Dixie's Bbq
(425) 828-2460
11522 Northup Way
Bellevue,
WA
98004
47.6338
-122.1875
Neighborhood: Bridle Trails
What People Are Saying About Dixie's Bbq
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The Scene
People are quiet about Dixie's--they think the lines outside this converted auto-repair shop are long enough already. It has achieved legendary status on the Eastside for authentic Southern-style barbecue. The setting is appropriately simple, with long red tables and gregarious service.
The Food
Dished up in Styrofoam, the smoked meats, including brisket, are succulent. The rice and beans have the right amount of kick, and the cornbread is made with whole kernels of corn. Owner Gene Porter, who can occasionally be heard haranguing the staff, is a terrific cook. But folks really come for the Man--the tongue-numbing, esophagus-singeing hot sauce. It's spoken of in hushed tones; one taste of the stuff sets mouths on fire.
User Reviews
Eldunno
June 10, 2009
Who needs frills when the food is so down home awesome? If Dixie's only intention is to serve good BBQ and fixings, then mission accomplished! I stopped in to Dixie's last week for the first time and ordered a brisket and link sandwich with a side of potato salad. I also had a cold creamy root beer from the ice chest. What a treat!!! As a native New Englander and former resident of the south, I can honestly say I've tried just about every kind of BBQ sauce out there and conjured up a few recipes of my own but it all pales to Dixie's BBQ. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet to heat and the consistency was on the money...not too thin and not too syrupy thick. The homemade potato salad was amazing: perfectly cooked potato's, mixed with onion, some pepper and of course the REAL mayo, not the SALAD dressing. I could live on that alone! Skip the "vending machine" soft drinks and go for the root beer that was recommended to me by the woman at the register. She knows good food and recognizes the true "foodies" standing in her line waiting to chow down of the offerings available. Only wish I wasn't so full, missing the lemon cake and baked beans that day.
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TotallyFreakedOut
December 27, 2008
I have never written a review before... However, Dixie's totally freaked me out. I read all kinds of praise for this place and now I know you're all out of your minds. In short, Dixie's can best be explained as follows. 1. Dead furry things in parking lot. 2. Very, over the top, weird place. 3. Ribs didn't look like any ribs I'd ever seen before - and not in a good way. 4. Atmosphere was totally Texas Chainsaw Massacre like - felt like Leather Face was going come busting out of one of the backrooms with a chainsaw at any minute. 5. A few of the ribs didn't taste like sawdust/dirt and let some one else take the remainders home - and the sauce was gross... 6. Decor makes the worst garage sale or Goodwill look very high end. 7. Couldn't wait to get out of the place - can't believe it hasn't been shut down. 8. Think I've developed some kind of hives and I can only see out of one eye now... 9. It's been over 7 hours since the experience and I can't stop thinking about it - a little scared to go to sleep. 10. All things considered a one star rating is pretty high. Definitely a once in a life-time experience, since I will never go back there again in this life-time. All in all, you should check this place out if you're looking for an unusual or freaky experience. In addition to the whole Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe, it also had a the feel of House Of 1000 Corpses and Friday The 13th. Nice place to take someone on a 2nd date if you want to dump them.
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Anonymous
December 07, 2008
I started going to Dixie's several years ago when I lived in the area. Even though I have since moved, I go out of my way to visit Dixie's every time I get back to the Seattle area. The barbecue is still the best in my opinion and the service is consistent (think Soup Nazi from Seinfeld). As long as you get up there, order, and don't talk back you will get the best barbecue in the city. Not sure where he was the last time I visited, but if the guy comes by and taunts you into trying the man, hang onto your taste buds. This is one of the hottest sauces I have ever tasted. I highly recommend this place.
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When to Go:
Dixie's is great in the sunshine, but everybody else will be there, too. Rainy days and late afternoons are the best times to avoid huge crowds.
