After finding several other lunch places closed, we happened upon Dixie Grill. It's a great place to stop into and we were made to feel welcome right away. Very relaxed & casual atmosphere! We had Pigs Tail Mac & cheese and 3-meat bbq with green beans, mashed potatoes, & okra. The food was all very tasty! My husband loved the meatloaf with cheese-smoky flavor and a nice seared edge. The sausage was yummy, too The pork on top of the Mac & Cleese had a great flavor, too. We shared fried okra. It was crispy and came with a great sauce. We enjoyed our lunch & think you will, too. There's inside seating and outside seating, too. Give it a try! read more

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I've been frequently this place for over twenty years, and always loved the food and charm of the place. It's the Southern atmosphere that makes the place unique on Oahu, there's no other place similar. A big part of that atmosphere is the music selection. In the past they've usually played Southern Rock and Country, or at least had it in the mix. The past year or so though, every time I go in, it's hip hop or pop on the sound system. I can go to dozens of other establishments on Oahu and hear that plus get decent food. A big part of why I go to DG, is not to hear that! Bartenders join is fine if there's nobody in the place, please bring back the Country music when there's customers, or at least get an electric juke box, so we can mix it up a little. read more

I haven't been here in over 10+ years. Not because I didn't have a good experience but just never got around to it. My most recent experience this past weekend has me regretting it lol Had lunch with some of the homies here this past weekend for a birthday. We specifically chose this place because of their special limited time Mardi Gras menu and it did not disappoint. I've never had the luxury of having a shrimp po boy despite always seeing it on TV and social media. I'm definitely not a New Orleans food expert but I know a tasty sandwich when I taste one. The po boy had really great bread, the shrimp was battered nicely and it came with crispy lettuce and tomatoes. The creamy sauce put it all together and made the sandwich even better! A couple of my friends ordered their jambalaya and brisket sandwiches. Forgive me for not snapping photos, I was uncharacteristically locked in on trying the food that I actually forgot lol. Both the jambalaya and brisket was packed with flavor! The price point of everything imo has to be the best deal for this type of food around. The service was quick and served with aloha, solid job. I'm sorry Dixie Grill for not coming around for so long. I will definitely be making up for lost time! read more

Dixie Grill - Shrimp Po Boy with a side of baked beans - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I used to love this place and it's been about 5 yrs or more since I've been here. Sadly, this visit will be my last as it was highly disappointing! First of all, I came in here because of an advertisement I saw on IG for the Crabfest in Oct 2025. The Crabfest is only weekly specials for the month of October and nothing really special. I feel the advertisement did not explain enough of what Crabfest meant for this business. We ordered a Crabfest bucket to share(party of two). The bucket costs a little over $200 and it comes with 1/2 lb of Dungeness, snow, and king crab with shrimp, fried soft shell crab, corn, sausage, and potatoes. They had no corn and offered to substitute it with another side, which ended up being fries (NO CORN FOR A SEAFOOD BOIL BUCKET ?!). The king crab should have been thrown out the night before, it was stale and tasted off. The potatoes were hard, the sausage could have been cooked longer, the seafood should have been hotter than how it was served. The establishment needs to be more attentive to how the food is served and its temperatures. The prices are not worth the food quality or amount on the dishes. I do not recommend this establishment as there are better options for seafood on the island. read more

Dixie Grill - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I'm not normally one to come back and update a few times. But this really deserves it. The business reached out to me in the kindest way to apologize for what happened on our visit. We went back a couple times and enjoyed their bbq. Their bbq and sides are fantastic. Their corn bread can't be beat! I'm still a little afraid to try things off the actual menu, but again, the bbq is amazing, so I don't see a reason to. The service had seemed to get better, and that was so nice to see. It had redeemed itself so much that when a last minute promotion came up, and we needed a place that could hold 30+ people easily, I gave them a call. Ivory was so kind and helpful! She made sure we were all good to go, and let us pre order appetizers to come out as soon as people were showing up. They reserved the entire back patio for us. 37 people showed up, and we had the best time. The service was amazing. The food we pre ordered came out right on time, and was delicious! They checked in so often to make sure that all was good. Truly wonderful service. I'm really glad we have it another shot. We will be back. read more

