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    The Barbeque Pit

    4.2 (342 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Older menu. Don't trust it
    Brett R.

    Super busy which is to be expected on Father's Day, I go in and ask for something they had on the menu online but not on the menu board. They say "Yeah we can do that", but this is what they gave me and called a brisket burger. That is the saddest little meat sandwich I've ever seen in my life and is not a burger. It might be brisket, but that's just pathetic. If you don't make it anymore just say so. Do better. Complete rip off. Would be 1 star but the 3 meat combo was not bad. Side were sub par but the meat was good and enough to share with my kid after that sad sandwich. Updated to 4 stars. Manager Donna reached out with a credit for the sandwich. I appreciate the time willingness to make things right. Their customer service is usually on point and that was good example. I'll be back.

    Brisket and pulled pork
    Mark F.

    Gotta love BBQ! Am I right?! It's hard to beat awesome food served with tasty draft beer from local breweries! I'm definitely right! I always get the meet combo with brisket coming in as my standing favorite. Mac and cheese and beans are my favorite sides. The garlic bread comes with every meal and tastes great! My only disappointment here was the sausage. They have a picture at the register of a perfectly cooked sausage with crispy blistered casing. What I got was barely cooked through and was likely cooked in a microwave. A cheese sausage with unmelted cheese. Lose that from the menu or cook it like the picture! -2 stars

    4 Meat Combo - Shredded Pork, Brisket, Tri-tip, & Pork Ribs
    Christina T.

    I came here with some friends and overall had a pretty good experience. The food came out really fast, which was a plus since we were all super hungry. We ordered the 4 meat combo with brisket, pork ribs, tri-tip, and shredded pork. My personal favorites were definitely the brisket and tri-tip, they had the best flavor in my opinion. I liked the seasoning on the brisket a lot. I was a little disappointed that they were out of burnt ends. One downside was that when the meat came out, it wasn't hot or even warm, it was more like room temperature, which took away from the experience a bit. I also noticed my pork rib pieces were a lot smaller compared to what my friends got. For sides, we had coleslaw, fries, and potato salad. The coleslaw tasted fresh, and the potato salad was really good. The fries were decent, but also came out kind of room temperature. Everything also came with vinegar onions, cucumbers, and jalapeños, which I liked, it added a nice touch. At the end, I noticed that our friend's platter came with a piece of chocolate. Ours didn't come with one, which was kinda sad.

    Menu as of 5/25/26
    Binh N.

    Alright, so I had been looking around for some BBQ spots and decided on this place. I came in at 11am when lunch is starting to be served. The inside has that BBQ joint feel to it and they do have merch on the wall for sale. The guy taking orders is friendly and got me situated pretty quick. The place was almost empty when I got there, maybe about 5 other guests so it's not packed, but it still took a good 15-20 minutes to get my food. I ordered the 3 meat combo with brisket, burnt ends, and pulled pork with Mac & Cheese and potato salad as my sides. Here's my take: Brisket: Meat is moist and soft but definitely needs a lot more seasoning. Could use another piece piece of brisket since I got less than a full slice that was cut in half... Burnt ends: Decent flavor, but the inside for me was very dry, some pieces were tough to chew. Portions were decent. Pulled pork: Also needs more seasoning and was a tad bit dry, but the portion was also decent. Mac & Cheese: it was okay, nothing to brag about. It tasted like Mac that was tossed in canned cheese sauce. Potato Salad: It's okay...not great, tastes like it could be store bought. Overall it wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't great either. I had to douse the meats with BBQ sauce just to get some kind of flavor. Not sure if I came in too early or if it was just an off day. Don't know if I'll be back, unless I can find another spot that's better.

    Tri-Tip fully loaded baked potato
    Alice C.

    The tri-tip fully loaded backed potato is HUGE! Always tastes freshly made with generous servings of all the ingredients. You can ask for more meat but 1/4 lbs is perfect for me. It's our go to comfort food and I usually have enough to eat again next day. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

    Pulled Chicken sandwich
    Janet M.

