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The restaurant is much bigger than their original space and I like it. They had a very extensive drink menu and I didn't get to try any cocktails, but I definitely will next time I will try one. The shrimp and grits were initially served a little warm so I asked for them to be warmed up. They came back piping hot, which I appreciated. The side of sweet potatoes was yummy and I didn't even need to use the sauce that was served along with it. The Philly with fries was a large portion and the fries were delicious. There is a parking lot in the back but looks limited.
First time here since they moved across the street. The best burger and fries I've had in years! I love this space. I used to come here a lot and actually looked for Blue Collar for months until I called to make sure they're still open. FYI, the Pulled Pork Benedict is still here. You just have to come on the weekend. Still great food at good prices. Enjoy!
This restaurant is a gem. My Jambalaya had some kicks to it. The Big Ragout was really nice as well. I love on site parking. That saves us a lot of headache. Easy, laidback outdoor bar with quality staff & service. I wish I lived in Miami!
I almost never leave bad reviews but this was probably the worst dining experience I've ever had. We came for my fiancé's birthday and were looking forward to the food, as we came before for brunch and he really enjoyed it. The food was good, but everything else about the experience was extraordinary unpleasant. Our service was nice, but it took 15 minutes to get our orders in. From there it takes an hour for the appetizers to come out, and an hour and a half for the entrees. The restaurant was a little busy, with maybe 6 tables but nothing that would warrant that type of wait. In the 30 minutes between our appetizers and entrees we hear full volume yelling and banging in the kitchen. One of the chefs is having a melt down and saying he's leaving. He proceeds to storm back and forth around our table and through the restaurant yelling. This goes on for 5-10 minutes. No one comes by to reassure us everything is ok, and we question if we are safe sitting at the table. This is Florida, he could have a gun, etc. We are all nervous but decide to stay because we can't find a server to get the bill and leave. Eventually the server comes over and when we ask about what happened she just said su chef got into a fight with the head chef, and acted like it was NBD and has happened before. Totally brushed off the whole thing to us. Didn't offer us a complimentary drink or even apologize for the scare. And we all felt bad for the employees of this restaurant that had to endure this man yelling at them. Eventually the food came out and we all devoured our meals and the desserts because we had been waiting for so long. My food came out room temp but everyone else enjoyed theirs. Overall such a strange and unpleasant dining experience, despite the fact that the food tasted good. I felt bad that this was my fiancés family birthday dinner experience.
It's such a cute little spot on the corner. While the parking lot is small we did manage to find a spot . I like how attentive all of the waiters were! The service was really great ! All the portion sizes were good as well
It's a solid 2.5 stars. I really don't understand the ratings and popularity. Bar food quality meal and subpar service. We came in for a quick bite at 6 pm, ordered a salad and their "best cheesesteak outside Philly". 30 min later, a salad comes out. Our waitress comes out to inform us that "unfortunately we are out of hoagies, therefore you need to order something other than our signature cheesesteak". Understood. I am sitting with my salad, and my partner is waiting for his meal for another 30 min. Any good restaurant will offer something to a person who ended up with no food. My salad was getting soggy, I proceeded to eat it. By the time his burger came out - I was finished. So much for a dinner together. Btw the food was just ok. I don't think it's worth the hype.
Everything we ordered hit the spot! Everything was made with love and respect. We will be back!
Decided to have a night out with a friend and came across this lovely gem. The restaurant had this modern cozy aesthetic to it. We decided to just do appetizers for the night and the waitress was kind enough to guide us through the menu. We ordered a wedge salad, mussels, conch fritters, and buffalo wings. The two stars of the show were the mussels and conch fritters. Both items had so much flavor packed into them. Highly recommend these two items. Although, next time I would ask to hold the pancetta on the mussels. For desserts we did the milk cookies and banana bread pudding. The banana bread pudding was scrumptious and the whipped cream on the side completed the dish. I will definitely be coming back.
Miami Spice 2025 - depending on how you order, Blue Collar can be one of the best Miami Spice values. Pick any appetizer or salad, main, and dessert for $45. We ordered: shrimp and grits, duck confit, quesadilla, filet mignon, crispy skin, snapper caramel bread, pudding, and Keylime pie. Everything was delicious! I particularly enjoyed my choices. The quesadilla was hot and crispy, with plenty of duck. The crispy skin snapper was super tasty and I loved the texture. You can pick two veggies with the entrees. I loved the braised cabbage. It was sweet and went well with the fish. The crispy brussels sprouts were good, but I have had better brussels. I think the desserts were smaller than the regular portion, but that was fine. Service was friendly and efficient. This was my first time at the new location, which is definitely a step above the original location. Parking is at the side of the building.
