The Smoke Pit - Salisbury
Vinny Pandolfo
We had planned on going for several days. My partner on the job had great things to say about the place. We went in with some apprehension. To our surprise, that was not necessary. While the lot looked full to capacity. We managed to get a spot and went in. There was ample seating and an extremely clean restaurant. The wait staff seated us quickly and was very polite. The food questions we had were quickly and happily answered by our waitress. Our meals came out hot and fresh. The portions are AMPLE. The flavors are HUGE!! The pricing was not abnormally inflated. We were very happy and had full bellies. Bring your appetite and leave your cares at the door. We will be returning shortly with friends and family.
H G
Restaurant & parking: very accesible from either side of the road, and plenty of parking (25 spots) in the lot. The inside of the restaurant is one big open space, which is very convenient to see what table is open and available. Bathrooms were clean and bright. Food: I highly recommend that you under order, because the portions are HUGE! I put together a pick your own meat platter, and the portion of pulled pork could have easily fed 2/3 people. Now, the food is 100% worth every penny and wait. The collard greens are the absolute best tasting greens I have ever had. The Mac and cheese was creamy and served very hot. The smoked wing sauce are well worth the $10, and could honestly be a meal in itself. You could taste the seasoning on the smoked wings, unlike other places where you only taste the smoke. They were also crunchy, which I preferred. The pulled pork was very delicious, soft to continue to pull, tangy enough for a novice eastern NC BBQ eater, and the sauces provided at the table can really dress the pull pork. 100% would argue this is the best BBQ I have had in NC.
Nathan Ring
Very clean and nice restaurant. Really polite staff with prompt service. Everything on the menu sounds amazing. When the food came out it was smelling Very good portions for the price. If you like Brisket, smoked chicken, ribs, and burnt ends then this is your place!! Will definitely be going back soon!!
Lorraine Harris
I "googled" restaurants in Salisbury near I 85, and chose this one. (Meeting friend halfway for lunch!) I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was extremely welcoming, and the food was great. By far, one of the best BarBQ restaurants I've tried in the area (Ft Mill north to Greensboro), so far- been living here a year. It's an hour drive, but not bad, and truly worth it on a casual day. Will return.
Jason Seig
First time eating here and wasn't let down. Quick to be seated even though they were busy. Waitress was quick to the table, friendly and courteous. Our appetizers were out in less than five minutes, hot and delicious. The main meal choices are sound too good and unless you know exactly what you want you will take forever. Once ordered the food came quick, very fresh, hot and again delicious. I had the burnt ends, amazing and the potato salad is great and I'm not even a fan of potato salad. Outstanding time here and definitely will return.
