I came to Blue Collar on Saturday afternoon at 7pm and the hardest part of coming here is parking... The hostess said it was alright to park around the block where it says "tow away zone" so I did. Once you start trying their food, you forget all about the parking situation... The portions abundant and very rich in flavor. I left extremely full and although I had dinner extremely early in my book, I wasn't hungry later on... You have to try their mac n cheese! Up to now my favorite one is the (mac & cheese)^2 from Yard House, but you have to try this one! This mac & cheese is DIVINE! If you dine inside, your hair and clothes will smell once you leave... Just saying girlfriend! read more

This place is really good. It is very small inside, so get there early. There is also limited outside sitting and the parking is also limited. Don't let any of this discourage you from coming here. This is definitely a place you must try. The food dishes they make are very flavorful. They are not afraid of spices so get ready for your taste buds to go crazy happy. I had the Big Ragout, which was delicious and humongous! I'm definitely going back again sometime to have this or something else. read more

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I must be the last Miami Yelp Elite to have dined at Blue Collar. We've passed this restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard and finally had the opportunity to drop in for a late weekday lunch. It's been on the list so many times among our foodie friends, but never survived their votes. When we walked in, I was shocked, it's as if you exported one of the popular Design District restaurants to NE 67th and Biscayne. As we arrived, our friendly server said we could sit anywhere we wanted. Then she gave us our Menu on a Clipboard. Everything looked as delicious as the Yelp reviews. I finally settled on the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, foregoing the Fries for the Salad. I then added the Macaroni and Cheese, figuring I would bring the leftovers home for the W. I recollected that the W mentioned to me just this past weekend that we should try Blue Collar (it must have received some recent Media Coverage). Both the Chicken Cordon Bleu and the Mac & Cheese were wonderful.The Mac & Cheese certainly is one of those dishes that I will think of when I drive past NE 67th and Biscayne. My business partner had a Chicken Dish to go with her CrossFit work out diet. It looked delicious! The Chef and Owner of Blue Collar, Daniel Serfer came over to introduce himself. That was unexpected and certainly appreciated. Serfer was previously at Chef Allen's in Aventura and the executive chef at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in NYC. I had to pass on dessert but will certainly be back to Blue Collar with the W and Friends. There are many more items on the menu I need to try. You park on the side of the Motel at NE 68th Street. read more

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Blue collar, Blue collar, I can only imagine that for the past two weeks, your ears must have been ringing a whole lot. We talked about you; we planned and read the reviews. When the day finally arrived, we wore our most comfortable pants and drove over to what was supposed to be something spectacular, you know, based on your 4.5 star reviews on yelp and all. Oh Blue Collar, Blue Collar, how we wanted to like you. Instead, you left us feeling, oh so blue. When we arrived we were greeted by a laid back cool guy who asked if we wanted inside or out. Since we had a toddler with us and felt maybe the enclosed space might be a bit much, we opted for the latter. Cool guy didn't need to take our names down, cool guy knew who we were, like all cool guys writing stuff down is just...not cool. So, we stand outside, awkwardly, because there's no waiting area. 20 minutes pass, our turn is up, cool guys gone, we are asked to sit...inside. No, no... we requested outside. Few minutes later, we have our table, we sit down and we get a brunch menu. A brunch menu at 3:30? Brunch it is, oh by the way there's no waffles and we are out of the only sandwich you want (the big ragout sandwich) . Apparently "it's late and the kitchen staff is done and not having it". Ok no problem...Friend #1 will have the big juicy slab of beef with no salt. Friend #2 will have the overpriced mediocre grilled cheese with bacon (2 extra bucks for the bacon). Friend #3 (the star of the show) will have the breakfast burrito, you know, the one with the extra runny, undercooked eggs, the chipotle sauce that was used in such an abundance I had to watch her scrape it off in pure delight, and the tasteless hash. I have to say friend number# 3 became very close to her toilet about 40 minutes after her encounter with the breakfast burrito. Thank god for Imodium AD! Friend #4...that's me! Actually, mine was ok I had the grilled chicken with the beets and goat cheese and their sweet potatoes. Was it 4.5 stars worth? Na...not by a long shot but was it good? Yeah. Worth the trip? Most certainly not. We also had the shrimp and grits which were by all standards alright along with the Mac and cheese. Notice how that was the last item because just like I forgot to mention it, they must have forgotten about it in the kitchen. Cold mac and cheese, that seemed to be there for a while but since it was the end of the day, lets feed it to these non cool kids. Yeah! We had the bread pudding, which got mixed reviews and that was the end of our meal. No fireworks, no taste bud tango, only a toilet Mexican hat dance. Unfortunately, that's what blue collar left us with. Frankly, we could have complained about the mac and cheese, and we could have gotten up and left. Had we done these things or not I doubt an experience should ever be so crummy. Blue collar you could have done a lot of things in order to make the experience a little more tolerable. Especially, with the 4.5 stars you have on yelp. we expected more and maybe that's our fault. Will this place get a second chance? Perhaps, once we all are able to move on and forget about this experience. For now...I will be nice and instead of parting with friend #3s wishes of a zero star review. I'll give you a 1 because the bread pudding was good and because, dammit man! I want to like you! You've got a unique menu and if you'd only apply yourself I'm sure you'd be A-ok in my book. read more