First time here at Blue Collar for their Miami Spice 2024!!! Tbh one of the best deals out of hundreds of places to eat here in Miami right now. Miami Spice Menu - Choose any appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $30 lunch or $45 dinner. We ordered the jalapeño breads which had a bit of a kick and Latkes Royal for appetizers. For entrees we had the chicken cordon blue with pork n beans and sweet plantains. As well as the Grilled Faroe Island Salmon with mashed potatoes and Pork n beans. The salmon had so much flavor with a crispy top. Delicious! The pork n beans give you a punch of different meat flavors from sausages and bacon! Lastly for dessert we order the key lime pie and health bar butterscotch bread pudding both tasted very fresh and homemade so so good. Our server was very sweet and informative and gave us some great tips on what to order. Food came out quickly and the ambiance was very chic. It was a bit small so parking in the back could be limited. I heard they moved from across the street and looks like a bigger location from the older one. Highly recommend to anyone in the area especially now for Miami Spice. ^.^
10 Years Later - Blue Collar is still GREAT! I've been coming to Blue Collar for 10 years now and the food is always GREAT! No complaints! Our server Jon, has been there since we have been going and always takes great care of us too! Food is always spot on, made fresh with quality ingredients, and delicious to boot. No matter what you order from the menu - it will be good - I've never had a bad meal or dish here. One of our favorite dishes for breakfast or brunch is the Brisket Benedict - the combination of the poached eggs and the soft and tender brisket on an English muffin is just perfection - so good. It's served as well with home cooked potatoes that make the perfect side dish as well. We also tried this time the buttermilk pancakes and their French toast and both were fantastic as well. Highly recommend! The absolute STAR of their menu though is their key lime pie - it's the BEST KEY LIME PIE EVER! Not just in Florida but honestly the best key lime pie I've ever had anywhere and that's a huge compliment. I've had family drive all the way from Ft Lauderdale to Blue Collar in Miami for the key lime pie it's that good. You can taste that it's always homemade and made fresh and it's the most perfect balance of tart and sweet - not too sour and not too sweet - which is hard to find with key lime pies they're always too sweet or way too sour. This desert was the first desert that our server Jon recommended to us almost 10 years ago and I can happily say 10 years later it's still our favorite menu item. If you're in the area with great service and great food that is always good and consistent I highly recommend Blue Collar. You won't be disappointed!
This was a first time for me dining here. Also, it was a first for me to dine in this Mimo area. The restaurant is popular and has recently just moved across the street from their previous location. Apparently, this location is bigger. The decor was pleasant. They have a gorgeous large chandelier in the main dining room with high vaulted ceilings. The building is intriguing. The light offered a romantic ambiance. We sampled their corn bread which was really good. It was buttery and definitely had a nice warmth from some jalapeno. It came with finger chili brown licking butter. My husband tried their cordon bleu. The chicken had the flavours but was a bit dry as it was over cooked. The sides he chose were green beans and asparagus and they were delightful. I sampled their warm and spicy jambalaya. It was hearty and filling. It included shrimp, chicken and sausage. We enjoyed our evening. The service was pleasant and friendly.
I think this is the next Miami spice deal that I saw. $45 dinner for your choice of appetizer AND entree!? Also when I stopped by it was HH where 2x1 cocktails were happening as well as other deals on drinks. The mango margarita and side car were delicious. A bit small but still tasty. This wasn't my first time there so I just knew I needed the jalapeño cornbread. I had the griot with mashed potatoes and peas. As a Haitian I know when there's some zoes in the kitchen. The griot was crispy yet still tender. Pikliz was spicy 10/10. I've been to Haitian restaurants who haven't been able to deliver on the flavor profile and having good pikliz. When I ordered I wasn't too thrilled about ordering peas but I was trying to have a balanced meal. The peas did not disappoint! Oxtails were good. Not spicy though. The cookies were small but gooey and warm. The shock for me was the bread pudding, you can't come here and not get it. And the pairing with the whipped cream was unexpected. Our server was fantastic.