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I came here for the crab fest but was disappointed because 3 of the items were sold out. I ended up ordering snow crab and king crab and skipped on the dungeness crab since that's too much work to eat. I came around 2:30pm and all the seats inside were taken so we sat on a table in the patio. The patio is covered but it got real hot with the afternoon so some of us got a tan on our back and legs. The staff took a very long time to take our drink order and when they finally took it, we waited another 15 minutes to get the drinks. We weren't a big group so it was odd that it would take that long for drinks. We ordered our food and waited another 30 minutes. The food came out and it was hot so that's good. The snow crab was very good but the king crab was overcooked and it was dry. We're just glad we had butter so we drenched the king crab meat. Their prices are reasonable but they need to work on their service and the bar and kitchen needs to speed it up. I wish they cleared the tables quicker so we could have moved inside instead of sitting on the patio. read more

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Outstanding service! Relaxing atmosphere. Usually our ribs are fall off the bone good. Yesterday (Tuesday) were rough. We will return to see friendly faces like Maggie B and their outstanding restaurant. Mahalo Nui Loa! read more

We had a really fun visit to Dixie Grill while watching the eating contest with Raina Huang! My mom, my son, and I enjoyed some food along with the event. My mom had the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy, paired with cheesy grits and mashed potatoes. Every part of her plate was delicious -- a true comfort meal. Our son had the mac n' cheese with French fries, which was wonderful to see made in-house (he has some picky allergies, so this was a huge plus!). I tried the Crab Cake Burger with a side of fries (I substituted regular fries for the sweet potato fries). While the burger itself was a bit bland and dry, requiring extra mayo and wishing for lemon wedges at the end, the overall experience was still enjoyable. One odd thing: my son's fries portion was about double mine! The restaurant was lively, and the event made the visit extra fun. I'm excited to come back and try more of their menu -- their fish and chips looked amazing at a neighboring table. Overall, a fun outing with tasty options, even if a few small tweaks could make the meal even better. read more

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Well...if I happened to have picked a time to go out on my birthday, today was that day. This time, I went to take my family over to Dixie Grill, and this time tried something different there. It was pretty busy, but you can certainly tell it was no ordinary Saturday, given how many people were eating at the time. The appetizers weren't too bad. We ended up getting the shrimp and the fried okra. The okra was very addictive and the shrimp was nice. Last time I remembered coming here, it was for the catfish. That time, I ate the 1/2 rack of ribs with coleslaw and brussel sprouts. And from first impression, it looked nice to want to dig in. My family had ordered a bunch of different stuff. My sister got the catfish, my mom got the crab cake, and my dad ordered the brisket. Overall, it was not a bad return to this place. Once again, Dixie Grill delivers on the food. Not bad at all. Maybe next time, I should consider trying out one of their desserts because it would have been nice to enjoy my birthday on a good note. Thanks Dixie Grill for making me a happy patron there. read more

Dixie Grill - 1/2 rack ribs with brussel sprouts and coleslaw. - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

lots of free parking on the weekend when we went for lunch. staff seated our group of 7 quickly. we got all kinds of items from the menus. drinks were good and they had metal music playing was happy to see my friends! my faves were the beef brisket with different sauces. i like hawaiian sauce da most. the rest wasnt my fave but uf u like deep fried stuff... this might be your joint. also the server accidentally dropped a sauce off the plate behind me and when it hit da ground it splashed on my calf. nothing to cry about but meh. read more

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Service was great, atmosphere was what I wanted (laid back but fun). We went on a rainy night for a husband/wife date and watching the rain through the open air patio gave Southern Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana vibes for me. Food was great although they were out of some things, they were very nice and the replacements were great! read more