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This place is definitely a must-try and a gem of Miami. To those w/o discerning eyes, it blends as part of an old inn. However, a closer look at one of the doors you'll see a simple illustration of a blue collar. A couple of suggestions for those wanting to try out the place 1) Get there early! A line forms even before the place opens. Seating and parking are both limited. Parking is shared with the inn so it fills quickly. Easier for 2 people to get seating than 4. Outdoor seating has no shade so wear lots of sunblock to avoid burning or wear a hat! 2) All members of your party must be present in order to be seated. 3) Portions are huge! 4) Veggie plate - slightly pricy but recommend the curry cauliflower puree, kale, caramelized brussel sprouts, and cheese grits 5) Pulled pork benedict - over jalapeno cheese bread served with spicy potatoes. This does not disappoint! 6) Bread pudding with spiced whipped cream. Delicious and heavenly. The chocolate cake is a close second. read more

Big things come in small packages, I think not......clearly Blue Collar is small and unfortunately I can't brag about their food because I didn't even get a table. I came to Blue collar a few days ago, it was last Saturday night to be exact. I arrived at around 8:30p.m. with a party of 5. The hostess to begin was rude and unfriendly and proceed to say that it would be about an hour wait. The hour went by and we have yet to get a table, and no update has been given to us on when the next available table will be. To my surprise a party of 2 shows up and hugs the hostess and she greets them very kindly. Little did I know that the tables that are now becoming available will be split up so that they can sit the party of two that apparently knows the host. At this point my husband sees a table that is empty inside and tells the host if we can sit there, she said "No, that it is for a table of 4". He then tells her " I will sit there with my party of 5, it's okay we will be fine", she said "No". He asked "Why? is it fire code, that's why?" She says " no, it is because it is for a table of 4." At this point it is already 10pm and no table. The hostess attitude and the 1.5 hour wait was the reason that we just had to walk away and leave. It is unfortunate that I was not able to review this place on their food and beverages due to the lack of customer service they posses. read more

They excel across the board. A thoughtful curation of fresh and then they fall flat on their faces by using canned artichokes. When we ordered the roasted artichoke small plate ($4) as well as the roasted artichoke benedict ($14) we expected fresh artichokes. Their response, "we never said they were fresh" and took the $4 side dish off our bill. 4 stars for concept and quality, 2 stars for customer service. Learn how to take polite feedback from first time diners and improve rather than defend. The fact that 2 of the staff members had the same response that was as canned as the artichokes tells me that that isn't the first time you've defended those dishes. read more

I had read so many great reviews of this restaurant that I had to try it. My mom, friend, and I went for an early supper. We got there a few minutes before 6:00 pm, when they opened for supper, so we didn't have to wait. It did start to fill up a little later. We split the shrimp and grits appetizer. It was delicious, but the serving size was small, even for an appetizer. My mom ordered, "super tender hanger steak". She said it wasn't very tender. She sent it back and got a salad instead. My friend got a chicken dish, I think it was one of the daily specials, which she ate but said she wouldn't order it again. I got the veggie burger which I enjoyed. We ordered a variety of vegetables that were listed on the chalkboard. They were good. We shared the bread pudding for dessert. It was good, but based on the reviews, I expected it to be better. They didn't charge us for the dessert because mom had to send back her steak. That was nice. The service was good. I would try this restaurant again because everyone sitting near us seemed to be really enjoying their food. I'd just order different entrees. read more

