I are here right as restrictions were beginning to be lifted from the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, and I am sure that impacted my experience. I'd heard from family and reviews here about how awesome it was, so I think my hopes were too high when I walked in, and I feel a little let down. That said, this was a good diner. It had adorable decorations and aesthetic, the friendliest staff I've had in a long time, and great portion sizes. Service was a little slow, but the place was crazy busy and understaffed from the pandemic. The chili cheese fries were awesome with tons of chili and cheese (best part of the meal), the country fried steak was tasty and massive, and the pecan pie was a nice dessert. That said, the burger was overcooked and not that good, and the onion rings needed more flavor. I also got a slice of pecan pie that was a decent dessert. I'd definitely eat here again, but I'd order from the BBQ portion as that seems to be their "bread and butter." read more

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Biscuits and gravy was delicious. Pancakes were bigger than my husbands head! And super friendly service!!

Great Food - Great Service - Great Atmosphere We shared the 3 meat plate so we would have less decisions and room for dessert! Ribs fell off the bones , briskets slices were meaty and not fatty, the sausage was tasty and not spicy. read more

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Really wasn't that impressed. Its a cool looking building with a cool old pickup out front. The interior is kinda cool also. But the food was a bit disappointing. I got the BBQ plate. The sausage was the best thing on the plate. The brisket was on the bland side, no visible smoking ring, but it was nearly fall apart tender. The ribs weren't too bad, very tender but also no smoke ring. All of the BBQ seemed to have brown sugar on the rub, which to me is cheating for a bark. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - BBQ Plate to go - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Great food, great service! I had the sliced beef plate and husband had the chopped beef sandwich. Both were very tasty as well as the sides. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Fun decor! - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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If you love slow cooked brisket this place is a must stop if close to Livingston TX The owners run this place and always make us feel welcome. My wife had fried fresh okra last time there and it was the best we'd both ever had. Highly recommend the ribs that are seasoned just right and fall off the bone tender. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - The super nice truck at the BBQ restaurant and my lovely wife - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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During the early part of our road trip, we were going from one family members home to another and were passing through Livingston. We were starving and realized as we passed a Jack in the Box on the opposite side of the road, that we may have missed the turn to all the food options. I brought up the Nearby option on Yelp which told me there was one place a mile away... and that was it... for a really, really long time. Thank God for Yelp, we would have passed them for sure. As you are driving by, it resembles a garage- I probably wouldn't have even looked at the sign! That certainly makes this a last chance oasis for those heading east out of Livingston on 190! I really dig this place and I'm so glad Yelp led me here! The place had an old school diner setup and a super welcoming staff! The décor and atmosphere was fun. They have a specials board by the front door and a really solid lunch menu. We arrived about 10 minutes before the lunch rush and they were about a third full. By the time we were eating, every table was taken. Wow! The servers here are excellent! They work as a team and are very attentive, I would come here for the service alone if I lived in the area. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad for $8.95 and my husband ordered the cheeseburger and fries for $7.95. No picture of his because he was hungry, lol. About a minute after our food came, the table next to us received the exact same meals we ordered, down to the sides. For a first visit here, I felt pretty accomplished. If you're ordering like the locals, you're probably in for a treat! The portions and cook were great! This perfectly hit the spot and was a nice break from our road trip. My chopped beef sandwich was huge and filled to the brim! Of course, as soon as I picked it up to take a bite, half of it fell out. I was about to get bummed when I realized it was easier for me to hold and now had the perfect amount for me, lol! So I guess it comes in uber big appetite size and then you cut it down to your preference! :) I found everything to be tasty, and I believe my husband did too, but he wouldn't stop raving about their BBQ sauce! Now, to be honest, I probably wouldn't have tried it on my own because I believe that good BBQ doesn't need sauce and my chopped beef was already seasoned nicely. But who could resist with the person across from you raving like that? So I tried it and I have to say that it's a very interesting and complex sauce with layers of different flavor profiles- starts off sweet, has a little smoke for a sec, a rich boldness towards the end. Sigh, it's very hard to explain, you'll just have to try it. When we were good and full, we asked a server if they bottle and sell their BBQ sauce. She sent out the owner, Franky, who is in the midst of bottling the sauce! He has the permits, the labels and the sauce, just waiting on the bottles to arrive. He was a very sweet man and offered us a big cup of it for free! This seriously made my husbands day- when we arrived at our destination he made everyone in the house try it, lol! I know we're coming back because my husband was complaining last week that we were running low on sauce. I would come just for the down home cooking and great atmosphere! The menu options don't hurt though- I want to compare the pulled pork to their chopped beef, try a burger for myself, check out their jalapeno corn fritters... well, you get the point. Check them out if you're in the area! read more