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After hiking nearby we dropped by this restaurant to try it out. Like the indoor outdoor feel of the place near Pearl Harbor. The outside has large picnic tables and umbrellas, the interior has a lively sport bar feel with music playing in background. Friend ordered burger and fries and I ordered a 1/2 rack of ribs with coleslaw and Brussel sprouts as my sides. Friend liked her burger, they brought 6 different bbq sauces to our table to try. We did a mini tastings of the sauces on her fries. I have a mixed review on my rib meal. Really liked the Brussel sprouts, tasty seasons. Cole slaw average, would have liked it with a little more vinegar flavor. Ribs were on dry side, overcooked, I was disappointed with them. We ordered food to take home to our husbands. A Philly Cheese for mine, he enjoyed the huge sandwich, the bread was slightly dry. I would give them another try in future. read more

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It was my first time here, and I ordered the Big Ed burger. Overall, the flavor was good. I liked the brisket! However, the bacon tasted a little burnt. The burger was also a little dry, and I felt like there could have been some sauce or something to balance out all the meats. I also felt like the serving of fries was a little underwhelming. The service and vibes of the restaurant though were spectacular! My server was great and took great care of my whole party. I'll definitely give them another shot, but probably earlier in the day. read more

Dixie Grill - The Big Ed Burger - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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If you're craving southern food, this place has lots of great options! The food was pretty good and the service was friendly. Definitely order the catfish and the green beans!!! read more

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Had a $50 gift card from What a deal Wednesday (spend $25, get $50). It's not worth it. Food lacked flavor. I don't think there's much thought into preparing some real BBQ here. Service was pleasant but can't say I'll return with these food options & lack of taste. read more

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I never been there before so my family decided since it was my birthday they wanted to take me somewhere I never been before and I'm picky as hell so we went there, staff was great and the place and food was great, also it was good place cause we had the grandkids with us and they got a place where the kids could play, it was a different experience but I will go back there again read more

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Menu had a wide range from seafood to BBQ meats. The fish and chips were really crisp. The BBQ was tender and they had 6 sauces to choose from for different regions of the US, which was a lot of fun! We particularly enjoyed the brisket and the frickles! The firecracker shrimp was not the best or the most crispy unfortunately. Fun, chill atmosphere for a party and get together with friends. For a larger party, service can take a little while so be prepared for that. Outdoor seating and indoor seating. No A/C so it was a little bit hot even with fans. Lots of parking. read more

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If you are looking for service this place isn't for you. If you're looking to get ripped off this just might be the place for you. No greeting, no seating, no menus! I had to go to the bar and ask for menus and they still didn't make it to the table. I also had to go to the bar to pay the bill. Our waitress finally showed up after taking orders from people seated after us. She charged us $6.00 for two sides that come with the three meat smoked special. The cost should be $27.00, the waitress charged $33.00. Check out the photo of the receipt and menu.. When confronted she tried to tell me they were premium sides. Premium sides don't exist on the menu! I paid for the sides. I had to ask for BBQ sauce twice before it arrived. The sauce arrived in screw top bottles that were filthy, caked with BBQ sauce! No squeeze bottles!!! I could hardly touch the tops...totally unsanitary. They don't provide you with knives to cut your meat. The $14 Mai Tai is very weak...not worth it! The boneless wings and fried calamari were delicious. The brisket was good, I've had better. The fried okra was good. There were very few brussel sprouts, mainly leaves. I've trained hostesses and waitresses in the industry many years ago. This is the first time in my life that I stiffed a waitress. I talked to the owner and suggested she retrain her staff. I also included sanitation requirement for screw top bottles from the health department in Honolulu. read more

