The popular chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which originated in Texas, has finally made its way to Fairfax. Located in the Halstead Square in Merrifield, Dickey’s is a great place to catch a quick lunch or dinner.
Dickey’s features a great outdoor seating area furnished with a variety of plants, as well as metallic tables and chairs that give the area an industrial feel. The interior is cramped, with fewer than ten tables; the small space can prove problematic on a busy day.
Offering an array of chicken, pork, beef and turkey products, Dickey’s unfortunately carries few vegetarian sides and no vegetarian main dishes. This limitation caused some problems, as I came with a vegetarian friend whose meal had to consist of only a mac ‘n cheese side.
I ordered the “Lil’ Hoagie,” which cost me $4, and a small side of “Waffle Iron Fries” at $2.25. Despite the lack of vegetarian options, the food we did order was well worth the price.
The hoagie I ordered was small, but stuffed full of grilled chicken. The meat was juicy and obviously of high quality, and the waffle fries were fantastic. I paired the sandwich with the Dickey’s hot barbecue sauce, which was also outstanding: a typical barbecue sauce, but with a spicy aftertaste.
Overall, Dickey’s offers a fairly-priced menu with a variety of excellent meat products. I will definitely return, but next time I’ll order take-out to avoid the dense crowd.