Allen & Son Pit Cooked Bar-b-q
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| MONDAY | : | CLOS | - | |
| TUESDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
| SUNDAY | : | CLOS | - |
Customer Reviews (53 reviews)
Croqueteer
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2009For me, pork barbecue sandwiches are the real test for Eastern Carolina Barbecue. I grew up on it, and my standards are high. Allen and sons simply has the best available. I get it with slaw on top and add some Texas... (more)
CodyShive
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2009First time there is the last time there. Painful hostess, server who ignored us after delivering the dinner, and burned fish were only part of what made the experience something that made me want to stop by Harris... (more)
4plusdog
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2009We've lived all over the country and our last two stops Norfolk, VA and Kansas City, MO had dives that were incredibly good. Expectations were high with Allen & Son. I first saw it getting lost trying to take a short cut... (more)
sherric
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2009My nephew came up for a visit from his native Florida, and "loves good barbeque". After a visit to the local, award-winning Hog Heaven (Roxboro), which we all rated as great, I wanted to take him to the famous Pit in... (more)
antonioego
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2009My first review had been triggered by a sad example for hospitality. Coming from the Waldorf school I tried to pick up a nice picnic for my folks. Nothing on the outside of the building served as an indicator for a... (more)
Ander
on Citysearch Apr 02, 2009Great palce to bring friends that want to eat NC BBQ. I am a fan of all BBQ styles, but Allen and Sons is my favorite. (more)
BBQMeister
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2009I thought the BBQ was some of the best I have ever had - tender, juicy, good flavor. The warm butter-vinegar-pepper sauce was really good. The sides were average at best. The peanut butter pie was very good. But the... (more)
mystikallimitz02
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2009I've eaten at just about all the BBQ places in the triangle and this one takes the cake...easily. To the people that said it wasn't good...your taste buds must have left you long ago or you're just a complete moron who... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2009The first lesson I learned with going to this restaurant is you need to call ahead of time to see if they are open. If they are open be sure to jump straight into your car with the GPS, because this place is in the middle of NO... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2008If you happen to be driving between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough you will pass Allen & Son Barbeque (you might not realize it though). They always have a full house of people ordering up their famous barbeque... (more)
kanadakid
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2008Pay no attention to the reviews that stated dissappointment or expecting a tomato based sauce. This is a cross between Eastern style and Lexington. Wood smoked port shoulders with a vinegar based dip /sauce. Hush... (more)
BigGates
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008I'm sorry, but I really have to question the people who have claimed this was the BBQ they've ever had. At best, Allen&Son's BBQ was no better than something you can find prepackaged in any grocery store in the frozen... (more)
violagurl2008
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2008My husband and I are visiting the area, and we found this place on Citysearch. It's definitely a local "hole in the wall" place but very clean in side, and very nice, friendly people. Don't be intimidated by the... (more)
jww2nc
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2008I'm a Yankee, I admit it. I've lived here in NC for 6 years and I've brought every guest ever to Allen+Sons and not one of them hasn't walked out with a grin on their faces. If they come back to NC, my guests ALWAYS request a... (more)
yankeebumpkin
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2008I have traveled in 40 states and had what many places call Barbecue. One observation I have made on dining establishments of all types. If you show up at 7:30 P.M. weekday or weekend and the parking lot is empty, you sit... (more)
msmarlowe
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2008Decided to check it out after rave reviews -- they were all wrong! Half of my bbq sandwich was fat and the hushpuppies were cold (they could have even been frozen). To top it off, service was horrible - never got my straw... (more)
kenstark
on Citysearch May 07, 2007I watched a documentary on PBS about barbeque (one of the trickiest things I've ever tried to make) and several barbeque places from around the country were featured. Allen and Son's was one of them. I have had... (more)
jes71
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2007I went to Allen and Son's restaurant craving some good ribs after having some EXCELLENT ribs at Rub's on Chapel Hill Blvd in Morrisville. Unfortunately, Rub's is closed on Saturdays, so after reading all of the great... (more)
quetick
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2007I've been to over 120 different BBQ establishments in both east and west North Carolina in the last 4 years. I've seen them come and go. Of those 120 restaurants, Allen & Son is consistantly in my top 5 in the state. What... (more)
noelbrn
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2007Decided to try this place out after hearing and reading so many good things about it. Man, was I disappointed. I stopped in just after the lunch hour and was met with multiple friendly greetings directing me at take any... (more)
palex9
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2007recently went there for lunch at around 2 pm on a sunday. the place was still packed but we didn't wait more than 5 minutes to get seated. atmosphere: country road-side joint, which it actually is. i had the typical bbq... (more)
abailey
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2007Allen & Sons is absolutely the best bbq in NC.....I guess that's why the place is always packed!! The pulled pork is tender, juicy with just the right amount of succulent sauce...just the way us eastern North... (more)
lecach
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2006We went to Allen and Son last night after seeing a t.v. documentary about bbq that featured this restaurant. We were the only ones there at 5:00 on a Thursday night. As soon as we walked in with our toddler the waitress... (more)
roastbeefalo
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2006I've been in NC 1 year now, and have tried 4 bbqs (Allen and sons, Bullocks, Q shack, and one other). Allen and sons beats them all by a mile. The pig is awesome, tender, good flavor, and piled on. I usually order a... (more)
Lucy F.
on Judys Book Apr 07, 2006Allen and Son's has delicious fresh made BBQ. It is a little off the beaten path, but once you visit you won't mind the drive. All of the sides are excellent, my favorite being fried okra. Make sure you save room for... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2006A little bit off the beaten path, but a true NC BBQ restaurant (BBQ sauce is vinegar based and sandwiches are served with coleslaw on top). Excellent BBQ with great side items (my favorite is fried okra). Make sure to... (more)
Melissa L.
on Judys Book Feb 06, 2006Allen and Son's Pit Cooked BARBQ is the best barbecue, hands down. They roast their pigs slowly over hardwoods Lexington style to get the best flavor. The potato salad and coleslaw are great fixins too. The... (more)
L G.
on Judys Book Sep 19, 2005Allen & Son is the perfect southern barbecue experience. It's not fancy, but it is the best home cooked barbecue around. Everything from the barbecue to the slaw to the hushpuppies is wonderful. They also sell really... (more)
Amanda B.
on Judys Book Aug 31, 2005I love Allen and Son Pit Cooked BBQ. They've got really great BBQ, obviously, in generous portions. The "regular" size sandwich is more than I can handle, but my husband always gets the large which looks to me like... (more)