I was sad to see American Noodle Bar go, but now that Blue Collar has opened up shop in its place, it's all good in the hood. This place specializes in meat-and-potato-type classics, but fancied up a few notches. The chalkboard features the "rib," "parm," and "braise" of the day, alongside a list of veggies that will make even carnivores swoon. Make sure you ask them if you see your desired veg is crossed out - they had both of the veggies that were crossed off when I stopped in, but were out of 2 others. The space is small - about 10 tables inside with a few more outside, so if you come during a particularly busy time, there's probably going to be a wait. The service is very pleasant, and I was happily greeted by the chef, Danny, at my table, which I thought was a great personal touch. I was there for lunch, where the menu features a nice selection of apps, salads, and sandwiches, I opted for the grouper po' boy (I was torn between that and the "big ole ragout" sandwich, which sounds like an awesome pot roast on a roll, and which I'll likely order next time), served with fresh-cut fries, and a side of the caramelized Brussels sprouts. Everything was awesome! Portions were huge, so go hungry (or share with a friend)! There are some reserved parking spots on the north side of Biscayne Inn - look for the Blue Collar signs. Prices are moderate, but based on my first experience, totally worth it. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Blue Collar. The latkes on the dinner menu are already calling my name! read more

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I have to admit, I've had Blue Collar on my "must try" list FOREVER! Like ever and ever, so when Carlos G. started discussing a brunch UYE here I was 110% on board. Now, to be honest I was slightly let down by some of the food, but I was a wee bit hungover, so perhaps my taste buds weren't 100% sober either lol. But overall, it was a solid experience and I'd happily come back (especially to try dinner). Here's what you need to know right off the bat - this place is tiny, and brunch is extremely popular here, and no they don't take reservations for brunch (they do for dinner though!). Because I have amazing friends (Carlos G. and Israel R.) they came to stand in line at 10am (they were first) and ensured our group of 10 didn't have to wait. When we finally finished our meal at 12:30pm I noted some of the originals in line before they opened were still outside waiting! So yes, get here early, or skip the madness and make dinner reservations. Service was perhaps a tad bit slow, but understandably our group of 10 was a lot to handle. None the less we made the most of it and my hangover appreciated that a water bottle was left at the table so I could refill my own cup. Over the years I've noticed the #1 item - the Duck McMuffin, seems to have become less popular and people seem to be trending towards the Pulled Pork Benedict, which was exactly what I ordered. Danny Serfer is well known for his original take on vegetables, so Rob G. and I opted to try the 4 veggie plate as well. After lots of discussion, and help from the server, we chose the - **Cauliflower Puree - good, but not amazing (again, could be the hangover) **Sweet Potato and Plantain Mash - would have liked to get more plantain flavor, but I was impressed with the combo **Brussel Sprouts - I'm a little bit over the brussel sprout fad. I think I make better ones than these lol **Roasted Fennel - myself and most of the table are new to the world of fennel which is exactly why I selected it. LOVED it. Will now be cooking roasted fennel all the time! So back to the - **Pulled Pork Benedict - I'm not one for cornbread, but this dish completely worked. My egg was a little less runny than I would have liked and sadly Veronica J's wasn't runny at all. None the less the dish was really tasty. Also will note I wasn't crazy about the side of potatoes and I wished I had done the side salad instead. I only managed to eat half (again hangover?) but left wishing I was able to eat more. **Mac - I stole a bite of Carlos G's mac and cheese, again good, but didn't wow me. So, overall I'm at about 3.5 stars for the food, and maybe 3.5 stars for the service, BUT, I'm totally rounding up for the host/front of the house (I wish I had caught his name). His presence, from getting our table seated, to handling the splitting of the checks at the end was awesome and made the experience that much better. Seriously, this guy deserves a raise! read more

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I don't live anywhere near Blue Collar. I live an hour away so it's no easy task to come here for dinner. I've made the long drive for dinner a couple times and did lunch once too and each time I leave Blue Collar I'm really glad we made the trip. I love that the minute you arrive the staff welcomes you right away and they are so friendly, even to the people that are not so nice. I saw a lady walk up before me once and was so rude and pushy and the girl remained nice and smiled the whole time. I don't remember her name (brazilian/venezuelan with cherry blossom tattoo) but she has been my waitress for two visits. I have BIG EYES so I like to ask for suggestions because otherwise I order too much food and I can't eat too much. The cherry blossom waitress always make great suggestions. One of my favorites that I keep ordering is the shrimps and grits. Lots of flavor and so different that the ones you get in southern food restaurants. I love my veggies and so happy that they offer so many different choices. I highly suggest that you order a veggies plate as a starting dish. You get to choose 4 different veggies. I have tried the caramelized brussel sprouts, grilled asparagus, sauteed wild buttered baby bok choy, tomato and mozzarella cheese salad and roasted artichoke hearts. They tasted so fresh and delicious. Next visit I want to try the roasted beets with goat cheese. It sounds so good. For my main dish on my first visit I tried the pan roasted corvina with aji amarillo sauce and red quinoa. For fish lovers I truly recommend this dish. On my second trip I went with grilled mahi with two veggies that I chose off the specials chalkboard. Gotta love those veggies. I ordered the lunch special on my last visit. It was a chicken dish with a cocoa chipotle sauce. It was huge and the dish was to die for. Anyone that knows me knows I **LOVE** dessert and **ALWAYS** check out the dessert menu **BEFORE** looking at the food menu. Two that are I like here are the chocolate cake that is served with a glass of milk (how cute is that) and the bread pudding. On my first visit I told the cherry blossom waitress how excited I was to try the bread pudding that my friends told me about. After I finished my fish dinner she just showed up with the bread pudding; perfect end to my meal. Great food, great staff and the owner is the chef and he is super nice. Love this place and will keep recommending it to all my friends and family. read more

