The Pit Menu (2025 Update)
"The Pit" in Raleigh, NC, offers a soulful experience with its blend of barbecue and American cuisine. From their seasonal skillet cornbread and fried mac n' cheese starters to their BBQ ranch salad and succulent Carolina ribs, each dish showcases a dedication to flavor and quality. The cozy ambiance, attentive service, and generous portions make dining at "The Pit" a memorable experience. The smoked brisket, chopped pork, and BBQ chicken are standout favorites, perfectly complemented by their delectable sides like sweet potato casserole and collard greens. The Pit's commitment to excellence is evident in every dish, making it a top choice for those craving authentic Southern flavors. Whether you're a BBQ aficionado or a newcomer to North Carolina cuisine, The Pit is sure to delight your taste buds.
Starters
Seasonal Skillet Cornbread
Served with home-made butter
Fried Mac n' Cheese
Served with BBQ ranch
BBQ Soul Rolls
Chopped BBQ, cabbage collards and candied carrots served with Oak Island sauce and pepper jelly
Pimento Cheese Balls
Served with spicy pepper jelly
Chicken Wings
Served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
Fried Green Tomatoes
Served with goat cheese, basil smoked tomato vinaigrette
Southern-Style Deviled Eggs
Sweet relish and paprika
Barbecue Fries
Hand-cut fries with melted pimento cheese, chopped BBQ, scallions and BBQ ranch dressing
Pit Sampler
A medley of our favorite appetizers; includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, deviled eggs and fried mac n' cheese
Loaded Potato Skins
Chopped pork, pimento cheese, BBQ sour cream, and scallions
Brunswick Stew
House-made with local vegetables
Featured Soup
Ask your server about our Chef's special
Soups
Salads
Pit's House
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers and croutons
BBQ Ranch Salad
Romaine, avocado, black beans, corn, red peppers, pepper jack cheese, BBQ vinaigrette topped with crunch wontons
Seasonal Salad
Ask your server about our current salad
Chopped Barbecue
Pit-cooked overnight, chopped and seasoned Eastern North Carolina style
Pulled Pork
Pit-cooked overnight, pulled from the bone, lightly seasoned and ready to sauce as you would like
Baby Back Ribs
Cooked for hours but eaten in minutes
Carolina Style Ribs
More bone, more flavor!
Beef Brisket
Smoked slow and low until fork-tender, with our Western NC BBQ sauce
Chopped BBQ Turkey
The other, other white meat
The Pit's Southern Fried Chicken
The best in town!
BBQ Chicken
Pit-cooked chicken on the bone
Big Boy Meat Combo
Chopped BBQ, beef brisket, BBQ chicken and half rack of Carolina ribs
Carolina Classic Combo
Chopped BBQ and two pieces of fried chicken
Double Combo
Choose two: chopped pork, pulled pork, chopped turkey, brisket or fried chicken
Triple Combo
Choose three: chopped pork, pulled pork, chopped turkey, brisket or fried chicken
Halifax County Fish & Chips
Breaded in cornmeal, served with tartar or spicy remoulade sauce
Smoked Sausage Plate
Mild smoked sausage, locally sourced from Masterbeld Farms, over a bed of peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms. Served with choice of one side.
Smoked Meatloaf
House-ground brisket, slow smoked and served with meatloaf sauce
Grilled Blackened Salmon
Lightly seasoned fresh hand-cut Atlantic salmon
BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Three skewers of BBQ grilled shrimp
BBQ Soy Nuggets
Seasoned and grilled soy nuggets topped with our famous Western (not gluten-free)
Our Famous Plates
Sides
Green Beans
Potato Salad
Fried Okra
Sweet Potato Fries
BBQ Baked Beans
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Mac & Cheese
Heirloom Cabbage Collards
Hand-Cut Fries
Black-Eyed Peas
Cole Slaw
Brussels Sprouts
The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger
house-ground brisket patties with cheddar cheese, crispy onions, jowl bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and western BBQ sauce on an artisan roll served with hand cut golden fries
Big Boy Nurger
Two house-ground brisket patties, western BBQ sauce, brisket, pulled pork, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion straws
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Lightly seasoned grilled portobello served on an artisan roll with roasted red peppers, pimento cheese, lettuce, and tomato