New space is great! Takes a great concept converts into more of a proper bar-restaurant. Needed addition to the neighborhood. Even in July peak daytime heat, the covered patio with fans felt comfortable. read more

My husband and I came into Blue Collar for dinner and had a phenomenal experience off our server Freddy alone. Freddy was attentive, had great recommendations (our meal was sensational) and made us feel tended to but not like he was hovering. We even enjoyed a few pleasant conversations with Freddy as he served us it was refreshing to receive such great service. We will absolutely come back and ask for Freddy! read more

We tried the new location on Saturday night and it was fabulous. Great food as always, great service -- and a bit of a surprise -- good decent prices. We were worried that with expanded new location they would have upped their prices considerably. But four of us dined for $205 plus tips (with three of us having a cocktail and glass of wine each and splitting two desserts). The girot was as great and substantial as ever (with two sides) for $25. Dining companions enjoyed salmon ($25) and chicken parm ($27). Cocktails were $9. I'm wondering if there was an opening weekend discount. I don't think it could be happy hour -- 6:30 pm on a Saturday. Place was packed, inside and out. Definitely worth a try, read more

Wow what a disappointment! We have always loved Blue Collar in the past, it had been a while since we last went and we were so excited to come back. Since our last trip they have moved across the street to a larger location (they were always packed with sometimes quite a wait-and for good reason-the food was outstanding). This new venue just isn't it. The vibe is completely different, it no longer has the homey comforting atmosphere, in fact you'd probably never know it was blue collar if you didn't see the menu. While I miss the old cozy place, it's definitely not a deal breaker for me so long as the food is good Service-NOT GOOD. Our waiter was very nice, but 75% of the time he was either nowhere in sight when we needed him or he was talking in a corner with other staff. We had to call him over to put in our order, he never checked on us after getting our entrees, didn't get refills of drinks until after we finished our entrees and the table wasn't bussed. Plates from the apps were left on the table when the entrees came and entree plates left when the dessert arrived (which was delivered by a different waiter). The manager was walking by so I had to ask him to clear the entree plates and let me say-he was not the friendliest person. No warm smile, no apology for this. Several times the waiters were all congregating together while diners sat there looking confused and annoyed. I went inside to use the restroom, unsure of which hall to turn down, I tried to get the attention of a group of waiters huddled together laughing about something and none of them either heard or noticed me asking where the restroom was. I found the restroom myself and immediately was put off by the dingy floors, dirty mirror and a sticky bathroom door I had to literally shove to get it to open. Food-very mediocre and small portions. We ordered the latkes for an app. They were fine, a bit greasy (yes I know latkes are oily) and really bland. My father in law (it was his birthday we were celebrating) got the oxtail. This was the toughest oxtails I've ever seen and so small. My FIL would've told the waiter and had them take it back, but our waiter never came back until he asked if we wanted dessert. My FIL was hungry (and at this point if we finally found the waiter we all would've been finished by the time he got a new order) so he gnawed what he could and ate the mashed potatoes Snapper was fine, not great and not bad. Salmon with tomato salad and asparagus were fine, but the sides were very small. Jambalaya was weird and NOT good. The rice was cooked separately (I've never had jambalaya that the rice and proteins were separated) , and in this case it was undercooked basmati rice. The "sauce" was chicken and shrimp in a tasteless brown sauce poured over. So far very very underwhelming, but we had high hopes about dessert. We've always loved their desserts in the past, but again what a let down. The chocolate cake tasted like it came out of a box mix and topped with Duncan Hines frosting. The heath bar bread pudding didn't have a hint of heath bar and it was so dense, super gummy and dry. You know the dessert is bad when even my toddler didn't eat either one. We used to come just for the amazing side dishes alone and even the sides were small and disappointing. Bland and unappealing. Price-we had one Diet Coke, one beer, two waters One appetizer, 4 entrees, an $8 side and one dessert (one was comp'd for my FIL's birthday) came out to $204 This was definitely not worth it and such a bummer. I can understand now why on a Saturday night it was hardly full. read more

Blue collar exceeded our expectations. Great, quality food with excellent service. The menu is creative and represents miami well. We ordered the big ragout sandwich, chicken parm with pesto pasta, and shrimp and grits and the braised pork shoulder. But our server, Elvyn, made the experience even more special. She was personable, funny and gave great recommendations! Can't wait to come back and try the key lime pie! read more

