I took some friends to the Pit yesterday, on our way to the Everglades, and was extremely disappointed. The restaurant is being remodelled, and in a clear effort to squeeze as much money as they can out of would-be customers, the owners are selling chicken and ribs cooked on a portable grill in the restaurant's parking lot. That in and of itself is fine, it's the prices they're demanding of their captive customers like me that are inexcusable. A chicken leg quarter is $8.00 and it doesn't even include any side dishes, not even a slice of bread! A scant portion of ribs is $10.00 and it doesn't include side dishes either. Both the chicken and ribs were greasy and not very flavorful. If you want corn on the cob, that's $2.00 extra. \r
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I've been going to the Pit for years and I used to recommend it to others. After what happened yesterday, I will never go back there. These owners are taking advantage of their customers. Moreover, the re-modelling they're undertaking will likely rob the Pit of the old-Florida charm that made it a worthwhile stop even though it's food was never very good. I suggest you save your money and eat at Shorty's BBQ instead or, if the Pit is your only choice like it was for us, don't eat at all. I'd rather go hungry than get robbed at this dump again.
Cons: high prices, uncomfortable seating, insects, inconvenience
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