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Drove by this place for years and always wanted to give them a try so we made a special trip to check it out. From the Happy Hour menu, we ordered the Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Sriracha Sauce for $7 and Fried Calamari with Pepperoncini & BBQ Aioli for $11. Both tasted as expected but it was the sauce that made it better. Under "Seafood" I ordered the Southern Fried Catfish with 2 sides...Cornbread and Corn on the Cob for $23. For the catfish, there was only a thin layer of fish breaded with cornmeal. I could taste the crunchy coat more than the fish. When people order catfish, they want to taste the fish with light batter and not the other way around. Wished the fish was thicker. Under "Hot from the Smoker", my husband ordered the Turkey with 2 sides...BBQ Baked Beans and Mashers & Gravy for $19. For the amount of food that was given, it was like a child's portion. It didn't satisfy him so I gave him half of a catfish. Would never order this again! Under "Hot from the Smoker", my son ordered the Dixie Baby-Back Ribs 1/2 Rack with 2 sides...Cornbread and Mac & Cheese for $22. He enjoyed his food more than we did ours...should've ordered this for myself. Overall, the food was very pricey for the amount of food that was served, our waiter was nice and helpful and...FYI: The restaurant is hot so dress cool. read more

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This is a regular place for us, but our first crabfest so we were excited about it. Two of us had the she-crab bisque. It had a lot of crab meat and was pretty filling. I am a sucker for deviled eggs but didn't care for these fried ones with sauce. The artichoke dip was good. My husband got the buttermilk pie and he liked it, but my two bites tasted like freezer burn or how things taste when they are stored uncovered in a refrigerator. I should've gotten the key lime pie because I've always liked it there before. I always like the big cokes here and service was great as usual. I only wish we had gone earlier in the night and hungrier and had the trashcan buffet. read more

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hm....been more than over a year since we've been here. Decided to change up our regular Friday night spot and come here for drinks with friends for a party of 11. We were seated outside (covered), which is nice. There was a little area for the young kiddies to play while the adults can enjoy our time together. But our server, the attitude like we are inconveniencing her. The rolling of eyes and the tone was unnecessary. I was polite with my "please" and "thank you" when placing orders or asking for more napkins/utensils. When receiving the tab, we were surprised with the automatic 20% gratuity added. It would be more understanding with 15-18% but it's 20%. It is what it is. Perhaps we must've missed the little fine print on the menu that mentioned about it. On the bright side: the kiddies enjoyed the potato skins. read more

Solid three stars. Nothing bad enough to make you complain, but nothing good enough to make you say wow. I tried the 3 choice meat with 2 sides. I got brisket, brisket, and brisket. Did I mention I like brisket? More like a brisket snob, and this one definitely gets the nose up. The Mac and cheese was nothing special. The corn bread was cheesy and rich. The service is good. I could see how this place could offer soldiers stationed away from home a little slice of American Pie here in Hawai'i -even country dancing some nights. The place has a southern feel. Probably a good place to have a drink or two. I bet the food tastes a whole lot better after. read more

Dixie Grill - Brisket plate - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Did not know such a place existed in Hawaii. Food was decent. Went in a large group and service was great! Lots of parking.

Food: 3/5 I ordered the brisket plate (?) with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. - Brisket: Yeah it's brisket lol. Make sure to choose the right bbq sauce. - Mashed potatoes: Cold, seemed like it was sitting out for a while. - Mac n cheese: Reminded me of macaroni and sliced American cheese :( Service: 2/5 Since it was a weekday I'm assuming they were short staffed? When ordering, the waiter/server/bartender couldn't understand what I was trying to order (I was at the end of the 6 person table). Not to sound like a jerk but I thought that asking for the brisket while pointing in the middle of the menu was okay. I assumed that the waiter knew their menu and what was listed in the middle. He didn't lol. I am soft spoken so it was embarrassing af lol. Lol now at least. Minus one star cause our appetizer plates still had food stuck to it when we got it lol. Ambiance: 3/5 Probably better on a weekend. read more

Dixie Grill - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

While we were in the bar upstairs for line dancing, we realized that there was no food! The bar told us we could order food and bring it upstairs. We immediately ordered some pupus to bring up. I only tried two thing: Frickles - fried pickle spears Loaded potato skins Ok seriously, everyone needs to start making frickles! It was the best thing ever! Get rid of pickle chips and get some frickles on your menu! The loaded potato skins were good as well, but the bbq sauce threw me off a little. I didn't feel like it went well with it. When we went to pick-up the food the staff were friendly. They close pretty early for a restaurant, so it was empty. Definitely will be back to get some frickles to go! read more