I enjoy food. I also enjoy spending money on good food. The arrogant owner of this diner will no longer enjoy mine. I've only contacted one other restaurant in my many decades of life over bad service. I was stunned by his response. Only an owner who's ego has gotten the best of him would just blow a customer off in this manner. Subject: Saturday 1:57pm. Left on indefinete hold. Call back twice, no answer Hi, Called up for a to-go order. Was asked if I could be put on hold for a minute, I of course said yes. The female server set down the phone, and I sat there for 9 minutes listening to them talk. I hung up and called back twice. Went straight to voicemail once and rang then went to voicemail the 2nd time. I live 4 blocks away and eat there often, however, today, after really craving the burger and mac and the sauteed broccoli rabe, I was left with no choice but to walk to Jimmy's for take out. Jimmy's is only a block away and cheaper, but I was willing to call you first, pay more and walk an extra 6 blocks just to enjoy your food. just a friendly heads up from a disappointed hungry customer. Best, Andrew His response was very quick but not quite what I expected..... Thank you for the heads up. I will certainly bring this up with the staff. Brunch is actually our busiest service so we do not offer take out during that meal period, sorry. Hope you enjoyed jimmys though. They are really great and I enjoy eating there frequently too. Daniel Serfer Chef/owner Blue Collar & Mignonette restaurants Bluecollarmiami.com Mignonettemiami.com Basically, my time spent sitting there waiting for 10 min was nothing, my desire to spend the better part of $50 for 1 person meant nothing, I'm throwing money at the arrogant owner and his reponse is basically "we don't need your business, we're busy enough". Like I said, he'll never see my money again. read more

Some of the best comfort food a restaurant can offer. My absolute favorite is the lentil soup. No one does it better!

Came for the infamous bread pudding so this review is for dessert only. Not much to be said for the location, in a seedy Biscayne Blvd Motel. Shady looking parking lot with some questionable passers by, probably wouldn't come here alone as a girl but then again, why would I? Once you get past the lack of curb appeal, the restaurant is cozy and the staff genuinely friendly. As for the bread pudding that has been labeled Miami's best BP by some of my fellow yelpers... well, different strokes for different folks. The name pretty much says it all: Butterscotch Heath bar BP, served with home made heavy cream. Talk about tooth ache inducing sweetness. The texture is awesome, not too dense, moist, fluffy, crispy on top, but the candy bars baked into it just make it over the top sugary. The guava cream cheese BP at Uva 69 just a block away is a more grown up and balanced version. The berry cobbler on the other hand lacked sugar. The berries were already tart, the biscuit topping was hardly sweet at all, but nice and crispy. The vanilla ice cream gave it the sweetness it needed, we just needed more of it. The price relative to portion size is definitely right. i would definitely come here to try their veggie platter and their shrimp and grits. To be continued... read more

Expensive. They tried to trick me with the specials. Around 30 dollars at lunchtime! Of course they don't mention the price upfront. Outside is very noisy, with uneven floors and therefore, uneven tables. The food itself was not bad, however disappointing. read more

food there was so great I asked for thirds and they should add shakes make sure to save room for desert.

I'm so glad one of my best friends suggested this place for dinner. She said people had been raving about the food, which made me a little wary, but we were certainly not disappointed. We arrived around 7:30 p.m., which seemed to be right in the middle of their dinner rush, so we stood in line and waited our turn, greedily eyeing everyone's dishes as they came out of the open-forum kitchen. We were seated at a cozy little table for two in a small and cheekily decorated single dining room after about 20 minutes. People lined up behind us and eagerly waited their turn, peering over us just the same. But we didn't mind. Service was prompt and with a menu that boasts daily and weekly specials, we were still eyeing the other diners' selections as we ordered our own. We went with the Mac as a starter (delicious in its simplicity), Nicole A. ordered the Braised Pork Cheek (wow. just wow.), and I had the Juicy Cheeseburger (which, thankfully, more than lived up to its name). For dessert, we each indulged in our own serving of their too-good-for-words Bread Pudding. I mean - spicy ice cream on the side? Amazed. I can't wait to go back and try, well, everything else on the menu. This place is not to be missed - long lines and all. We'll be back for brunch and most definitely for the Tostones. Seriously impressed. read more

Alright, so this place is so over-hyped. The food is good, yeah, but nothing out of this world - especially not at the price it is. Let's remember that Blue Collar is attached to a sketchy ass motel on Biscayne where you have to pretty much fight for a parking spot. Want to eat outside? Better shout over the traffic wizzing by. Not feeling it. Left still hungry and a lot more broke. read more

After reading all the amazing reviews, I thought this place would've really impressed me. I still can't get the bad picture of the horrible duck they fed me yesterday. I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Don't get me wrong, I loved the menu and the location- I just couldn't agree with the quality of the entree that was served. Ironically, two gentlemen who sat directly next to me ordered the same entree at the same time and they both shared the same opinion as I: too tough and chewy for consumption. The service was good, the menu was crafty, Parking was scarce but it worked out just fine. The orange juice in my mimosa was way too sour but the potatoes that came with the horrid duck were actually pretty tasty. Granted, they are extremely easy to make. I saw other items from their vegetable chalkboard that did seem enticing. However, based on this experience I will definitely not return here. It seems to me that they were probably really good when they started out but as time went on, they lost their grasp on freshness. It was too much of a coincidence that the four people who ordered the duck at the sane time all had a grim face while eating it. Not what I expected at all. What a shame. read more

