Dixie Chicken and Ribs

We ordered a box of fried chicken for the football game Saturday night. The chicken was horrible, had been fried in reused grease and had to throw entire box away. Next up was mashed potatoes with gravy on the side. Instant mashed potatoes and the best was the side of gravy-​3 tbsp of GUMBO! When we called, the ‘could care less’ attitude was «Well can you bring it all back?» REALLY?

I’m torn because, while I genuinely like the food, the service is really hit or miss. The waitstaff has always been very polite, but like other posters have said it can take over 25 minutes to get your food. Also, don’t try and call an order in to pick up. Just don’t. It leads to you slowly losing your mind as you stand there for over 20 minutes (after waiting the standard 15 – 20 to even leave the house) hoping that one day you’ll get your food. I’ve tried leaving the house later, leaving it earlier, saying a prayer, etc but no matter what you still wait 20 minutes at least.

That was just an odd experience. Walking in for an early lunch, there were three female waitresses, a medium-​sized dining area, only two tables taken by middle aged white men. I was told that I could sit anywhere, and a waitress promptly brought over a menu and asked what I wanted to drink.
I picked sweet tea (I should have asked for half sweet, half unsweetened), and the fried fish platter with fries and green beans for the side. There wasn’t a lot of actual fish in the pieces, I thought it was odd at how little fish there was in the pieces. The beans were canned with the pieces of bacon and had a certain sliminess and metallic taste. The fries were ok. The food smelled bad, and the taste was not right for the fish. About halfway through the meal, my stomach began to hurt and I quickly asked for a to go box and left.
The restaurant did begin to fill up, but the clientele mostly seemed to be middle-​aged and white. Very curious, in my opinion. There were about 6 or so other females, but about 2 dozen men.
Overall, the service was great, the restaurant was neat and clean, just not a place I will go back to. Parking was limited, and when I went to leave, I was blocked into my space in the parking lot, but someone quickly came out to move their car upon noticing me.

gumbo is great and the chicken ceasar is always good except they didnt spice the chicken today. the small children at the bar were annoying as hell!!!

My wife suggested Dixie, but I had never heard of the Lakeview eatery. It certainly doesn’t look like much from the outside, but I was impressed by the time I left. Tasty seafood and fried chicken that may be a sneaky contender for the best in the city, Dixie exceeded my expectations. I’m sure I’ll be back and would recommend anyone do the same. The location alone warrants a chance.

Driven by on Harrison many times and never saw this place… Ordered the chicken tenders and it came with 1 side — I ordered the mashed potatoes. The tenders were perfect and they came with pretty standard honey mustard dipping sauce. The potatoes were pretty good, but not my favorite. There was a reasonable wait time, but we were the only 2 people in the restaurant when we arrived due to rain. Service was great– very quick and kind.

Forth time eating at this restaurant. Always had fried chicken but this time had shrimp po-​boy. Excellent as has the chicken been in past. Awesome onion rings. Off the tourist path but worth seeking out.

I have heard about this place having the best fried chicken in the city. SO I came in and ordered some. I had some sweet potato fries while I waited, and I got my chicken to go. it was crispy and crunchy, tasty and simple.
I should have asked if they do spicy. either way it was impressive. she even said to not close the bag too tight to ruin the crisp on the chicken.
everyone in here looks happy, and joyful. the service was quick, and she was very helpful with my order. I want to come back now and eat there with the hubby. maybe a few drinks, or beyond. its all good to me.

I actually created a Unilocal account to complain about the service. I was about to walk out or throw my plate on the floor or something.
When we got there, it was fairly busy, and it really didn’t take long to get our drinks or have our order taken. We both got red beans, which were good, but took longer than I’d have expected. But it was busy, and more people were coming in so I was understanding.
After we were finished eating, we’d been sitting there for about 5 minutes before I checked the time (I had to get back to work). So we waited. And kept looking at the clock. 5 more minutes. Both waitresses were bringing other people’s bills and go boxes, busing tables, bringing people refills. Then 5 more minutes. The restaurant was clearing out by this point. More busing of tables and bringing other people refills. One new table came in, and they were seated, given menus, orders taken, and drinks served, but we continued to be invisible. 5 more minutes. I made eye contact with the waitress at least twice. I pushed my chair back, put my purse on the table — clearly indicating that I was done. 5 more minutes. It had been over 20 minutes when finally my boyfriend managed to get her attention. At that point, she brought go boxes and the check pretty quickly, but I am so soured on the whole experience. I have no intention of returning.

Very very good fried chicken. Onion rings were good. Fries could be crispier. Service was great.

Service was ok, I’ll give the waitress props for being accommodating to me when I changed from dine in to take out because my toddler started acting tired/​grumpy. but when my shrimp po-​boy came out I was very disappointed in the size. For the price it should have been twice the size, or at least have included a side. It tasted fine, but I won’t return.

The food is very good. Portions are a little small. But Everytime I go there I feel as if the service gets worse and worse. Nothing wrong with the waitresses, just that it usually takes over 30 minutes for me to get my food. Even if the food is good, definitely not worth the wait…

My, oh my, Bessie, this place has AWESOME Chicken.
Light, crispy, juicy, hot and tender.
This place is what Fried Chicken was meant to taste like.
Blows all the others out of the water.
THe wait for a table can sometime be a little longer than some, but much faster than at Chases.
This is a GREAT NOLA establishment, and for the most part, a hidden Gem.
Come here, try the chicken, lich your fingers, eat your plate, kiss your server,
and let me know how you like the experience.
Trust me folks, I did not get the way I am by not knowing good foor.
YOur Big Easy Daddy.
Jim

I go here for lunch about once a week and must admit I have not tried either the chicken or the ribs. What stands out most about this little gem is the family/friendly/how’s ya mom n’ em atmosphere and the homemade specials.
I usually just order whatever the special is and have not been let down yet. Day to day you can expect chicken or veal parm, hamburger steak, spaghetti and meatballs, and other comfort food staples.
Aside from the entrees, the sides really shine through. I have never had green beans so delicious that I had to ask for a second helping. Little bits of bacon and a buttery broth make vegetables yummy. The cream spinach was like the most decadent spinach dip from an appetizer menu without all the baked cheese on top.
I sit up at the little bar and enjoy my lunches, but I don’t see it as a dinner or date destination. It is what it is and what it is is delicious. Try saying that sentence five times fast!

I haven’t had fried chicken in probably 10 years, but being super pregnant sometimes means giving into cravings, and I’ve been drooling over fried chicken commercials for weeks now. So, off to Dixies we went.
Besides the service being lack-​luster (we got the «I’m not your waitress treatment too) and the dinner taking way longer than it should have, the fried chicken was just so so. Yeah, the skin was crispy and delicious, but the meat was kinda dry.
I think next time, we’ll get Popeyes.

This local lunch place is convenient to my work and the boss likes it, so I’ve eaten here several times. They’ve got everything you need, fried chicken and video poker!
The chicken Caesar salad was less desirable. Bottled dressing and bland grilled chicken.
I would like to try the fried chicken, but I get the sense that the two other reviews are shill.

I think they have THE ABSOLUTE BEST fried chicken! The skin was perfectly crispy and the inside was super juicy. I had the mashed potatoes as my side, and they were fluffy, buttery and homemade. The prices are reasonable which is another great plus. LOVE IT!

Super tasty chicken and ribs. Great for takeout since the chicken sometimes takes a while.