Slow-Smoked BBQ With Southern Favorites in Queens

Slow-smoked barbecue and Southern favorites, including fried catfish, anchor this Queens stop.

Plan a BBQ stop in Queens.

🔥 Beyond The Pit

Smoke BBQ Pit is a Queens barbecue restaurant at 129-21 Merrick Blvd, with a menu that moves beyond the pit classics. Slow smoked BBQ leads into Southern favorites like fried catfish, while wings, roasted chicken, burgers, cornbread, potato salad, and collard greens fill out the spread.

Takeout is available, with ample seating for dining in. The schedule is straightforward, with open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Sunday. That gives the visit a clear rhythm, whether you are planning around smoked meats or fried fish.

Priya Raman keeps the Secret NYC edit focused on the Queens address, the Southern leaning menu, and a meal that can flex from takeout to a table indoors. Familiar barbecue plates share the menu with burgers and chicken, giving groups a few directions to take. The menu stays open ended while remaining anchored to the pit and Southern comfort food.


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