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Starters
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Seasonal Skillet Cornbread
Served with home-made butter
$6.99
vegetarian
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Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Served with BBQ ranch
$8.99
vegetarian
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BBQ Soul Rolls
Chopped BBQ, cabbage collards, and candied carrots served with Oak Island sauce and pepper jelly
$9.99
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Pimento Cheese Balls
Served with spicy pepper jelly
$7.99
vegetarian
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Chicken Wings
Served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
$11.99
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Served with goat cheese, basil, and roasted red pepper vinaigrette
$8.99
vegetarian
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Loaded Potato Skins
Chopped pork, pimento cheese, sour cream, and scallions
$8.99
gluten free
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Southern Style Deviled Eggs
Sweet relish and paprika
$7.99
gluten free
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Barbecue Fries
Hand-cut fries with melted pimento cheese, pulled pork, scallions, BBQ ranch dressing
$8.99
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Pit Sampler
A medley of our favorite appetizers; includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, deviled eggs, and pimento cheese balls
$15.99
Soups & Salads
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Brunswick Stew
House-made with local vegetables
Cup $3.99
Bowl $5.99
gluten free
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Salads served with your choice of dressing and a choice of pulled pork, pit-cooked chicken, or grilled soy nuggets.
Add grilled salmon or grilled shrimp $1
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Pit’s House
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and croûtons
$12.99
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BBQ Ranch Salad
Romaine, avocado, black beans, corn, red peppers. Pepper Jack cheese, BBQ vinaigrette topped with crunchy wontons
$12.99
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Seasonal Salad
Ask your server for our current Salad
$12.99
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Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Ranch, BBQ Ranch, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Seasonal Vinaigrette
Sides
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Veggie Plate
Choice of 4 sides
$10.99
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Green Beans
gluten free, vegetarian
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BBQ Baked Beans
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Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
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Heirloom Cabbage Collards
gluten free
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Creamed Corn
gluten free, vegetarian
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Brussels Sprouts
gluten free
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Potato Salad
gluten free, vegetarian
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Fried Okra
vegetarian
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Sweet Potato Fries
vegetarian
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Mac & Cheese
vegetarian
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Hand-Cut Fries
vegetarian
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Cole Slaw
gluten free, vegetarian
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Brunswick Stew
$1
gluten free
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Sweet Potato Casserole
gluten free
Our Famous Plates
Served with a choice of two sides.-
Chopped BBQ
Eastern North Carolina style
$14.99
gluten free
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Pulled Pork
Lightly seasoned and ready for you to sauce as you would like
$14.99
gluten free
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Beef Brisket
Smoked slow and low until fork-tender, with our Western NC BBQ sauce
$16.99
gluten free
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Chopped BBQ Turkey
The other, other white meat
$13.99
gluten free
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The Pit’s Southern Fried Chicken
The best in town
Quarter (2pc) $11.99
Half (4pc) $14.99
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BBQ Chicken
Pit-cooked chicken on the bone
$14.99
gluten free
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Baby Back Ribs
Cooked for hours, eaten in minutes
Half Rack $21.99
gluten free
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Carolina Style Ribs
More bone, more flavor!
Half Rack $16.99
gluten free
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Carolina Classic Combo
Chopped BBQ and two pieces of fried chicken
$15.99
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Double Combo
Choose two: chopped BBQ, pulled pork, chopped turkey, brisket, or fried chicken
$15.99
substitute shrimp skewers for $2.99
substitute ribs for $3.99
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Crispy Chicken Strips
Marinated and fried white meat chicken, served with honey mustard
$11.99
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Halifax County Style Fried Catfish
Breaded in cornmeal, served with tartar sauce
$13.99
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BBQ Soy Nuggets
Seasoned and grilled soy nuggets topped with our famous Western sauce - (not gluten free)
$11.99
vegetarian, vegan
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BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Two skewers of grilled BBQ shrimp
$14.99
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Smoked Sausage Plate
Mild smoked sausage, locally sourced from DAR Farms, over a bed of peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms. Served with choice of one side.