    Went here thinking it was still a burger pit. Glad I went though because the food was great and the service was Awesome! We had a chicken sandwich. I ask them for not too much bbq sauce and they did exactly that! The waitress was very attentive and friendly. I had a pear cider and it was strong but not bad in taste. I would definitely recommend going there for bbq food!

    BBQ Meal with brisket, mac n cheese, and potato salad
    Damien H.

    Recently tried the BBQ Pit with two friends and overall enjoyed the experience. We got there around 6:30 PM and went straight to the counter upon entering. It's a casual order at the counter type of spot. I got a BBQ meal - they were already out of burnt ends around 6:30 unfortunately! But the friendly cashier recommended I get brisket instead so that's what I did The brisket turned out to be delicious and the delicious BBQ smokiness was paired well with their sauce which was the perfect amount of savory sweetness. For my sides I got mac n cheese and potato salad which were both pretty good. The dressing on the potato salad had a different flavor than I typically see in potato salad, and it was good. My friends ordered a sandwich and a baked potato and both seemed to enjoy their food, with both getting a good amount of meat in their items. I was sad to see burger pit go, but this feels like a worthy replacement to me

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    Kim F.

    This place is off the hook! Ordered their Guacho which comes with provolone and chimichurri sauce. Soooo good! They have an eccentric selection of beers and you can even make a pack to go! Service is quick and all the staff is kind. The vibe is great and rustic. Outdoor seating on a nice day is the way to go!

    Evan K.

    I hope this place is here to stay in Almaden! The restaurant/food space really lacks in this area and I think we needed a BBQ just like this. I feel like more locals need to come here and check it out, from Burger Pit being here before, I didn't know many people going there so I didn't try it so maybe residents are skeptical. Also, the shopping center is absolutely dead. The pricing for what you get is really good here and the food is pretty good. Not the best BBQ I have had but very good. We didn't have the opportunity to try the burnt ends because it was sold out but the brisket was really good, the chicken was okay, a little dry. Tri Tip was awesome. Corn bread was sadly dry, needs butter. There's plenty of seating inside and could be a good spot to drink and catch a sports game on one of their TV's!

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    Jennifer K.

    We have been wanting to give this place a try and finally made it. Walked in and the tables and layout is the same as the previous Burger Pitt but they do have counter seating. Walk up to order your food and drinks, grab a number and head to your table. There are a lot of choices for various canned specialty beers and some on tap options. My husband and I decided to go with the three-meat combo. We did one plate with Pork Ribs, Brisket, Burnt Ends with Potato Salad, baked beans and garlic bread. The other plate was Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, brisket with Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad and Garlic Bread. We also ordered a side garden salad. Guilty of hoping it would come out before the meal, but that was my error for not asking. For drinks we chose a beer on tap and a fountain soda. Heads up the soda is not Pepsi or Coke products, but I believe its call Stubborn Soda. The root beer flavor is okay, but I would skip the soda. The BBQ came out and I was impressed with the amount of meats on the plate. The cornbread that came with the salad is not really corn bread but more of a fried cake taste. I was disappointed as I love corn bread, but the previous yelp reviews were right, skip it. The burnt ends and pork ribs were not horrible but not great, so if you're going, I would give those a try. The pulled pork was very dry, and we were not fans of the brisket contrary to other reviews. Unfortunately, there wasn't a side that we enjoyed. The mac and cheese was very bland (not sure how you do that) and we do not recommend. The potato salad was also bland, and I am not quite sure why the coloring was pinkish but perhaps they were trying to add something to make it unique? Baked beans were very bland. The garlic toast was yummy. When my husband went to grab some BBQ sauce he saw some bottles of BBQ sauce, we were hoping it would be homemade sauce and not store bought. I wish we could give this spot more stars, but the food was bland, and not worth the 118.00 (18% tip) we spent for it.