Good food done right. Fair prices. Humble, unpretentious vibe. I'd call it a modern American diner, but I don't think that does this place enough justice. I've been here too many times to count now. It's probably safe to say it's my favorite restaurant in Miami at the moment. What are my favorite things to eat here? Well, for starters, the chocolate cake. Yeah yeah, I know many of you rave about the bread pudding. I've tried it, it's good, but this girl is a chocolate lover. I also love the Corben, the Veggie Plate, the Veggie Burger and the Vaca Frita Topped Tostones. The fries are so good, too! I have a lot of love for Blue Collar. read more

I got the Brandon's breakfast. Let me go through it one item at a time: Sausage- I ended up feeding it to my dogs. It was really greasy tasting and overall I just didn't like the flavor. Definitely more like a wurst than an American breakfast sausage Bacon- I prefer my bacon crispy, but this was floppy and fatty. Undercooked for my tastes. Pancake- this was lemon flavored which I wasn't prepared for. It wasn't "bad" but I personally don't love lemon. French toast- raw in the center. Would have been really good if it had been fully cooked. "Hash"- this wasn't really hash. It was breakfast potatoes. They mostly tasted good, but some potato pieces were undercooked. I also only had one little tiny piece of pepper and like 2 little tiny pieces of onion with mine. Fruit- there was sour cream on top... why? read more

I'd give it 4 stars except for the exceptional service I received here. Amazing for Miami. Mom and I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and also the Corben sandwich to split. Immediately, my mom noticed a lipstick mark on her iced tea glass and, without saying a word, a bus boy saw us looking at it and came right over with a new glass of iced tea. No asking, he just arrived. Voila. The food was great. The Corben wasn't anything out of this world but the Shrimp & Grits are a must. We came late for lunch and they were out of the Ragout Sandwich, which is what we were looking forward to enjoying. Our waitress was so friendly and warm, it was like we weren't in Miami anymore. Finally, we ordered the piece de resistance! You MUST get the Heath Bread Pudding with Spicy Whipped Cream. I could've had one all to myself it was that good. All in all, a fantastic meal and great service. After paying, Mom decided she wanted to purchase an iced tea to go. They would have none of that. They simply called it a "refill" and gave us a brand new iced tea in a to go cup. The service here is OUTSTANDING! read more

Great burgers and really good fries! The service and the staff was great and you get ice cold water immediately when you come in. That is really nice. Maybe their prices was a bit high for their burgers and some of the starters and that is why they don't get five stars. read more

Had an incredible birthday meal here last weekend. This is definitely one of my favorite places in Miami to eat. The menu is full of hearty, stick-to-your ribs dishes, many of which have a surprising twist. If I hadn't heard about how good this place was, I probably would've passed it by without a second thought, especially given the rather sketchy neighborhood where it's located. Since they don't take reservations, we decided to show up at 6 PM when they opened, which was a good thing, because a line had already formed. This place is tiny, but there were three of us and luckily we managed to score a table inside. Service was brisk and friendly, and the staff was very helpful. The atmosphere was bustling and it was a lot of fun to watch everyone's food come out. We started with the saffron aroncini with tomato jam and the vaca frita topped tostones with orange mojo sauce. The tomato jam was sweet and spicy, the perfect counterpoint to those fried balls of perfection. The vaca frita topping on the crispy, greaseless tostones was savory and delicious. I couldn't help but notice the massive latkes being brought to several tables around us, and we were compelled by them to order this third appetizer, and I'm really glad we did. We were rewarded with 4 large latkes that were crispy outside and creamy on the inside, perfectly seasoned, and served with a side of chunky homemade cinnamon applesauce. For entrees we ordered the real juicy cheeseburger, the super tender hanger steak and a veggie plate. The veggie plate included curried cauliflower puree which was creamy and sweet, roasted artichokes with a tangy lemon aioli, yummy caramelized brussels sprouts and roasted beets with creamy goat cheese. The hanger steak was tender and flavorful and served with a large amount of massive hand-cut fries, which were also served with their superb burger. We were all very happy campers. After all that we were stuffed and fearful that our tummies might explode. But we knew we couldn't pass up dessert after seeing how wonderful everything tasted. So we decided to be reasonable and share the warm Heath bar bread pudding with spicy whipped cream. It was full of complex flavors and was one of the best bread puddings I've ever tasted. The prices were very reasonable for what we ordered. The only complaint I have about this restaurant is the bathroom. If you use it, make sure you hold your nose and breathe through your mouth - it definitely needs work! But other than that, I had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back to try more of their delectable cuisine. It was definitely worth the trip from Palm Beach county! read more

