Phil's Bar-B-Que Pit

On a roadtrip and getting hungry, we spotted a sign for Phil's off the interstate and decided to give it a try. First impressions are good, with ample outdoor and indoor seating options, and cute decor. Staff are friendly and greeted us as soon as we arrived.I've got to say I'm very impressed with the speed of the kitchen. The people in the kitchen were actively listening as we placed our order and were starting things before they even got rung up. They had our entire order plated and ready before we could even get our drinks! This happened with other people i saw ordering too. Very efficient.Food items we got included the loaded baked potato with pulled pork (very good!), sliced brisket sandwich (pretty good), and the two meat plate with chopped brisket and chopped chicken. The chopped meats came out pretty dry but I think the idea is to sauce them yourselves with the many options on the table. They did, however, have a good smoked flavor. I wasn't a fan of how finely chopped the brisket was, because the very small texture and dry profile combined to make it hard to swallow without adding a bunch of sauce.As sides go: the macaroni and cheese was decent, but nothing special. The hush puppies tasted good but were overcooked (I suspect they had been sitting under a warmer since we arrived at an off-peak time). I think they'd be better during a busy time. The baked beans were a real surprise (I'm not a big fan of beans normally) with a great sweet flavor and generous amounts of meat mixed in.All in all, a solid stop off the highway, good food, super fast service.

This spot popped up right when we got off the highway for Black Mountain. I love the ambiance, and the patio was great in perfect weather. We decided to split a few items - the brisket was so tender and flavorful, the fried okra is always a hit, and the hushpuppies were also delicious. Honestly can't go wrong with anything. It looks like they do live music some nights on the patio. That would be fun to come back and see.

We had a taste for BBQ and spotted a sign for Phil's Bar-B-Que Pit, so we stopped in. There at the counter underneath a ceiling covered with hats was Nevaeh, she was very pleasant and welcoming. Nevaeh made some great suggestions and we ordered BBQ ribs, chopped BBQ brisket, baked beans, greens, fried okra and house chips which are supposed to be dipped in ranch dressing unfortunately we didn't get the ranch, but nevertheless the chips were delicious. The classic sauce was the right combination for the chopped barbecue and the ribs and they were both was very tasty. All in all, the restaurant was clean, the food was good, and the service was good and our food came fast, so I would definitely return to Phil's for another delicious plate.

Large BBQ restaurant in Black Mountain, fun decor with baseball caps hanging from the ceiling and license plates lining the interior walls. Lunch service on a Saturday was good, the gentleman at the counter was knowledgeable and quick. Arrived just in time because a few moments later there were a line of teenagers from the counter to the door!Once your food is ready, they call your name so it can be picked up at the front counter. Ordered pulled pork plates, with fries, beans, and coleslaw. Each tray came with a few pickles and hush puppies. The pulled pork definitely needed sauce to provide flavor. Nice selection of sauces at the table, love the Alabama white sauce!! The hush puppies were disappointing, not home-made and most likely frozen.The drinks, lids, silverware, etc. is all self-service at the back of the restaurant, near the location where you put your trays and trash after bussing your own table. Same thing you do at a fast-food place but paying restaurant prices.

Beautiful view -- horrible food. If you're on the road & looking for a good Q stop, my down-and-dirty quick review is.... keep driving.Sampled the pork, chicken, brisket & ribs. And of those four, the ONLY edible meat was the ribs which were "okay" flavor, decent texture, but TINY considering they were supposed to be St. Louis ribs.To my surprise, the chicken was off-the-bone & chopped, as was the brisket (chopped); and along with the pork, all three of these meats were so dry & flavorless that the only way to choke them down was to douse them in sauce. Thankfully, the ENC vinegar sauce was respectable & in combination with the classic red sauce added enough hint of flavor & moisture to get about 1/2 of the meat(s) collectively swallowed. But even then, I've been burping dust ever since. Props on the baked beans. And their fries were good. But the hush puppies were an insult to the pallet -- rock hard & tasted like frozen cardboard. Definitely not made in house. Great location & view as mentioned. But the inside, decorations, etc. were filthy & dropping dust all over the area where you order, then later also pick up your food. This is a one-and-done place for anyone who knows/loves real BBQ. And if you do, just keep on traveling east until you find some in Marion, Rutherford College, Yadkinville, Winston-Salem, Lexington, Kernersville, Greensboro, Burlington or beyond. But I can't recommend stopping at this particular place in Black Mountain. Although, there are some other great places in the downtown area!

Great bar-b-que! Fast service, and one the few places in Black Mountain that is easy to find a parking spot.

This place is so much fun!!!Total bbq joint vibe, tons of windows and high ceiling. Long wood counter. The ceiling is COVERED in baseball caps. Someone is quite the collector. And if you're a Bama Fan, lots of collectibles to see!! You order and pick up at the counter. The food is plentiful and excellent!! Perfectly cooked and tasty. 8 sauces on the table make it fun to sample and find your fav. Would definitely go back!!

Man this place was really good enjoyed the ambiance as well as the service. Food was incredible tasty. Staff was great and love the decor. Would recommend

good food and fun atmosphere! we got the deluxe sampler which comes with shredded brisket, chicken and pork, ribs, hush puppies and two sides. we picked collard greens and fried okra for our sides. the total cost was $30. overall the meats were good, nothing amazing but also nothing bad. a solid meal! they have six kinds of sauces for you at each table. its def a place i would come back to when i'm in the area.

Delicious Bar-B-QueExcellent service Dine in , outside on covered deck, or get take out. Perfect place to enjoy excellent delicious food, family & friends ---Bill & Bettie Ann Stepp