Why The upgrade to Five Stars! Cause they Deserve it. I Love their Lunch,Dinner and Brunch Menu! Their Big Ragout sandwich is my Favorite there. I also Love their Burgers, Chicken sandwiches, Hanger steak and eggs ,and their Shrimp and Grits! All their Food is Amazing and their Great Service can't be Beat. Chef Daniel takes Great pride of the preparation and food that he puts out.. I would recommend this place to everyone to give it a try! read more

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I stopped by for lunch at the newly opened Blue Collar today, and was overall very pleased with the experience. The new restaurant, headed by chef Danny Serfer, is in the space formerly occupied by American Noodle Bar in the motel at NE 68th Street and Biscayne Boulevard across from Balan's. It's a clean and intimate space, with an industrial look. Seating is limited to three at the counter, four two-seat tables and three four-seat tables. There is dedicated parking on the north side of the motel. I was immediately greeted, and got my choice of table next to the window. I made my order right away, and waited... after a while, the waitress came back and asked if I were ready to order! Once she realized the problem, she apologized, and shortly after a dish of mushroom and goat cheese croquettes with fig-pomegranate jam was presented on the house. The croquettes were great. Creamy, rich mushroomy goodness on the inside, and crisp on the outside. I highly recommend them. My entree was "The Big Ragout Sandwich" which was hollowed-out crusty bread filled with a braised ragout of brisket, veal and pork shoulder, with little balls of fresh mozzarella melting on top. I was a bit worried about how to eat it without ending up wearing ragout on my clothing, so I picked at it at first with a fork, but once it cooled down a bit I found that the bread was sturdy enough to hold it all together. The ragout tasted of white wine that it was braised in, and was deliciously rich. It was more than I usually eat for lunch, but I couldn't put it down! The accompanying fresh-cut fries sprinkled with sea salt were fine. The lunch menu included over twenty vegetables (!), salads, sandwiches and burgers, so most will have little trouble finding something to please. I have my eye on the "Grouper Po Boy" for my next visit. Aside from my lost order, the staff was very attentive, from start to finish. Even Chef Danny came by to ask how my meal was. read more

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3.5? I was looking forward to my Duck McMuffin from reading all the rave reviews about it. That's the funny part about hyping up a dish--it doesn't always live up to the expectations. The concept I am a fan of. Duck bacon, smoked gouda, sunny side up duck eggs, with a lemon aioli and duck jus drizzled on top. It's like the ultimate duck benedict, but my issue was the duck bacon was too salty and that seemed to just overpower the dish. The Mac was a winner. DO THIS. I mean, order this. It's melty and cheesy and rich in all the right ways. This is the reason they get the extra half star from me. My boyfriend's big ragout sandwich was large. But he stayed in charge. Our waiter even commented that he was brave to eat it sandwich style instead of taking a knife and fork to it. The flavors were like an Italian party in your mouth. The veal-pork-brisket made a really delicious combination and the fresh mozzarella just held everything together nicely. The service was straightforward and timely. We must have come after the brunch rush so there was no wait for a table. That was a pleasant surprise considering how small this restaurant is and the fact that I get especially hAngry when I oversleep on a Saturday morning. Parking: in the adjacent motel parking lot which is fairly small or on the side of the building on 68th street. Random side note: is that hotel abandoned? closed? partially open? being renovated? or just really creepy? I'm still interested in their dinner menu and the bf still wants to try their burger. I was also at a disadvantage because I was on my Lenten no dessert restriction, which may have made the difference. So I'll give Blue Collar another chance to bump their star rating. I guess I'm just a little pouty that despite the glowing reviews, I didn't leave as big a fan as everyone else. read more

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I've had The Blue Collar on my radar for months now. My sister and I finally ventured down this morning (Saturday, Jan 4th) I absolutely enjoyed the ambiance and intimate setting. This is truly an hidden oasis on the up and coming Biscayne Blvd. Biscayne Blvd has truly cleaned up a lot. GREAT area to park, walk and shop. read more

Blue Collar - Had the shrimp and grits today $15. It wasnt the best I've had. I wish I had ordered the Brandon breakfast. - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

The MiMo district is gaining it's share of hyped up restaurants and Blue Collar is one name that has come up more often than others. With all the hype, I wasn't sure if they could deliver. Located in a tiny corner space of a "shady" motel; Blue Collar is an easy one to drive right by.... keep your eyes open. Their dining area is clean and simply decorated with retro "working man" lunch boxes mounted on the wall and large storefront windows, but low ceilings and awfully tight space make it a wee bit uncomfortable. No worries because that comfort is re-established with a charming staff, open kitchen and outstanding food; with an emphasis on "outstanding food". What an incredibly diverse menu; so many choices and limited stomach space; a peek around the surrounding tables and everyone has a dish that looks better than the last. Vegetarians of the world can rejoice... I'm not part of their club but I appreciate the lifestyle and was impressed by the vast veggies list (more than 20 available every single day). They even offer a "veggie plate" (pick any 4) as a main course for those veggie lovers. We shared a "shrimp and Grits" with with bacon and bbq sauce appetizer; shrimp were a tad small but the dish was excellent and unique compared to traditional southern shrimp and grits. My main dish of "boneless chicken breast" doesn't sound exciting but it was cooked perfect and seasoned just right. I chose caramelized brussels sprouts (sounds yuck but was so yum) and tomato mozzarella salad. Tasty, light dish. Also tried some of my girl's dish, "pan roasted corvina" on top of red quinoa. The fish had a nice exterior crust, soft center and a drizzle of amarillo sauce (the perfect compliment of sweetness). We topped off our meal with "bread pudding". It was like mainlining liquid bliss. Superb. After completing this meal, I now understand the location and the small venue. The food and style is unpretentious and a move to a larger space in Miami Beach or Brickell would not only contradict the name "blue collar" but would take away the charm that made this place so perfect in the first place. Bottom line: Blue Collar exceeded all expectations and lived up to every bit of the hype read more