$14.99
Sandwiches
Served with a choice of one side.-
Chopped Barbecue
Eastern North Carolina style, garnished with coleslaw
$10.99
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Featured Sliders
A trio of sliders, ask your server for today’s feature
$11.99
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The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger
Two house-ground brisket patties with pimento cheese, crispy onions, jowl bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Western BBQ sauce on an artisan roll
$13.99
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Grilled or Fried Chicken
With pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red pepper aioli on toasted artisan roll
$11.99
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Blackened or Fried Catfish Sandwich
Served on an artisan roll with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce
$11.99
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The Best BLT
House-made bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato with pimento cheese and red pepper aioli
$10.99
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Deluxe Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, roasted tomato, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, balsamic glaze on an artisan roll
$12.99
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Big Boy Burger
Western BBQ sauce, brisket, pulled pork, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion straws
$15.99
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Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Lightly seasoned grilled portobello served on an artisian roll with roasted red peppers, pimento cheese, lettuce and tomato
$10.99
Desserts
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Homemade Hand Pie
Semi-lunar pastry with fresh whipped seasonal filling, fried to perfection, topped with caramel sauce
$7
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Carrot Cake
Slice with cream cheese frosting, pecans, and caramel
$8
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Aunt Hattie's Double Chocolate Cake
Slice
$8
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Banana Pudding
Homemade Banana Pudding
$7
Starters
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Seasonal Skillet Cornbread
Served with home-made butter
$6.99
vegetarian
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Fried Mac n’ Cheese
Served with BBQ ranch
$8.99
vegetarian
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Pimento Cheese Balls
Served with spicy pepper jelly
$7.99
vegetarian
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Chicken Wings
Served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
$11.99
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Served with goat cheese, basil, and roasted red pepper vinaigrette
$8.99
vegetarian
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Loaded Potato Skins
Chopped pork, pimento cheese, sour cream, and scallions
$8.99
gluten free
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Southern Style Deviled Eggs
Sweet relish and paprika
$7.99
gluten free
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Barbecue Fries
Hand-cut fries with melted pimento cheese, pulled pork, scallions, BBQ ranch dressing
$8.99
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Pit Sampler
A medley of our favorite appetizers; includes pit-smoked wings, BBQ soul rolls, deviled eggs, and pimento cheese balls
$15.99
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BBQ Soul Rolls
Chopped BBQ, cabbage collards, and candied carrots served with Oak Island sauce and pepper jelly
$9.99
Soups & Salads
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Brunswick Stew
House-made with local vegetables
Cup $3.99
Bowl $5.99
gluten free
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Featured Soup
Ask your server about our Chef's special cup
Cup $3.99
Bowl $5.99
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Salads served with your choice of dressing and a choice of pulled pork, pit-cooked chicken, or grilled soy nuggets.
Add grilled salmon or grilled shrimp $7
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Pit’s House
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and croûtons
$12.99
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BBQ Ranch Salad
Romaine, avocado, black beans, corn, red peppers, Pepper Jack cheese, BBQ vinaigrette topped with crunchy wontons
$12.99
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Seasonal Salad
Ask your server for our current Salad
$12.99
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Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Ranch, BBQ Ranch, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Seasonal Vinaigrette
Sides
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Veggie Plate
Choice of 4 sides
$10.99
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Green Beans
gluten free, vegetarian
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BBQ Baked Beans
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Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
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Heirloom Cabbage Collards
gluten free
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Sweet Potato Casserole
vegetarian
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Brussels Sprouts
gluten free
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Potato Salad
gluten free, vegetarian
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Fried Okra
vegetarian
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Sweet Potato Fries
vegetarian
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Mac & Cheese
vegetarian
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Hand-Cut Fries
vegetarian
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Cole Slaw
gluten free, vegetarian
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Brunswick Stew
$1
gluten free
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Creamed Corn
gluten free, vegetarian
Our Famous Plates
Served with a choice of two sides.-
Chopped BBQ
Pit-cooked overnight, chopped and seasoned Eastern North Carolina style.
