Backyard BBQ Pit

I was so disappointed with what I ordered-the brisket plate. The scant 5 slices ($22.00 total) were exceedingly fatty and greasy. Had some kind of slightly sweet greasy gravy which made it more inedible. Served with 2 sides. I opted for mac and cheese (not flavorful and with added sugar) and baked beans which were just ok. My dog was willing to eat small pieces but I worried that it was unhealthy for him. WILL NOT BE BACK.

They are back !!! Went here a year ago and was so sad when I heard they were closed prior to my trip back to Raleigh. But after looking on Instagram I found out they had reopened! The food is immaculate and the service is great! The ribs were delicious! The Mac and cheese was chefs kiss! They completely upgraded the inside of the restaurant and it really looks good compared to the old look! I honestly can't wait to go back to North Carolina for this place!

Backyard is consistently good. Not really a fan of food not made to order but backyard does it right

OooWeee this is some of the best I've ever had hands down. I came here after a TikTok food reviewer claim Backyard BBQ to be the best in the Raleigh/Durham area. I ordered the Yams, Brisket plate, Mac & Cheese, Greens, hush puppies, Pulled Smoked Turkey and Baked Beans. Bayyybayyyeee!!! When I the food is hitting it's on point. It is legit the best BBQ I've had in my life and the side Zelle not to be played with either. The yams are yams'n and the Mac & Cheese is cheese'n everything is superb. The staff is supper welcoming even let me sample everything being it was my first time the and being an out of towner. For everything I bought it was very affordable and I wish I could have bought more to fly home with it's so good, but I have it all figured out for next time lol. I will definitely be back here real some as I'm planning another trip back to North Carolina.

Very friendly staff, since this was my first time playing hey let me try the pulled turkey and pulled pork. Both had good flavor but I like the turkey a little more. I felt like both were a little too spicy for me so I opted for the smoked sausage that also taste and smell like it was in a beer broth. Very good, I could have used some yellow mustard. Cabbage are good but not sure what meat it was seasoned with you can see and taste it. Yams are tasty but could have been drained a little. The hush puppies are sweet and it reminds of funnel cake. Not corn based like I'm used to. Now I must say the pineapple lemonade stole the whole show and they received an extra star just for it...Chunks of pineapple in some ice cold lemonade....awwww man. There was a steady stream of customers coming in to this well loved restaurant. There were a lot of things on the menu they didn't have like the pig feet & ox tails. They also do not have desserts...which I couldn't have eat anyway.

I use to come here long ago when I attended NCCU. The food is just as good as ever to this day! The service line moves fast and everyone is kind and patient. The turkey is my go to! The inside has had a facelift since I was last in. I honestly miss the graffiti walls but it's still a cool spot to eat in or take out.

I googled for good barbeque in Durham. The Backyard BBQ Pit showed up repeatedly. What a mistake! First, the only chicken available was wings (how can a BBQ place run out of chicken). Second, the side dishes were awful. The potato salad was more like a soup and the green beans were fresh out of a can. Third, the strawberry lemonade was lukewarm (what - no ice available). Fourth, no hush puppies (unbelievable). Fifth, the woman behind the counter was uncommunicative. I won't be going back.

When I ordered the pork chop they were like, "Ma'am, it is well seasoned." Thats how I knew it was going to be great and I was not disappointed. All of the sides that I had were as good as, if not better than my granny made (RIP). I want to gatekeep this place, but everybody needs to go eat there so they stay open.

Recommend! Recommend! Recommend!We were staying overnight in Durham to catch a plane early the next morning. Googled Inexpensive Restaurants Near Me. Backyard BBQ Pit was one of the suggestions. Read some reviews and headed over.This place looks like a dive diner, but walk in and be welcomed like a long lost friend. The staff seemed to enjoy working together (always helps the atmosphere) and the food was EXTREMELY tasty. The 'pulled' meats are not swimming in BBQ sauce, once you get it , you can add as much or as little as you like. When trying to decide what to drink, one of the staff piped up and said they had Pineapple Lemonade. Heavenly.My friend had the fried catfish, which I tried. It was not heavy on the fishy taste (normal for catfish) or the weird tang many of them have from eating trash.The portions were enough to fill you up and not break the bank.

Establishment completely renovated. Pulled pork BBQ is excellent !! Prices are very reasonable. Ribs, chicken, and fish are all good. . Baked beans and collards are terrific. People are super friendly. Support your local community. Working man's life inch only $7. Sandwich and two sides