Blue Collar is not gastropub style, but more of a modern, fresher take on southern soul food. I salivate a little just thinking about how amazing Blue Collar brunch is! This place is a must to try in Miami. The food is packed with flavor, and the attention to detail is definitely worth the trip for me. The veggie plate is one of my favorites here. So many amazing options to choose from on their board to mix! I would recommend the curried cauliflower hands down. The big ragout I ordered as my main dish last visit was stuffed with loads of braised beef, and was oozing so much fresh mozzarella! The crowd here was pretty cool as well, never touristy. The hostess could tell how hungry me and my friends were and was nice enough to take a 30 min wait for brunch, to being served immediately. So that was a major plus. Their produce is all local, and the portions are huge, great wine list. Can't really think of any complaints about BC! The only thing I would say is it can be really cramped if you decide to eat inside. I preferred eating outside because it was more spacious, but not much of a scenery, with just the main road right there. Either way, can't wait to come back regardless, hence the 5 stars. read more

Blue Collar - The Big Ragout Sandwich! With veg plate: curried cauliflower, beets and goat cheese, the amazing brussel sprouts & lemon artichokes - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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It was a rainy Thursday night, I was hungry, and I was in the mood for some Indian food. Although the place nearest to me wasn't great, it was good enough for take out. Unsurprisingly, I found the store had closed for good. I was left to make a choice.. Wendy's? Uggh, not more fast food! Haven't been to Blue Collar yet, so, why not? Gotta see what all the Yelping's been about. I've never been a fan of this location, parking kind of sucks, and the previous tenant left me with not so great memories. They too were praised by the Yelp community by and large, never understood why though. Hopefully this place will live up to the hype. I chose to sit at the counter, seating was limited due to the weather, turned out to be a good idea. I had a nice conversation with a couple sitting next to me and with the manager behind the register. I looked around the menu. First thing that struck me is that it was kind of pricey, but the food coming out of the kitchen did look pretty amazing. I was torn between a few good sounding options, so I asked the manager for his recommendation for a first timer. He suggested the "Really Juicy Chesseburger" and bread pudding for desert. I told him I was apprehensive as most burgers usually don't compare to my benchmark standard, but he assured me that it was good and that he'd pay for it if I didn't agree. Fair enough I suppose! My food came out fairly quickly. The burger looked good, complete with a mound of fresh cut fries. It was a decent sized portion and as the name implied, it was really juicy and on par quality wise to my benchmark, the fries were on a whole different level of awesome however. I really didn't need the desert.. really didn't need it.. but I ordered it anyway because it did look good.. As soon has the manager said Heath Bar I said DONE, bring it on! Now I should mention I'm not a huge desert person, I rarely order it, but I'm glad I did. The bread pudding is nothing short of amazing. At first bite it's a taste explosion. Not too sweet.. a little spicy.. ?!?! Ok, that's different but IT WORKS! Paired with the fresh made whipped cream.. wow. It really made my dining experience complete. Pricey, a little, but at least the quality really is there. Certainly better then the majority of the over hyped over yelped places in Miami. read more

I have found my favorite southern comfort food spot in Miami! Located at a motel on Biscayne Blvd. this small, simple and cool eatery has it all going on! The inside is always packed and you usually need reservations to sit there. The outside area not so much as you can venture yourself on a Sunday eve and get a table. I like to enjoy it with a good friend for long conversations, but if you are a Lone Ranger you can also enjoy it. The service is good and pretty quick, they are always checking if you have water, if you want more beer, but not too invasive so you can take your time. The food is just divine! Their Vaca Frita Tostones is so flavorful and crunchy! Their Shrimp and Grits is just inspiring! You feel like going home and trying to reproduce their magic! At least I did! Their ribs look just amazing, I still have to try them but I always get caught up with their appetizers! They are sooo good and sooo fulfilling! My next time I'm must skip the appetizers and go straight for the entries. If you feel like eating some southern comfort food that is the place to be happy! read more

Blue Collar - Vaca frita tostones! - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I went on a Sunday at like 11am and it wasn't too busy but as the day progressed it got pretty packed. The owner/manager was very accommodating to the large group i was in (group of 9). The food was pretty good, I had the shrimp and grits and the taste was awesome. My friend got the ragout sandwich?? - SO MUCH JUICY, TASTY MEAT!! Def recommend it. The chicken parm was littttttt, the spaghetti was al dente and the chicken was also very tender and juicy. Mac and cheese was pretty good, my favorite part was the shape. Very cheesy and i think there were breadcrumbs on it?? Super freaking cool omg. read more

