Word of mouth and publicity could help beef up the nightly head count, as will an outdoor patio scheduled to open within weeks. It looks like one of the slightly seedy bars you might find in New Orleans, which, of course, adds to its appeal. All the weathered wood makes it feel like this bar-restaurant has been around for years, but it just opened in November. They're packin' 'em in over the atmosphere, house drinks like Dixie's Hurricane and Voodoo Venom, and a decent cup of gumbo. On weekends it's mainly Hugh's young employees and other young professionals making the uptown scene.
Weekdays are a more diverse mix of ages and professions.
It's brewed locally by the Brewing Experience specifically for Dixie's. Ask your server though, and he or she will bring the one you want to your table. It's classy, cozy and intimate, with rich, burgundy-colored walls and lots of romantic candles. There's also an outdoor patio for pleasant spring nights. A recent Saturday night found plenty of couples and a few groups of singles.