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This Restaurant is classified in the category of Barbecue restaurant.
Great barbeque in a small building. Super friendly and respectful staff. The meats (pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, sausage and ribs) are cooked fresh every day. There are several homemade sides to choose from. You will not be disappointed. Very clean inside and out.
OMG, found my favorite BBQ place. They don’t have fries, but the colored greens and BBQ are worth it. Will definitely be back.
Awesome best forever
We always look for great BBQ and every once in a while you find a gym and this place was it. You could tell the food was fresh especially when you can smell the Smokey flavor from outside right before you walk in. Food was excellent the only downfall is very limited seating because they are busy. Keep up the great work guys!
Wonderful place with wonderful food and wonderful service. Ribs fell right off the bone and the chicken was fantastic. Highly recommended, best barbecue in Kentucky!
Best smoked BBQ in Lexington. Hands down. Get there early. Limited seating and the rush can be intense.
Everything was delicious and fairly priced.
Don't let the location and appearance scare you off! I had heard from a BBQ connoisseur that this was the best place to get real BBQ anywhere. The first time I found it, I have to say that I left before ever stepping inside. A year later I was still hearing positive accolades so I went to try it out. What a gem. Great prices, friendly service and most definitely, the best BBQ I have ever eaten. I recommend the brisket sandwich and potatoes salad.
Great local restaurant that smokes delectable yummies. Their potato salad is amazing too!
Cozy little place with a super friendly staff. Food was absolutely amazing! Between my husband and I, we had the ribs, brisket, ranch beans, potato salad and creamy slaw. Each item was perfect! We will NEVER eat BBQ anywhere else in Lexington!
This place smokes with Oak wood. The Blue Door special is not a bad way to go. You get a little taste of everything. The brisket was good and moist, the pulled chicken had a good dry rub on them, and the pulled pork was ok. The ribs were a bit over cooked and dry. The ranch style beans with a little bit of brisket, seemed store bought in my opinion. The potato salad was a good choice.
Fast and easy service
We had lunch here today and despite the rough exterior our entire experience was wonderful. We were able to find a seat inside and enjoyed every item we ordered which included potato salad, collard greens, creamy Cole slaw, brisket, and pulled pork. They ran out of ribs before we arrived seeing as all items are smoked daily and first come first serve. This place deserves the awards and I will go back anytime I visit Lexington. The friendly staff is the cherry on top and I am happy to contribute to their success with my business!
Been hearing about Blue Door since I have been coming to Lexington. Finally had the chance to have dinner. A bit of a wait but it was so worth it. The brisket was full of flavor and the sausage was perfection without much fat, just great spicing. Casual, smaller than I expected but the food was awesome.
Best food ever
Best barbecue in Lexington, without any question. I would walk across town in the rain for a plate of their brisket and collard greens. Be sure to get there as early as you can; the brisket usually sells out within a few hours. Very good prices, and in addition to great barbecue, they also carry some excellent brownies and other pastries.
Great food old fashion collard greens.
Best bqq in town wish they were open late everyday
Absolutely amazing. The best Brisket in Lexington, maybe all of Kentucky. Nice, rustic atmosphere and fantastic service. A hole-in-the-wall you cannot miss
Pulled pork and creamy slaw is excellent with a grape soda. Cool little place. Get there early. They fill up fast.
Brisket and potatoe salad are the best!!
I got food poisoning from the pulled pork, it was great at the time but I ended up laying terribly sick for around 2 days after that.
Here it is folks! If you're looking for the best BBQ in Lexington look no further. I love this place...I wish I could give them six stars. I've tried just about everything on the menu and I've NEVER been disappointed. The staff are great and the food is even better! If you want legit BBQ hit up Blue Door.
Good price... brisquet was really good! We arrive around 2:15 no more ribs available, but food was good! Quick service, no waiting line.
The food is terrific - especially the brisket.
Really good brisket and ribs
Can’t pass town without stopping by for this BBQ!
This place has great barbecue!