Blue Collar - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have been SO anxious to try this place out. When I finally had the opportunity this past Saturday for brunch, I was so excited to the point where we were the first people in the door. By the time we left, the place was full of regulars and newbies alike, all noshing on Blue Collar's delicious creations. It's the weekend so alcohol is acceptable at any time of the day, right? While I went with a cava mimosa, the boys tried Banana Bread beer (gotta get your fruit somehow), it was definitely different but a good adventurous choice for 11 in the morning. It wasn't easy deciding what to get for actual food, but once my boyfriend ordered Brendan's Breakfast and I knew I could have some bites of his, my options were narrowed a bit. That's because his one order included heavenly brioche french toast, pancakes, potato hash, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. In the end, I went with the artichoke benedict with a side of fruit . Even the fruit was stellar! While eating, I couldn't help but glance around at all the other tables and drool over their dishes- from the ragout sandwich to lemon ricotta pancakes, everything looked amazing. The service was super friendly and I left just dreaming of my next meal there. Thanks Blue Collar for living up to my expectations, and then some. read more

There has been white hot hype surrounding Blue Collar for the better part of the year and it was about time I experienced the madness. After trekking all the way down to Miami and taking a little excursion through Little Haiti I had flashbacks of Terminator Salvation. No wonder Wyclef calls 911 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiNRIR8tjFc . As I approached the restaurant I did a double take. No way is this attached to a motel. It is. And it's small. Without exaggeration I'd say its a good 500 SQ excluding the kitchen. It immediately reminded me something out of the Lower East Side, but if you ask me, it's all apart of the appeal. The lone waiter, who at times seemed overwhelmed, did his best to accommodate a packed house. While some of the prices might not be blue collar, the atmosphere certainly is. It's indicative new age Miami minus the pretentiousness. From the moment we sat down to the time we got up, we felt complacent. The owner, who was very outgoing made sure we were all satisfied and left on a full stomach. We discussed local restaurants, some NY spots and even compared dishes, such as Yardbird's shrimp 'n grits vs. theirs--which is superior in my opinion. I'd even be willing to put it up with the shrimp 'n grits I've had at the finer NOLA restaurants like Brigtsen's or Emeril's. Fellow Yelpers Nick A and Trevor D and I have been deliberating our ordering strategy for a week and we finally decided to order most of the menu. Our motto, go hard or go the f*ck the home. Besides the shrimp n' grits, we also ordered pork and beans w/fried egg, rock shrimp mac & cheese and veggie plate that consisted of 4 different types of veggie sides. This was all the opening act. We loved the pork and beans, also very reminiscent of NOLA. The smokey bacon along with the sausage just completed the dish. The mac & cheese was also very good. Not too cheesy, though it had three different kinds of cheese that was a perfect marriage. The veggie plate was a little disappointing. I was not a fan of the sweet potato mash, as it reminded me of underarm sweat. The broccoli was decent, but seemed to have some tangier version of sriracha. The second act. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak being the true Philadelphia I am and it passed the test. I would have opted for a different type of cheese, as it seemed to have been the same trugole used in the mac. But the sandwich was hearty and definitely satisfying. My friends ordered the big ragout sandwich that was similar to a sloppy joe once it was served. Way too much meat, cheese and more meat. You definitely get your money's worth with that sandwich but it would probably require a fork and knife to finish. We also got the daily special which happened to be the spare ribs. Not the best I've had, but they were definitely substantial. At this point, we all agreed the opening act was the best thus far. That's not to say the meals weren't good, they were. But the appetizers were just that much better. Act three. The desserts. Wow. The bread pudding is no joke. I don't care how full you are, going to this place and not ordering the bread pudding might be criminal. In fact, it is. With a great lead-off like Rickey Henderson and a fantastic closer like Mariano Rivera, Blue Collar is well worth the hype and most importantly your appetite. read more

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Just thinking of the name puts a smile on my face, and thats what you can expect when you dine at Blue Collar: the best comfort food in the area. If you are't careful, you might miss it as you drive by it, but let this deceive you, once you open the door to this quaint and cozy environment, you will never miss it again. The decor is themed and kitschy, like an old workers food kitchen, with the specials written in chalk on a big board hanging on top of the counter. Word to the wise, it is a small establishment and it gets packed almost immediately, specially for brunch, so plan ahead and be prepared. My boo and I had a lovely breakfast date that consisted of the most amazing shrimp and grits I've tasted in the area, and a side of the buttered baby bock -choy which were just sublime. Danny put his big boy pants on and went head in for the Big Ragout Sandwich, which was properly sold to us by our server when she started describing in detail what it took to slow cook that brisket, pork and veal shoulder. Say no more mon amour. read more

Blue Collar - shrimp and grits and sides of potatoes and baby bock -choy - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Surprised the BFF with a brunch date here for her birthday. It's a small location and jam packed when it opens. But! The birthday gods deigned to bless us with an open table as soon as we said "For 2, please!" Larger groups were waiting for the bigger tables to open, hehe. We'd come from The Salty Donut, so we weren't starving (we had a couple donut holes as we were driving over). Everything we ordered, we shared. Also, parking in the tiny lot beside them was something like $2 or $4. FOOD + Spaghetti Squash: This was delicious. I loved it. Every time I needed my tastebuds to chill out from our pulled pork benedict, this was the perfect buttery pairing. Would definitely reorder for more face-stuffing. + Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Fries: This was yum, but it wasn't anything special. I'd prob skip this to stuff my face with something else. + Pulled Pork Benedict: This was soooo good. We split this in half, devoured the eggs, pulled pork and LOVED that it sat on huge blocks of cornbread. Between the 2 of us, we couldn't even finish the single order. We ended up bagging the rest, although we wanted to keep eating, haha. (To be fair, we also had 6 donuts sitting next to us for our dessert.) Food came fast, service was quick, and everything was noms. Would come again! read more