$17.99
gluten free
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Pulled Pork
Pit-cooked overnight, pulled from the bone, lightly seasoned and ready for you to sauce as you would like.
$17.99
gluten free
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Baby Back Ribs
Cooked for hours, eaten in minutes. Pairs well with Ballard Lane Zinfandel.
Half Rack $21.99
Whole Rack $41.99
gluten free
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Carolina Style Ribs
More bone, more flavor! Pairs well with Ballard Lane Zinfandel.
Half Rack $17.99
Whole Rack $26.99
gluten free
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Beef Brisket
Smoked slow and low until fork-tender, with our Western NC BBQ sauce. Pairs well with Purple Cowboy Red Blend.
$19.99
gluten free
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Chopped BBQ Turkey
The other, other white meat
$16.99
gluten free
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The Pit’s Southern Fried Chicken
The best in town. Pairs well with any of our bubbly wine selections.
$15.99
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BBQ Chicken
Pit-cooked chicken on the bone. Pairs well with Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir.
$16.99
gluten free
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Carolina Classic Combo
Chopped BBQ and two pieces of fried chicken
$18.99
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Double Combo
Choose two: chopped BBQ, pulled pork, chopped turkey, brisket, or fried chicken
$19.99
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Triple Combo
Choose three: chopped BBQ, pulled pork, chopped turkey, brisket, or fried chicken
$25.99
Substitute ribs in your Double or Triple Combo for $4.99
Substitute shrimp skewer in your Double or Triple Combo for $3.99
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Big Boy Meat Combo
Chopped BBQ, beef brisket, BBQ chicken, and half rack of Carolina ribs. Pairs well with Shinas Estate Guilty Shiraz.
$30.99
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Halifax County Style Fried Catfish
Breaded in cornmeal, served with tartar sauce
$17.99
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Grilled Blackened Salmon
Lightly seasoned Atlantic salmon
$17.99
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BBQ Soy Nuggets
Seasoned and grilled soy nuggets topped with our famous Western sauce - (not gluten free)
$17.99
vegetarian, vegan
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Smoked Sausage Plate
Mild smoked sausage, locally sourced from Dar Farms, over a bed of peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms. Served with choice of one side.
$15.99
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Baked Meatloaf
House-ground brisket, slow smoked and served with gravy
$15.99
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BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Three skewers of grilled BBQ Shrimp
$17.99
The Pit Signature Carving Cart
Chef’s selection of pit-cooked local meats, carved tableside and served with choice of two sides.Other Specialties
Served with a choice of one side.-
The Pit Bacon Cheeseburger
Two house-ground brisket patties with pimento cheese, crispy onions, jowl bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Western BBQ sauce on an artisan roll
$13.99
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Big Boy Burger
Western BBQ sauce, brisket, pulled pork, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion straws
$15.99
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Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Lightly seasoned grilled portobello served on an artisian roll with roasted red peppers, pimento cheese, lettuce, and tomato
$10.99
Desserts
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Homemade Hand Pie
Semi-lunar pastry with fresh whipped seasonal filling, fried to perfection, topped with caramel sauce
$7
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Carrot Cake
Slice with cream cheese frosting, pecans, and caramel
$8
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Aunt Hattie's Double Chocolate Cake
Slice
$8
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Banana Pudding
Homemade Banana Pudding
$7
Kids Plates $5.99
Served with hand-cut fries. Substitute homemade applesauce or peas & carrots.-
Mac & Cheese
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Crispy Chicken Fingers
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Kids Burger
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Chopped Pork Sandwich
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Beef Hot Dog
Wines by the Glass
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Emendis Can Xa Brut Pendes, Spain
Bubbles
$8
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Crane Lake Riesling, Napa/Sonoma
White Wine
$7
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Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
White Wine
$9
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Bacchus Chardonnay, Soma, California
White Wine
$10
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Tangent Pinot Grigio, Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley, CA
White Wine
$9
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Domaine Martinoles Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc
Red Wine
$9
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Story Point Cabernet, California
Red Wine
$10
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Château de Cougat, Bordeaux
Red Wine
$10
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Purple Cowboy Red Blend, Pasa Robles, CA
Red Wine
$10
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Grove Ridge Merlot, Grove Ridge, CA
Red Wine
$8
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El Libre Malbec, Argentina
Red Wine
$9
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Sea Salt Dry Rosé, Marlborough, New Zealand
Rosé
$9
Wines by the Bottle
Check out our Bottled Wine-
Emendis Can Xa Brut, Pendes, Spain
Bubbles
$32
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Crémant du Jura Brut Comté, Côte du Jura, France
Bubbles
$32
