Pirates Pit - Fairhope

Located on a quiet intersection and off the main road you might miss it. Don't. Melt in the mouth brisket that barely needs bbq sauce, but you still will because the bbq has a sweet/smokey/spicy that only enhances the brisket.We had a brisket sandwich with baked beans and *had* to get brisket to-go. Oh! And the service is friendly and helpful.Will be back on our next trip through the area and get more brisket to-go!

This is by far and away the best barbecue place i’ve ever had. The pulled pork gouda melt absolutely blows everything else in this town out of the water. This has become a staple of my cheat meals, and you should be here right now.The craziest thing about this place is how it’s not more popular, I come in at 2 pm and the parking lot is empty. If you’re a supporter of small businesses and want to try the best food in Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort; this place is a must.

I stopped in today by accident, but what a happy accident. I got the Pulled Pork Nachos. Y’all There was enough of those beautiful cheesy, pork covered chips for me, me husband, and to let the puppy have a taste. Everything just melted together, and the tea! Not even a little bit weak; the perfect accompaniment. The gentleman that helped me was patient and polite. It was cleared he cared about the food quality and the customer’s enjoyment Parking: The parking lot is plenty big and open enough to pull through a boat or camper. There is also an ice station in the lot, so coming or going they’ve got you.

This was my first trip to Pirates Pit. Being from Memphis, admittedly I was skeptical. I’ve eaten so much BBQ over the years from various places in and around Memphis, I grew tired of it, and knew how easily it could be to make the smokey flavor overwhelming. Travis and his partners refreshed my appetite for BBQ! The BBQ was smoked perfectly. Not overwhelming but just enough hint of a good wood used to keep the fire going. The baked beans and tater salad perfectly complemented the sandwich, which by the way needed NO sauce, but I tried it anyway and it was excellent. My hats off to Travis and his partners. Well done gentlemen. Now get to Memphis and enter the cook off! See you there next May!

The service, FOOD and employees are top notch!! We can’t wait to go back!