Daniel Serfer is working his ass off, and from the bottom of my heart this is my favorite restaurant in Miami and a modern for what small, well-run businesses should be. Blue Collar is a tiny restaurant housed just off (what, apparently, used to be) a fleabag motel in MiMo. The concept is deli, with a concentration on slow-cooked meats and home cooking. I'm not going to even tell you how amazing the food is because I am confident that everything you have will BLOW YOUR MIND it's amazing. And forget that Yardbird bullshit of serving "home cooking" in dainty portions...this isn't french food. At Blue Collar, an order can feed you dinner + lunch the next day with leftovers so damn good they that make you forget they're leftovers. I first ate here at the bar one night when it was super crowded. I ordered a deli-style platter of the day with my favorite, brisket. The plate was amazing, and cooked beautifully, but the meat was a little fatty. Because I was at the counter, the chef noticed I was picking out the fat, and no questions asked, HE PREPARED ME A NEW PLATE. I then googled him later that night and saw he was the owner. That's legit: he saw an opportunity and made things right. I was impressed by the food, but also really impressed by this service. Amazing business, amazing ownership, and amazing food. 5 well-deserved stars. read more

Got to BC, at 6pm on Sunday, just as they opened - I had heard about the wait times. There was lots of availability. Parking is a little hard to find so we called them to inquire. You can find street parking nearby or at the nearby Inn next door. Small inside, we chose to sit outside. One of the things that stands out here is the service, very attentive and knowlegeable staff. We ordered the Mac, fried green tomatoes and latkes. The latkes was delish. Also ordered the crispy snapper with veg fried rice - red curry. Was delish as well. I'd return to this spot. Paul. read more

Blue Collar is a tiny, unexpectedly great spot in a somewhat shady neighborhood. I have been to Blue Collar several times and the first thing that impressed me was the incredible customer service. There was a brief wait (understandable, since the place is so small!) and we were offered complimentary glasses of wine and even an appetizer to munch on while we waited. It was the perfect way to start off the meal. The wild mushroom and goat cheese croquettes were delicious and the perfect size! I inquired about the Crispy Skin Snapper with rock shrimp, veggie fried rice, and red curry. Since I'm not a fan of spicy foods, I was worried that I wouldn't like the red curry sauce. I told my waiter who immediately brought over a small sample of the sauce for me to try before committing to this dish. The whole staff was hospitable in this manner from start to finish. I ordered the snapper and LOVED it! I also tried various items from the veg chalkboard which were all delicious. My favorites were the sauteed broccoli and the curried cauliflower puree. Vegetarians as well as meat-lovers will be happy at this restaurant! I have to conclude by saying that Blue Collar is the home of my all-time favorite dessert. BUTTERSCOTCH HEATH BAR BREAD PUDDING. Need I elaborate? read more

Blue Collar immediately feels like a yelp-lover dynasty. As you open the door, they ask for you to wait outside in somewhat of a brash manner. Granted, it's a small establishment and a herd of people waiting to sit down would be annoying to anyone dining. The menu is organized pretty well ranging from eggy things to sweet things. We ordered the Mac, the pulled pork Benedict, and the duck mcmuffin. I highly recommend the pulled pork, had my doubts but WOW. While I was there, I happened to sit next to two men. One ordered a breakfast, the other ordered a cheeseburger. The man sent back his cheeseburger once, and then the second time complained that it wasn't cooked to his liking. The customer expressed he would just eat the fries and the manager could charge him the side order of fries. I was absolutely shocked that with complete unsatisfactory of the customer, the manager agreed. The customer got the check and was shocked he was actually charged the side order of fries. Overall, the manager could have offered a 50% discount off the next bill to get the customer back in the door since it was clear he wouldn't be returning. Side note to all managers: people notice this stuff even if it isn't affecting their table. People expect proper and "above average" service when dining at such a renowned NEW restaurant. I'll give the food 5 stars, and the service a 2. read more