    Menu board
    Amy N.

    We really loved the Burger Pit, nostalgia wise, and food it was great. BUT We also love South Winchester Barbeque, so we were beyond happy to find that SWBBQ bought the Burger Pit location and turned into another great restaurant! They've kept so much of the original decor intact, that you still get that mid century modern grill feel. They even kept the feel of the sign art, even though our wonderful HIstory San Jose got the original Burger Pit Sign for the neon preservation project. The service was friendly and the food was PERFECT. The ribs were so tender, the meat just about slid off the bone and melted in my mouth. Also the Tri-Tip, as always from the SWBBQ family, is the best in the south bay. All in all, this was the best possible outcome for this treasured location, could not have asked for a better fit to take over the spot. And it's nice to have this same great food, a little closer to our house.

    Grilled sliced meat flavored cornbread. This is how it came out of the to go container.
    Catalina W.

    I'm pthe type of person that may try one item before making a commitment to a new place to dine so I ordered the LOAF of cornbread only to go. The loaf was actually slices and it tasted awful. It tasted like they grilled it together with the meat grease. I want my food to taste like it's supposed to be. Cornbread sb cornbread! I'm not a vegetarian, but if i was , i would not expect the taste of meat on my bread! It was dry and we tried to warm in air fryer the next day and still could not get over how bad it tasted. I suppose if you're eating other meat menu items it may not matter to you. For $18 (cost +tax+tip) I don't recommend.

    Jennifer T.

    This place is quite far from where I live so I don't think it'll be a stop I will go to for some time. I came here on a weekend and we didn't have to wait at all. You order your food take a number and choose a seat and they bring everything to you. The bbq was good, I liked the variety of sauces they provide. I was so hungry and a rib girl so these ribs hit the spot!! The portion sizes were pretty good, the sides were just okay.

    Undercooked chicken -kids' chicken meal

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    I typically go there for the Breakfast Tacos. My Dad and I are kinda addicted to them. You can get Pork, Tri-tip, or Brisket. AMAZING!!!

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    Sammy and the crew at BBQ Pit always deliver amazing food with great customer service.

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    Do they have happy hours?

    Hello ,No we don't, regular menu everyday

    How's the parking here especially during lunchtime?

    Plenty of parking every day

    Are you open Mother's Day?

    Yes, we are open Mother's Day from 7 am to 9 pm. We have great Mother's Day specials for the whole family! See you soon :)

    Are the plans to level and redevelop the whole shopping center now not going to happen? Maybe they are sparing this building?

    We're not sure about that, but we’re sure about this—we’re excited to be here!

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    The experience at Blast & Brew was very disappointing in terms of service…read more We came in about 50 minutes before closing, which should have been enough time for a normal dining experience. Instead, we were told we had to order food by 9:25pm but after being seated, no one came to help us for quite a while with no menus. My husband stood up and requested a menu. That already put us behind, through no fault of our own. Once someone finally came over, everything felt rushed. We were told we couldn't get beer past 9:40pm and by 9:35pm our server (Tejas P.) was already trying to take our card while we were still getting drinks he had said 9:40pm was the last call but rushed us before . The whole experience felt like we were being pushed out the door. To make things worse, staff were staring at us while we were eating, which made it really uncomfortable. When we had asked for to go containers, we also asked for extra ranch to go.. well our server said he didn't think so but my husband was upset and said " what ? You can't get any ranch, really? " He answered " let me check but I'll have to charge extra" we said it was fine and he did end up bringing some out. The food was actually great, but the service completely ruined the experience. I always tip, even when service isn't perfect but this was the first time I felt it wasn't deserved. No customer should feel rushed or uncomfortable like this, especially when they arrived within business hours. This place seriously needs to improve how they treat guests even toward closing time we had more than enough time to get treated with some respect.

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