Blue Collar - The Big Ragout Sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything at blue collar is just too good!! Burgers, oxtails, even the veggies alone are Amazing! But my all time favorite has to be their bread pudding with a hint of spice to it! Mouthwatering!! read more

HI had the oxtail! It was delicious service was ok. We enjoyed our time there! Nice indoor and outdoor seating. We set inside

Went recently for Miami Spice and left a bit underwhelmed. I ordered the griot which was not well seasoned but well cooked, the peas with bacon were tasty and so was the Jalapeño corn bread. Friends ordered the crispy snapper and burger which they both liked. The bread pudding was a bit on the dryer side and the spicy whipped cream was interesting, the chocolate cake was good. All in all it was good but not good enough for the hype or price. Most of the things I wanted to try during spice had an increase upcharge like the rigatoni, steaks, and pasta read more

Blue Collar - Chocolate cake and bread pudding - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I haven't been to Blue Collar in a couple of years and man what a mistake that was. Between the fantastic service and great food I see why this was one of my all time favs in Miami. So I started with the conch fritters that went magically with the spicy tartar sauce. The fritters were cooked to perfection and the sauce gave it the perfect blend. Next was the Sautéed wild shrimp dressed in a sofrito sauce which was delectable, paired with caramelized brussels and charred sweet potato w chile brown butter which left me craving more with each bite. The star of the show for me was the brown stew chicken. The meat literally fell of the bone when taking a bite and was really tender and Juicy. Overall I had a great experience and will be back asap for their brunch. The food will knock your socks off. Blue Collar is a must visit when in Miami or worth the drive your not. read more

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Excellent food and service ! Lovedddd the jalapeño corn bread ! This is an amazing local spot and I highly recommend it. Lots of vegetarian options. read more

Blue Collar - Artichoke Benedict Breakfast Burrito - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Blue Collar has been in our restaurant repertoire for a very long time since it opened across from the new place which is the Old Balans and the Puerto Rican place which name I can't remember for my life. The place has always been great in terms of everything. The staff, the food the drinks all is good at BC. Now that they have moved it's better cause now we don't have to wait for a table as long but, it is a bit noisy and don't mind the fast pace of the place. The ambiance of Blue Collar is now a bit more upscale MIMO but it still retains it's warm and inviting feel. The salads are Awesome the burgers are Great and the dinners are quite Amazing. Try on the Blue Collar I hope it fits. read more

Happy Anniversary to Blue Collar! Service for the last 11 years has always been gracious w a smile. The food at its best quality . Thank you for always being consistent and a neighbor gem. My husband and I have been coming here since it opened. We truly love it. read more

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The name Blue Collar. Just so we are all on the same page Blue-col*ar, relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry One would imagine a name like this would be synonymous with serving food for the working man. Something, you know, for the blue collar crowd. Either the owner has a very strong sense of irony or they never bothered to look up the meaning. So I'd thought I'd provide some possible enlightenment. The prices here are a joke. Burger $21, Mac and cheese $15, chicken stew a whopping $25 (it's just chicken in a dark roux) The food is anything but Blue Collar, they just seem to get everything wrong here. First off the po'boy. I'm from New Orleans where the po'boy was invented. Worked in kitchens there for years getting my chops. Po'boy comes from the term "poor boy" during the streetcar workers strikes. It was actually food for blue collar workers. First off what they are serving is not a po boy it's on a "Portuguese muffin" whoever the heck that dressed up B's is. A po'boy is always served on French bread (if it's not it's just a sandwich)It's also $21!!! I was laughing with some friends in New Orleans about this and they like me called this a vastly overpriced sandwich dressed in a blanket of cultural appropriation. The food is bland and uninspired. It seems to focus more on creative menu descriptions than flavor. The Shrimp and grits in "New Orleans bbq sauce" is not New Orleans bbq shrimp. That's made with a completely different sauce. I think the chef here just likes to toss around names of foods without bothering to learn what they are or how to cook them. On the positive side there is an actual Blue Collar spot just down the street called Dogma that serves actual po'boys that are larger and better for literally half the price as well as burgers and sausage dogs for under $10. Maybe change the name to White Collar. read more

