| The Pit 328 W. Davie Street, Raleigh |
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I haven’t posted in awhile, but after eating at this restaurant a couple nights ago with great friends visiting Raleigh from NY, I knew I had to post a review of The Pit. (They saw The Pit on TV and suggested we eat there.) The Pit is located in downtown Raleigh on West Davie Street in an old looking building. Once you step in side, you are greeted by the distinct, strong aroma of barbecuing meats. The decor is upscale, with white lights decorating the dining room and bar area. The pit master, Ed Mitchell, has been on the Food Network and has many other accolades. The menu is mostly typical bbq fare, with brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken. Great drink menu with different Bourbon choices along with a unique beer selection.
The Raleigh-ite – The appetizers we ordered were out of this world and I would definitely recommend them: Mini PBLTs (Pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato biscuits) and Barbecue fries. I ordered the double plate with Carolina Ribs, Eastern Style Pork, creamed corn and broccoli and cauliflower casserole. The Carolina Ribs were delicious (although definitely fattier than typical baby back ribs) and the creamed corn was probably the best I’ve ever had. However, the broccoli and cauliflower casserole lacked flavor, and the Eastern style pork was a little too spicy for me. We ordered the Banana Pudding and Apple Pie for dessert. The Banana Pudding was insane (bananas, pudding and marshmallow) , and while I didn’t try the Apple Pie the rest of the table raved about it.
The NYer- I crave the smoked wings from the Pit; they aren’t fried or grilled, just delicious. Very filling but if you bring your appetite then the Pit will really satisfy you. Flavorful ribs. Sides are a little boring. The pork cheese fries are delicious. We met the owner; very cool since he was on the Food Network. Nice clean place with a good bar scene.
Do over? Absolutely! The Pit is the best place to go in Raleigh for eating traditional southern barbecue in a classy setting. But only when we want to eat a lot. The Pit isn’t on the diet plan.
Barbecue Fries
Mini PBLTs
We ordered: 1 20 oz beer, 1 10 oz beer, 1 Triple Meat plate, 1 Double Meat Plate, 1 Dessert , 1 Appetizer. Total : $76
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These two are low balling an outstanding place to get some of the BEST BBQ in NC.
For the money you can’t get anything better in the area as the amount food given. Hence Risk Reward should be 5stars.
Not giving The Pit 5stars just because of one side dish is a disgrace.
“…Do over? Absolutely! The Pit is the best place to go in Raleigh for eating traditional southern barbecue in a classy setting…”
Above comment sounds like 5star to me!
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