Dixie's BBQ

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11522 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004

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(425) 828-2460
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Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
Dixie's BBQ - Bellevue, WA
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Best

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

Worst

This is not even the 4th best Q in the area. It's a good thing that the criteria is ""mouth numbing"" and not good tasting! The meat is too fatty, over cooked (seems boiled rath...

get a clue 4/21/2004

I always chuckle to myself when talking about bbq and someone bring up dixies. Don't get me wrong, the food is good but their claim to fame is the ""man"" sauce - a sauce so hot it's literally dangerous. We've all got friends who pride themselves on being able to handle the spiciest foods. It's funny to watch them confidently load up on the stuff and then squirm in pain as the man works them over. But if you want tender, melt in your mouth, smoked to perfection bbq with sauce that is a perfect blend of tangy spice and heat... go to Jones'! It doesn't get any better. Pros: hey, it's bbq more
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Loved it! 4/4/2004

""The Man"" sauce at Dixie's was intense! My friend and myself both passed out from it. An ambulance came and everything. Whew! If you like spicey food go try the sauce at Dixie's. I'll be going back for round two! One word of advice, don't try ""The Man"" on a totally empty stomach. It's a real kick in the pants! I made that mistake already. ^_^ The people there are just super and it is a very fun enviornment. I don't understand all the negative reviews here. It rocked. I bet those guys just couldn't handle ""The Man"". It's not for the faint hearted! Pros: awesome people, fun surroundings, good sauce! more
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Not that good 11/5/2003

""The Man"" is awful, and the way it is thrust upon you is wrong. The BBQ is mushy, and the sauce is not that good. Try Pecos instead of dealing with the Eastsiders in their SUVs. Pros: Good cornbread Cons: Eastsiders, The Man, Crowded more
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Real BBQ is close at hand 9/15/2003

Dixie's terribly overrated. The BBQ is second rate at best, and ""the Man"" sauce is a very stale practical joke with no redeeming qualities other than an occasion for watching geeks attempting to out macho each other. Do yourself a favor and head over to Jones BBQ in the Crossroads mall -- the ambience of Dixie's is missing, but the BBQ (the ribs in particular) is ten times better, and the sauce is actually edible and complements the meat. Pros: Good root beer, Geeks on bad sauce Cons: Bad food, Bad sauce, Bad service more
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Pretty Darn Good 8/20/2003

Is it the best BBQ around? Since I've never gotten BBQ in the South, I really can't say, but this California Yankee thinks Dixie's food is mighty fine. A lot of people are obsessed with the ""Man"" sauce, but that's just for show. The real deal is the actual food and the whole ambience of the place. Cool old blues plays on the radio. The owner is always hovering with a bucket of his hot sauce, entertaining the customers while melting their tastebuds. If you get yelled at by the servers, that's probably because you did something WRONG. Pull your head out of your butt and get over it. This place is real food made by real people, with no airs or artifice. If you're a fancy pants, don't go. If you just want some good food and a good time, saddle up and mosey on over. Pros: Food, food, food, Nice setting, Entertaining owner Cons: Long line to get in, The Man is VERY hot more
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Don't believe the hype 8/11/2003

The meat just isn't that good, and the sauce? Who told these folks all that scotch bonnet had any business on smoked meat? Sauce should complement the meat. At Dixie's the meat NEEDS a complement, but 'The Man' darn well ain't it. I love barbecue, but don't love Dixie's. Pros: ambiance is suitable Cons: Stupid sauce, average meat, Eastsiders everywhere more
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BBQ is the smoke, not the sauce! 8/11/2003

Anyone who has eaten serious BBQ knows that it's the smoke on the meat, not the sauce NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF MEAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. Dixie's has this shtick of ""Meeting the man"". Well, listen to the others on this board that tell you the ""man"" is just some intensely hot sauce w/ no intriguing flavor. This is the Krispy Kreme of BBQ places. Avoid the herd mentality and head over to Pecos Pit just south of Safeco Field. more
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Best BBQ - Not 8/11/2003

To put Dixie's in a best of anything class, is outrageous! Only thing they have is ""The Man"", which is little more than repackaged paint remover, having no flavor and peels the hide off the roof of your mouth. Their beams come straight out of a can and their BBQ never saw the inside of a smoker. more
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Definitely not the best BBQ 8/7/2003

While it has plenty of color, the BBQ at Dixie's is a far cry from the luscious goodness of Jones or Pecos Pit. ""The Man"" is more marketing than good sauce and the touristy kitsch of it gets old after the first couple times. more
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hot sauce and bad bbq 8/7/2003

The merit of good barbeque rests on the quality of the meat, and Dixie's is flaccid and greasy. Top-notch meat is firm and has a depth of flavor that comes from smoking for hours. Dixie's has been bouyed too long by the overblown reputation of ""the man."" Sure the stuff is hot, where's the talent in that? And why would you kill your taste buds while eating good barbeque? Of course at Dixie's it doesn't really matter. Pros: down home feel, the garage thing Cons: it's just not good, "the man" = why? more
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Close to the real thing... 7/6/2003