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I waited a year after finding out about this place on Instagram, to come here. I drug my mother all the way from Lauderhill to Miami because I was sure it was just going to be the bomb. Unfortunately, that is not what happened. To put it to you short, it just missed the mark for us. There were so many things that annoyed us. When I called to make the reservation the guy on the phone seem like he was a little bit sauced. Sure OK maybe he was or maybe he just has a way of speaking. Then when we got there the parking situation is abysmal. Very cramped and unsafe for people like my mother who don't walk very well because it's raw gravel. We originally had seating on the outside but my mother was too cold and the traffic of Biscayne was too much. Cara honking, wind whipping, people noisily walking by. It's just too damn close to the street. We moved inside to an even more cramped interior, noisy ambiance and a bit too cold considering it was also chilly outside. We ordered the Cuban spring rolls to start. Way too small and unimpressive for $9.00. They also just taste like straight up pickle with a whisper of pork. I got the osso Bucco and my mother got the spare ribs. They both came to the table pretty much cold. All that came with my veal was potato purée and it was incredibly bland. I did know that the specials did say market price on the board but I could not have fathomed that what I got for my meal was THIRTY FRIGGIN DOLLARS! I feel like I got duped. Yes I could've simply asked the price but regardless....it wasn't worth it anyway even if I did ask and still decided to get it. We were considering the dessert until the bill came for $75 for two people who didn't even have cocktails! $21 for her blah ribs. $30 for my Osso Bucco. $9 for the tired little spring rolls. $6 for 4, count em, 4 artichoke hearts drowned in mayo ( aioli if u wanna be fancy ) A ONE can of Coca Cola. Get. The. Entire. Fuck. Outta Here!!!! I'm really sad that this didn't do it for me. I was very excited. The pictures come across so decadent and the portions look ample on Instagram but I guess everything looks great if you stage it correctly and get in close enough. Will not be returning. read more

I came here a few weeks ago with my sister, Michelle. She gave a solid star. I give two. They have a nice wine and beer list - little something for everyone. I can dig it. Their vegetables list was insane. I had some sort of steak with fries and then two side orders - carrots and bok choy. The carrots were awesome. That and the cider beer is why I give an extra star. Beyond that, my sister complained of too much vinegar in her food, and mine seemed to have cracked black peppercorns CAKED on it. The service was really good. But the place was so crowded, I felt like the people to my right and left were practically on my lap. Generally, didn't love it. I will give the chef some props for going out of his way to later offer my sister a refund. That was really nice of him. Either way, it's a little far from my neck of the woods...won't be going back. read more

I finally made it to the long awaited Blue Collar restaurant that has been book marked for way to long. After reading the reviews I had to go in for the Sunday brunch. Started out with the homemade potato latkes and homemade apple sauce. Really good the latkes were crispy and pipping hot. For my entree I ordered the shrimp and grits. The grits were very creamy, and the shrimp had the perfect amount of seasoning. We also got the French toast which was to die for! The french toast had bananas stuffed inside, and on top came with fruit salad, and choice of bacon or sausage. The order was so big that we even took more than half home. Also had the lemon ricotta and blueberry pancake. Fresh blueberries yes not that stuff you see coming out of a can amazing quality. You have to just get the veggie plate choice of 4 and share it with the table. There was a list of 20 veggies and I wanted them all! For dessert we had the bread pudding since everyone writes about It had to see the hype! Wow "amazing" melt in your mouth delicious with a side of homemade whip cream. The food here is solid, and the quality is amazing. Make sure you go here hungry because you will seriously want to order the entire menu. read more

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Was really hoping for some tasty grub here. However was disappointed. Basic issue is the everything we tried was flavorless! Big Ragout sandwich: Plus: Big (can feed 2), bread and mozzarella. Minus: Almost all tasteless pork (didn't detect any veal or brisket). Needed some bbq sauce or something to give it flavor, but they offer none! Ribs: Tried the baby backs (they advertise, but rarely make short rib). Again in need of flavor Caramelized brussel sprouts: grilled but no flavor or caramelization Maple roasted carrots: Tasted like a chemical (not maple) and soggy (not roasted) Service slow but friendly. Indoors small and smelly. Outdoors very noisy from Biscayne Bld traffic. read more

Got there right before 8pm and got a table for two without waiting. Ordered the Bacon mac and cheese, the shrimp and grits, duck mcmuffin, and the spicy oxtail as our main meal (yes! we were HUNGRY) The shrimp and grits = amazing is all i could say... grits was very smooth.. shrimp was fresh and just overall well done dish Mac and cheese = good but nothing out of this word.. but then again there is only so much you can do with mac and cheese ... I would skip this the next time. duck mcmuffin - this was quite good... i'm a fan of duck and thought this was done quite well Spicy oxtail = well done, the meat was falling off the bone, spicy but not too much (we got medium spice) and the mash was fantastic Deserts= we got the raspberry cobbler and the bread pudding. The cobbler was good but nothing could compete against that bread pudding. Typically bread pudding is heavy and this one was light and fluffy and was completely in a matter of of just a few minutes The staff was attentive and overall service was great. Will def go here again and bring back a few friends . Highly recommend! TIP: parking is just to the north of the restaurant. The motel that the restaurant is located has parking spots reserved for the patrons of the restaurant on the north side of the building read more

