The Pit
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
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Authentic NC BBQ! Food is marked GF on menu
I should have written this sooner. We went for Christmas Eve dinner. My family loved the food. But - . After eating a few bites of my collard greens I found Mac and cheese under them. I was sick for a few days after that. The server apologized and as very nice. But it wasn’t worth getting sick. She said she had the allergy celiac alert sent to the kitchen as well. So it really seemed like the kitchen was not careful at all.
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Famous for pulled pork bbq and ribs. Some GF sides available.
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Had the brisket, green beans and Cole slaw. Each were wonderful. Green beans garlicky, which I love. Pulled pork you have to mix your own sauce… we enjoyed the sweeter one. Good service too!!
Ordered the ribs. Not feeling super great after. Staff was knowledgeable. I'm guessing there was a cross contact issue.
staff knowledgeable about gf options and cross contamination. did mention kitchen has flour n cannot ensure area is fully gf. food was good and was not sick after. best sides were coleslaw and sweet potato
Ordered carry out. Menu well marked with lots of options. Brisket, creamed corn and green beans all hit the mark!
The kitchen and server teams have excellent knowledge about GF and DF options. Made delicious suggestions and I had no negative reactions. We’ll be back!
We’ve been here several times because of how trustworthy they are with gf. I am a Celiac And have never had an issue. Highly recommend.
There are a lot of choices and the menu is clearly labels with GF items. I got the brisket, BBQ chopped, potato salad, collards, and potato skins. Their sauces on the table are also GF. All the food was really good.
I was excited to read the hush puppies were gluten free BUT THEY ARE NOT! Bummer!! They do have other decent options too.
Great food and the service was excellent. Loaded potato skins, brisket, salmon, green beans — all delish. Hush puppies are GF but not fried in a dedicated fryer (but they are decadent!) We’ll be back!
There's a lot of obvious GF choices listed on the menu. Amazing food and great service.
I got the loaded potato skins and the brisket. Both were fantasic, and I didn't have a reaction. I love that the menu says what's gluten free.
Love The Pit! This location is super knowledgeable and delicious. The loaded potato skins start in a shared fryer so not celiac safe!
Great authentic NC BBQ and so many things marked gluten free on the menu.
Most of the meats and sides are GF. Have eaten here a few times and not gotten sick. Place is very popular, so order ahead or expect to wait. Good local BBQ
Have eaten here multiple times and not gotten sick, but the last time we got takeout we found a few (2-3) macaroni noodles at the bottom of one of our gluten free side dishes. We had specifically told them that I had celiac and asked them to please be careful about cross contamination. We couldn’t eat the meal, so they ended up giving us a refund. Usually the food is delicious and this could of course happen anywhere, but just a good reminder that cross contamination is a big issue for folks with celiac. Haven’t decided yet if we’d be comfortable trying to eat here again in the future.
Delicious GF options- salad, ribs, chicken. Unfortunately the fries were off-limits but the potato salad and the loaded potato skins appetizer were great GF alternatives. I will definitely return!!
The staff was happy to answer questions and were very helpful. They treated it as an allergy and they were happy to make some of the sides dairy free for me as well. Though sadly they do not have a dedicated fryer.
Chef came out to talk to me about my order. Wait staff and chef very knowledgeable about avoiding cross contamination.
Not sure where the previous reviewer came up with 25% gluten free on the menu. Much less by my count. And simple things that should be, like fries, aren’t. Two stars for trying, -3 for major lack of selection.
Gluten free options are marked on the menu. It’s about 25% (ish) of the standard menu. I had Carolina style chopped bbq, green beans, and cole slaw. It was good and the server was really reassuring and accommodating when I told him I have celiac.
Only eaten here once and didn’t get sick. Ran in for some takeout today and the hostess bagged my meal separately from my husband’s. Nice that they took that extra step.
I didn't get sick but I can't say I loved the food. The BBQ turkey had so many little bones in it. I'm worried about children eating it and swallowing them. Not okay! The potato salad reminded me of an old fashioned potato salad my grandma makes and I enjoyed it.
I love barbecue and I was disappointed here. As the most popular and praised BBQ place in the area, it was sad to taste to dry brisket. Even the sauce couldn’t compensate. The appetizers were good though.
LOVE that their main menu depicts what is gluten free (and also labels vegetarian options). Both sauces were gluten free and delicious. Our server was great and didn't hesitate when I asked him about gluten free. I had the brisket and collards and green beans. They serve biscuits and hush puppies to the table so just let them know if you don't want it served. I heard the pulled pork was incredible, and is also gluten free. Would come back!
Quite a few barbecue options. The server confirmed that everything is separate in the kitchen. I did not get sick.
Everything is amazing. The BBQ, the brisket, the ribs, the soup, the sides.. They will even sub out ice cream if you order family style dinner. Bourbon ice cream is to die for!
This was a huge let down. After taking care to order gluten free they didn't write my order with any sort of allergen indication and included some breaded product that was likely not GF. We ordered the Big Boy meat platter. My partner liked the pulled pork well enough but it was a bit spicy for my taste. I tried the chicken, brisket, and ribs but the seasoning wasn't anything to write home about.
Great bbq. Menu is clearly marked with lots of gluten-free options.
Perfect BBQ food. Meat is tender and flavorful. Really like the brisket and baby back ribs. Most sides are gf; just ask.
My plate came out with hush puppies and a biscuit on the meat.
I've eaten at The Pit a few times without a problem but this time someone got careless in the kitchen. Halfway through my side of gf Brussels, I found a few green beans from the (not gf) green bean casserole. Later, I felt the effects of being glutened. If I go back, I will just get the meat and a salad. The sides are just too risky in my opinion.
Excellent! Servers were knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great meal and was at-ease. I only suggest that you cover your own utensils to avoid crumbs from the bread served to the table.
PS -make sure you try their ice cream!
Clear menu and staff can answer questions. Very accommodating and a great place to take friends/family.
Wonderful experience - great food, knowledgeable waitstaff. Have been several times and have never had any issues. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Great GF menu...
Daughter (4) ordered a burger with sides...Burger not on GF menu but they were able to accommodate us!
Great GF BBQ!
Before GF, one of my favorites. Now with GF, still a good choice, with a limited but clear and worthwhile menu.