Food was cold when brought out. Asked to have it microwaved. Helped a bit. After waiting - I just don't understand why everything wasn't fresh or why fresh food wasn't offered. Complained to the waiter who just said hope we can change your mind next time... won't be a next time for me. You knew the food was old when you brought it out. read more

Dixie Grill - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

One of Hawaii's favorite place to grab southern food and crab shack meals. Specializing in BBQ and Southern-style seafood, this place serves up some serious comfort food. It's a laid back spot that is enjoyed by locals and military alike. It is the go to spot on Oahu for that southern fix. But remember the ambiance is a laid back country feel, so do t expect 5 star seafood restaurant. Picture more of a true southern hang out spot with great cocktails and beer, that serves up classic southern favorites and crab. The service was nice but we went early and don't know how it is when it gets busy... pro tip is go during happy hour and enjoy a discount and less busy... this is a great after work stopping spot. Located right in Aiea. 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea HI. 96701 read more

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If you don't know, Dixie Grill BBQ and Crab Shack is a casual restaurant in Aiea offering food and drink of the "barbeque belt and coastal regions of the southeastern United States." This means brisket, pulled pork, fried pickles, okra, crab, and more! The restaurant has indoor seating and a private room, but I liked the backyard feel of the covered picnic tables. Our group was taken care of by awesome servers who regularly checked on us. Our food and drinks arrived quickly and my pulled pork sandwich was delicious! I had fun taste testing my sandwich with the 6 different barbeque sauces they offered. They offer catering and can accommodate group reservations and private parties. Happy hour is daily from 3pm to 6pm. The only thing I did not love was the scary mannequin man in the ladies' restroom. I inquired and there is no scary mannequin woman in the gentlemen's restroom. Ladies, beware. read more

Dixie Grill - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The service is amazing, the food is yummy nothing was bad at all... I kinda wanted a glass of the gravy though lol. This place had a nice relaxed atmosphere (the bathroom is all boring now sad) . read more

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After getting tattoos we ordered food to go. The fries were super crispy and well salted. Just wish I had more. I ordered a burger with brisket on top. I didn't get the brisket and that was disappointing BUT the burger was still amazing. My BIL got a burger with mac. The Mac was good...probably cuz it tasted like Kraft Mac n cheese, which everyone loves, right? My sis got the grilled turkey with avocado. She said was good. Only issue was when you get a hot grilled sandwich home it is soft and no longer crispy. Not their fault tho. The biggest disappointment was the banana pudding. The pics looked amazing. What I got was not. I paid $9,00 for the pudding expecting a good size portion. What I got was a joke. A tiny cup to go that looked NOTHING like the pic and was about 1/3 the size. And the pudding was runny, like soup. I put it in the frig for the night but it was still soupy after being chilled all night. Super disappointed. BUT overall the burgers were amazing, great flavor and good size. I would go back for sure...but skip the skimpy desserts. read more

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It's very mediocre. From food to everything. Kind of sticky all around. Seats. Table etc. I do enjoy the Wednesday singers and some of the servers were very nice some weren't really helpful. read more

Let me just say this loud enough for the people in the back: THE ED BURGER IS A LIFE EVENT. I didn't eat it--I had a full-blown relationship with it. This beautiful monster is stacked with a juicy beef patty and brisket like it's trying to win a meat Olympics. Add melty cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce all hugged by a glossy bun, and you've got the culinary equivalent of a bear hug from a Southern grandma who misses you. The customer service? Next level. Everyone was super friendly, quick with the drinks, and made me feel like I was already part of the family BBQ. (Minus the passive-aggressive potato salad judging.) And let's not ignore the crisp little salad on the side--it's like the burger brought its own chaperone just to say, "Yeah, I balance my life." Bottom line: If you're not eating at Dixie Grill in Aiea, you're doing lunch wrong. Go get "Ed-ucated." You'll thank me later--with sauce on your shirt and a satisfied food coma smile. read more