This is not a food review, this is a service review. I've been dying to eat here for a long time. Finally in the area, I decided to have brunch with a friend. I knew several people were ahead of me on the list so I asked the hostess nicely how long she thought the wait was. I was content waiting, but I asked out of curiosity. Seemingly annoyed and dismissive, she rudely said she didn't know. A hostess at a restaurant that is always busy for weekend brunch can't give an estimated wait time? Her attitude was such a turnoff, I decided to have brunch elsewhere. I guess I should be used to that typical Miami attitude, but I figured a restaurant as highly rated as blue collar would be different. Oh well. read more

DECEMBER 2012 UPDATE. I visited Blue Collar again during the Small Business Saturday (because I got a $25 credit from Am-X!). I enjoyed my meal more this time because I had a breakfast/brunch. It was 2 eggs and had a potato pancake on it. It was really very good. I originally rated this place 3 because I was unimpressed and there wasn't much that I like to eat (lots of fancy meats). But, there are a lot of things I DO like: the service is EXCELLENT, and I love how the Chef comes out and asks you how your meal is, and it is clean and pleasant. It is really not my style of place, but I might just go back since my second experience was better than the first! Oh, and I can never pass on butternut squash, so I got a side of roasted butternut squash (on the veggie chalkboard). OMG, sooo good! It didn't exactly go with my egg breakfast, but, was DELICIOUS! I'm gonna have to go back just to have it again! My first review is below. _______________________________ I seem to be the only person not enthralled with this place. Because I'm a vegetarian, the only thing I could get here was a veggie burger (with a hefty $12 price tag) or a vegetable plate (4 vegetables for $14). That's unacceptable to me, so I doubt I will be back. What I ended up ordering was a sweet potato (delicious!) and some roasted corn on the cob (not great, 2 very small pieces that were already lukewarm when I received it them). I then added on an order of laktes which were out of this world delicious (this is an appetizer item - for $6). So good! A vegetarian can always get a salad anywhere, but when I go out to eat, I don't want to order lettuce to the tune of $11. The place is very small and unassuming. For that space, you'd think the prices were be more reasonable. It's a "blue collar" setting with "white collar" prices and food. The chef is great; he came out and asked how the meal was - I liked that. My friend has had the veggie burger twice and loves it, but it has peppers in it and I don't care for that type of flavoring, that's why I didn't get it. I would have to call this a place for the "in" crowd (that certainly doesn't include me). Lots of iPhone-types sitting around having lunch. The bottom line is, the food was good - just not enough selections for a vegetarian. But, the prices are just way too high. If you do go, BE SURE to get an order of the latkes to share. read more

Blue collar is a fun place in the redeveloping US-1 corridor where trendy little restaurants are sprouting out of dead and decaying motels. I see Elite Yelpers raving about this place, so, since I'm in the area, I drop in. I have to respectfully drop it two stars. Here's why: For starters, there really isn't much parking. It is in a motel, and the lot is quite full. The side-street nearby offers parking, but, based on the glass all over the ground from smash and grabs, not very safe parking. They could use a valet. The menu is reasonably broad for a small restaurant, and features a lot of excellent vegetarian side dishes that can also be assembled into a meal. The brussel sprouts, and the sweet potato/plantain mash were perfect. It's a beer and wine eatery, but it has some really good craft beers and unusual wines, as well as a micro-brew root beer that's pretty awesome. I've been peddling the positives. Now for the negatives. Sitting outside was okay, but would be better if they built a small deck to level out the ground under the seating. They had us on a four-top that was listing like the Titanic. I was looking for Leonardo DiCaprio to hold the salt up on the bow, and the irrational fear that Celine Dionne would be singing "My heart goes on" through my meal, which sadly DID go down with the ship (see below). The food was generally pretty good. The chef, though, has fallen into that trendy food trap of pork cheek and pork belly. Anyone who reads my reviews knows my spiritual recharges in New Orleans, so I ordered the highly recommended shrimp and grits, which would have been perfectly prepared save the big hunks of pork belly and the drowning of it all in a greasy gravy that was too much. Due to the steep angle of the table, it also started to ooze off of the plate on to the table. Not pretty. I've had some AMAZING shrimp and grits at Emeril's NOLA restaurant in New Orleans, and this was to that what a pantomime horse is to Secretariat. The wait staff is very attentive and really good! The tuxedo t-shirts and their tattoos sell that "Blue Collar" thing but they are the height of professional. If they get better parking and tweak the outdoor seating, I would be back. Otherwise, there are many more rising restaurants in the Big Sleazy worth exploring. read more

