Team Carolina Real Pit BBQ - Bowling Green, Virginia

Helena H.

The best BBQ I've ever had outside of Texas!!!
The portions and pricing is very good.
My coworkers and I went here for the first time and all concurred, there was nothing served that was not delicious. We did not leave hungry.
Parking is a little tight, but absolutely worth finding a spot to squeeze into.
Wheelchair and assisted mobility friendly.

Elijah Z.

Best tasting, juiciest Nashville hot chicken I’ve ever had. Ribs and brisket were also fantastic.
Edit: forgot to mention in my initial posting, but my friend who ate with me said the cornbread made him mad at his mama for never making it like it was made here

Forgot to get the name of the waitress who helped me and my buddy out, but it was the lady with red-brown hair. She was very polite and proactive in ensuring we had everything we needed.

Atmosphere is casual and fun. A lot going on without feeling too cluttered.

april C.

This was our first time. We've been waiting to go and surely wasn't disappointed. We drove an hour for some of the best BBQ / Brisket. The pricing was great, very affordable. Portion sizes: on point! There was plenty to take home after a good meal. We tried the beer battered onion rings - **it's a must try. They are delish. I had the Carolina style BBQ with deep fried corn on the cob.....that's right, deep fried. It's another **must try. On to the coleslaw- oh yeah, two thumbs up. The brisket, nice and moist - cooked juuuuuust right! I've never had baked beans with kidney beans in them but again, **it's a must try. Ohhh the hush puppies, I could have ate a dozen of them. The house BBQ is great with the pulled pork. We also had the smoked mac n cheese with a short rib on top, topped with crispy jalapenos, ** it's a must try.
All in all, 4 thumbs up for us. I'm a "BBQ conasaur" and can be very picky, but we will definitely take the hour drive and be back....real soon! 😀

Robert D.

Eat Here! We eat at this location every Friday. The staff is always friendly, as are the GM and owner. I hadn’t found anything remotely good for BBQ in Virginia until we found this place. The sauces, pulled pork, brisket, ribs and several sides are amazing. The cornbread is great as well. I can’t say enough. It’s awesome! Thanks Team Carolina!

Scott L.

I just had some of the best smoked meats in a long time. This place is the real deal. Great bark on the brisket, falls apart, juicy. Chicken is well seasoned and flavorful, no sauce needed. Pork was minced and their Carolina BBQ sauce is an authentic vinegar based sauce with spices and mild sweetness as it should be. It compliments the pork so well. Smoked sausages (cheddar and jalapeño) were tender and full of flavor. Finally, the Texas dry rub smoked wings were top notch. Hickory and oak smoked. Staff was attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere inside. I did not any of the sides, but expect those are excellent too. Bottom line...VA has a great BBQ restaurant on US301 near Fort Walker. I love BBQ and smoked meats myself for 35 years. I have eaten in many places across the US in my 57 years. I rank this #1 over places in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and this area. I'm not affiliated with a marketing firm or the restaurant, just a guy who wants to share a great place who care about BBQ. I will return again and try the ribs.

Ian A.

You have to eat here!! This place should be on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives!! It is that good. We found it quite by accident as our Jeep had broken down at the gas station across the street. Not only did we get food here, the owners were gracious enough to loan us a car until the Jeep was fixed the next day. They even recommended a hotel and car repair. Michael and Lisa are the best. We met some awesome people on our vacation to the south but these two were our favourites. Try the baked beans! Best we've ever had. I need the recipe Michael!!

Barry J.

"THE" Best BBQ in VA!! 😋 Hands ✋️ Down!! The Carolina Pulled Pork 🐖 is exquisite, the Ribs spectacular 😍 , and the Beef Brisket 🤯 will go up against the best of Texas 🇨🇱 !!! Good sauce, not bold, complements the flavors of the meats very well. Coleslaw, Beans, and hushpuppies are good. One of the great pitmasters in VA! Going back tomorrow to sample more of the sides; and, of course, get more of this (should be) award winning meat 🍖!!
Went back and got more of the Brisket, Ribs, and Pulled Pork; just Heavenly 🌤 😇 !!
The current location will only be open 3 more days before they move to a larger building; September 17, 18, and 25th, 11 am to 6 pm.
Relocation will be to 18164 A.P. Hill Blvd, Bowling Green, VA. See you there!!
Now open at new location! (Finally!)
They have all of your faves and table service! Still great BBQ, even better building (with restrooms)
What!?! 😳 You haven't been to Bowling Green yet? Well get in your car 🚗 and start driving!!
Great BBQ awaits..... 😛

Nick N.

Amazing staff and amazing food. Can’t say enough about how awesome this place is. Super happy they are closer to Bowling Green. If you live nearby or are just passing through this is the top BBQ spot