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What a dinner! Great good, great service, great ambiance and generous portions. Comfort traditional food with all the classic favorites! I'm in love. I got the daily special Pork cheeks with yukon gold mashed potatoes and my husband got the tender hanger steak with home fries. The portions are huge! The pork cheeks were very tender and cooked to perfection! The mashed potatoes was the best I've ever had!! Not too creamy, it was chunky and very potato-y. The best thing also from the dish is that it was hot (temperature wise). Usually it's just warm but i love when it's hot and you can see the heat smoke! My husband steak was big too and he loved it. The fries were thick cut, including the skin, very well cooked and not greasy. It was just perfect. It was a big dinner so we turned down their offer of homemade desserts (chocolate cake, bread pudding or berry cobbler)... We payed but we stayed there while my husband was finishing his beer. No need to say it didn't take me long to order the cobbler. It took a bit of time which i think shows its made right on spot. It is served with vanilla ice cream. It was warm and big. However the taste was a little bit too tart for me and the shortbread crust was a bit too salty. However it tastes much better if you eat the three components together (berries, crust and ice cream). They really complement each other! Great experience with delicious classic traditional dishes! Everything on the menu looks good so i can't wait to go back. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place out for quite some time now and I'm happy that I was finally successful in doing so. First off, this restaurant is hidden and you will probably drive past it as many times as I did so here's a tip... It's apart of the motel next to the Chase bank... Also, you can park at the Chase bank as parking beside the establishment is extremely limited. The first thing you notice about this place is the size, it's very intimate (small) and can get filled up rather quickly. I did take notice as to how quick the staff is to clean the table once a customer leaves so that the wait for a seat is very small. I opted to sit at the three stool bar as I was flying solo and it gave me a straight look into the open kitchen to see the boys at work! I choose to order the Breakfast Plate which is 3 eggs, toast, home potatoes and your choice of bacon or sausage. I also ordered the shrimp Mac and Cheese to go. My Breakfast Plate came out relatively fast and I really enjoyed each bite. The eggs were soft and had the perfect ratio of salt and pepper, the toast had a little kick to it, the home potatoes were flavorful and the sausages were just as great. Be forewarned that the Mac and Cheese is a lot for just one person and is extremely cheesy and comes out piping hot and is really good too (although I wish they would keep the shrimp as whole as opposed to slicing it up in pieces within the dish). I really really really wanted to try the shrimp and grits but I hate cheese within the grits, I wish restaurants would give an option to have the cheese removed. Overall the food was good and I would return again! read more

Blue Collar - Mac and Cheese (Huge Portion) - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Sorry to say I was not impressed. The chicken in the chicken parm was very tough and chewy. So bad that we didn't finish and didn't bother to take home. The snapper was dry and over cooked- the vegetable sides are delicious. Also had latkaes - not impressed and shrimp and grits which were creamy but just ok- not many large shrimp mostly mini shrimp and grits. Overall if you love veggies this is your spot. There are to many other amazing seafood and Italian restaurants that do fish and Parm much better. read more

Blue Collar is TOTALLY unpretentious, as my friend Michelle T said on her review. She told me about this place months ago, along with other friends who frequently the establishment on a frequent basis. I was skeptical until our food arrived at the table and I had the first bite. OMFG. Both dishes were prepared perfectly. We ordered the Ribs special (bbq baby back) and the Braise (spicy oxtail). D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. I can't wait to go back and try other things. Next time we will order various small plates to try out some of their 'known' items. Parking can be tricky. We parked inside the 'motel' where the restaurant is hosted. There is street parking on 68 or 69. I'm not sure how I'd feel leaving the car out there though. So please be mindful. Other than that, be ready to be blown away. The chef here deserves 5* for outstanding cooking. Holy Jeebus! read more

I had read a couple reviews on Blue Collar and could not wait to drive down to Miami to try this. It was everything everyone said it was. It has a small dining area, about 15 tables and a big kitchen area where there is some seating right in front of their also. The menu has amazing "comfort food" dishes that I have never seen anywhere else and I must say it is very hard to decide what to order. We were there for the Saturday brunch, so there was anything from large pancakes over large sausage, and 2 eggs on top to BBQ Ribs and an amazing Burrito dish. I set my mind on the "Mac", which is a LARGE Mac and Cheese dish, with bacon. Seems everyone recommended this so I figured that is all I am going to order for today because it was huge. Large macaroni, and fresh cheese and large bacon pieces. It is what everyone said it was. Amazing. My wife had the Grilled Chicken with watermelon and cucumber salad over butternut squash. Very tasty. The service was right on and our waitress recommended several dishes to try to get us familiar with what they had on the menu. You have to go here several times to try all the great dishes they have to offer. Blue Collar is a perfect breakfast/lunch place and has everything imaginable on the menu. They serve beer and wine as well. Saturday and Sunday they have a brunch until 3:00, and a separate dinner menu that starts at 5pm. Definitely going back, whenever in the area, and will try something different each time. Forgot to mention there is also outdoor seating as well. Great find. Thanks for the Yelpers that did THEIR reviews on this place. I would of never found it. read more