Great BBQ! Ge there early before they sell out
I am editing this post because since my visit I have been to several other BBQ places. The blue Door smokehouse is the gold standard for beef brisket! Awesome BBQ, I got the blue door special. Everything was so good. The brisket was amazing! Sausage and pulled pork we're great too. Potato salad was good too. Staff was friendly
The pulled chicken and ribs were amazing! Also the potato salad is delicious!
Have made a mission of trying all the bbq places in the Lexington area and this one is the best. Had the pulled pork and beef brisket combo and helped finish off my 9 year olds half rack ; all of it was tender and delicious. The staff clearly enjoyed their work. If you go to one bbq in lex, this is the one.
This is certainly one of our favorite places now to get smoked meat. There's not a lot of seating, but it looked like most people we're ordering carryout. We didn't have a problem finding a place to sit and eat. The food was really good and they had a decent selection of sauces. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. We will eat there again.
From the minute you open the door, the aroma of good ole’ backyard bbq hits you like a fond memory from your favorite summertime cook out. All the meats have a smoky flavor that need no addition of sauces, however, their sauces are wonderful! My favorite was the brisket with a side of collards and slaw! Next time we come to Lexington we will be stopping back!!
Some of the best brisket I've ever had. I only wish they were open longer!
The brisket and ribs were delicious. We got the meats platter for our first visit and shared. Big enough for 2. Worth checking out.
Thus far, this is the best place for pulled pork in Lexington- I'm comparing them to Lyle's, Edley's, and City Barbecue here. Not only is their pulled pork perfectly seasoned- albeit with a bit more pink than I'd cook to- but their sauce selection is varied as well. The price for a half pound of pulled pork is perfect for a quick bite- the slaw is crisp and the atmosphere is cozy. You have to get in when there's seating, though!
Chicken is amazing. Nice guys!
Excellent Lunch spot
Tried the special with all the meats and I definitely liked the brisket the best. Parking and seating suck but it's worth the trouble.
Food is good, the staff is friendly, and if you come early you will for sure find a seat :)
Just get the $20 sampler platter. You won't be disappointed. Also, mix all the sauces together on the table for dipping, fantastic.
Small building with a great staff. No matter what your choice is for barbeque GET THE SMOKED SAUSAGE! The greens were a tad too vingary on this visit but I'm sure normally they are good
It's a great place to get some for with friendly people.
Excellent BBQ. Smoke sausage is awesome. Great brisket and pulled pork
Best and local BBQ in Lexington!
Amazing!!! Our experience was exceptional. We ordered two slices beef brisket with one side of coleslaw and potato salad and YUM! I recommend the spicy barabeque sauce out of the three that was my favorites!!
Kind of a hole in the wall place. They have the best brisket I've ever tried. I could eat it vomit it back up and eat it again. The potato salad is quite fantastic also. Definitely going back to try more.
Absolutely the best beef brisket I've ever eaten -- very flavorful, substantial portion, unbelievably tender! I give 5 stars for the meats and 3 for the sides I had (potato salad somewhat bland, vinegar slaw was dry). My wife had pulled pork that was delicious, bland potato salad, but Cole slaw was very good. We will go back to try more offerings until we sample everything. After all, BBQ is all about the meat. Staff was very nice to us.
Best bbq I've had
The best except for two draw backs. Seating and they don't make their own sausage. They smoke it but it's not unique or remarkable in any way. Extra credit for the sprinkles they put on the pulled pork. Their ranch beans are excellent. Service is great. Parking can be a little tricky too. But none of these things prevent me from going back over and over again.
Incredible food!
Hands down, the best barbecue in Lexington. Kind of a Memphis pit style, you can't go wrong with any of the meats on the menu. I prefer the brisket, but I've had the sausage and it's excellent aside from being a little spicy (which is where the "kind of" Memphis pit comes from, there's some Texas rub heat in there too). Only recommendation - get there early. The lunch rush is hectic, there's no room to sit, and they frequently run out of menu items afterward. If this sounds like a complaint, it's not. It's just that good. I hope this place graces Lexington for years to come.
