Dixie's BBQ

Man do they pile it on. If you like it hot and you like big portions. more

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. Pros: Authentic no frills BBQ that will knock your socks off! Cons: Reading the reviews from frill seeking sissy's. more

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. Cons: Lots more

Add my name to the list of those who are unable to figure out what all the fuss is about. It must be the entertainment value. The owner is a character and a bit of a sadist perhaps. It is amusing to watch the reactions of unsuspecting customers when he gives them a sample of ?The Man.? This is a hot sauce you do not want to tangle with. The staff run a tight ship and you must order correctly or face the wrath of the cashier (a Jabba like woman who sits at the end of the, usually, very long line). She will brook no variance from the prescribed ordering protocol. If you mess up while ordering you will be instructed on how to order correctly. Given a choice, I?d rather meet The Man. Apart from the sadistic pleasure of watching someone writhe in agony or the masochistic delight of being disciplined by a large, African American woman there is not much else going on. The barbeque is of the large portion, overcooked, smothered in sauce variety. It without any art and completely undistinguished No finer points of barbeque or deeper meaning will be revealed. But, if that type of cookery is your thing, you are welcome to my spot in line. Make sure you go with a buddy and leave yourself 90 to 120 minutes to order and eat. The wait in line is inexplicably long Pros: Sadism and Masochism, something for everyone Cons: Very mediocre barbeque more

Add my name to the list of those who are unable to figure out what all the fuss is about. It must be the entertainment value. The owner is a character and a bit of a sadist perhaps. It is amusing to watch the reactions of unsuspecting customers when he gives them a sample of ?The Man.? This is a hot sauce you do not want to tangle with. The staff run a tight ship and you must order correctly or face the wrath of the cashier (a Jabba like woman who sits at the end of the, usually, very long line). She will brook no variance from the prescribed ordering protocol. If you mess up while ordering you will be instructed on how to order correctly. Given a choice, I?d rather meet The Man. Apart from the sadistic pleasure of watching someone writhe in agony or the masochistic delight of being disciplined by a large, African American woman there is not much else going on. The barbeque is of the large portion, overcooked, smothered in sauce variety. It without any art and completely undistinguished No finer points of barbeque or deeper meaning will be revealed. But, if that type of cookery is your thing, you are welcome to my spot in line. Make sure you leave yourself 90 to 120 minutes to order and eat. The wait in line is inexplicably long Pros: Sadism and Masochism, something for everyone Cons: Very mediocre barbeque more

Mrs. Dixie Porter (USAF Colonel-ret.) is one of the most amazing people I have had the privilege to meet.... more

Mrs. Dixie Porter (USAF Colonel-ret.) is one of the most amazing people I have had the privilege to meet. Together with her man, Gene, and daughte... more

I'm no BBQ aficionado but I do know bad food. A friend and I went there for the first time today as we've heard about it for years. We skipped all the fluff and went straight for the meat. Slather of Ribs ($20) and a lb of brisket ($14). Mind you, this is amost $40 for 2 so we're expecting good things. Pros: Root beer was cold? Cons: Low quality, poorly prepared, expensive more

Dixie?s Barbeque is the best barbeque in all of Washington State! As Washington residents we are very lucky to have an authentic Louisiana style BBQ restaurant right in our own backyard. Pros: Yummiest BBQ food in all of WA, friendly service, food made with passion! Food prepared in Sanitary conidtions Cons: .....Even better than what the buzz is about! more

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 more

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 more

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. Cons: Service, price more

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 more

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 more

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! more

The line is always long and moves very slowly. The restaurant is famous for "meet the man". The hot sauce... more

The line is always long and moves very slowly. The restaurant is famous for "meet the man". The hot sauce does not have any special taste, it's jus... more

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! more

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 more

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"" more