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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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

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

My husband and I loved the atmosphere, sinful food, and jukebox to play some oldies on! Too bad they aren't open on Sunday so I could bring out of town guest to try it! read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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

Found this placr on yelp were out here for the day stoped in and let me tell you fantastic little place great food goid people you wont regret stoppimg in read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Good eats Good people - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Great spot! Great for the whole family and the ice cream is amazing! Interior takes you back, BBQ, salads, sandwiches, and more. Soda in the long neck bottle. So much fun. read more

This place is awesome! Decor is cool and service was absolutely amazing! I played it safe with onion rings and philly, but now I really want to go back and try some of their ice cream creations and BBQ plates!!!! If you're in this neck of the woods, I would definitely make a pit stop!!! See what I did there? read more

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This is the cutest little place. It's in a spot that I never would have found on my own since I don't usually go that direction, but I decided to look at review suggestions for restaurants. It is reminiscent of 50's diner style and one of the few places you can find a traditional malt shake (I vaguely remember making those as a child). It's decorated very cute and you will recognize the place by the flags outside of the little diner. I'm not a super talkative person and not everyone is always friendly at the restaurants. I try not to be demanding and don't expect small towns to have the same type of service as the city, but I have to say that I did feel very welcomed here. They were busy and didn't act stressed. They checked each table consistently and went above and beyond. The food was ready in a very acceptable amount of time. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak. I saw their sign that they were offering the jalapeño cheddar bun as a new thing and I asked for my Philly to be made on this bread. It's a really delicious bread that is soft and not too spicy. Much better than a bland bread to me. I believe this place would be able to handle anyone's specific orders on how they would like their burgers. Always good to know when you are craving something specific! I ate my food too fast to get an appropriate photo so I only have a pic of my half eaten Philly. The onion rings were good and well battered - not too greasy like some places I've been. My son ordered the double cheeseburger and downed that pretty fast (it looked good also). I was too full after eating my onion rings and Philly to have a malt, shake or ice cream. However, I tried a sip of the malt my son got and it was delicious. The ice cream my little one got was Blue Bell ice cream. She thoroughly enjoyed that and the extra sprinkles they gave her! She was a happy mess! Check out the menu as you will find more on it than just burgers. I will be back to try that banana split or a sundae with marshmallow, fudge and butterscotch. That sounds good, but my belly was too full to try it just yet. Staff is friendly and attentive. I noticed they can handle large groups. Not all places I've been to around here can handle small groups in a rush and with ease so I was happy to see that in case I wish to have a celebration or gathering there in the future. Thanks for the hospitality and great food! :-) read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Ate my Philly Cheesesteak and onion rings too fast to get a good photo. Yummy!! - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

Great food and very friendly service. Went out for lunch and had the three meat platter. It comes with sausages, brisket, and ribs and they were phenomenal. Brisket was tender and very smoky just the way you would want it. The sausages were bite size and packed with flavor. Last but not least were the ribs. They cam right off the bone and were great. The atmosphere is also very unique as it showcases a retro racing theme hence the name pit stop. It's homestyle with big portions and low prices and very good. read more

We just stopped in coming back from a fishing trip at Lake Sam Rayburn and have to say that the BBQ brisket, ribs & sausage platter was some of the best BBQ the 3 of us have had in some time. The burgers look outstanding as well & will be trying that on out next trip through Livingston in a few months. Can't wait to go back!!! Just made my second trip & couldn't get away from the BBQ, had the sane plate as before & once again it didn't disappoint. I will come back here every chance I get. read more

Stopped here for lunch with a large group recently and was pleasantly surprised. The decor is 50's malt shop and is cute as can be. Bright colors and old-time signs decorate the walls to create a lively atmosphere. The food, standard sandwich shop fare, was served hot and fresh. I chose a BBQ pork sandwich with onion rings, which was very good. Others at my table had the CFS, a huge piece of steak that was reported to be delicious; the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches (yum!); and cheeseburgers (dee-lish!) - and let's not forget the soda shoppe ice cream for dessert. Service was very good, especially for the size of our group: fast, attentive and efficient. The owner even came over to visit with us, a very friendly fellow. All in all, a meal at the Pitstop is a fun experience! Good food, good service and friendly staff. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

