8 years ago

We love the friend chicken at the pit as well as the banana pudding. Very reasonably priced, especially for lunch! 

Business response:

We're so glad you all could join us! 

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Rachel Macko 
8 years ago

We were very happy with the selection, prices and attentiveness of the waitstaff. Definitely plan to bring out of town guests here for authentic Carolina BBQ! 

Business response:

Thank you Rachel! We hope to see you again soon. 

Frequently asked questions about The Pit

How is The Pit rated?

The Pit has a 4.2 star rating with 3,856 reviews. 

When is The Pit open?

The Pit is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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