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How do you explain ranking a meal in your top five when you had a simple meal of a burger, fries, tostones topped with vaca frita, bread pudding and coffee? Well for my husband Blue Collar did just that. The place is tiny and not stroller friendly so we had to wait about 30 minutes (which became 45minutes) for a table to accommodate our sleeping baby situation. But the beer selection and great company in waiting made the time fly by. We were seated right in front of the action, moments later greeted by Chef/Owner Danny, owner chats always makes me happy, and orders were quickly taken. Another beer and out came our apps. Not sure exactly what the sauce was on top of the tostones topped with vaca frita but they should put that **it on everything! We split a burger (it was a good size but we're light eaters) which was a tad bit more medium-well than medium but it was still super juicy. The side of homemade fries brought back childhood memories of abuela prepping potatoes in the kitchen and frying up some fresh fries for a quick afternoon snack. Absolutely DELISH! We weren't too sure about dessert being that we are not into sweets and definitely not into bread pudding but after the urging of our waiter and the promise that he would eat it and foot the tab if we didn't like it we figured, what the hell, bring us some bread pudding! Oh and some coffee please. Then it happened.....the thing that occurs when you realize you have just had one of the best meals in a long **s time because everything was so darn good (including the service) from beginning to end. They brought us a thermos full of Panther coffee (locally roasted and oh so good) and a glass jar of thick cream (which we were later told was just half and half kept really cold-lesson: what you serve things in and temps do matter) along with a piece of hot bread pudding topped with what I think was ice cream but melted too quick. I now LOVE BREAD PUDDING!!! Holy smokes!!!! Whatever you do to it don't stop! It was flipping amazing! Paired with probably the best cup of coffee we had EVER had; we were two smiling fools sitting at our table waiting for the bill. Can't wait to go back with the big kids for ribs and then go back again for brunch and then again for lunch and then again and again and, well, you get it. Make room Danny, we're bringing the clan! read more

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Worth every single star !!! We were in this part of town in Miami from our more northern stopping grounds and it's not everyday you get to eat at Blue Collar. I originally visited Blue Collar many moons ago when they first opened, that was my first and only time there and I remember my experience being nothing short than amazing ! So I told the girlfriend we are going... Needless to say I didn't get any complaints :) We arrived about 20 minutes before there brunch was over at or around 3:00pm. We waited for about 15 minutes which wasn't bad for seating. Now if you have never been to Blue Collar, you might ask your self, it's in a Motel? It's right on the corner of a small motel on Biscayne Blvd. Now don't worry I can assure you it's going to be worth it. This is more of a dive and a hidden gem in the city. While it's small in size its stature stands tall, so rest assured its worth it. Looking at the menu, I was literally perplexed. Not in a negative way, but I just saw so many things on the menu that I wanted it was a shame I couldn't order more. I can tell you it was very creative. From the Shrimp N' Grits to the Pork N' Beans everything on the menu looked delicious. However, I went with the Pulled Pork Benedict. Let me tell you it might had been one of the better pulled pork dishes I have ever had. The dish was paired with seasoned sautéed potatoes which were amazing they were soft in the middle but crisp on the outside, these puppies were seasoned perfectly with onions and peppers. Now this isn't your regular grandmother's pulled pork. Oh No... This puppy was mounted on Jalapeño Cornbread with Pulled Pork and two Pouched Eggs on top. The cornbread was soft and flakey and had a kick to it when you bite into it. The pulled pork was so tender and glazed with a BBQ/Mayo dressing which was an amazing combination with the pouched eggs on top. My favorite part about this dish is when you cut into the egg with your fork and let the yolk drip down into that tender pork and soft cornbread and then take a spoon full in your mouth its heaven sent let me tell you how all those flavors just make your taste buds crave for more. Everything on the dish just goes together perfectly. Then hit the nail on the head with this dish. Great Job! read more

Blue Collar - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I'm really torn about writing this review because after all the great things I've heard so I feel like the terrible service I had here a few weeks ago was a fluke. I'll preface this by admitting: I'm young -- and I am often told I look younger than I actually am. I get carded everywhere I go and I'm curious if the "stigma" of being young and therefore not going to spend a fortune played an impact on my experience. Also, the food was awesome, every single bite was delicious. Our server was incredibly friendly. But the host the night I went left a "bad taste" in my mouth that, weeks later, I'm still annoyed thinking about. So the story begins... I expected a wait, no big deal. It was Saturday at dinner time. But I couldn't help but notice that the two parties ahead of mine (and the two that put names in after) were offered menus and drinks. I was there for my birthday! I would've loved a glass of wine to sip as we watched what appeared to be a drug deal going on in the sketchy hotel next door. Alas, no offer. Then, after one person in my party of three was told he could not run to grab a coffee across the street at the threat of having our name taken off the list, another girl put her name in. Her party wasn't there yet, but when the host learned he knew her family, there was not a worry in the world! They'd have a table for them as quickly as possible after they got there. I get it. People know people. People want to help out the people they know. That's fine. But when the rest of her party of four arrived and complained they didn't have a table yet (when we'd be standing there awkwardly waiting for 35 minutes), SUDDENLY the host had a "great idea" -- he could seat us-- at the bar! "No I think we'll wait for that table," I replied (motioning to a woman with her purse on her lap, chair pulled out, waiting for her husband in the bathroom.) "Oh they're probably not leaving anytime soon," the host told me (probably winking over my head to the party behind me). Surprise! They got up and left about a minute and a half later. The "important people" behind us got a seat a few minutes later. Great food (very photogenic too which I always think is a plus), great service during the meal. I'd love to go into detail but what I remember about that night was the host. I'd like to say once we were seated that was the end of my encounter with said host. Unfortunately though, it was the host who my boyfriend had told it was my birthday and the host who tried ONCE to light a candle and declared: it's too windy, it won't work. So I had to "blow out" an unlit candle... happy birthday Alex. He also ran the credit card we gave him, told us it didn't work and that we'd have to find another way to pay. Luckily, we had another card, but I checked immediately afterwards-- there was nothing wrong with the first one. Probably no one is still reading this long tale of mine, but it feels good to vent. I will be back, the mac & cheese is too good to stay away. But honestly, if that guy is manning the door upon my return, I just might have to skip out and try a different day. read more