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Crane Lake Riesling, Napa/Sonoma, CA
White Wine
$25
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Bacchus Chardonnay, California
White Wine
$38
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Ballard Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, CA
White Wine
$32
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Firestone Riesling, Central Coast, CA
White Wine
$25
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Walnut Block Sauvingnon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
White Wine
$36
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Chard Project Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA
White Wine
$35
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Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA
White Wine
$46
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Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay, Oregon
White Wine
$57
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Tangent Pinot Grigio, Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley, CA
White Wine
$28
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Jolie Folle Rosé, France
Rosé
$36
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Sea Salt Dry Rosé, Marlborough, New Zealand
Rosé
$36
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Domaine Martinoles Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc
Red Wine
$35
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Purple Cowboy Red Blend, Pasa Robles, CA
Red Wine
$35
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Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir, Carneros, CA
Red Wine
$40
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Chasing Lions Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
Red Wine
$32
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Grove Ridge Merlot, Grove Ridge, CA
Red Wine
$32
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Ballard Lane Zinfandel, Paso Robles, CA
Red Wine
$32
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Tierra Bris Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Red Wine
$36
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Story Point Cabernet, Sonoma, CA
Red Wine
$44
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Château de Cougat, Bordeaux
Red Wine
$36
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Mouton Noir “OPP” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Red Wine
$45
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Shinas Estate Guilty Shiraz, Australia
Red Wine
$50
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Pied A Terre Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA
Red Wine
$55
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Mark Herold Flux Red Blend, California
Red Wine
$59
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Duckhorn Paraduxx Zin/Cab Blend, Napa, CA
Red Wine
$85
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Robert Mondavi 50th Anniversary Maestro Napa Valley, CA
Red Wine
$99
Beer Bottles & Cans
Priced per bottle or can-
Bud Light
$5
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Michelob Ultra
$5
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AVBC (Seasonal Gose)
$6
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Carolina Brewing Co. Brown Ale
$6
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Carolina Brewing Co. Pale Ale
$6
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Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
$6
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Foothills Hoppyum IPA
$6
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Highland Gaelic Ale
$6
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NCSU Old Tuffy Lager
$6
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Erdinger Non-Alcoholic Beer
$5
Cocktails
Tantalize your taste buds with one of our signature cocktails.-
Scupperdine Sangria: Served by the glass or by the carafe
Locally grown wine mixed with fresh apple and pear served over ice with a splash of club soda
$9
$32
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Seasonal Sangria: Served by the glass or by the carafe
Please ask Server for our Current Seasonal
$8
$25
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Back Porch Iced Tea
FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka, Chambord and lemonade
$8
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The Pit Smoked Ol’ Fashioned
Dickel Rye and pit-smoked oranges muddled with cherry and sugar, served over ice with a dash of bitters
$12
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Eve's Temptation
Pebble Brook Apple Pie Liquor, Captain Morgan, fresh apple cider, ginger beer, and a splash of club soda, served with an apple slice
$10
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Cranny Apple
Crown Royal, triple sec, cranberry juice, ginger beer, served over ice with cranberries and orange slice garnish
$11
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Peaches & Beam
Housemade peach puree with fresh mint and jim beam bourbon -Simple & Sweet
$11
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CoCo Ginger
Malibu Coconut Rum, Ginger Beer, & fresh lime. - Perfect summer sipper, Light, Crisp & refreshing
$10
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CheerShine
North Carolina’s finest locals come together to create a cherry fizz classic. Troy & Son’s Platinum Distillery (Ashville) & Cheerwine Soda Since 1917 (Salisbury)
$10
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Apple Maker
Markers Mark whiskey, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and bitters
$11
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Ginger Snap
Hendrick’s gin, Domaine De Canton liqueur, fresh lemon juice, ginger ale
$11
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Vanilla Pumpkin Patch
Vanilla Stoli vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin creamer, pumpkin spice syrup
$10
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Quarantine Dream
Malibu Coconut rum, Domaie De Canton liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and bitters
$10
Fuel up for the big game with The Pit's Tailgate Package!