Been here a few times. It is always tasty!Based on my last experience on August 4. Pros: Miami Spice you can pick any app, any entree, and any dessert.... love spots that give you that option Beer or wine also included in Miami Spice for no extra charge Free and easy parking Good staffing Cons: dessert was a super small portion of pie and Key lime Pie had great taste but crust was completely soggy read more

Blue Collar - Ribs - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

After going to a food trucks event nearby, we decided to eat at a restaurant since the food trucks didn't have a lot of choices. We were seated right away outside since we had our doggy with us. The menu was pretty simple but I was confused by where the "chalkboard" was. I glanced inside the restaurant through the glass and didn't see any. Then when the server came back, he said it was on the bottom of the menu. Of course I felt silly because I didn't read everything on the menu. We ended up ordering a burger with fries and a blackened chicken with side salad and asparagus. The food came out fairly quick and it was delicious. The prices are a bit on the higher side but I guess it's near Midtown and North Bay Village area. Service was pretty good. Overall, I would come back again, probably with a group so that we can all order different dishes and share, that way we get to taste a bit of everything. read more

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I was at the old restaurant was ok. The new restaurant was delicious. I will become a regular

So I thought the place was closed when I arrived. The sign on the door says that it is closed between 3-6pm. We arrived for a very late lunch at 3:30. As we were about to leave, the host came out and said the sign hadn't been updated since COVID and they were open. So... We got to eat a Blue Collar. I had watched the episode of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives and was looking forward to the Ragout. It looked so good on the episode. It turns out that it didn't disappoint. The flavor was crazy. It was an absolute taste explosion in my mouth. I couldn't ask for more. I loved it. The whole sandwich was just so good. I also swapped the fries for the brussels. That was a great choice as well. The Brussel sprouts were very well done and had a great amount of seasoning. I also tried the mac and cheese. It was good, but I didn't love the flavoring, but that is just a personal preference, so no reason to ding Blue Collar for that. It was perfectly cooked and had a bunch of flavor. The prices are right in line with most of the restaurants in Miami, so it is properly rated at $$. Overall it was a great experience and I recommend it. read more

Blue Collar - Wrong hours on the window. - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great service. The staff is friendly and attentive. Whether it's lunch or dinner, the food is always good. Must try the Spicy Oxtail! Love going there for Miami Spice. The full menu for Miami Spice is featured. Includes appetizer, entree, dessert and beer/wine or non-alcoholic beverage. BIG DEAL!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

Food was amazing however I asked for a salad and was given potatoes so when I told the waitress that I ordered salad instead of potatoes she brought back the salad and her response was you're lucky get both as if. And how racist was that and I didn't even eat the potatoes. this place would have gotten five stars, but because of the service, I'm giving it a one. read more

Blue collar was excellent. Great restaurant and food was perfect. We arrive for a late lunch... the place was a bit empty with just a few tables. The place is actually very little. Inside is about 6, 7 tables and a few outdoor tables. Open kitchen plan and a specials board on top. They have a good selection of beers and wine. But the best part was the actual menu. Lots of options... from salads, sandwiches and big main courses. Price was very reasonable not expensive at all. I had the oxtail with a side of cauliflower curry mashed potatoes.... the best part were the mashed potatoes and the oxtail had a super good spiciness level and braised to perfection. (Not a menu item) My friend had the grilled trout with beans and bacon also very good. I recommend that you try this place if you can. It is definitely a good restaurant. The place is very inviting and feels welcoming. read more

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The food is outstanding, so delicious every single time. I would highly recommend coming with a VERY empty stomach. read more

Blue Collar - Corben - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Very cute spot, fresh food and a lot of flavor. Make sure you go early or you can make a small line to get in! Good service and ambiance

