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    Blue Dot Barbecue

    4.4 (162 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Barbeque
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Chris A.

    I had lived in Pensacola for 25 years, and I never went to the infamous Blue Dot. It took me moving away and coming back to visit eight years later in order to finally come. And I instantly regretted all those 25 years of never being here before. It was so good. The building has that iconic look to it. They don't make buildings like that anymore. Stoic, blue, welcoming. You enter and there's just tables everywhere and a counter you walk up to to order. Lots of welcomes echo from the back where everyone was husting and bustling. Blue Dot's key to success has been its simplistic menu. Burgers and ribs and that's pretty much it. So I ordered one of each. Just a simple burger, no fancy fixins. But chocked full of flavor, tasted like it was cooked right on the coals. And a nice steamed bun. Very good. Very worth the price. And then I went a little too far. Not only did I order the ribs, I ordered the whole slab option. Sounds like a good idea at the time. Turned out to be a great idea. Dinosaur ribs in a big pan dowsed with a yummy sauce. No unrendered fat that got in your way, and plenty of tender meat. Bite, dip in the sauce, repeat until done. Overall, place has earned its legendary status. Efficient service, amazing food, a good place to show your friends from out of town. Will be back soon.

    Double cheeseburger. YUMMY!!
    John J.

    I have lived here since 1972 (except for 17 yrs while in the Navy) and I'd never been to Blue Dot. Well I finally went and my stomach is kicking my ass that I waited so long! As described nothing fancy but hands down the best burger I've eaten in Pensacola. (And yeah Sammy Barkers doesn't hold a candle!) I will be a frequent patron from now on!!

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    William G.

    If I could've had it my way today I would've had a Bacon egg n Cheese, salt pepper ketchup on a hard roll. Instead, I settled for a burger. My coworkers and I had been talking about this place for months, even met there one time for lunch and it was closed. So today I decided to head back. I got there right as they were opening and already there were people waiting on orders. My order was to go because the coronavirus is not allowing dining areas to be open. My burger came out pretty fast so I decided to eat it in the parking lot. I've seen the pictures on yelp so I was the least bit concerned with the appearance of the burger, I just wanted it to be BOMB! The first bite was the best bite. There was some salt and pepper on the bun that got wrapped into that first bite which added some seasoning. The bites that followed were just ok/good. As I'm eating the burger, I'm sizing it up to my burgers . The burger was a bit dry and under seasoned for my liking. I think I might be in the wrong occupation because my burgers has these beat hands down. I'd bet a $100. So overall, it was decent. I do recommend trying it for yourself.

    The Blue Dot...since 1946.

    I got there at about 11:45 on Wednesday and parked in the front. I ordered a double cheeseburger, Coke in a can, and a bag of BBQ Lays...to eat inside. All orders come in a brown paper bag with lots of napkins..(You will need them) The young lady was very courteous and helpful. My order took about 5 minutes and was nice and hot when I took my first bite. I don't like burgers to go..because they will lose some "juicieness" when cooled. Burgers and ribs...with or without a soda and chips. That's the menu and you won't be sorry. The customers were just one after other as I sat and enjoyed the fantastic burger... Okay...that's all for now. I'll go again next week. (Please disregard duplicate post below. I couldn't add pics on the App on my phone)

    Double burger with BBQ sauce
    Chad C.

    Short work trip so decided to pop in here for a quick burger, and very happy I did. Just a hole-in-the-wall, sloppy burger and BBQ joint, with a friendly face asking "what ya want?" as soon as you walk in. Definitely the type of place that reminds you that you are in the South! Recommend the BBQ sauce on the burger, and I hope you're OK with sloppy and wet, because this burger is a juicy mess, which is what makes it so good. Meat is very flavorful, and the taste is as unique as the joint itself. Pair it with a bag of chips and Coke, and you're all set. Ribs (and rib sandwiches) are also offered Tuesday through Friday. Friendly, delicious, and cheap! Only knock is no fries :(

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    Mona M.

    The best burgers in town. You can have anything you want as long as it's a hamburger and anything you want on the side as long as it's chips and canned soda. The burger is big enough for two to be satisfied. Comes standard with salt n pepper, mayo, mustard, tomato, onion. Delicious!!!! Great value, quick service.

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    Delicious for several decades! You need to go try it. Menu not large, but everything great!!

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    Amazing burger and ribs it's beyond amazing actually. Hospitality is clear cut precise and to the point

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    Unbelievably tasty burgers! While the seating is limited and they sell few items with the burgers, the burgers are to die for!

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    The absolute best flat top hamburger in town. It's crowded that I order over the phone while driving there

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    It's blue dot, not much more needs to be said. Fantastic burgers! Get there early, service is quick!

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