We were driving through town & thought we'd give this place a try. It's a delicious, fun place to stop. The decor is really cute & cheerful with a fun atmosphere. We didn't have the BBQ so I can't comment on that. I had a cheeseburger. The cheese was plentiful & perfectly melted. Don't know what kind of hamburger bun they used but it was delicious--very soft & flavorful. The onion rings were very good & not greasy. My husband had the Frito pie which was also delicious & very cheesy. Portions were good sized & I feel very reasonably priced. It seems to be a very popular place. We came around 11:30 & by the time we left the place was full. read more

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Bbq plate was soooooo good! Plate has ribs, brisket, sausage, potatoe salad, and baked beans. You have your choice of sides but I got potato salad and baked beans and they were also very good. Waitress was exceptionally friendly and owner walked around making sure everyone's meals were good. If you are ever around Livingston, TX I highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

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You ever had those times in life when you just happen to stumble upon something perfect? That's what the Pit Stop was for us. From the moment we walked in...the charming ambience & nostalgic decor was comfortable. We were immediately greeted with smiles & felt like family. The food was diner-style. We split a burger & the avocado chicken sandwich special. Both were excellent & one of the best burgers we had had in awhile. Our waitress was brand newsletter, & she did an amazing job. Literally everyone on staff stopped by our table & asked us if we were doing ok. Even the owner introduced himself & asked us if we needed anything. Refreshing service Superior customer service Delicious diner food HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

This was the cutest little diner off 190 that I highly recommend!! Food was GREAT. My husband ordered a double burger thinking that patty would be thin. The patties were HUGE! I had a grilled shrimp po'boy oh my! Grandson had a kids cheeseburger and of course an ice cream! The waitstaff were phenomenal and the owner visited our table several times to ensure we was enjoying our food. Definitely coming back! read more

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Smells like Barbecue Heaven!!! My mouth is watering and I'm just enjoying the chocolate shake as we wait. I'm real excited to try this for the first time. I love BBQ but I'm picky and I give this place 5 stars not only for the grub but also for the cool setting. I'll be back for sure!!!! read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Yummy. - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

AWESOME food!! The owner, Frankie, had visited Harley-Davidson of Kingwood a while back and mentioned he owned the Pit Row. I was setting up a ride for Riding Academy graduates and New Riders but needed a destination. I gave Frankie a call and he agreed to host us. The kicker is they are normally closed on Sundays!!! We arrived and hit them with over 50 hunger riders and passengers all at once! Frankie and his staff were on game and worked to get everyone drinks and appetizers out as fast as possible (corn and jalapeno fritters were delicious!!). The main meals took a little longer, but with 50+ customers at once, that's understandable. I'll tell you it was WELL worth the wait!!! A simple cheese burger and onion rings and DANG!!! Homemade buns, perfectly seasoned beef patties (handmade), fresh veggies. Every one of our group said they enjoyed the food!!! Everything is fresh and made to order!!! We were told about their steak nights on Friday and Saturday nights. Going to make it a point to go back and try it!! read more

Great ribs, fun atmosphere. The owner comes up to the table to see if everything is ok...they have an old fashioned Ice Cream Parlor set up too! Great food, great fun! read more

Still great food for takeout during the Pandemic. I picked up a couple of burgers and fries, big servings and was fresh and hot!

