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    The Smoke Pit

    4.1 (263 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket Super Spud*
    Rose K.

    Visited for lunch on a Saturday and had a great experience. The restaurant is clean and well appointed. The decor is cowboy and western themed but not too kitschy. The service was quick and attentive and we never had to wait on refills or anything else. I ordered a regular brisket plate with a side of mac and cheese. The plate came with hush puppies with sweet butter as well as pickles and onions. The brisket was delicious!! I asked for a little on the fatty side and it was super tender and flavorful. I didn't use any of the sauces provided because it was flavored enough for me. My husband had a brisket spud and it was loaded with all the goodies. We also ordered take out deserts - banana pudding and apple crumble. They were both yummy later in the day. A bit on the sweet side but definitely yummy. Highly recommend!

    Krissy and Dragon Pork Sliders* with fries.
    Brian V.

    My son and I met my wife for lunch after their beach trip at Smoke Pit. I have been a fan of SP since they open their first restaurant next to the Stockade in Concord. It was free side Wednesday so each of us got a sandwich with a side so we could take advantage of the extra side. My son got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and slaw. My oldest daughter got the pulled chicken on a bun with fries and Mac n cheese. Katy ordered the kids sliders with fries that came with cookies. My wife ordered the dragon sliders with fries and white slaw and I ordered the pulled chicken with mustard sauce with fried okra and the side of the day- cheesy hash browns. Everyone but my son brought home leftovers and everyone enjoyed their food. The pulled chicken on Texas toast was stuffed full of chicken and the white slaw and mustard sauce with a tomato was a nice combination of flavors. I tried my sons pulled pork and it had outstanding flavor. Our service was great from Kiara. She brought our drinks, brought the food and checked on us as needed. Smoke pit is always a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and we will continue to make this our staple when in Monroe.

    Tondra H.

    This year my family decided to order our Thanksgiving sides and brisket from Smoke Pit. We periodically eat here throughout the year, and have used them for special occasions in the past. This year was a bit different. The sweet potato casserole was even better than before, with crunchy sweet bites (of sugar?) throughout. Absolutely delicious. A crowd favorite. Unfortunately, the mac & cheese was poorly made. After opening the aluminum to-go pan, it was clear. The mac was very dry throughout, lacked cheese, and had many dried out, crunchy/discolored noodles on top. The brisket surprisingly lacked a lot of flavor also. We've eaten their mac and beef brisket many times, and have never experienced either being poorly made until Thanksgiving this year. Bummer, but I won't write them off just yet.

    Chopped Brisket Sandwich*, Mac n Cheese, fries (free side Wednesday) and a side of hush puppies.

    My waitress was friendly and the food came quick. I went there around 5pm and it was about half full but not a loud place. I got the chopped brisket sandwich which had more fat than I had asked for but the pieces without much fat were very tasty. Especially enjoyed the sweet bbq sauce, hush puppies, Mac n cheese and sweet tea.

    Macaroni/cheese, fried okra, cornbread & potato salad
    Yvonne O.

    Helpful staff, welcoming environment & tasty food. I liked everything I tasted. The burnt ends, baked beans & fried okra were some of my favorites

    David K.

    Good Day Yelpies This is definitely the spot for traditional bbq and quick service. We ordered our food and less than 10min boom the food was on the table. The staff is awesome and very attentive to making sure you're happy with the food and drinks.

    Ribs, Mac-n-cheese, collard greens, potato salad, corn on the cob, hush puppies, corn bread, and burnt ends!!
    Tracy M.

    Our first experience at this location was a great one. We called ahead for a large order and Taylor did fantastic taking a large order over the phone. Reviewing the food we realized we needed more. Chelsea took our additional order and made sure we did the add-ons economically. She even took the time to set up a bbq sauce tasting! The staff are all very nice and friendly. The food was also very good. Thank you Chelsea for taking care of us!

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    Suzanne A.

    Yes please. The Smoke Pit never disappoints. I love their brisket. It's so tender and tasty. They have good menu options. Pulled pork or pulled chicken, wings, brisket, chicken salad, and plenty of sides to choose from. You always get a piece of Texas toast. We went with takeout this time and it was just as good. They have a restaurant with seating. There is a patio with a few tables if that is your thing. Enjoy!

    Burnt ends
    Kelly D.

    We've been here a few times and have always had great service tonight, which was no exception. The food has changed a bit since we first came, not in any negative way,just different. The menu had been slimmed down, too, which I actually like better. Before, there were so many choices it was hard to decide, with this streamlined menu it's simpler to choose. Food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. Our server was attentive and checked in often to see if we needed anything. It's not a quiet place for a romantic dinner, it is great for family night out and some great BBQ!

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    3 years ago

    Everything was amazing! From the food to the service. The portions were huge. The ambiance was perfect!

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    The best ribs around! Awesome customer service as well! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great bbq joint!

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    3 years ago

    One of my favorite places to eat the food is always delicious and the service is great

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    3 years ago

    Great food and service. I usually take out and they're pretty quick. All their food is fresh and great.

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    4 years ago

    Best BBQ in Union County! Reminds me of Phil's BBQ in San Diego! And burnt ends are delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Service was good as well. We went mid afternoon this visit so it was not quite full

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    4 years ago

    Terrific barbecue. Servings are huge too. I made 3 meals from me and my family. Wish we were closer

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    Great food and great service! If you're a Mac and cheese person you ought to try theirs, it's delicious!

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    The food is good. The service is good. The portions are ample and did I mention that it's BBQ?!? Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

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    We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us…read morewhen we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon.

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