Available for pick-up during business hours. Order online for day-of pick-ups, or give us a call at 919-890-4500 to order anytime.
The Pit's Tailgate Package $125
Feeds 8-10 people Includes plates, cutlery, napkins, cups, wet naps, serving utensils, and Eastern and Western style BBQ sauces-
2 dozen Pit Smoked Chicken Wings
with bleu cheese and celery
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3 pounds NC Chopped Barbecue
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2 pints of Mac & Cheese
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2 pints of Potato Salad
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1 pint of Cole Slaw
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1 package of 12 Slider Buns
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1 dozen Molasses Cookies
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1 gallon of Sweet Tea
Pints, Pounds, Racks, and Poultry
A La Carte
Whether you’re having dinner with the kids, heading to a pot luck party, or simply want to take some of our Authentic NC Chopped Barbecue home, our A La Carte selections are a perfect option for adding any of our great Pit menu items to your event.Entrées
(One lb feeds 2-3 people)-
Eastern NC Chopped BBQ
$18.99 per lb
gluten free
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Pulled Pork
$18.99 per lb
gluten free
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Carolina Ribs
MARKET PRICE
gluten free
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Baby Back Ribs
$41.99 per rack
gluten free
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Beef Brisket
$22.99 per lb
gluten free
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Barbecue Chicken
$15.99 per chicken
gluten free
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Fried Chicken
$15.99 per chicken
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Smoked Chicken Wings
$15.99 per dozen
gluten free
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Chopped BBQ Turkey
$18.99 per lb
gluten free
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BBQ Soy Nuggets
$21.99 per lb
vegan
Salads
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Seasonal Salad
(feeds 10) $16.99
(feeds 20) $32.99
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Pit’s House Salad
(feeds 10) $16.99
(feeds 20) $32.99
Sides
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Cole Slaw
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
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Heirloom Cabbage Collards
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
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BBQ Baked Beans
$6.99 per pint
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Green Beans
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
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Mac & Cheese
$6.99 per pint
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Potato Salad
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
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Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
$6.99 per pint
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Creamed Corn
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
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Brunswick Stew
$6.99 per pint
gluten free
Desserts & Breads
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Hushpuppies
$1.99 per dozen
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Biscuits
$3.99 per dozen
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Sandwich Rolls
$5.99 per 8 pack
Take Out Packages
Let us help you put together the perfect menu for your group. From tailgate parties to picnics, family reunions to work lunches, our Family-Style Take Out Packages are a fantastic option for any occasion. All packages served with hush puppies and biscuits. (Minimum 20 people, one package type per group)-
Eastern NC Package
Includes Eastern NC Chopped BBQ, BBQ Chicken, Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, and Mac & Cheese. Price is per person
$17.99
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The Pit Package
Includes a choice of two entrees and three sides per person. $6 per person extra for Carolina style ribs or brisket. Price is per person.
$18.99
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The Pit Package with Dessert
Includes a choice of two entrees and three sides, and one dessert per person. $6 per person extra for Carolina style ribs or brisket. Package for the entire group only. Price is per person
$21.99
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Boxed Lunches
Includes a sandwich, potato salad or coleslaw, cookie, and a pickle. Chopped BBQ Pork Chopped BBQ Turkey Pulled Pork Grilled Chicken Portobello Mushroom BBQ Chicken Price is per person
$14