Ordered takeout tonight via Uber, it was our first time as we wanted to order Thanksgiving dinner but ended up going out instead. Tonight's menu consisted of Lentil Soup, ox tails, roasted chicken & sautéed kale plus Key Lime Pie. Everything was amazing, quality, flavor and packaging. This was by far the best take out in MIAMI. I can't wait to eat there in person! read more

Social Distancing ...I wish I had taken a picture Beautiful clean fresh hot food from Blue Collar last night . And it'll we both had fish ! I had Snapper ! It was delicious , crispy with.a separately packed pour over sauce and I chose beets with goat cheese and the kale ! It was So Good . Order take-out or delivery . The best . read more

If you die before you eat at Blue Collar, then you will have not truly lived. Danny, the Chef/Owner, can do no wrong on the stage better known to us as a kitchen. He and his staff are uber-friendly and attentive. I noticed Danny go out and explain a dish himself, crack jokes with another table, and give you a lot of attention at the bar. Yes, it's loud, because it's a small dining room, but it works. It's fun! Energetic! Not the place for a quiet date, but the place for a fun date. There's outdoor seating. Brunch and lunch have their own menus. Although it's a small restaurant, more of a joint, it's big on flavor and variety. If you're a vegetarian, there are a few choices for you, and I stress FEW, but Blue Collar is for omnivores. If you're on a diet, this is the place to go when you want to break your diet. If you're tired of the same ole shit everywhere else, this is where you go to be freed of the hum-drum. Here's what we had and my notes: *Saffron Aroncini - the tomato jam is amazing *Chanukah Latkes - with homemade apple sauce, such a comfort food *Marsha's Salad - GREAT! No, wait...IT'S AMAZING!!!! *Shrimp n Grits - You must! Perfect combo! Homemade grits, not instant. (My Cousin Vinny) *Billy Corben (Portuguese bread only in FL to have it) - Not on the menu. Not always available. Always good. Dip it in the gravy provided...YUMMMMMM!!!! *Clams Casino - I'm not a huge fan of clams in sauces, I prefer steamed with lemon, but very good. *Curried Cauliflower Puree - Fantastic. I actually like cauliflower now. *Heath Bar Bread Pudding - I don't like heath Bar nor do I like bread pudding all that much, together it's delicious *Chocolate Espresso Cake - ORGASMIC! Dessert is created by a 19yo pastry chef. From what I've been told, he's like a cherub being sent from heaven in the mornings to make what his heart desires. Therefore, there is no dessert menu. Regardless of when you're there and what's available, I doubt you'll be disappointed. Good beer selection and very well-priced. They carry Virgil's sodas and the Cream Soda was on point. TIP: Parking is a bitch in the area, but not if you know about their parking lot around the corner of the hotel on 68th. More than enough parking. Danny put together a fantastic restaurant, menu, and team. MARK MY WORDS: I'm going for lunch next week (week of 7/30) for the Cheese Steak. read more

I ate here a few months ago so I'm trying to remember but I didn't really find it to live up to it's reviews. The food was ok and the portions were huge. I remember not being able to finish, maybe it was what I ordered but I was not amazed. The inside was busy and I couldn't figure out why... read more

Blue Collar - Duck mcduckin - Comfort Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Five starts + amazing place !!! Yes the wait is a killer but it is so worth it . The food is amazing ! Everything we order was done to perfection when it comes to taste. I ordered the pull pork Benedict (to die for ) totally recommend it . The actual bread on the Benedict is corn bread (amazing) The french toasts that comes in the place that brings the whole breakfast (cant remember the plate name) was delish as well . There is only one option of coffee . Panther coffee i believe . It comes in a term to keep it hot and yes two people can drink from one . The orange juice freshly squeezed (perfection ) . Our server cant remember his name now all I remember was him mentioning he had a baby as well and no it was not my kind of baby it was a dog hahaaa . He was super attentive and kept cracking jokes to our table . Very pleasant experience we had at brunch !! read more

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I love how these up and coming chefs are opening up restaurants in unusual places--putting their money in the food, not the real estate. If I can get a great meal in a less than fancy place, I'm all for it, as long as the place is clean. I was in the area, so I decided to brave the crowds and try it out. Boy, was that a good decision. Only waited about ten minutes and was seated at the bar, where the action was. I ordered the Pork and Beans with a sunny side-up egg. Sunny side is a NEVER for me (runny eggs--eew!), but I sopped up that baby with some wonderful rustic bread. One of my complaints about these new crops of restaurants is the absence of a good selection of veggies, if any. Not so the case here. My sauteed kale hit the spot. Enough has been said about the bread pudding. But it was very good. And the price was right. I'll be back--soon. read more

When we first parked we thought we were in the wrong place as we didn't see any signs. We had the special of the day which were oxtails and they were delicious. The service was really good as well. read more

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