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The food and service are awesome. I would recommend everyone try the griot there if it is still available. I have been a few times and I have yet to try something I didn't like. read more

The vegetable platter is delicious! I always order with the cheese grits. The bread pudding also so yummy read more

I have had Blue Collar in my bookmarks for the longest time, and I finally went in for dinner last night with my brother. They have tons of sides to choose from and even an entree that is a combination of any 4 veg sides. I ordered the chicken breast with cheese grits and caramelized brussel sprouts. My brother had their burger and fries. We split the Heath bar bread pudding. Everything was delicious. Seriously- we could not stop saying how good it was on our way home. Everything we had was just so tasty and the flavors balanced well. Portions were large, but not so huge that you end up carting home most of your meal. Prices are reasonable, and we felt like everything was a good value. I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. Don't be intimidated by its location in the parking lot of a shady motel on Biscayne. Once you're inside and eating, you forget where you are! Two thumbs up for Blue Collar! read more

Blue Collar - Chicken with cheese grits and brussel sprouts. Yum! - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

We originally thought we'd pulled up to the wrong place and were skeptical about going in but I'm sooooo glad we did. The braised brisket was quite possibly the best food I've ever eaten. The baby back ribs my husband had were so good he couldn't stop eating them. The portion sizes are out of control!!!! Staff was courteous and professional. I'll definitely be back! read more

Blue Collar continues to excel in both food quality and service. Since my initial review, I've returned multiple times. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is professional, friendly, and fast. Note that take out is back on after a brief hiatus - yay! Brunch is spot on, the veggie burger is bad ass, and the mashed potatoes are madly addictive yet perfectly simple. Please don't leave my neighborhood or ever change, Blue Collar! read more

Blue Collar - Veggie plate with ample portions. Cheesy grits, broccolini, mushrooms, and brussels sprouts. - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Came here one afternoon for lunch and was disappointed because the place was closed due to A/C repairs. Came back to finally try it and was not disappointed. Not disappointed at ALL!!! Small, unassuming place with very little parking and attached to a motel where the House of Noodles used to stand (good riddance) now home to Blue Collar and leave it to chef Daniel Serfer and Blue Collar to make this little place, with not many parking spots and attached to a motel the best spot in the city, or at least, the spot I want to be. Came for lunch with my partner and were immediately greeted and seated. My partner asked for the Corben and I asked for the Ragout. We wanted to have something to start the meal with and our server suggested the Curried Cauliflower. Great suggestion. The Curried Cauliflower was nothing more than an oval bowl of medium size, full of perfectly tender cauliflower bathed on a curried sauce, so creamy, so spicy, so delicious, I could have had 10 of those for lunch and be happy but, we had sandwiches coming. My partner's Corben was two brisket-loaded sandwiches, with a bowl of a savory Au Jus and potato cakes with a apple cinnamon sauce. Judging by the look of it and that of my partner's face, the sandwich was pretty good. My Ragout was a foot long crispy bread stuffed, I mean stuffed, with a mix of pork, veal, brisket, and sausages all in a delicious sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese, all with a side of ridiculously good season fries. I can't begin to describe how good that sandwich was. First, I'm out of words, second, it makes me hungry just to think about that sandwich. To finish the meal, we had the bread pudding. And here I thought the best bread pudding I have had was all the way in San Diego at Extraordinary Desserts (see my review of the place.) Allow me to correct myself. The best bread pudding I have ever had is at Blue Collar, Miami. Soft, warm, and that spicy butterscotch sauce makes one of the greatest contrast I have ever had the pleasure to eat. Chef Daniel Serfer THANK YOU!!! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I split the Corben sandwich and the Big Ragout on Sesame Roll. We LOVED every bite. Would absolutely recommend. read more

Wow..... I found this place on Yelp and upon arrival it looked like a "Yuge" mistake buuuuuut I waa with a client and pretended it suggested ti me and definately not my choice. After we left I took 100% credit for finding this amazing gem. Wanna great lunch...?.... Just close your eyes, point to anything on the menu and it'll be a great choice. So, when just south of pretentious Aventura or north of Winwood (aka: I'm better than you cause I shlep around Winwood like a typical millennial drone pretender), make a V-line for ridiculously good food. read more

Amazing service and food nice hidden gem. Food was amazing great place for brunch or dinner!