3 years ago
Made a reservation for Saturday night. I googled "best macaroni and cheese in Miami" and this place was on the list. The mac was pretty good - well sauced and cheesy. The spare ribs were super soft. The jambalaya was a little over seasoned and would have been better with something more bland. The atmosphere is super chill. Liked how the waiters all had tuxedo T-shirts. There's parking next door in a sketchy looking motel lot. The restaurant is smaller than I expected and there's also outdoor seating. Overall, the food and service were good, but I wasn't totally blown away with the food to where I want to come back anytime soon. read more
A few Monday's ago we decided to have dinner at Blue Collar. Place is small, you can sit inside and outside. Unfortunately we decided to seat inside and I say unfortunately because the kitchen is way to close to the tables so it gets uncomfortably hot and something that I don't love about a restaurant is when you walk out smelling like you were cooking for a few hours. Service is good but not amazing, drinks didn't come fast, refills, etc. the place is small so I didn't understand why this happened. They should put the same emphasis to service as much they put the attention to the food. We started with the vaca frita tostones. They were delicious plus I liked that there were small bites. Also we ordered crispy chicken, artichokes and Brussel sprouts... all very good! I had the chicken breast with asparagus and rice ( delicious) and my friend had the veggie plate which I thought it has too much garlic. Oh and the ox tails are really good and very spicy. I'll definitely come back. Especially knowing where to sit. read more
We came back here for a second time for lunch. It was kind a late and they were just finishing up brunch but they were kind enough to let us have lunch before they were getting ready for the dinner service. My girlfriend had the shrimp and grits which she said was very tasty and flavorful. And I had the big Ragout sandwich. It was similar to what I had last time which was a veal and pork Ragu on a toasted roll covered with cheese. It was absolutely delicious but was a lot so obviously I did not finish it but ate the other half the next day. This place is small but the food is very consistently good and so we will continue to go back and patronage this place. read more
Wow, this place is really something else... I'm a huge lover of Mignonette so I had to come here, plus I must admit I was a bit skeptical to see this place had over 1k ratings and a rating just as high as one of my all time favs, mignonette... but boy, this place did not disappoint. It's a mixture of all the best flavors, a little kick in almost every plate- but just the right amount to make ya go in for another bite, and another one, and another one... and it's simple! Nothing over the top, not trying to be something it's not, not over doing it, just perfectly, deliciously simple. Loved it, all of it! Recommend the conch fritters, perfectly battered- not too much not too little, lots of conch, and the sauce was kickin'! Also tried the white beans (little kick too), and the brussel sprouts- were nice and crunchy. Now for the entree: Best-Must Have Plate is the Crispy Skin Snapper! It's so delicious, so light, so perfectly made and freshhhh! I promise you you'll finish it within 5-10 mins MAX. Perfectly accompanied with a red curry sauce and some shrimp fried rice. Honestly i would've been happy with two snappers, no sides or anything- just 2 of those would've done it for me, that's literally how good they are! I had the pork shank which was very flavorful, just the right amount of sauce, not too much that would drowned it and over done it with flavor, and some good ol French fries. To top it off we had the bread pudding, which is my fav from mignonette, and their key lime pie which may have been even better than the bread pudding, and I'm not even a key lime pie lover. Both were topped with freshly made whipped cream- so tasty, you can't help but to clean the plate with your spoon making sure you leave nothing behind! A great combination of flavors, fresh ingredients, and a little bit of kick to every plate! Service was great! Place is cute and cozy, really nice too when you sit outside and just watch what's going on in the streetz on Biscayne Blvd. read more
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4 years ago
Came here for lunch on a Sunday. There is usually a line out the door waiting for seating, however, we went after 12pm so there wasn't a long wait. I l had the duck mcmuffin and my fiancé had the chorizo burrito, both very delicious. We ended the meal with a key lime pie which was amazing. Our server, Stephanie, was fantastic. Very helpful, attentive, and made extremely great suggestions for food. We will definitely be back soon! read more
13 years ago
