The Smoke Pit

421 Cox Rd, Gastonia - 28054
233 reviews
Barbeque
(980) 289-1941

My husband and I had lunch for the first time today here and I always read all the reviews before going to a new restaurant and let me say, whoever had negative things to say about this place needs to go back and try again. Because we got seated right away, our waitress came pretty quick and our food came very quick, not to mention the food was AMAZING and soo much at that. I recommend this place 110%!!

Best barbecue place in town! The portions are huge, and it's always juicy and tender. I'm especially fond of the smoked turkey and beans with brisket.

Clean modern restaurant in a poor location. Walk up counter always takes a long time. At least two parties left as soon as they saw the long line. Too few people taking orders. One person taking walk in orders and five filling call in orders. Plenty of employees but poorly utilized. Long wait from was about 10 min. Food quality and portions good. Despite the quality of the food the lengthy order process would keep me from returning.

Food was really, really good. Everything was cooked well and even though a little pricey as BBQ usually is...lots of food! Will definitely come here again! I had enough after eating to take home for dinner!

The food service is getting worse and worse. you spend all this money on Doordash to get terrible food.

Awesome bbq!! Great choice of sauces, meats and sides. Pictured is their Blueberry Chicken Salad and 2 meat combo. Pecan sweet potato casserole is like desert. Love this place and will be back.

Everything was so delicious and would visit again the next time we are in the area. Service, cleanliness, quality, and overall restaurant atmosphere were incredible. Well done team and management!

The staff was very friendly. Quick service and really good food. I loved that they provided multiple sauces to use for your meal.

As a daughter of an executive chef of 35 yrs, I am absolutely one of the pickiest eaters EVER. THIS PLACE HAD AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!!! I don't know if I'll ever find food like that anywhere else. it is perfection and we can't wait to visit again!!

We enjoyed brisket, burnt ends and sausage..yum! The green beans, cole slaw and hush puppies were wonderful.So much better than previous barbecue experiences in Shelby. Shout out to Amy for making us feel at home and being so helpful, If I am in the area again we will stop by. How about opening a restaurant in Tucson?