The Smoke Pit - Gastonia

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mac Cheese Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

Food was great and portions good. Staff was friendly and recommended some good options. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

Good food at a decent price point. One of the only 2 places I go for bbq in Gastonia. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Mac Cheese, Texas Brisket Plate and Burnt Ends

Overall, the service at this restaurant was excellent and our server was very friendly. The food was fantastic and all of the ingredients tasted fresh. I was so impressed with the sweet potato casserole that I am considering ordering a pan for Thanksgiving. However, I had to give a slightly lower rating of 4 out of 5 stars due to the bartender service. Frank, the bartender on duty, seemed unenthusiastic and forgetful. When my fiance ordered a Gummy Bear cocktail, Frank took forever to make it and then forgot to include the actual gummy bears. Additionally, he failed to inform our waitress that the drink was ready, causing unnecessary confusion. It may seem like a small thing, but on our 5th anniversary, we were hoping for a flawless experience. Despite this minor setback, I would still recommend trying the Texas Brisket and NC Pulled Pork dishes. The atmosphere was pleasant and the price per person ranged from $20 to $30.