I met friends for dinner at Blue Collar a few weeks ago on a Tuesday night and was floored by how busy the restaurant was for a Tuesday night. There were three of us and we waited about twenty minutes for a table; thankfully, our meal we well-worth the wait. To start, we shared the grilled pears, the saffron arancini and the caramelized brussel sprouts. The pears were delicious and who would have thought brussel sprouts could taste so good?! My favorite (of course it had to be the fried dish) were the arancini. They were served in a delectable sauce. I couldn't get enough! The serving sizes of the appetizers weren't large at all so we didn't feel like we'd ordered too much. Besides, we wanted to try as much as we could in one visit. Our trio wasn't as adventurous in choosing entrees. We each ordered the grilled chicken which comes with two sides from the veggie chalkboard of your choosing.. I had the blue cheese grilled asparagus and the sweet potato plantain mash. Both were delicious. My friends both had the sweet potato mash but one had the buttered baby bok choy which she loved and the other had the roasted artichoke hearts which she hated. For dessert we shared the bread pudding which was also wonderful. We also shared a bottle of the Bigtime Malbec by Guggenheim /Argentina which was excellent! Overall, we had an excellent meal. The service was spot on and the food was perfect (all except for the artichoke hearts). I will definitely be returning to Blue Collar and cannot wait to try their brunch menu! read more
I made a mistake and made 2 different reservations and reserved for two people. ***I needed it for 3. Came in and the host confirmed that I made multiple reservations and that my seating situation is different(extra person). He suggested that we sit at the bar...What damn Bar? Lol. He pointed to the three stools at the counter and we gladly accepted. Our server was so pleasant and he made us feel welcomed. We ordered.. Shrimp and grits Steak with potatoes(hash browns) eggs and toast Bacon eggs and toast Corn on the cob... Listen, this place gave me my whole life! The food was absolutely delicious, tasted like a piece of heaven! I cannot see this place getting bad reviews! I'm hard to please and I was sold from the moment I walked in. Plus, we had dessert and it was good...**cookie read more
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The breakfast here is always classic and delicious. I got the shrimp benedict and it was delicious. Great service! I got iced coffee and it was ok. Wish there was more selection for the milk and flavors. You know you'll always have a good meal when you go to blue collar! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This place blew my expectations out of the water! We had made reservations for friday night and little did we know they participated in Miami Spice. The menu was so good, it made it very difficult to choose what we wanted to eat. We finally chose the shrimp and grits as well as the black mussels as an appetizer. I am not a shrimp and grits fanatic, but after having one bite I couldn't stop! The bacon mixed with the sauce and the grits made me wish I had ordered another plate! The black mussels were amazing too! Dipping the bread in the sauce was perfection. The entire meal was amazing, down to the ice cream we got for dessert! Not to mention, the service was excellent. Do not let this place fool you! From the outside it looks like a small typical shop but the food is something amazing. read more
The restaurant is located in a small shabby inn, but don't judge the place by its outward appearance! Food are super delicious here, and the service is exceptional. I got a plate of grilled mahi mahi which was full of flavors. The fish was perfectly grilled and juicy. My boyfriend got the jambalaya, and he said it was one of the best jambalaya he has ever tried! Both plates had a big portion size. The place itself is small, so there is going to be a wait for a table. Although the food are on the pricier side, they are worth your money! All in all, I highly recommend you to check this restaurant out! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
I was excited to finally make it to this place. You have to be looking for it or you might pass it. Once we arrived, I was glad to have made a reservation. We were able to walk right in and take a seat. The wait for no reservation was about 30 minutes this past Sunday. I love Sunday brunch so I tried the lemon buttermilk pancakes which I enjoyed along with the side of bacon. Bacon makes everything better! The pancakes also came with a side of fruit with yogurt. I also ordered a side of breakfast potatoes. The fruit and potatoes were meh but not bad. They have fresh squeezed lemonade and fresh, hot coffee served in a cute thermos. The space is cute and quaint (small). There is also seating outside which is great when it's beautiful out like yesterday. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the braised meats and ribs. read more
Went my first time for Sunday brunch. This restaurant is so adorable and unique. I love the vintage hipster feel. The food was delicious and they bring you coffee in a super cute thermos! The service was great & they played really good music.The prices are a little on the high end, but it was to be expected. Seating indoor and out is a little tight, so if you're claustrophobic I don't recommend, but the tasty food and good vibes make it worth it! I enjoyed it! read more
I ordered the ox tails ($27!), shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, and Brussels sprouts. My mom liked the ox tails but they were pretty pricey (although they do say in the website that their price reflects the current increase in oxtail price and when it goes down, they will change their price. I like that transparency). Both the steak + eggs and shrimp + grits were just okay. Nothing to write home (or Yelp) about. The Brussels sprouts were *hard*, not cooked long enough. So many people on Yelp loooove this place. That wasn't my experience but I'm glad I gave it a try. read more
