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Appetizers

  • Seasonal Corn Bread

    With maple butter

    p
    4.99

  • Fried Pimento Cheese

    Served with a spicy pepper jelly

    p
    6.99

  • Fried Mac & Cheese

    Served with BBQ ranch

    p
    6.99

  • BBQ Soul Rolls

    Chopped pork BBQ, cabbage collards and candied carrots served with Oak Island sauce and pepper jelly

    8.99

  • Southern-styled deviled eggs

    With pickle relish & smoked paprika

    g
    5.99

  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    With goat cheese & red pepper vinaigrette

    p
    6.99

  • Barbecue Fries

    Hand-cut fries with melted pimento cheese, chopped pork, scallions, BBQ ranch dressing

    7.99

  • Smoked Chicken Wings

    Served with bleu cheese dressing

    8.99

  • Pit Sampler

    A medley of our favorite appetizers; includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, deviled eggs, and fried pimento cheese

    14.99

  • Chili

    House-ground brisket in a hearty chili

    3.99
    Bowl 5.99

Appetizers

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  • Seasonal Corn Bread

    With maple butter

    p
    4.99

  • Fried Pimento Cheese

    Served with a spicy pepper jelly

    p
    6.99

  • Fried Mac & Cheese

    Served with BBQ ranch

    p
    6.99

  • BBQ Soul Rolls

    Chopped pork BBQ, cabbage collards and candied carrots served with Oak Island sauce and pepper jelly

    8.99

  • Southern-styled deviled eggs

    With pickle relish & smoked paprika

    g
    5.99

  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    With goat cheese & red pepper vinaigrette

    p
    6.99

  • Barbecue Fries

    Hand-cut fries with melted pimento cheese, chopped pork, scallions, BBQ ranch dressing

    7.99

  • Smoked Chicken Wings

    Served with bleu cheese dressing

    8.99

  • Pit Sampler

    A medley of our favorite appetizers; includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, deviled eggs, and fried pimento cheese

    14.99

  • Chili

    House-ground brisket in a hearty chili

    3.99
    Bowl 5.99

Salads

Served with choice of grilled chicken, fried catfish, or chopped BBQ.
Dressings: bleu cheese, ranch, bacon-sherry vinaigrette, red pepper vinaigrette, white balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard.

  • House Salad

    Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, house-made croûtons, julienned carrots, local leafy lettuce with your choice of dressing

    g
    12.99

  • Wedge Salad

    Tomatoes, red onion, jowl bacon, and bleu cheese over iceberg lettuce, topped in a creamy bleu cheese dressing

    g
    12.99

  • Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach, jowl bacon, roasted peppers, red onion, bleu cheese, bacon-sherry vinaigrette

    g
    12.99

  • Brunswick Stew

    Originally a Virginia invention, savory Brunswick Stew has traditionally accompanied barbecue in North Carolina for 150 years. Our authentic version welcomes family, community, and celebration.

    Cup 3.99
    Bowl 5.99

Salads

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Served with choice of grilled chicken, fried catfish, or chopped BBQ.
Dressings: bleu cheese, ranch, bacon-sherry vinaigrette, red pepper vinaigrette, white balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard.

  • House Salad

    Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, house-made croûtons, julienned carrots, local leafy lettuce with your choice of dressing

    g
    12.99

  • Wedge Salad

    Tomatoes, red onion, jowl bacon, and bleu cheese over iceberg lettuce, topped in a creamy bleu cheese dressing

    g
    12.99

  • Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach, jowl bacon, roasted peppers, red onion, bleu cheese, bacon-sherry vinaigrette

    g
    12.99

  • Brunswick Stew

    Originally a Virginia invention, savory Brunswick Stew has traditionally accompanied barbecue in North Carolina for 150 years. Our authentic version welcomes family, community, and celebration.

    Cup 3.99
    Bowl 5.99

Traditional BBQ

Served with choice of two sides.

