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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

BBQ Tofu, Vegan Salad, Limited

$$

Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the BBQ tofu nuggets for a vegan-friendly option.
  • Good to know: Check ingredient details thoroughly when ordering vegan salads, as some contain animal products.
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  • Good to know: Be aware that fries may be subject to cross contamination.
  • Outdoor seating is available for a relaxed dining experience.
  • The staff can be friendly but may have limited knowledge on vegan menu specifics.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hushpuppies, biscuits and hush puppies.

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Also pastry, pimento cheese balls, appetizer sampler, baked beans, brussels sprouts, burger and chopped bbq dish.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Pit serves traditional American barbecue in a smart-casual setting with outdoor seating and a terrace. Its vegan offerings mainly include BBQ tofu nuggets and some salads, though options are limited compared to the meat-focused menu. Recent reviews praise the accommodating staff and quality service, but note inconsistency in vegan dish awareness and occasional cross-contamination concerns with fries.

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328 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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2.7 14 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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