Having moved to the Seattle from the Deep South, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on BBQ. There are different varieties, ie those who mix the sauce with the meat, those how pour it over the meat, those who use a sweet sauce, those who use more of a vinegar based sauce....it's all good. Unfortunately there aren't many choices in the Seattle area. Dixie's is about the closest I have found to what can be found where BBQ originated...though I must admit ""The Man"" is a feature I never encountered before. Nice novelty, but not really part of the true BBQ experience. Pros: True BBQ Ambiance, Healthy portions, the "right" sides Cons: A bit pricey, Crowded, Limited seating more
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Pastor 5/26/2003

This is a unique dining expereince. The Porters probide great BBQ with a crazy style that no chain restaurant and very few one-of-a-kind others could ever match. LJ sometimes gets cross at Gene, he hollers back. You feel like you are eating iin some interesting family's kitchen. The only thing close is a Greek or Italian place in Chicago. This is a 10 for anyone that wants to kick back with great chow and wild, wonderful people who provide far more than just a meal. I've eaten there for 7 or 8 years...Hope it stays for many more! Pastor Jack Richards Marysville, WA Pros: ambience, personalities, food more
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Stop fixating on 'the man'. Eat the food 5/8/2003

Great barbecue, the brisket and the pork are both worth trying, if meat is your thing. The rice and beans, cornbread, and lemon cake were all awesome. The man is an interesting gimmick, but don't fixate on it. The staff can be a little 'prickly' if you ask too many questions or try to make changes to your order. It's worth it, though, so everyone should stop whining. My friend made the mistake of saying ""I'm not here to be healthy"" when asked why he was turning down the salad. Not a good idea. The woman behind the counter chastized him in front of the whole line of people. It added to the experience. Pros: Good spice, Good Meat, Good sides Cons: NO CREDIT CARDS, Converted Gas Station, Hard to find more
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Good food; horrible service 2/9/2003

OK food; horrible service; ""Big Mamma"" on the register is rude and unpleasent to deal with. Place needs remodeling. Pros: food Cons: attitude, service, stuff more
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I, too, met The Man. 1/29/2003

A friend ""in the know"" took us there. Yum! The beef ribs were huge, and I took just a bit of sauce, thinking it would be sweet and icky. Nope: smoky and yummy and I wish I had gotten more. The lemon cake is really yummy as well, and when you order drinks, get the special Root Beer from Oregon, can't be beat! ""The Man"" will melt styrofoam, or stomach lining at the very least. Pros: Yummy Food, More Yummy Food, Amusingly bad service Cons: Hard to find, Crowded more
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A taste of the south 1/24/2003

Dixie's offers southern flavor in the food and the atmosphere, but not much in the way of hospitality. The staff is abrupt and irritated; requests are not made but orders are given, e.g., ""I need YOU to take your hands off the glass."" But this is a refreshing change in the age of retailers who are so helpful and friendly you want to throw up. The people at Dixie's are real. If you like good, down-home-cooked food, it's worth the trip; if you have a slight masochism streak, it's the only place to go. more
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Overrated 1/22/2003

This place is trendy only because it's convenient for large numbers of high-tech folks. It's not the best BBQ you can get for your money. And ""the man"" you have to meet is hot enough to cause permanent damage to your taste buds. It's just too damned hot. The meat itself is ok, but nothing to write home about. The folks there are very nice and friendly but it doesn't make up for so-so BBQ. Pros: Close to Microsoft, lots of fun Cons: hard to find, mediocre food, way too crowded more
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Dixie's is the best 1/22/2003

Great food, interesting people, crummy dinning area. Don't let him put the ""the Man"" on your sandwich, instead ask him to put it on the side. Be sure and try the corn-bread Pros: Great food, must try, best in Seattle Cons: the man, no parking more
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A bit overblown 1/22/2003

Yeah Yeah, The MS Techies love it because they like to see how ""manly"" they are by chugging the hot sauce. However, despite how charming the owner is, it is not great barbecue. It's good greasy spoon barbecue. But for taste, Texas Smokehouse does it much better. Cheers. Pros: nice owner Cons: dirty more
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it's all about the sauce 1/21/2003

Be careful, the sauce is delicious, but hotter than hell! The best part about Dixie's is the experience of it all... setting is an old car repair garage, man with sauce walking from table to table, an unexpected picnic delight. Pros: ambiance, sauce, personality Cons: cold benches more
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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...

  • 9/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Thursday From 11:00 AM To 04:30 PM Friday From 11:00 AM To 05:30 PM Saturday From 11:00 AM To 04:30 PM
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Bridle Trails
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