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First of all Frankie the owner is the SWEETEST ever to our community of Polk County!! He has been such a great help to some many charities in our small town!! BUT MOST OF ALL LET ME TELL YOU ALL ABOUT PIT ROW PIT STOP, it should be your Pit Stop every single time passing through 190, parking is right off of 190 and easy to get to, and if you see some construction right next to it it's because they are EXPANDING due to all of you amazing folks eating up their YUMMY food and let's talk about the desserts!!!! So my favorite go to is the hamburger, onion rings and ALWAYS save room for a shake!! Strawberry is my fave for sure food besties!!! Look for the beautiful old red truck parked out front, the race car flags sign, and once you walk inside you will be UUUHHMMMAAZZZEEEDDD by the old timie decor and vibesssss it gives you all in your soul sistas and brothas!!! So please I'm begging you all next time you are driving through ole Polk County stop on by you won't regret it I PROMISE!!! read more

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Hopping little spot with a rockin AC. Bring a coat. Local flavor for sure. I can't get past the temperature at the moment. Surprisingly big menu selection, smells awesome. So far I recommend. I definitely enjoy the mom and pop atmosphere and decor.onion rings and BLT look awesome. bLT had a good amount of bacon on it. We only saw it, didn't order it. Have I mentioned to bring a coat? We ordered BBQ because that's what they advertised as their specialty, fingers crossed. Not quick, but that's not a bad thing. Food came out and it looks good. Nice portions for sure, we'll need boxes to take left overs home. Everything was really , I had baked potato with brisket, came with two sides, I chose beans and slaw. Both good. Hubby ordered sliced beef plate, he said it was really good and tender. Great price for what we got. Male manager/ owner came by and checked on tables, anyone who knows me knows how much I appreciate that effort, goes a long way with me. It would be a solid five stars if it wasn't so cold in here. Definitely four and a half read more

Stumbled across this on the way home from camping. Fantastic little home grown, all-American diner. Good great. Service great. The server was very personable and eager to offer refills on drinks and whatever else we could possibly need. (She's in high school doing dual credit for collage and is planning to study biology.). She'll do well, I'm sure. Loved the USA loving theme and they are not afraid to give God the glory. They even offer free Bibles. I will never pass that place by again without stopping. Pulled pork sandwich with delicious potato salad and homemade onion rings that were awesome. The Frito pie looked amazing. I want to desert but was too full. read more

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We were excited to try this after seeing it on the Texas Bucket List...But alas... it was such a let down... the people were nice...Friendly... but the food they highlighted... the BBQ, was just awful. I feel compelled to let you know how let down we feel...The Pit Row Pit Stop was such a disappointment. The brisket was DRY as cardboard and the Ribs were like jerky that had deep fried. They were shriveled and greasy and just sad. Beef jerky like, and dripping in grease. The sausage was fair, but sad that it was sliced and reheated. (Thinly sliced, w edges crispy charred) It all just felt like reheated leftovers. I even asked ahead of time if I could get moist brisket ... and they didn't know what I was talking about but said they would asked the kitchen. I dunno. It was sorry. I feel so bummed. And the food took forever, which may not have been an issue if the juke box was playing some music. It was so quiet and awkward. I feel so cheated. Did they put on a good show for the Bucket List?? He got good food?? Step it up Pit Row Pit stop! read more

They should say CLOSED on their site while they rebuild the joint. Had high hopes but guess we will never find out now.

