Dixie's BBQ

07/22/2008 Posted by Proudpoppa

Hello Eastsiders. So I finally had a free minute to get a bite to eat. I called goog411 and cued the word Barbecue. Dixies barbecue on Northup is the first result that came up. The lunch menu items average 9 bucks each. I settled for the Chicken BBQ sandwich with 1 side (chose baked beans). 5 minutes later I have my Styrofoam take out box in hand and it is feeling quite light. The chicken is on a hot dog bun. The meat is sliced almost like thin cubes and tastes very dry. The sauce isn't bad though but hardly makes up for the mediocre chicken that tastes like it was cooked refrigerated and cooked again. The beans were overcooked with the bean sauce looking dry. As hungry as I was, this Barbecue meal did not live up to it's former rep. I ate at 3pm which shouldn't matter but I wonder if an early lunch meal would've been any juicier. 2 Thumbs down.

Pros: Fast, nice guy behind the counter

Cons: Tastes dry and small portions

07/18/2008 Posted by BraRamp

The experience was non like I have ever had before. It felt like I was pulling up to a tow yard and when I actually arrived to where I ordered...I was amazed to see two women there (one sitting and a dear old lady running around). Our food was take out and as I am eating it now in front of this review, I wander can restaurants survive on just food or does it also require the experience with it. In my opinion, I just didn't have the buzz that everyone talks about. I never met the man, but if I did...I would have asked him 2 questions, "1. What is going on with the set up there and 2. What do you feel about customer service and curb appeal?" Not impressed. I am sticking with Stans' In Issaquah. You can take all the awards down in the front...Mr. Man...you do not have the best anymore in my opinion.

Pros: The speed of getting it to go

Cons: The Ambience and Customer Service

06/18/2008 Posted by rrjam10

Dixie's is one of those "word of mouth" places frequented and loved by those who love to be in the know and impress out-of-towners with a hidden local find. The first thing you will notice is that Dixie's does not go out of their way to create a welcoming atmosphere or a sense that they care to have you as a customer. It's supposed to be about the food, man! Unfortunately, the food is only slightly above average. Sauces overwhelm, as opposed to complement, the meat. Sides are pedestrian and prices are steep for a run down lunch shack. Many may find it charming, but Dixie's seems to have been picked up in 1960's small town Tennessee and plopped down in the middle of 2008 Bellevue. Accepting cash only in the 21st century is plain silly (especially for a place that will easily run $40-50 for lunch for a family of four). Posting so many newspaper and award commendations in your entry (this is Seattle, folks, a place not known for any cuisine in particular, much less BBQ...the competition is not strong) is setting expectations that are just asking to be missed. For a place that thinks Taco Del Mar is good "Mexican Food", it isn't surprising that Dixie's has a good reputation. Seattle is also home to an out of the mainstream way of thinking that goes "if it's big, it's bad, even if it's good and if it's small it's good even if it's bad". If you are looking to impress the out-of-towners and feel good about yourself while you think "isn't it great we have a little place like this right here in wealthy Bellevue, go ahead and go to Dixie's. If you want great food, there are plenty of other choices.

Cons: Service, price

05/24/2008 Posted by lxw

If you go to Dixie's for North Carolina or Texas barbeque, you are going to the wrong place. If you want to enjoy Dixie's, just take a big appitite, a small amount of money, and no preconceptions of what barbeque means somewhere else and you will enjoy a succulent and tasty meal. This is a wonderful place to just kick back and enjoy a well cooked meal.

Pros: Good "home cooked" food, side dishes (cornbread, beans and lemon cake) are wonderful

Cons: small parking lot and hard to find

02/13/2008 Posted by Wrexie

OMG, is this really BBQ? I'd heard so much about this place and was expecting really tasty food. The only good thing was there was no line but the food was a completely disaster. The pork BBQ was bad. I'm not a sauce person, as I believe the real flavor is in the meat but sauce was a must for this. Can you believe they boil their mean? The bones just crumbled. If you decided to try this place, good for you but do not stand in line for hours like other people did. If you know BBQ you will be mighty upset. I ordered a slab of ribs to go but could eat only one piece and would not even serve it to my husband and child. The rest got cut up for the dog (the dog loves the suff!).

Pros: Was good food for my Shih Tzu

Cons: Food

07/16/2007 Posted by jiudice

Wait in line for a half hour for dried out meat with hot sauce that rips your mouth open?? That ain't BBQ folks. Where's the meat flavor? Waste of money...

Pros: It's a BBQ Joint!

Cons: It's not true BBQ!

06/03/2007 Posted by jsmilgin

I am stunned that this place has garnered the glowing reviews it has! There just have to be better BBQ places here in Seattle! You wait in line for 35 - 40 minutes (lunch time), only to be ushered into a kitchen worthy of a Board of Health inspection. The BBQ sauce was pretty good, but the pork ribs underneath it all were almost tasteless. Dixie's is a local institution with a storied past, but sadly the proprietors seem to be coasting on their laurels.

Pros: Colorful situation / location and interior

Cons: Just poor BBQ meat! You NEED the sauce to add ANY taste!

04/01/2007 Posted by sione

This little place really delivers when it comes to barbecue! I think the food is just delicious, from ribs to the pulled pork sandwiches, and everything in between, I've never been dissatisfied with the food here. The employees make it a pleasure to come in and eat! I love this place! Beware of "the Man"!

Pros: The Food!!!

Cons: Can get busy

03/31/2007 Posted by pikake21

The customer service here is great! The staff interacts with you and helps you with your order, while you can be introduced to "the man" as a staff member circles around the tables with the sauce. What used to be a hidden secret under the freeway on Northrup way is now so well-known that they even made their mark at Husky Football games! We really missed their presence during the last couple of seasons, as a big bbq sandwich was a great way to relax and enjoy the games.

Pros: outdoor seating during warm months, "The Man"

02/03/2007 Posted by princessturandot

I guess since we went for a late lunch they were about to close...and had no one in line. I'm always blessed like that I guess. I don't know what these people are complaining about in the review section. I had the brisket because that's the only thing the had left. Although, I really do not care for hot stuff I decided to meet the man...well maybe a toothpick dab on my meat. It was so spicy I could barely contain myself. Okay so I'm a wimp. But I really enjoyed my brisket. Being originally from the ghet to in L.A....I do have to say Dixies was pretty good. I was treated so nice. Also, I really wanted an orange cream soda but they were out. "Mom" looked around and found me the only bottle they had left. "What a sweetheart" To be honest they treated me like a princess...maybe it was my smile. Plus they gentleman at the counter just gave me some Lemon Cake...so I took it home. I live on the Southside but I will always drive to Dixies for some good brisket. Caution: If you decide to "meet the man" keep some peanuts handy. Also...if you don't act like an idiot then you will be treated with respect....so know what you want....pay for it..then go. *Lemon Cake...so the next morning I finally got to eat my cake for breakfast...okay so I think that was the best part of the meal!!! My mouth is watering just thinking abou Dixies Lemon Cake J from the Southside

Pros: Great Brisket, Love the Lemon Cake

Cons: Did not get to try the other foods..all gone