Ray Ray's Hog Pit – American
The scent of hickory smoke hangs heavy in the air at this soulful barbecue destination, where the low-and-slow tradition is elevated to a culinary art form. From the glistening, spice-rubbed St. Louis spare ribs to the tender pull of a Carolina-style pork sandwich, every dish delivers a deep, wood-fired depth that honors the heritage of the pit. Whether you’re tearing into crispy smoked wings or savoring the charred sweetness of cauliflower burnt ends, the experience is a messy, heartfelt tribute to authentic smokehouse culture.
2619, North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43202 +16147531191 https://rayrayshogpit.com/clintonville0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Dairy-Free at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simple Salad, Rib Tips and Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Tips, Cole Slaw and Cracked Taters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Rub Potato Chips, Banana Pudding and Simple Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Tips, Beef Brisket Sandwich and Collard Greens w/ Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Tips and Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Tips and Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rib Tips, Cole Slaw and Collard Greens w/ Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Columbus has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simple Salad and Cracked Taters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ray Ray's Hog Pit
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Meat Sweats | 19.5 g | 65.4 g |
| Collard Greens w/ Pork | 2.9 g | 27.7 g |
| Rib Tips | 0 g | 22.1 g |
| Beef Brisket Sandwich | 0 g | 14.9 g |
| Stout Brownie | 53.4 g | 9.9 g |
| Jerk Chicken Sandwich | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Simple Salad | 13.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Smoked Wings | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| The Meat & Three Experience | 12.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Banana Pudding | 14.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Cracked Taters | 8.5 g | 1.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Smoked Ribs & Wings
- St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs - $28: Wet or dry rubbed Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs - $28: Wet or dry rubbed Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wings - $17: Wet or dry rubbed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tips - $28: Wet or dry rubbed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Jerk Chicken Sandwich - $17: Boneless smoked chicken thighs cooked in jerk sauce and topped with pickled red cabbage and red onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Sandwich - $25: Smoked beef brisket with choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $18: 13hr smoked pork topped with Ray Ray's Sweet BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carolina Chopped Pork Sandwich - $18: Smoked pork topped with vinegar based BBQ and cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ray Ray's Hot Link Sandwich - $18: Locally sourced handmade smoked sausage with green chiles and American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Burnt Ends Sandwich - $17: Vegetarian smoked cauliflower with choice of spicy jerk or jalapeño BBQ sauce with red slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- The Meat Sweats - $38: Smoked brisket, pulled pork, jerk chicken, dry rubbed ribs, and Ray Ray's hot link, with pickles and sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Meat & Three Experience - $28: Choice of 2 meats and 3 sides, Martin's potato rolls, and sweet & spicy BBQ sauces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pit Baked Beans - $5: Sweet and smoky baked beans with brisket and barbecue sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $5: Classic, creamy, cheesy sauce over macaroni Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens w/ Pork - $5: Slow cooked, seasoned greens with smoked pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $5: Crisp, tangy mayo-based coleslaw Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waffle Fries - $5: Seasoned waffle cut fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Rub Potato Chips - $5: Kettle cooked chips with Ray Ray's signature BBQ spice rub Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cracked Taters - $5: Smashed and seasoned potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Salad - $5: Mixed greens, matchstick carrots and cherry tomatoes with choice of dressings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cornbread Fruit Cobbler - $6: Southern style cobbler made with sweetened cornbread. Rotating seasonal flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Pudding - $6: Creamy pudding layered with nilla wafers, fresh bananas, whipped cream and hint of cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Stout Brownie - $6: Rich chocolate brownie made with stout beer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Ray's Hog Pit
- Is Ray Ray's Hog Pit dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ray Ray's Hog Pit has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simple Salad, Rib Tips and Cole Slaw.
- What can I eat at Ray Ray's Hog Pit on a dairy-free diet?
- Simple Salad, Rib Tips and Cole Slaw carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ray Ray's Hog Pit have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Simple Salad and Cracked Taters.
- Is Ray Ray's Hog Pit gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ray Ray's Hog Pit?
- The Meat Sweats, at roughly 65.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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