Chicken fried steak is the BOMB!! Service is amazing. Stop by and give it a try Food is plenty for 2 people read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

Arrived 40 minutes before closing and the cashier says, uhhh I think we're going to be closing. We said doesn't it close in 40 minutes? She says, uhhh ... and fumbles a pencil. Employees just decided to shut down early. PLENTY of other good restaurants nearby. Won't be back. read more

The kids and the adults like it. Quick service with friendly waitresses. Fun place to be.

Great food. Great service! Burgers were made fresh and the Ribeye steak was on point . We will be back

Yum! Loaded fries ! Ribs this place is a definite if you are a bbq lover/ foodie! Great service - great people!

Great food and friendly service I will come back. Accommodated my special request and was very reasonable in there prices Cute atmosphere read more

Awesome place! Great customer service and the food was delicious. Definitely a place to stop by and even the inside decor was cute!! read more

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Great food, newly renovated! The A/C is fantastic, nice and cold! The meat loaf weekly special should be a daily item!

Good and friendly service and great food. Owner is very personable and God loving man. Love the decor.

Great chicken fried steak! Excellent stop! I loved the diner decor with vinyl and license plates. Frankie was wonderful to meet and made the stop extra special! Our meal service was a tad slow, but the ladies never stopped. The food was worth the wait. This place is a definite pit stop on our travels. read more

Excellent food! REAL mashed potatoes. Large portions. Packaged and packed well. We will definitely return!!!

Sorry to say Pit Row Pit Stop brunch attempt failed. We overheard Frankie Vinci, owner tell people in front of us in line that this was their 2nd week buffet trial run to see if they can handle having a buffet with the full menu next week. I suggest eliminating the buffet because while the catfish was good, it would have been better fresh from the kitchen instead of in a buffet dish getting cold. Their new cold slaw recipe was too sweet. Their pulled pork was swimming in barbecue sauce, so I didn't try it. My husband tried it, saying it should never be in the barbecue sauce that was mediocre sauce. My sliced carrots and corn were cold while my husband enjoyed his hot green beans, so not everything was cold. I did enjoy the cherry pie and tasting my husband's berry pie. I also forgot they don't serve alcoholic drinks, which I prefer for brunch. read more

This is a HITW hidden gem! Hole-in-the-wall place for those text-speak challenged. The place is so BIG for as small as it is! Retro 50's diner like when I was a teen. Juke box. Soda fountain. BBQ place. I got the three meat platter. The sausage was somewhat better than most BBQ places. The problem for it was I was having to compare it to the pork ribs and the brisket. Not a fair battle! The rub on the ribs was outstanding! They were par-cooked JUST RIGHT so they did not dry out when being finished in the smoker. Then another problem arose. BBQ sauce or no? Many places the sauce rescues the meat. Some places the sauce is overbearing in sweetness or vinegar. The problem here is that the sauce is perfectly balanced. This results in the perfect marriage of sauce and meat. Ditto above for the beef! The soda floats are light on liquid and heavy on ice cream! YUM! I am glad I only order 1/2 order of nachos! Still did not finish it. These were a step above normal but not the star of the meal. Once again, my eyes over estimated my stomach capacity! The service was outstanding. The young girl gave me hope for the future of this country! Great work ethic. Definitely another MUSTY place! I MUST go back! read more

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Well, as you know, I normally don't review right away, but this a worthy exception to my rule. The service and atmosphere are 5 star quality. It is actually like eating at your best friend's house while his mom cooks dinner. Unfortunately I did not get to try the ribs, and since they were out, I will assume they are great and maybe try them for lunch next time. I had the "Signature" Chicken Fried steak. I would personally change my signature. For the price, the batter was average and plentiful. The steak was ultra well done, not as tough as it was just dry. The fries were fair, and the sweet tea was a little tired. If you know sweet tea, you will know what I mean. I will definitely give it another try when I am passing through on business, but "thems is the facts, ma'am." read more

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A great time here! We got a 1/2 rack of ribs and a beef sandwich and both were really tasty and the portions were large. My beef sandwich cost $8.95 and the 1/2 rack of ribs was $13.95 (plus tax for both items). They also came with two sides for each one and the staff members were great. Large portions, great taste, nice staff, and fair prices? Sounds like my kind of place! read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Beef sandwich for $8.95 (plus tax) - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

Great little diner with amazing bbq! I had the sausage sandwich and it was awesome. I'm going back the next time I'm in town.

