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The Pit Authentic BBQ, Raleigh, NC

The Pit Authentic BBQ

4.5 (5743)
$30 and under
Southern
328 W. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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!

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
  • 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
    Melissa Robinson : (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 5,743 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pit Authentic BBQ offers a delightful experience of Carolina barbecue, with standout dishes like "carrot cake" and "fried green tomatoes". The "service is amazing", and the staff, like Christina and Anthony, are attentive and knowledgeable. While some reviews mention inconsistencies, the "amazing food" and "authentic atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

5,744 Reviews
  1. Brad VIP

    Raleigh25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect was terrific. Lilly handled our table perfectly, with great service. Get the cornbread skillet for your table, OMG!

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  2. KirstenF

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent barbecue and sides. Great and very fast service

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  3. eddie

    Raleigh3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered the pulled pork fries. You could tell the pulled pork was cooked yesterday and microwaved for my order. The pulled pork was soooo greasy I couldn’t eat it.

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  4. David VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chopped BBQ sandwiches made for a great lunch and we had the Pit Sampler plate as an appetizer. The Combo of Ribs and Brisket was also fabulous! Great food experience. Excellent service too!

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  5. Lisa

    Greensboro2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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 on April 21, 2025
    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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  6. Veneita

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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.
    The Pit Authentic BBQResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for that review Veneita! Glad we were hitting on all angles for your visit!

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  7. Tasha

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was not the best and we were sat in front of a vent where the air was blowing so much that our food was cold before we could even completed it. Was not an enjoyable for a Mother’s Day lunch. Food was not as good as the restaurant use to be.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.5 stars by 5743 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
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
  • 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
    Melissa Robinson : (919) 829-0833
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