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The Pit Authentic BBQ, Raleigh, NC

The Pit Authentic BBQ

4.4
4.4
5747 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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The Pit Authentic BBQ in Raleigh offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service and food." Guests rave about the "Carolina ribs," "banana pudding," and the "best carrot cake ever." Its "upscale BBQ" ambiance, "friendly staff," and "great service" make it a must-visit for true North Carolina barbecue enthusiasts.
5,747 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pulled pork and barbecue chicken combo was amazing. The serving amount will easily make two meals. The carrot cake was fabulous.

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  2. Timothy

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted the best of the best so we made the drive from New Bern, NC to Raleigh to receive the best. The Pit didn’t disappoint!!!! Outstanding all around. Will make several more visits this year and into the future.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    Washington DC63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! We are never disappointed. The Carolina ribs —a recommendation of our server-were probably the best I’ve ever had. The banana pudding—my goodness!! No words!! We can’t wait for the next visit!!

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  4. Mike

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal and great service while visiting Raleigh. Highly recommend!

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  5. Valerie

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hosted a business lunch and CC was so pleased with their professionalism and great service. The server stayed back while we were in discussions but came when we were ready. I was pleasantly surprised and will go back again! I highly recommend them. Also the food selection was great! The southern menu was on point and they gave you nice portion size. I got the southern fried chicken and loved it all!

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  6. Zso

    Raleigh1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food wasn’t cooked well was pretty chewy everything what we ordered. Celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday there wasn’t a good choice.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! Our first time, my GF came into town and wanted to go to this place. I feel awful that I did not know about it :( However, the food was amazing , I have posted a few of our meals. I was more inclined into the eastern side and was not disappointed. My girlfriend went the western side, and I have to say it taste amazing. Keep up the good work guys, and I will be back!

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  8. Karen

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chopped BBQ Turkey is outstanding, especially along with the Collards! Great job The Pit!

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  9. Jenifer

    Charleston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, we had a very good experience. We are visiting Raleigh for the first time from Greenville, SC. We had a reservation at 6:30pm but our kids were ready to eat and turning on us by 5:30pm. We walked in and asked if we could possibly be sat early. I would not say that the host and hostess were friendly, but they were not rude either. It wasn't the warmest welcome, but we did come in with two kids that were hungry and not in a great place and asking to be sat an hour before our reservation, so I totally get it. They were able to seat us, and we were thrilled. Our server, Anthony, was WONDERFUL. He made sure that we had everything we needed, had great food and beverage suggestions, and was wonderful to chat with. The food was good. The pork was a little dry but the wings, deviled eggs, brisket, pimento cheese, and fried chicken were fantastic. We will definitely be back on our next visit and hopefully Anthony will be there. Thank you for the great experience!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and our service was amazing! Always a good meal and ambience.

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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 4.4 stars by 5747 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
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for The Pit Authentic BBQ

328 W. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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, Takeaway, 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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