Great smoked meats for lunch. Place is packed. Smell the smoker
Very friendly environment and it was pretty busy. I'd go back for sure. Reasonably priced for the portion size. I took the cashier's advice to mix the sweet and tangy sauce. I wasn't disappointed.
Great atmosphere! Felt down home!
This was genuinely some of the best bbq I’ve ever had. I got the Blue Door Special and it was incredible. I wasn’t hungry for the next three days but beyond that, it was awesome. The pork was absolutely beyond any other and that special bbq fairy dust they sprinkled on top was magical. Go there and go often.
Very good food & I would surely visit again!
BEST BBQ I'VE HAD IN 15 YEARS! And cheap. Not many tables for dining-in but they offer carryout. Not many sides to choose from, but who needs them. I just got the bag o chips. I had the pulled pork sandwich and the wife had the brisket. The sandwich had so much meat on it I had to help her finish it. We both had a fountain drink and the total cost for lunch was less than $17. Will definitely be coming back here. Maybe even for super tonight ;)
Some really great Q
Great barbecue and a homestyle feel with the restaurant and the food.
Nothing that I've eaten here is less than amazing. Portions are big. It comes out fast, even at lunchtime.
I love good food, and the blue door smokehouse has some of the best food in town. It simply can't be beat, great staff, prices and food.
Get the brisket, you won't be disappointed.
The meat is sooo tender!
I found this place on Google maps after doing a break out game nearby. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the food was delicious.
The food was delicious. Too bad they ran out of ribs before we got there. Each bite was heaven. Very well priced.
This was the right pick for our quick trip through Lexington Kentucky! Smelled and tasted amazing. Wish I didn't live 700+ miles away.
Excellent brisket sandwich as usual. Very reasonably priced.
Great food and great service!
Awesome bbq place. It definitely has a hole in the wall feel. The brisket was excellent and the sauces are fantastic. The spicy is far and away the best. There is some heat but it isn't overwhelming.
Ribs were above average but brisket was da bomb! Best I ever had. Collard greens were a delicious sides as well. Service was excellent but seating was limited.
Maybe the best brisket sandwich I’ve ever had. Small place, friendly service and amazing BBQ. Highly recommended!
What a gem located near downtown Lexington. Fantastic BBQ. Not a lot of seating capacity and they get really busy at noon - be advised.
I don't know why they bothered giving me a knife for the brisket.
Possibly the best bbq in Fayette County!
Traveled from Orlando, FL and based on reviews this place was one of the best to try. We came and we had the 4meats and everything was great. If we are ever in this area we will be back. Thank you for great food and service.
Food was delicious and the service was friendly.
Large portions, very friendly staff, and absolutely amazing food!!! And then their desserts. I will be there every time I am In Lexington. The atmosphere is great I cannot say enough about how great this place is.
Tried the pulled pork sandwich for the first time....it was fantastic! I love the potato salad and hubs loves the ranch beans. They offer generous portions at reasonable prices.
We were driving through Lexington on our way home from Louisville and needed some lunch. The wife found this place on line and we decided to stop. I am so glad that we did. The pulled pork was so good that we bought three pounds to take back to Knoxville and share with our sons. If I ever have an opportunity to visit Lexington again, I know where I am eating my first meal.
Very Good brisket and Ribs friend went up 2x Better than most in Ill..
Absolutely the best brisket and pulled pork anywhere. Great sides . Good value
Best pulled pork I've ever had. Tender and delicious. Anything less than 5 stars would be ridiculous
If you are looking for the best brisket around you have to come to Blue Door. It will not disappoint - the sides are awesome, try out the potato salad and creamy coleslaw. The staff and atmosphere are great and welcoming. Get there early because something this good sells out quick.