Dixie Grill - Southern Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Friendly atmosphere and staff. The service was super quick. The food was very generous. read more

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Been coming here for 20+ years. Favorite crab place. But this time only one single crab dish left on the menu. 1lb snow. Bunch of tiny legs. Sad. Probably done coming here anymore. read more

How are you guys not giving them 5 stars? Dog friendly Good customer service Good food Good drinks I mean what more can I say. Lovely outdoor seating and nice bar area. It wasn't packed and food came out fast and fresh. Calamari wasn't tough at all, nice and tender with a great dipping sauce. Ribs were so good! Fell off the bone and didn't need sauce but I liked trying them all! The Brussel sprouts were sweet and crispy! Coleslaw not too creamy and heavy, it was just right. And the peel and eat shrimp for happy hour was tender and nicely buttered with garlic. But again, the dipping sauces!! Really delicious! The old fashioned was great and you can't beat that Mai tai. I can't wait to come back and try more. The blonde was crisp and light. For a blonde, 6.7%, that's crazy. Don't skip on them. read more

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Food is still as good as the last time we were here. Brisket is my fav. I got a side of cornbread and Brussel sprouts... sooo good! And I'm soooo full! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Great music and bbq feels inside. We'll be back again! read more

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Food Service Ambiance :(. Poor attitude the moment we walked in the door. I have been dreaming about the crab, hush puppies and tea since my last visit in 2019. If you hate your job change jobs. Honestly management must realize you can't stay in business if you provide terrible service. The crab, tea, and slaw were great. They only serve hush puppies on happy hour. So bummed. read more

Stopped in for dinner because we live the area and drive by often. The parking was great no problem finding a spot at all. Walk in to a laid back feeling spot, seat yourself style. The food came out fast, ordered the buffalo fries, which if you like blue cheese and buffalo wings are so good, fries not soggy, generous blue cheese crumbles. My husband got the 2 meat plate which he enjoyed, meatloaf was especially good, brussels were delicious. I got the killer crab cobb, very good and large portion. He ended up getting a slice of key lime pie which he liked a lot. Overall, food was good, parking was good, and service was good no complaints. Didn't have mixed drinks but saw a few other tables with them and they looked good. Will definitely be back. read more

I have come to the Aiea Dixie Grill a few times now, so I'd better write a review. Overall, the place is a well-worn watering hole for folks looking for a drink and some decent BBQ. They have outdoor and indoor seating, and I can imagine, it must get rowdy sometimes considering their bar location and menu. I've only been here for lunch though, and they have some pretty decent BBQ for the price. On my latest venture (today) I had the brisket sandwich and a side of fries. The sandwich itself comes with an overflowing amount of meat, a said of pickles, and enough coleslaw to spread on the sandwich. The waffle fries were nice and crispy, not greasy, and piping hot. You get your choice of 6 sauces on the table to add some spice to your meal. They also have one meat and two meat plates with a generous heap of each meat, the prickles, and coleslaw. Others at my table had the Brussels sprouts, which were roasted with bacon. Everyone recommended getting them the next time. Sweet tea is standard fare, but you can also get unsweetened tea in a big old 24 oz. cup. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall, a good experience and a place I'd come back to. read more

Came here for lunch with friends and ordered a salad, keeping it light since I had a big dinner later. While the salad tasted good, the portion was small for the price, and my friends even noticed that mine looked smaller than another friend's who ordered the same thing. A few of us were still waiting for our food long after others had finished. We politely asked another server about the delay since our original server was hard to find. She reassured us it was on its way, and it did arrive a few minutes later. Then, a different staff member came by to explain that our food was delayed because the orders were placed at different times. This was confusing since we ordered one after another, even if we were a large group. His explanation felt unnecessary, almost as if we had complained when we hadn't. We were polite and patient the entire time, even when my drink didn't arrive until after my food. read more