  • Eastern North Carolina Style, Whole-Hog Barbecue


    Chopped

    - Pit-cooked and seasoned with a spicy vinegar tang 9.99


    Pulled Pork

    - Pork shoulder seasoned only with salt, ready for you to sauce 9.99

  • “Lexington-Style,” Pork Shoulder Barbecue (Milder and Slightly Sweeter)


    Sliced

    - Coarse Chopped “Outside Brown” Sauced with a light Lexington “Dip” 9.99

Traditional BBQ

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Served with choice of two sides.

  • Eastern North Carolina Style, Whole-Hog Barbecue


    Chopped

    - Pit-cooked and seasoned with a spicy vinegar tang 9.99


    Pulled Pork

    - Pork shoulder seasoned only with salt, ready for you to sauce 9.99

  • “Lexington-Style,” Pork Shoulder Barbecue (Milder and Slightly Sweeter)


    Sliced

    - Coarse Chopped “Outside Brown” Sauced with a light Lexington “Dip” 9.99

Our Famous Plates

Served with choice of two sides.

  • Double Combo

    Two meats of your choice

    13.99
    Substitute ribs for 3.99

  • Beef Brisket

    Smoked slow and low until fork-tender, served with Western BBQ sauce 

    g
    12.99

  • Chopped BBQ Turkey

    served with Eastern Carolina vinegar sauce

    g
    10.99

  • The Pit’s Southern Fried Chicken

    The best in town.

    Quarter (2pc) 8.99
    Half (4pc) 10.99

  • BBQ Chicken

    Pit-cooked chicken on the bone.

    g
    10.99

  • Smoked Baby Back Ribs

    Cooked for hours but eaten in minutes

    g
    Half Rack 16.99

  • Smoked Carolina Style Ribs

    More bone, more flavor!

    g
    Half Rack 16.99

  • Chicken Strips

    Crispy chicken strips with choice of honey mustard or ranch dressing

    10.99

  • BBQ Soy Nuggets

    Seasoned and grilled soy nuggets, topped with our famous sauce (not gluten free)

    pv
    8.99

  • Veggie Plate

    Choose from any four of our sides

    p
    8.99

Our Famous Plates

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Served with choice of two sides.

  • Double Combo

    Two meats of your choice

    13.99
    Substitute ribs for 3.99

  • Beef Brisket

    Smoked slow and low until fork-tender, served with Western BBQ sauce 

    g
    12.99

  • Chopped BBQ Turkey

    served with Eastern Carolina vinegar sauce

    g
    10.99

  • The Pit’s Southern Fried Chicken

    The best in town.

    Quarter (2pc) 8.99
    Half (4pc) 10.99

  • BBQ Chicken

    Pit-cooked chicken on the bone.

    g
    10.99

  • Smoked Baby Back Ribs

    Cooked for hours but eaten in minutes

    g
    Half Rack 16.99

  • Smoked Carolina Style Ribs

    More bone, more flavor!

    g
    Half Rack 16.99

  • Chicken Strips

    Crispy chicken strips with choice of honey mustard or ranch dressing

    10.99

  • BBQ Soy Nuggets

    Seasoned and grilled soy nuggets, topped with our famous sauce (not gluten free)