Given the reviews that I read about this place, I think I went on a really off day. I visited Blue Collar two weeks ago (10/7) around 2:00 p.m. for Sunday brunch (brunch ends late here, 3:30 p.m.) The restaurant wasn't totally packed but not empty either. We decided to sit outside since the weather wasn't too terrible. I ordered the shrimp benedict. I do not know how to poach an egg so getting this gooey yummy goodness is often a brunch fav for me. The shrimp bendict had a flavorful remoulade style sauce on the top. The shrimp was grilled and seasoned very well. The only issue I had with this dish was that the Portuguese English muffin looked and tasted like a dried piece of stale bread underneath all of the other amazing flavors. I must be honest, I don't love English muffins however, I would say that at the very least, the English muffin is a bit softer and provides a better texture than the dried Portuguese bread. I have this thing were I like to taste many items. Sooooo, I also ordered a "side order" of a lemon pancake and a bananas foster french toast. Both the pancake and the french toast were dry! SOB! The lemon flavor in the pancake was noticeable and was a nice pop of flavor however, I had to drown the pancake in maple syrup (love that they use real maple syrup here). I do not like to drown my food in anything! The brioche bread used for the French toast did not taste like a traditional French toast. That is not a bad thing however the bread wasn't very soft nor supple. It was basically a dried out really large piece of toast. UNEVENTFUL! To top it off, the order came to the table sans bananas foster sauce! SOB AGAIN! Once I received the sauce, I had to drown the bread. I guarantee if the sauce was poured on the french toast at the time of the order, the bread would not have been as dry. Not only was I disappointed with my food, the service was lacking as well. For one, it took a considerable amount of time for our drinks to come (mimosas, there isn't much to them). Secondly, we weren't brought out any of the traditional accompaniments for our meals (silverware, salt pepper...). Our server started with us and then halfway through the meal, there was a switch. No one explained what happen. I hate when restaurants do that! At the very least, provide your guests with a reason for the change. Overall, I was excited to try this place after reading about the concept and the chefs, all local South Floridians in one way or another. I have lived in South Florida for 20 years and I am familiar with the area where the restaurant is located. As a naive young college student, I used to drive up and down Biscayne in the wee hours of the night, capturing the nightlife of the area for my photography course projects. I always felt safe, even when my friends lost it when they found out where I was all night. Walking up to the restaurant brought back these memories. I am always excited to promote local-"bred" businesses. It is unfortunate that I had such an uneventful experience. I may consider giving dinner a try. But at the moment, the jury is out. read more

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loved the old local . oddly enough ordered the same entree at the restaurant and on Uber eats . We were very excited to try the newly expanded local. wow what a disappointment. slow wait times between menu selection. shrimp and grits / good flavor just cold grits . regularly ordered chicken parm. brunt edges , no flavor and Cold pasta the lobster ravioli/ little flavor . the chocolate cake good . Just took 20 minutes to arrive after the entrees . service was good . water Angel did his best . Mgr noted new chef . hooe blue collar gets its act together . took them off my STR guest dinning referral list read more

Adios blue collar.... A once dependable provider of good uncomplicated grub has slipped into a tragic oversized overloaded fiasco of a 'restaurant' - poor service and even poorer food. I hope they can turn it around read more

This has been a long time 5 star fav of mine for years. They moved across the street and brought...and left a few staples with them. The shrimp and grits were just as delicious as before and as a person who doesn't care for bread puddings, theirs is also a must try! The only reason I gave 4 rather than 5 stars is because I was looking forward to savoring the Big Ragout...which I was told is now off the menu. Our server/bartender, Wendy, actually went off the drink menu and made a cocktail (Mango Margarita) for my GF! Even the expeditor went the extra mile to make right something we did not feel was a "wrong" at all. I apologize for not posting pics because we were too busy sharing the spicy oxtail, brisket, and shrimp benedict. I will definitely go back...just faster if the Big Ragout is back also! read more

This is my go to restaurant for a long time! It's been in Miami for many years and the move last year to new larger quarters was seamless. The food is tried and true and always delicious! You can't go wrong with any of the many choices. read more

I came in late night there wasn't anyone dining in, maybe it was a slow night. I ordered the crispy skin snapper which was full of flavor, very nicely seasoned and I also ordered The sautéed kale and salad equally delicious. I really loved the salad!! The establishment is clean and I enjoyed my meal. I would like to try more things off their menu read more