Long waits are a frequent sight here, but its worth it. fantastic brisket and pulled chicken. I almost gave a four star because they do not have home made ice tea (I know, but we can't sue just for that), but the food is excellent. Go with a friend and order their meat special so you can try all the meats. Its great. Go (back) today.
Great. Just found this place. I'll back
So so good. My husband and I shared and wished we hadn't. I could eat their brisket and pulled pork all day long.
You will never regret getting the Blue Door special here. It’s enough food to last you a week given how delicious everything tastes, including the potato salad!!
Displaced Texan living in Wisconsin--I NEEDED this barbecue. I got the brisket sandie with coleslaw on it. The brisket had a nice smoke ring, excellent flavor, not at all grisly, and fell apart in my mouth. Fan-freaking-tastic. I also got a side of potato salad on the recommendation of the gentleman who took our order, and that was the best potato salad I've ever had in my life. Driving back to Wisconsin yesterday, I was busy mentally scheming how I could recreate it. (Blue Door chefs--if you're reading this and feeling generous, I'd love the recipe. It would only benefit myself and my husband.) Thank you so much for such a stellar meal.
Awesome bbq! I recommend mixing the sweet and spicy on top of anything.
Excellent pulled pork and brisket. My favorite bbq joint around!
Great food. Great service.
The best brisket I've ever had wish they had more of a spicy sauce tho
Great Food!
Independent barbecue restaurant. All the smoked meats with excellent sides. My favorite is the beef brisket.
While passing through town, we googled ‘best bbq in Lexington’ and found Blue Door Smokehouse. We stopped in around 6-7pm on a Friday and they were out of ribs, sadly, but I ordered the last of the brisket. I could tell it was the last of it because I was given way more than I deserved and it was amazing. Both sauces were delicious! And the best part is we ordered our food to go and my man brought the food out to the car where we proceeded to eat on the hood of the car. Amazing experience, friendly staff, great food. I’ll always come back when I’m in the area.
Love this place. My favorite bbq out there. Can't say enough great things about this local joint!
Best brisket in town, no doubt.
Two thumbs up. Brisket was awesome!
Hands down the best barbecue in Lexington. Superb, consistently high quality well-smoked meats and sides served in a very cozy, warm informal atmosphere, the way barbecue should be! “All-The-Meats” platter is a brilliant deal to feed 3. Brisket, sausage, and pulled pork are standouts, but pulled chicken and turkey are likewise amazing. Choice of sauces will not disappoint. An absolute MUST for barbecue or Southern comfort food fans. Highly, highly recommended! 5 stars.
Best barbecue place in town--and that's saying something. Great atmosphere and friendly service. All the great things you've heard about this place are true. If you haven't been here, you need to make the journey, and if you have, then you already know how lucky Lexington is to have such an incredible bbq restaurant.
Hey i m from high point north Carolina i have been all over east coast ate a lot of bbq pull pork and beef brisket never i mean never had any so tender than the blue doorwas in Lexington last week back thus week all i could think about is when are we goung to the blue door for lunch them boys can cook told all my friends and family about the blue door wont to know if i m going to bring them some back. I will have to just so i cane tell them were the best meat is the blue door thank you guys kept up the good work
This place is great. Had the brisket and ribs with a salad. The dressing on the salad was super delicious. Finished the meal with an Oreo brownie. Great local spot with super chill employees that always answer my many questions.
best Brisket around! Small place, which I like. It gets busy, but service stays steady.
I am in town from Texas. The brisket is as good as home. That takes a lot for me to say. Potato salad is excellent side too. Beans are very good.
The best BBQ in Lexington KY. Super cool atmosphere & friendly staff. I am there weekly!
Theres basically 5 tables, really stupid had to leave.
Excellent food! Good service. Terrific price!
My friend and I moved to Lexington a week ago and wanted to get some good BBQ, we came across Blue Door Smokehouse and had to go. OMGoodness!!! It was Absolutely Amazing!!! The pulled pork was phenomenal, as was the mouth watering, tender, brisket. They had me at the opening of the "Blue Door", the smell was ridiculous. "Dinner's, Drive-Ins and Dives" has to have them on their show.
