THE BRICK PIT
5456 Old Shell Road
Mobile, Alabama
(334) 343-0001

Located under some beautiful live oaks in suburban West Mobile; slogan "It's Serious BBQ"; the lean pulled pork is the highlight; "It's not just chopped up mush" says owner Bill Armbrecht, who is damn proud of his product; slow cooked over a blend of hickory and pecan for up to 30 hours to create a nice smoky flavor; the chicken and ribs are also above average; Mama Dot's tangy BBQ sauce is outstanding; the recipe is a family secret; everything here is homemade except the sourdough, Texas-style bread served with each entree; the fresh, crispy cole slaw is superb and the baked beans taste great with a little Mama Dot's sauce mixed in; BBQ pork and chicken sandwiches are available in two sizes (regular and a smaller "Brick Bite"); wash it all down with a expertly brewed sweet tea with lemon, Coke or an ice cold longneck Budweiser; dessert specials change weekly; you may get lucky and hit them when they're offering Banana Pudding; a shady swing awaits out back following your meal.

Owner Bill Armbrecht is a huge Crimson Tide fan; a portrait of Bear Bryant hangs on the wall ... as does a huge sailfish (Armbrecht is an avid sportsman); Bill claims he opened the Brick Pit because he "got tired of not being able to go out and get really good smoked BBQ in Mobile"; patrons have left a variety of wacky messages in red marker all over the walls inside the restaurant; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday; the "This Ain't No Dream ... This is the Real Thing" sign out front is a tongue in cheek poke at the famous Dreamland BBQ company, which has moved into the Mobile market; the competition hasn't prevented the Brick Pit from being voted Best BBQ in Mobile for 3 years running; this is indeed "Serious BBQ" prepared with passion and attention to detail; highly recommended!

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