Two things you need to know: - They won't seat you until your entire party is present so don't invite your Cuban friends (I'm Cuban, I'm warning you) - Parking is available by Chase Bank or alongside the hotel. Don't worry, you won't get towed. I came here for my cousin's birthday last night. I will say first off, service was exceptional and for that, I am thankful. The host gave us risotto bites while we waited which was very nice since we were standing outside for an entire hour. Wait times are ridiculous but I get it...it's a Saturday night and we were a party of 6. Plus this place is tiny. There should really be some chairs or sofas or something...even if it's in the parking lot. Hungry and standing for a long period of time is not the best idea. Good thing, I was in the company of fun people so the time flew by quickly. The food was ok, to say the least. Maybe my expectations were high because these reviews/photos are amazing...but I wasn't very wow'd but all of it. The mac 'n cheese was good and the vaca frita tostones were good but nothing to call home about. I tried my friend's hanger steak and it was alright. The fries were good. My cousin had the ribs and she loved it. The key lime pie was good. Homemade whip cream - Yum. In my opinion, the tostones were a little too hard but my best friend loved that about them so it all depends on what you like. The sauce on top of the vaca frita was a little too heavy but again, it's all up to your tastebuds. It's not a bad place but for 4.5 stars I was expecting a lot more. read more

Blue Collar - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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A-Ok is about as good as it gets for this place. The food is good but not earth-shattering but it is wallet-breaking. I've been several times and never been disappointed but also never been awed. In such that i suspect I will not be going back anytime soon if ever. This last time, I ordered the ropa vieja tostones and sweet potato fries. These two together come out to $18. Not horrible but when all you get is four tiny tostones with a dab of rope vieja on'em I can't help but be disappointed and quite frankly, ripped off. My wife ordered the shrimp'n'grits and again you pay full prices for half orders. One of the friends we went with made the comment that she could have made her fried b/s chicken at home for a 1/4 of the price In summary, good food but nothing to slap your mama about and expensive for what it is. Those three stars are starting to look better than it is with every letter I continue to type. read more

I *had* been totally impressed when the business owner responded promptly and publicly to my less-than-stellar review about the sunchokes and promised to make things right. But talk is cheap, and I'm lowering my review (formerly averaged out to 4 stars) because more than a week has gone by and there has been ZERO follow-up from anyone at Blue Collar. I responded to Daniel's comment on Yelp by emailing his personal address on Sat, April 11 at 12:47 PM. I included a copy of the receipt in which the sunchokes were clearly listed. He had promised that either himself or someone at Blue Collar would contact me on Monday, but by Tuesday evening I had still heard nothing, so I emailed a reminder to him on Wed, April 15 at 4:16 AM. Again, zero response. I called the restaurant on Thur, April 16 at 10:34 AM and left a message. Again, zip/zero/zilch/nada. So...PPPPPHHHHHHTTTTTTTTT. Rule #1 of running a successful business: under-promise and over-deliver. Blue Collar has done just the opposite and as such, has lost me as a customer. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Miami, and now that I no longer live in Florida, it's kind of a requirement for me to visit when I'm in town. Their menu has expanded quite a bit from the last time I was there, but you can't go wrong with the Vaca Frita Tostones, their Mac n Cheese, Veggie Fried Rice, anything on their daily braised list and whatever seafood options they have. Their desserts are also phenomenal, particularly their bread pudding! It's pretty small and can seat about 50 people, so I wouldn't suggest having a big group unless you plan it in advance. Either way, it's a wonderful spot to try in Miami! read more

Blue Collar - Vaca Frita tostones - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

From the looks of this place you would never think that they were pushing out some of the best food in Miami. Our last day in Miami and we wanted something off the beaten path so we came here. We ordered a few items: Shrimp & Grits - Really good. Not enough food on the plate because I wanted more. I love their grits here: dense, creamy and a nice cheese flavor. French Toast - Perfect. Not much to it. Pork & Beans - spicy! Wasn't my favorite dish but my friend loved it. The Big Ragout On Rigatoni - Got this to go and thought it was good. Some cheese would have set it off. I would recommend you to try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great breakfast and brunch spot. Retro and modern decor. Food we had was excellent from duck bacon eggs to the blueberry stuffed french toast. Generous proportions. Small seating area would be careful with larger groups read more

Blue Collar - Super french toast - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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After sitting in my bookmarks for years now, I finally got to dine at this place! My friend and I came for lunch and thank goodness, there was no wait. I always hear about the wait for this amazing place and we got lucky. The location shares a lot with this old-abandoned-looking motel so we almost missed it! Tiny little place. I can see why there's always a wait normally. The parking was on the street next to the motel that clearly indicated it was for Blue Collar Parking. They list their "veggies" and "dailies" on a chalkboard right above the register/kitchen area. Everything on that board sounded amazing but one side definitely caught my eye. Right away, we ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes and Conch Fritters for appetizers to start. Delicious! Definitely coming back for the conch fritters - the sauce was the perfect cherry on top. My friend ordered their mac & cheese as his entree and I got the Grilled Mahi Mahi with 2 choices of "veggies" off their chalkboard so I went for the Waffle Sweet Potato Fries and Cheese Grits. Oh. My. God. The mahi mahi was cooked to just the right temperature. The BEST sweet potato fries I have ever had. It was cooked and salted to perfection. I think I genuinely miss them now. The cheese grits were great too! Mac & cheese left a really good impression on me too, it wasn't as heavy as it looked (super cheesy) and it was delish. I definitely need to come back for dinner. Oh! And their brunch! Those sweet potato fries are calling. read more