Really neat place, food is awesome, i recommend the brisket!
As a smoker of meats I am pretty particular on the taste that I appreciate. Simply amazing. Authentic, great tasting, cool atmosphere. Loved it. Will certainly go back and highly recommend.
Better than many, not as good as some. Visited for lunch recently with a group of 6 and barely found a seat in the small dining area-which was a good sign because the place was busy. I tried the sliced brisket sandwich plate and overall, thought the sides were as good or better than the brisket. Though a little dry, the brisket had a good smoke ring and decent flavor. The potato salad was delicious and the collard greens nice and tender. Not bad overall.
Excellent! Great brisket, baby ribs and pulled pork. Nice selection of homemade BBQ sauces! Sides were good too.
Original Zomato Review 10/1/14 - SERVED TEXAS STYLE. A group from work went by today for lunch--the folks that work here are super nice and I can tell that they care about the product and service. The atmosphere is great--BDS had Johnny Cash on, decor is pretty cool and seating is limited. I ordered the pulled pork plate with vinegar slaw and potato salad--you know, the mainstay of every barbecue restaurant. The food is served on a metal platter on butcher paper--that's how Texas barbecue is served. Here's what I thought: the pork was so good that it didn't need sauce, the vinegar slaw was good, and the potato salad extremely good. The burnt ends were out of this world...I could have eaten a box of them. The only thing missing is a good glass of sweet tea...honestly, this is probably one of the best pulled pork plates I've ever eaten. And, heck yea, I'll be back.
Awesome! Don’t let the outside fool you. Best BBQ ever. Well worth the visit. If you are in Lexington it’s a must try.
Awesome!! Only negative is how small,the place is...
Delicious is all I can say.
Best BBQ the wife and I have had.
Get there early or its all gone! These guys are doing a great job, get the ALL MEAT platter and try it all for $20!!!
Love the brisket. Good portions on the sandwich
Like it says, no frills but really excellent barbecue. I had to change my review to five stars. The food is better than ever! No need to go anywhere else in town!
Don't bother. This is just a hobby for the owner, not run as a business. We drove 400 miles to come here, because it was highly recommended but they ran out of food at 3:30 in the afternoon! I've been to hundreds of BBQ joints and can understand them running out of one or two meats an hour or so before closing, but having no food 4.5 hours before closing on a Saturday is simply gross incompetence and should not be rewarded. They clearly don't give a damn about their customers. There is plenty of space to put in equipment so it's simply a choice by the owner to not bother having enough food. We will NOT come back, this place deserves to die. Does not matter how good the food is if they don't want customers.
Best brisket I've ever had.
Awesome bbq
This was my second visit and everything was just as great as first time!! Brisket is so tender and tasty... very popular spot at lunch time. Expect to wait just a bit to place order and find a place to sit if your are dining in.
Personally the best bbq in town. Down to earth guys doing what they do best in a little hole in the wall place. Don't let me oversell it, but you should totally check it out. And make sure it's before they sell out, bc then it's closed until the next day.
Great food! I will be back!
Blue Door BBQ a brisket sandwich is very good there but the ribs I like her little pricey compared to the Smokehouse in Nicholasville you can get rid for the same price anywhere but the brisket sandwiches what you want to try I would recommend that anywhere I don't understand why they run out of barbecue at 3 in the afternoon in the summer but anyway go try the brisket it's one of the best sandwiches that you'll ever try
I'm from Pittsburgh and I was traveling around and I posted a question online about 'What should I do in Lexington?' I got so many responses to go to the Blue Door Smokehouse that I had to try it. Man, I was not disappointed! Some of the best BBQ I have ever had! You know it is a great joint when the silverware is in an old can and you get your own roll of paper towels. Highly recommended! I will always visit when I am in Lexington for sure!