    pv
    8.99

  • Veggie Plate

    Choose from any four of our sides

    p
    8.99

Sides

All sides 2.99

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    p

  • Hand-Cut Fries

    p

  • Black-Eyed Peas

    g

  • BBQ Baked Beans

  • Collard Greens

    g

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Veggie of the Day

  • Fried Okra

    p

  • Mac & Cheese

    p

  • Slaw

    pg

  • Potato Salad

    pv

  • Apple Sauce

    p

  • Grilled Veggies

    p

  • Brunswick Stew

    g

  • Candied Yams

    g

  • Green Beans

    g

Sweet Potato Fries

p

Hand-Cut Fries

p

Black-Eyed Peas

g

BBQ Baked Beans

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Fried Okra

p

Veggie of the Day

p

Mac and Cheese

p

Slaw

pg

Collard Greens

g

Potato Salad

pg

Creamed Corn

pg

Apple Sauce

p

Grilled Veggies

p

Brunswick Stew

g

Sides

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All sides 2.99

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    p

  • Hand-Cut Fries

    p

  • Black-Eyed Peas

    g

  • BBQ Baked Beans

  • Collard Greens

    g

  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Veggie of the Day

  • Fried Okra

    p

  • Mac & Cheese

    p

  • Slaw

    pg

  • Potato Salad

    pv

  • Apple Sauce

    p

  • Grilled Veggies

    p

  • Brunswick Stew

    g

  • Candied Yams

    g

  • Green Beans

    g

Sweet Potato Fries

p

Hand-Cut Fries

p

Black-Eyed Peas

g

BBQ Baked Beans

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Fried Okra

p

Veggie of the Day

p

Mac and Cheese

p

Slaw

pg

Collard Greens

g

Potato Salad

pg

Creamed Corn

pg

Apple Sauce

p

Grilled Veggies

p

Brunswick Stew

g

Sandwiches

  • Chopped Barbecue

    Eastern North Carolina Style, served with creamy coleslaw

    8.99

  • The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger

    Two house-ground beef patties, crispy onions, jowl bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Western BBQ sauce on an artisan roll

    12.99

  • Featured Sliders

    A trio of sliders, ask your server for today's features

    9.99

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, herb mayo

    8.99

  • The Best BLT

    House-made bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato with pimento cheese and herb mayo on toasted sourdough

    8.99

  • Fried Catfish Sandwich

    Served on an artisan roll with lettuce, tomato, crispy onions and a spicy remoulade

    8.99

  • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

    Lightly seasoned grilled portobello served on an artisan roll with roasted red peppers, pimento cheese, lettuce and tomato

    p
    9.99

Sandwiches

>

  • Chopped Barbecue

    Eastern North Carolina Style, served with creamy coleslaw

    8.99

  • The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger

    Two house-ground beef patties, crispy onions, jowl bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Western BBQ sauce on an artisan roll

    12.99

  • Featured Sliders

    A trio of sliders, ask your server for today's features

    9.99

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, herb mayo

    8.99

  • The Best BLT

    House-made bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato with pimento cheese and herb mayo on toasted sourdough

    8.99

  • Fried Catfish Sandwich

    Served on an artisan roll with lettuce, tomato, crispy onions and a spicy remoulade

    8.99

  • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

    Lightly seasoned grilled portobello served on an artisan roll with roasted red peppers, pimento cheese, lettuce and tomato

    p
    9.99

Kids

  • Kids Menu

    Served with choice of side

    Mac and Cheese
    Crispy Chicken Fingers
    Kid-Size Burger
    Chopped Pork Sandwich
    Sourdough Grilled Cheese

    5.99

Kids

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  • Kids Menu

    Served with choice of side

    Mac and Cheese
    Crispy Chicken Fingers
    Kid-Size Burger
    Chopped Pork Sandwich
    Sourdough Grilled Cheese

    5.99

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Vegetarian

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Gluten Free

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Vegan

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish, fish, or eggs may increase risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

Lunch Eats

We also bring you the freshest of the North Carolina’s bountiful produce in our starters, sides, and desserts. And as much as we love our traditional barbecue, we also enjoy sharing some contemporary twists on tried and true favorites, serving Texas-style brisket, baby back ribs, barbecue turkey, fried chicken, and a can’t-miss barbecue tofu dish. It’s all served up in an easy-going and fun downtown setting with traditional Southern hospitality.

Our Pit Family

Meet Our Farmers

The farmers who raise the hogs cooked at The Pit are respected and treasured members of our family.

Private Dining & Catering

More than just a restaurant, The Pit is an experience to be shared, enjoyed and remembered. We invite you to celebrate. MORE

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Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:00am – 10:00pm

Fri & Sat 11:00am – 11:00pm

Sunday 11:00am – 9:00pm

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