We have found a winner. It is worth the drive too. We met the owner and he told us his story and how he has perfected his BBQ. Very good food and great service to boot. We will return. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Great food and great service. - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

My husband and I found The best barbecue place!!! And excellent service.!!! We had the three meat plate with potato salad and baked bean. All foods are home made and so delicious!!! For dessert , Blue Bell ice cream. read more

I was passing thru Livingston and I came to Yelp for suggestions. Yelp led me to this restaurant. The food and the service here was great. There were four of us and everyone got something different. There is bar b que, stuffed potatoes, sandwiches you name it. The sundaes and other desserts looked wonderful. We were just too full to eat any. If I lived here I would come here frequently. read more

Food was amazing! I had the Reuben and it's the best Reuben I've ever had! The hubby had the double meat cheeseburger and he loved it! My daughter had the chopped beef sandwich and that was also amazing! Their homemade bbq sauce was so delicious they gave us a cup to go! My daughter and I aren't fans at all of bbq sauce either so that says a lot! The service was outstanding and our waitress was so sweet! Must try spot if you're driving thru!!!! read more

Great food, service and people. I was really surprised how big this place is as compared to what looks like on the outside. Very pleased.

Frankie's bbq is wonderful! He catered my sons Birthday Party and the food was AWESOME!!! I knew it was going to be when I picked up a rib and the meat fell off the bone. Needless to say everyone at the party had a great meal and a great time. I highly recommend getting your party catered by Frankie at Pit Row Pit Stop. read more

We love diners and this one was great. Has a racing theme to it in side and out. The BBQ was good although I wished the sandwich was bigger. It's an old building but kept up, nice and clean. read more

Pit Row Pit Stop - Quick stop on our way east. - Diners Near Me - Livingston, Texas

Chicken fried steak is large and pretty good and burgers are good. Only complaint is with doors on both sides of the restaurant, each time I've been there were several flies inside. read more

Fantastic service with even better food: - Order taken promptly - Ultra friendly - Clean Food came in a flash. Wife and I split a burger and they cut it and put on separate plates. Will be back! read more

Picturesque little 59 diner type BBQ place with fun atmosphere and good fast food. Perfect meal pit stop located on the way to/from Naskila Casino on the outskirts of Livingston Tx. read more

Took the family here after seeing it featured on Texas Bucket List. We enjoyed the polite staff, 50's diner atmosphere and of course...the food. According to my group, the burger, BBQ sandwich, chicken basket and loaded fries were great! I had a very tasty Philly cheesesteak. Good portions...highly recommended! read more

Awesome home cooked meals! The owner makes a point to come out & chat with customers! Great sourdough sweet buns for large , freshly made THICK hamburgers! Blue Bell ice cream shakes! Great decor ! Packed at 12 noon on a Monday! read more

Stopped in here at Livingston Texas for a lunch. They made me a chicken fried steak sandwich special for me. The team here is East Texas country and WOwW they were nice. Lots of locals and folks from out of town. It is right off Hey 190. Food was good and the restroom is clean. Owner is accessible to patrons. Stop in and give them a try. read more

Do not go on a Saturday night. Took 35 minutes for a baked potato, asparagus, and chicken fried steak sandwich. Hubby said the sandwich was good. My baked potato was huge, but had a weird taste. I couldn't eat it. They did take it off the check. Asparagus was okay. I ate it be suse I was hungry. The waitress kept apologizing for the wait and making excuses. Sigh... we won't be back. read more

I came in here after a football game and I was really hungry, so I came in not really expecting much, and then it was this super awesome cute little diner with so many different options I got TWO different meals. They were both fantastic I and definitely recommend coming here. read more

This place, well both locations now, are diamonds in the rough. Old school diner with a menu that goes beyond "diner food". The owner, Frankie, is wonderful; genuine and greatly appreciates his clientele. Go check out either location (Livingston or New Caney); you won't be sorry! read more

Breakfast was OK to me and better for my hubby. My omelet veggies were probably frozen so they had little texture. Hash browns were good and crunchy. Pancakes were good. Eggs were good. Service was excellent. read more

Stopped here when passing thru and will definitely go back when in the area ....decorated really cute and it was clean ... breakfast food was good ... read more