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I was so excited to finally check out this place and with the Miami Spice restaurant deal it was even more worth it. For the dinner deal you can get anything on the menu with three courses and a glass of wine. I let my bff have my glass of wine. Because we had gotten to the restaurant early, the chef graciously brought a plate of potato latkes and applesauce for us to try. So delicious and the homemade applesauce really made them even more amazing. For my three courses, I chose the fried smoked gouda which were crisp and gooey, served with a honey mustard sauce. We shared our appetizers so we could get to try more things. The Mac and cheese that she ordered was also so good. For my entree, I chose the sautéed shrimp in a sofrito sauce. The cool part about it is you have a choice of many side dishes (you can even do a plate of sides as an entree). The sofrito had a little kick of heat which really complimented it. I chose buttery mashed Yukon potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts for my sides. The portions were generous and had more than enough for leftovers. We still had dessert and I knew I wanted to try the butterscotch bread pudding. I only took a few bites and ate all the whipped cream (soooo amazing, the whipped cream had a hint of cayenne which was subtle and interesting). Everyone there was so helpful and friendly and I definitely enjoyed my experience there. Absolutely worth visiting! read more

We are waiting for our order and John served us the Reubens dosing rolls, absolutely amazing. read more

Blue Collar - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great casual restaurant with outstanding menu. Quality fresh vegetables cooked perfectly, fresh fish and yummy cake. I can't wait to go back! read more

Food was average and prices were crazy. Will NOT return... Service was okay as it is small and the guy only had a few tables read more

Love the new space blue collar is in! Much more outdoor seating and parking available. Came here for bunch and everything was delicious per usual. Highly recommend the jalapeño cornbread. read more

"Small place with big flavors"!! I decided to order brunch and wasn't disappointed. Weather wasn't to good on the day I went in, but the staff worked really hard to get everyone in and out of the rain. Made sure orders were taken promptly and the food was delicious. Can't wait to go back for round 2 read more

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First time here and I liked everything from the conch fritters and that heavenly sauce to the pork and beans dish with the absolute BEST grits I've ever tasted. They're very generous with the servings and portions are huge like shareable of you aren't that hungry. Service is fast and attentive. read more

Blue Collar - Pork and beans - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

If you haven't already, you MUST I repeat you MUST stop by this dinner. First of all it's a very small establishment, it's located in MIMO and it's a dinner that's located under a very art deco old school motel. There's FREE parking available which is a huge plus. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to sit us by the small counter. I suggest you make a reservation especially for big parties. We had the brisket eggs Benedict and the breakfast sampler. Omg it exceeded our expectations, the breakfast platter came with sausage, bacon, the best French toast I've ever had, a fluffy lemon pancake, home fries and fruits, if you're in the mood for breakfast this is the platter for you. Now to the eggs Benedict brisket sandwich! I have dreams about this sandwich, the brisket the aioli sauce, the eggs the potato latkes all in one! You will not be disappointed. Both meals were big enough to share. We cannot stop thinking about this smalll but mighty establishment read more

Curious on what to do on a Sunday? Hungry? Look know more Blue Collar is a go to spot for brunch. With the name blue collar, there is a reason why they have lunch pails on the walls and hard working mentality, but let's get to the food. Not a large menu, but so many delicious options to choose from. We decided for the Brandon's breakfast and polled pork Benedict. Brandon's breakfast came with a pancake and French toast! Delicious food! read more

Some of the best food and kindest service we have had in South Florida. Blink and you will miss this hole in the wall gem. Get there late and you will wait but the wait would be worth it. read more

We got there pretty early so it was empty but by the time we left it was busy. We had the Cuban spring roll, the oxtail, the shrimp poboy and the bread pudding. The oxtail was super delicious but spicy. The Cuban spring rolls were nice and cheesy, it was a rolled up Cuban sandwich. The only down side was that they don't serve cocktails but everything else was great! We are definitely going back. read more

Blue Collar - Oxtails - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Came here with a group of friends for Miami Spice - wow there was so much food it could barely fit on the table. The casual diner vibe was great. Everything was fresh and delicious. The best item was easily the fried gouda with dipping sauce. We loved the crispy latkes, shrimp and grits, short rib, jalapeno cornbread, pancakes, and more. My friend had his FIRST cheeseburger ever here. He loved it! The coffee is served in a historical blue collar style thermos. Service was top notch. read more