The Smoke Pit - Concord

I would give this restaurant 3.5 stars—somewhere between just okay and very good, and I will definitely give it another chance. I ordered the ribs and brisket, both of which had great flavors, but they were a bit too fatty for my taste. For my sides, I opted for baked beans, which were flavorful with a hint of spice, and mac and cheese, which had more pasta than cheese and tasted somewhat eggy. The service was excellent; my server promptly switched my side to coleslaw, which was just okay. I chose the cornbread, but unfortunately, it was dry and lacked flavor. Perhaps my expectations were a bit high due to the numerous positive reviews, but I'd like to give it another try.

This is without a doubt the best BBQ I've ever had! It’s hands down the finest BBQ in Concord, and the staff is amazing too. Thank you, Smoke Pit, for serving up such incredible barbecue!

This place is top tier for barbecue! The brisket, the rib tips are all A1!

In my opinion, BEST Q is the top barbecue spot near Charlotte. It closely resembles Midwestern style. The smoke flavor is rich and deep. I took my family here, and they absolutely loved it. My favorites are the brisket, beans, potato salad, and the watermelon sweet tea!

- **Chicken Wings:** Tender, well-seasoned, and a good size—really tasty. - **Fried Okra:** A bit on the salty side. - **Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans:** Delicious! - **Mac and Cheese:** Had a nice cheese-to-noodle ratio, but could use a bit more seasoning. - **Peach Cobbler:** It was okay, but I found the biscuit topping a bit too thick for my taste. - **Banana Pudding:** Could use more wafers. - **Strawberry Lemonade:** Absolutely delicious! Overall, I had a positive experience and will definitely be back. The service was excellent, with our food arriving in just 5-6 minutes. A fun bonus: each table received a complimentary peach cobbler from the server, so I ended up enjoying two desserts!