Came out few years ago. Absolutely love this place. I'm from Gaffney s.c . The red pepper stuff that y'all put on meat is terrific. Can you share what spice that is. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
The best (And I mean it!) Best pulled chicken I've ever had...
Best barbecue I've ever had!
A hidden gem. Love Blue Door!
I've had BBQ from all over the country and this is right up near the top of the list. No frills. Great BBQ. Keep it up.
When you walk up and see a line out the door its usually a good sign. This place did not disappoint.
Best BBQ in Central Kentucky, without a doubt.
Excellent meat. Their burnt tips are incredible. The sides are disappointing and that's the missing star. If they improved on the quality of their sides it would be irresistible
I'm from NC n just ate there. Bbq on point, very tender n NO sauce needed. Amazing n friendly staff. Aswell a 99 sanitation grade.
I gave this place four stars because the food was excellent. I had the brisket sandwich, and really enjoyed it. The things I didn't like were the parking, the size of the restaurant, and the drinks. The place was packed, which is fine, but there aren't many tables, and it's hard to know what's going on. Also, they were experiencing some serious difficulties with their soda machine. It was almost comical. The Pepsi was water, then they kinda fixed it, but it was really watered down, then the Dr. Pepper went out and was just water. I think they need a new soda machine. The food though, that's why the place was packed, it was exceptional. I recommend it, especially if you're nearby already and can just walk over there.
Best BBQ I've had in a LONG time!! Ribs just fall off the bone. Brisket is perfectly charred on the outside but amazingly tender on the inside. Smoked sausage is the BOMB! Could eat a plateful of just those. Pulled pork amd shredded chicken were also great! Yes, we had ALL the meats. My husband, a native of Georgia, highly recommends the collard greens as a side dish and the potato salad tastes homemade. We're Georgia Dawgs fans here for the game and highly recommend this hidden gem to all fellow Dawgs!! (And everyone else too).
Meat cooked perfectly. Sides were great. Nice people.
Best brisket ever!
Great BBQ, just make sure to arrive early or something you might want might be sold out for the day, it's that good! A great problem to have if you run the business
Food is excellent! You cannot go wrong with any of their offerings. Service is friendly and prompt. They come by and check if the order was right and whether or not you are pleased with your food. Great BBQ!
Brisket was excellent. Portions were generous. Atmosphere was fun. Friendly staff. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.
By far the best barbecue in the area. I live down in TN and haven't found anything that compares. All meats are really well done. Sauces and sides are good as well. Staff are always really kind and friendly. Only drawback is that they are really popular and only have 6 or so small tables. If you plan to eat in, go at an off time or get there early. If you have a large group have a plan to take the food elsewhere.
The smoked meats are amazing! Best in town. Not crazy about their sides though.
The best bbq ever
Get there early...they run out..Best brisket since I left Texas 30yrs ago!
Outstanding beef brisket sandwich. The onion and pickles with the excellent hamburger bun made that sandwich that much better. Barbecue sauce is fantastic give you a mix of sweet spicy and tangy. A cute little small joint that has outstanding barbecue. I would go here again.
Excellent, we really enjoyed the food, all of it! Can't wait for next time. The staff was super friendly too.
The best place Lexington, KY has to offer for authentic bbq.
This place was such a good find! If you want the ribs you better get there early because everything is fresh and they will sell out of them. Don't be sad though, if they are out of ribs everything on their menu is delicious. We tried a variety of things from the menu at our table and were very pleased. The potato salad seemed to be sour cream based which was really different from what I typically think of but it was really good. They have Grippos Chips as a side. What more could you ask for?
Best brisket and chicken I’ve ever had in my life hands down, no question. Whenever I have brisket here I don’t have to eat for at least 3 weeks because the meat has more vitamins and nutrients than any other place on Earth. I hear these cows are massaged by tiny bovine angels before they offer themselves up to the smoke Gods.
Very yummy!
Doesnt look like much from the parking lot but dont be fooled! The BBQ is awesome. Prices are great actually might be under priced. Highly recommended. You wont be disappointed.