Pit Row Pit Stop catered my daughters bridal shower by making a baked potato bar with all the fixings and 2 meat selections. Plus ice tea- sweet and unsweetened. Their potato's are huge! We've loved to eat them at the restaurant so it seemed the perfect meal to share. Everyone enjoyed them- it was a huge hit! It was so nice to ask Pit Row to cater and took a lot of stress off of me. I highly recommend them!! read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Baked potato bar - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Dirty. No soap in the only restroom, so how do employees wash their hands? Food was over cooked. Hamburger was bone dry and bread was stale. Fried green beans were overdone and dry. Philly steak sandwich was over cooked and dry. read more

Not a very polite group of ladies. We had loaded fries and they taste horrible unless you like over done can chili. Also had loaded baked potato and loaded nachos the bbq tasted like it has been over cooked or been setting out. It was horrible! Topped it off with a milkshake...thinking how do you mess up a milkshake? Well we got it and they had to remake it because it had to much milk and runny. Horrible experience and won't be back! read more

We love this place! We frequent here when meeting in Livingston. The people are so nice and helpful (wallet fell out when running out to the the car for a moment and they had picked it up for when we came back in!). The ribs are a must! I personally love the chopped beef sandwich as well. And get the peach cobbler when they have it! read more

Great food. Fun mom and pop atmosphere. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. The chicken fried steak was large and really good.

We had breakfast and it was delicious. Gravy and biscuits were yummy. My husband got the big breakfast and it was more than he could eat. Bacon and sausage were good quality meat. Will have to go back for dinner. read more

I picked up a loaded baked potato and it was so hard, i baked it another hour half still a rock. Let it cook again another hour. Was still a rock hard. Gave up and threw it away. Really was a waste of time money to have ordered it!! read more

If you haven't been to this place, you're definitely missing a lot! The atmosphere, the food, the wait staff and the owners feel like a family home that greet you with open arms. The cooks absolutely know what they're doing and the timing is perfect for fresh food. If you crave a chicken fried steak, get it! It's as big as the plate. The breakfast ribeye taste so fresh, it's like it came directly from the cow. If you happen to be passing through, I highly recommend that you take some time to eat here. It's definitely satisfying on any occasion. read more

Good fresh home cooked food. Make sure you call to order. I had a 1 hour wait ordered inside. They were getting a very large order ready. I wasn't told how long my take out order for 2 people would be. If I didn't already pay while waiting I would have gone elsewhere. read more

My business partner and I needed SOME GOOD BBQ and being from out of town I had no idea where to begin. So let my buddy direct me to a place and we ended up pulling into the 1950's. The moment we got out of the car we could smell the sweet aroma of REAL smoking taking place. There's a difference between that quick smoking meat smell, and the almost palpable flavor in the air. But I was honestly not expecting this warm atmosphere via the incredible detailed decor and enjoyable employees to also have some of the best BBQ I've had in such a long long time. And then they brought out a special signature sauce infused with a characteristic I would never have thought of nor thought it would be, as truly delightful and unique as it was. You have to come here to find out what it is- but I can confidently say it's worth it, or I would never have taken the time to write this. read more

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50s kitsch with emphasis on automobiles. I kept expecting to hear the Grease soundtrack. Friendly staff. Average food. Not bad, but not distinctive. read more

Wow!!! This place is amazing. Hamburgers are good. Fries and oniin rings are great. Oniin loaf (not on the menu) is my favorite. Frito pie is the best I've had. But the best thing they have is BBQ ribs!!! OMG!!! Frankie the owner comes out to great everyone. Love this place... oh, don't forget they have an old fashioned ice cream shop. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Ice Cream!!! - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas