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4.5 (247 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Clint W.

Came for a sushi-making class and ended up hanging out after, and it was such a fun experience! The class was well put together and hands-on, engaging, and even better than I expected. The instructor made everything easy to follow and kept the energy light and fun. Decided to stick around after the class as the place has a super comfortable vibe where you can just relax. Drinks were solid, the service was friendly, and there are plenty of games to keep you entertained like video poker, darts, pool, and even some arcade games. Whether you're here for something unique like the sushi class or just looking for a chill spot to grab drinks and hang out, Blue Ox Tavern is definitely worth checking out.

1/2 Mushroom & Onion Burger
Brittany B.

Our server was very friendly! She made some great recommendations and we didn't feel rushed at all, even though we simply hung out for like 2 hours after we ate. Great burgers. I got the mushroom swiss and the hubs got the blue cheese & bacon. His was very zippy with flavor and mine was delicious and mellow. Both good choices. The blue cheese dressing was kinda sweet, which we didn't particularly love but the chunks of cheese in it were tasty and good sized. I got cottage cheese, which was awesome to be able to have as a side without an upcharge. He got fries, delightfully salted and seasoned. 1 soda water. Total bill $35. I took half my burger home I was actually full! Cute decor. Love the skeball and pinball machines. Lots of booths, which we like. A little smokey inside but not too bad. Definitely a nice time and will probably go back every time we get the car taken care of at Toyota.

Fish and chips
Larry B.

Great food with great service. The biscuits and sausage gravy was really good, a lot of sausage. The grilled cheese with tomato soup was also good. The Reuben sandwich was stacked high and delicious. The coleslaw and french fries were also very good. Especially delicious were the barbecued fried pork belly bites. Lynn was very attentive to our needs and was very friendly. Another great visit! Lastly, I sure am glad they have Miller High Life.

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Victoria A.

My coworker Luke recommended The Blue Ox Tavern, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Blue Ox Melt with Turkey and fries, along with a side of their homemade ranch, and I was so impressed! Gayl who answered the phone was sweet & the bar was clean. Food: * Blue Ox Melt: The turkey was incredibly flavorful, even on its own, and the amount of turkey they packed into the sandwich was super generous--I was full after just half! The green chili added a fantastic kick of flavor, and the rye bread was a nice twist, tasting fresh. * Fries: These were seasoned to perfection and full of flavor--some of the best fries I've had in a while. * Homemade Ranch: Creamy, rich, and so flavorful--a perfect pairing for the fries. * Pickles on the Side: Crispy, crunchy, and fresh with a satisfying snap. Overall: The food here is bursting with flavor, from the sandwich to the sides. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I'll definitely be back to try more menu items!

Caesar Salad
Genel S.

We to come to this place for lunch every once in a while: It is a little smoky because obviously it's a bar. But the food is always delicious and the servers are always friendly and attentive. We ordered the Caesar and house salads along with chicken fingers. The salads were good and fresh but the chicken fingers are beer battered so they're crunchy on the outside and moist in the middle. And they have amazing ranch! Can't have chicken fingers without good ranch. This is a go to on our lunch list so we will be back again.

This is a picture of their pork rinds with blue cheese, bacon and the sauce is sticky just the way it should be

We ordered the pork rinds and blue cheese was phenomenal. Also had the onion rings nice and crispy along with chicken strips in beer batter. Everything was wonderful and the staff there goes out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Purple Rein cocktail
Rhonda S.

How is this place considered a "dive bar"? If this is divey then I am in love. It is not your typical stale smoke place. Not at all. It is CLEAN. The bathrooms are sparkling. It is spacious in the whole bar. Good food at a cheap cost. We got here rather late like 1:30am. A friendly, energetic and super personable bartender named Eric was our host. He is very creative making cocktails and was thrilled we wanted to try something besides the usual beer or shot. My friend got a Purple Rein cocktail which was a lavender shade of purple it was tasty (I tried a little) but a smidge on the sweet side for me. Eric was pleased I wanted to try a drink not on the menu. He even listened to my story of my old neighbor Mr. Roby (RIP) who used to make a good manhattan. Eric came up with a nice old fashioned cocktail with a hint of sweetness. It was amazing. He tried to make a cable car on demand but unfortunately he didn't have all the ingredients. So eh came up with a blue curaçao version which was just ok. The food is quite good and the kitchen was open late. We had Fried Cheese Curds and fish tacos oh my goodness. Really good and hit the spot. Love this place. Come here after 11pm and ask Eric to make you a draaaaank!

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Holdyn H.

Had a great time at this awesome bar! They have lots of games like pin ball, darts and pool to play. Was really nice inside, lots of TVs to watch the games on. Service was amazing! Our waitress was so sweet and even split our sandwich without us asking. Food was good for bar food! Stick with the appetizers and you are in the clear.

Back area, darts,pinball,pool table etc
April D.

I am new to the Blue Ox but thanks to Chrissy ,Gail and the hot fresh food I will definitely be a regular. You can tell the owner takes pride in his establishment. Everything was clean bathrooms even smelled AND looked clean (let's face it we all been to ones that look clean but the smell...???!!!) It is right in the same lot as Burlington so if you are in the area stop in ....you won't be disappointed!!!

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5 months ago

Everything, immaculate, great food , high paying slots, real Las Vegans , great music , friendly staff I highly recommend it

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1 year ago

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1 month ago

Good food, beer, and service. Always go here when we are in town. Fantastic place to watch MN sports in Las Vegas.

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Thank you David. SKOL!

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11 months ago

Chicken fingers were amazing (hand breaded). Bartender was very nice even though we have never been there. A diamond in the rough.

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Outside is unimpressive, but a friendly local place inside! Friendly Staff and Great for weekend sports watching.

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1 year ago

Great food,service and friendly atmosphere! A definite winner all around. They are all about making your visit a great one.

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Do people smoke inside?

Yes. I run a tavern with food and gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada, where smoking in businesses like mine is the norm, not the exception. That said, as a smoking venue, I do strive to mitigate the effects of secondhand smoke by utilizing commercial air… 

Do you still have steel tip dart boards?

Yes, we do.

Do you play Minnesota Gopher football games too? Need a place to watch!

Unfortunately, I do not show all Minnesota Gopher football games. However, I recommend that you like and follow the Blue Ox Tavern Facebook page as I post those games that I am able to show.

How are the Knight's game turnout here?

As we like to say in Minnesota, "Not bad." It is generally a smaller, but very enthusiastic, loyal group of Vegas Golden Knight fans. Go Knights Go!

Are they back to being opened for 24/7?

Hi Grace, yes we are back to being open 24/7.

I read online this is a Vikings bar... what's the turn out like for games?

We get a great turn out. We always tell people if you want a seat show up EARLY. Especially now that we are the only Vikings bar in Las Vegas we expect to be even crazier than the usual

Is this place very smokey?? I have a group of 8 or 10 who like to get together for happy hour but none of us like smokey places. We toletate the Tavern because food is served a bit away from the bar.

Smoking is allowed at the bar and the adjacent lounge. Smoking is not permitted in the restaurant. However, the restaurant is not sectioned off from the bar. I have two Happy Hours, 3-6 pm and 11pm-2am. $3 beer|well|wine and half off select… 

Do they still have Walleye? If so, Fried or grilled?

The Blue Ox Tavern does not have Walleye at this time. However, we will be bringing it back in the near future. For now, both the Blue Ox East and Blue Ox Central locations have Walleye on their menu.

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