6 years ago
Blue Collar will always be top-notch for me. My rating is actually 4.5 and could've been a 5 star rating if it wasnt for two very important things, which ill cover in a few. I came on a Sat evening for an early dinner. The restaurants recently added on-site parking spots, so no worries there..easy parking and free! The outdoor patio is always nice, but all tables were taken. We decided to eat inside, which only has 1 other party. Social distancing of tables were in place. Server was quick to take our orde for drinks and in about 5 mins we knew what we wanted. I had my mind set for the veggie plate, but last minute changed for the crispy hogfish. I paired it w asparagus and curry garbanzo and potatoes. Everything was perfectly seasoned but the only flaw to the entrée was that the fish did not have a crispy skin. and to top things off, the bread pudding i would constantly rave about to everyone as the best one in town, is no longer making the cut. It used to be mouth-watering. Used to dream about it. Now its just okay. So sad. But, this is not a huge thing for me, ans everything else that i would order is still awesome! read more
5 years ago
OMGGGG! A must come tooo! I came two years agoo for breakfast! Fell IN LOVE with the VIBE!!!!!! Great food! Nice decor, very discreet ! read more
8 years ago
Love coming here for lunch and dinner. It taste like fancy home-made food, if that makes any sense. Everything taste fresh and too good to be healthy. Definitely a must try. Space is a bit tight both inside and out, but its worth the claustrophobia. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Delicious! The first time we ordered we tried the Philly cheesesteak and oh my god, deliciousnes!! I believe that the fries are homemade, they're amazing, we also had the shrimp and grits and if you like either or, you must try them. The burger it's a little bit pricey in my opinion and it was not my favorite burger, but it's made with good meat, you can tell also because it's not greasy at all, that's a plus. It's a small place so we did take out, you have to do take out online, but for us the page was not working at the moment, we just called and the staff was nice and helpful. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I'm now in love with this restaurant. It has everything that I look for in a restaurant. The service was OUTSTANDING. The food is delicious and I had a ton of options for veggies. Throw in a backdrop of mid century modern motels with neon signs, and I'm swooning. My husband was happy. I'm happy. This place is an absolute gem and I can't gush enough about it. This is why I love Miami. This place has a soul and it's not just another hum drum dining experience. read more
8 years ago
If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for?! The wine all the way to the mint chocolate was perfect in every way. I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and the reviews made me want to even more. I decided I would take my dad out for his birthday dinner and when I told him they served jambalaya, he was sold. I made a reservation cause thanks to handy dandy yelp, l read it was a tiny place and we were going to be about 5. Super quick phone call and they even called two hours before to confirm. Now when you get there it honestly doesn't look too great cause it's next to a closed down motel, I pretty much second guessed my decision, but I stuck through it and my oh my, did it not disappoint! We were immediately greeted at the front and sat and upon sitting were immediately introduced to our waitress and brought waters. To drink we chose a bottle from Spain from 2014 (the Funky then Fruity Tempranillo by Jorge Ordonez). And to eat we went straight for the jambalaya. The wine was smooth and like the name, funky then fruity. But oh my god I fell in love at first bite with the jambalaya. You know how it's really hard to find jambalaya outside of NOLA, well look no further, I FOUND IT. I might even say it's the best I've ever tasted (shhh, don't tell the folks in Nawlins ;)). To top it off, it comes in the biggest plate, but it was so good, I was ok with not sharing and finished it! To finish off, we got the butterscotch bread pudding with a spicy whipped cream. From the first bite, I think I went to heaven. It had the perfect combination of sweetness and lightness and the whipped cream was a great addition. It's not at all pudding, but more of a soft bread, but I wouldn't have it any other way! You feel a little kick with the whipped cream in your throat but it's the perfect amount and acts as a palate cleanser. Don't know what it is but I love it! When the bill came, I had no problem paying it cause I know my dad and I enjoyed it to the fullest. I will for sure be returning to try the different dishes and the brunch menu. Just a little side note cause I stumbled upon the owners little bio: FSU fans welcome, go noles! read more
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6789 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
MiMo District, Bayside, MiMo Biscayne Boulevard, Little Haiti
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(305) 756-0366
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Can Blue Collar accommodate a table for 5 guests seated outside?
They have like 3 or 4 picnic tables in the outside area but I would make a reservation
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