Although the cheeseburger was OK, we also had the fries and onion rings. Both seem to be cooked in burnt grease which put a damper on the whole visit. The waiter or server was nice. The ambience we never went inside. We actually ate our food in the car, it just seemed like people park where they wanted to, but it was OK but it's not somewhere. I'll probably visit again. I wish I had took a picture. I don't take these things lightly. read more

I asked for a sliced BBQ sandwich, even discussed it with the carhop, got home and it was minced/chopped... I threw it away ! Fries were good , but they always are read more

Great Food, an icon, been enjoy there food for a very long time, GREAT FRIES, Love the food delivered to your car, We're apart of the generation that rode 2nd street every Sat. and Sunday A lot of great memories read more

Worked here when I was younger and management was like family. Still visit with my family as an adult as much as possible and Everytime we go, everything is always fresh and hot. Highly recommend! read more

Its okay. Not the best. Could use more flavor in the hamburger meat and more toppings because they are kinda skimpy but its okay

As soon as you pull up the server is running out to get your order (literally) running to your car. The burgers are amazing and the only reason I give 4 is my experience with the fries. I didn't like them too much that one time it was like they were refried and I had to give them back and got another burger instead. But overall the Dixie is pretty good and service is great! read more

Very ole fashion....lol school diner that's been around for a 20 or 30 sum years. Great food all around drive up and someone will walk out and take your order..CASH ONLY.. read more

Fries are so amazing, burgers are so juicy , and the red Mountain Dew is the best night recommend.

Authentic greasy good ole American Diner. The go to items are the Whataburger and the Battered French Fries. When you enter the gravel parking lot and see the run down looking building, don't be fooled. Inisde hides good people and great food that satifies the soul. Come in with an open mind and embrace the greasy smells that will make you salivate. Solid establishment for a real non-commercialized burger and fries. CASH ONLY read more

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This was a treat. The burgers are great. The onion rings are darn good too. Intend to go back and explore some more of the menu. It's drive in only, they ask you not to come inside now. I do wish there was some indication where you should park though. read more

A must try iconic old school drive-in restaurant located in Lumberton, NC. A family run establishment featuring great What-a-burgers, foot long dogs, and their trademark French fries! The hamburger steak is great too! Service is fast and friendly. Just drive up, put your vehicle in park, flash your headlights, roll your window down, and your server will come to you. Menu is posted on the corners of the building. The locals here have been frequenting "the Dixie" for over 50 years! read more

I grew up eating here often and it's always been the best! The fries are amazing and you won't find any like them in the area. The burgers are a perfect serving size, especially the what-a-burgers! Definitely check this place out!! Staff has always been super friendly too. read more

I cant believe only 10 people reviewed this diner. Actually drive in too. We were blown away by the friendly people here. We saw this on yelp and went out of the way for this dive. The parking lot was riddled with pot holes and inside was kinda old. I think it all added to the nostalgia. As said before the meat is hand made, French fries hand cut, Cole slaw home made. The burger topped some of the best I've ever tasted. Everything was awesome. You just dont see these places just anywhere. I'd go back in a second. Trouble is we are from out if town. Thanks to these wonderful people at this diner. read more

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I was in the area on business and stopped here because "it's a local tradition"; I expected to enjoy the experience more than I enjoyed the food. Well, I was definitely mistaken! I was a little confused when I first drove up. Since the parking lot is basically just a large dirt/gravel lot and others were parked all over the place, I wasn't sure where to park. I chose a space close to the building so I was out of the traffic flow. Before I could even turn off my car, someone was standing beside me waiting to take my order. I told him it was my first time and asked if there was seating inside (I didn't want to take my order with me and definitely didn't want to eat in my car). He said sure and went back inside. Once inside, the waitress came over and asked if I was ready to order. Clearly, they are all accustomed to regulars coming here and not having to look at the menu!! She went ahead and took my beverage order (sweet tea, of course) and I studied the menu. Since I was here for a burger, I asked the waitress the difference between the various burgers on the menu. My understanding was basically the size, so I ordered the hamburger steak burger (I really love hamburger!). I asked whether I should get a small or large fry: she suggested small because of the size of the hamburger steak burger. My fries arrived shortly before my burger. From other pictures on here, I knew to expect a batter/coating. However, I could never have imagined how awesome they are in person. I explained it to friends this way: if you've ever had onion rings, you know that sometimes there's so much batter that you barely know there's an onion in there. Other times, you barely notice the batter, so you get the sweetness of the onion but the slight crunch from the crispy batter. Well, that's the way these fries are. Not only at the fries here hand-cut on-site, but most places have to really cook the fries to get them crispy. With the light batter on these, the batter provides the crunch without drying out the potato on the inside. So you get a fleshy potato with a slight crunch on the outside. As you can tell, I became an immediate fan!! Then my burger arrived. I ordered it with mustard, chili, and slaw. When I first picked it up, I had to quickly put it back down...almost burned my finger because it was so hot (and the paper pouch it was in doesn't provide protection against the heat). When I bit into it, I started to smile. It had a nice char on the outside that was slightly crispy while still being moist on the inside. The chili was very lightly seasoned, while the slaw was nice and crispy. I went to work the next day and complained to one of the locals that she never suggested this place before then. I would without a doubt go back if I'm in the area again...if nothing else, I want more of those fries!! read more

Dixie Drive-In Restaurant - Lightly battered fries - New American Near Me - Lumberton, North Carolina

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This past Thursday I ordered a pulled pork BBQ sandwich and was shocked when it arrived at my car slightly cold and 100% canned pork there is no mistaking the canned taste. read more

Stopped in on our way home from the beach. We always try to hit a local joint, and this one did not disappoint. They do have car side curb service, but we opted to go inside. I had the cheeseburger (which was hand pattied) with chili & slaw. Yum! He got the cheese whataburger which was a larger version with let/Tom/onion also hand pattied. But the fries were the most interesting. They are hand cut and very lightly breaded. Cooked just right! I also tried the old fashioned Cherry Mtn Dew like you got at the drugstore fountain counter. It was sooo good! Will def stop in again, but would probably try the curb service next time! read more

Dixie Drive-In Restaurant - a half eaten hamburger and half eaten fries - New American Near Me - Lumberton, North Carolina

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i got a cheeseburger with slaw, mayo, cheese & bacon with an order of fries. it was all very good! the fries were very unique but great. read more

Dixie Drive-In Restaurant - large order of fries - New American Near Me - Lumberton, North Carolina

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https://www.ourstate.com/dixie-drive-in-in-lumberton/ This is a Lumberton tradition. Classic diner food. Great service. The food is fresh and hot. Love the fries. read more

You're gonna love it! Great take out with old feel car hops. This is one of the oldest continuously open restaurants in the area. Handmade burgers, hot dogs,seafood with daily specials of Southern fare. You could not find a better example of an old fashioned drive in. read more

Food was filling. Five stars for down home ambience. Two stars for food. Cheap prices. Drive in with excellent service. Interesting. Would return to watch the guy behind counter take orders. Very friendly. read more

Oh boy, you're going to love this place or hate it (and I love it!) This is my favorite type of restaurant -- no atmosphere, no decor, just great food. There's a small restaurant with a broken sign on the roof, sitting in a pot-hole filled parking lot. If you park there they will come to your car and take your order. I sat inside - very sparse, very fluorescent -- where I was served a really terrific hamburger. Basically, it was just like the hamburger you would cook at home if you did it right. Not exotic, not unusual -- just great. It tasted like a good hamburger (not just like condiments...) If you don't mind the bare-bones setting give it a shot -- I'll definitely be back. read more

The hours aren't accurate! We drove all the way out here and there was a handwritten cardboard sign in the window stating not open until Friday! So disappointed. read more

No doubt that this drive-in restaurant is one of the best place to go for a great hamburger! If you haven't eaten here yet, I strongly recommend that you go here and get a burger! They make the best tasting home made hamburger in town! read more

Love their battered French fries. Only complaint is t leg "cash only" policy - I never seem to remember that before I get there!

This is certainly a staple for all the locals, I have been frequenting this restaurant my entire life. Their burgers and fries are the best in town! Cheeseburger - all the way with slaw, large fry and cherry Mountain Dew are the best! The only place left where you can get "old school" cherry Mountain Dew made to order. Also, they have room to eat-in or dine in your car, with full-curb-side service! This is a cash only location, but there is a Cash Points (ATM) right across the street. They're closed on Monday's and close early on Wednesday's. Very friendly servers and staff. I love this place. read more

Great southern style dogs and burgers Get a "whataburger" (big burger patty with L-T-O-P) and a hot dog all the way. read more

Good old fashion cooking at this place. Fun owners, very friendly inside. And all the ingredients look fresh. Everything is made to order just for you. Takes a while to get your food. Other than that excellent. Definitely get their fries! So good. read more

What a great place. Fried flounder and oysters are fantastic. My new fav lunch spot. Cash only.

Great place! Loved our cheeseburger and chicken sandwich. Eat-in, take-out, or stay in your car and eat off a tray.

You just know the food is great when it's hard to find a parking spot. It's great when super fine food is brought out to you. No waiting "in line" - curb service - YES! Food is terrific at a reasonable price. The menu is also posted online. Dixie Drive In. Hard to make up your mind what to eat. so much to choose from. Try it. You'll love it and come back for seconds and be hooked like our family. read more

Stopped in here after reading an older review online from Our State Magazine. The burgers were good but a bit overpriced for what they were. The fries were good but nothing special. Had onion rings and was disappointed in the batter used on them, they're almost sweet tasting. They do get credit for making their own patties, fries and onion rings though. They use real onion and not that nasty onion filling that comes in frozen onion rings but it's not enough to save them from being mediocre. My wife and I love traveling around and sampling grills and diners, so we know what we like and we've ate ate dozens of places like this. This was just OK... Nothing more. The cost for two teas, two burgers and a fry and an onion ring was $17, not outrageous but not great for a burger joint of this caliber. The service was good but the waitress never made it back with the condiments we asked for. The place was busy, though. read more