Blue Door Smokehouse

Fantastic barbecue, and that’s all that needs to really be said. There are three sauces available at every table which were great additions, and the pulled pork with two sides was excellent. In total it was only ~$13 for the plate, which is an incredible value for how good everything was.

Blue Door Smokehouse in Lexington absolutely lives up to the hype. The brisket was tender and smoky, the sides were on point, and the laid-back vibe makes it a perfect casual BBQ spot. Easily some of the best barbecue in town — I’ll definitely be back.

Keep in mind they only open til 3pm on weekdays and often brisket will run out. With that said beef brisket is the number one choice and they give you a nice health cut without hesitation. Baby back ribs is a good alternative. Their sides are a little basic. We visited them twice in three days in Lexington.

This is by far the BBQ spot in Lexington & central KY!! The brisket and sausage are fantastic. They have great potato salad and their smoky ranch dressing is SO GOOD on their salads. All their BBQ is excellent, the prices are so reasonable, and the staff is so friendly. BlueDoor is a great local spot and one I frequent a couple times a month. Keep up the great work guys!!

The brisket was 🤌. Also the tangy vinegar sauce goes well on any meat. Mama taught you to clean your plate so sop everything up at the end with that white bread babayyy.

Good food with better sauces but the lack of stock even at say 4/5pm deters me. Seems any time i've gone after 2-3pm lots of the meats always sold out to the point it feels like those in charge could just stock a bit more. I understand if they want it gone by the end of the day but i'd wager they could keep a bit more on hand and still sell out while making it more available. Barely ever bother going as its difficult for me to get there early enough with my schedule.

Great Barbecue! The pulled pork was tasty, the brisket was good, and the sides were good.

I got the 2 meat plate with 2 sides. The brisket was surprisingly only okay, pretty dry but not that bad. The sausage was average, not super flavorful. The potato salad had no seasoning at all, it was so bland and boring. The collared greens just tasted like straight vinegar and nothing else. Wish it was better considering all the great reviews.

Prepare to Become a BBQ Snob After Yiu Eat Here. This place could charge a fortune for the quality and quantity of the portions they give you. ($20 for both my son and I.) This is hands-down the best barbecue chicken I have ever tasted. The chicken is smoked and sprinkled with magic. It's actually a blend of spices, but it's so flavorful even before you top it with tangy, sweet, or spicy barbecue sauce. My son had a pulled brisket sandwich and he agrees it's the best we have ever had. The service is so friendly and attentive, and surprisingly fast. It's set in an industrial-type strip mall, with an garage door-style opening that adds to the charm. Probably best to do take out if you are with a large group.

Rating is actually about a 4.5. I wanted to get ribs, but they were out (we got there kind of late, so it's understandable) so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. My husband ordered a brisket sandwich. Other friends sampled various meats and sides. I thought the pulled pork was very good. Not quite as good as the ones my husband smokes at home in his Kamado Joe (which are just downright amazing), but still very good and better than most that I've had in restaurants throughout the various BBQ states. The smoke flavor was definitely there. I had a bite of the brisket and it wasn't bad, it had some smoke to it, but I'm much pickier about brisket and that's why I rarely order it myself. My husband judged the brisket "ok", I would say "better than ok" myself. He's from Texas though, and he smokes his own, so... I really liked the mayo based potato salad. My husband prefers mustard based but he's wrong ;) My friends reported that they did NOT care for the collard greens, I didn't try them but thought I'd pass it on. The sandwiches did come with a very generous portion of meat (I didn't bother with the bun, just a cold hamburger bun); it was too much meat for me for one meal so I brought some back to my hotel. It was still great as leftovers the next day even warmed in the microwave. And the price for the sandwich was very reasonable. All in all, I'd come back and hopefully come a little earlier to try their ribs. But if they were still out of ribs I'd definitely get the pulled pork and potato salad again.

I'm still dreaming of this barbecue spot from back home in Connecticut! My boyfriend's originally from Kentucky, we stopped in and blue door definitely did not disappoint! Excellent smoke flavor, tender meat, not too fatty on the brisket. Simple seasoning, not too salty at all! I was underwhelmed with the sauce selection but to be honest it did not need it! I would've liked a mustard for the sausage. I'll see you again next time I visit Kentucky!

Stopped in with some friends for a late lunch. First time visiting for both of us. Loved the fact that you walked straight up to the counter and placed your order, reminded me of some of the Texas BBQ restaurants. The place is very welcoming with indoor and outdoor seating. I had the brisket, ribs, potato salad and collard greens. Food was excellent and the service was very quick. Great first impression, we will definitely be back. If you're looking for some great BBQ look no further, good size portions at a great price. Keep up the good work!

My friends and I came around 11:30 am on a Saturday and had a great meal. The service was quick and friendly and we ate outside on a nice day. We split a blue door special (5 meats) between 3 people and there was a lot of food for us. My favorite was the smoked sausage and everyone else at the table each had their own favorite.

We were craving some truly exceptional BBQ, and we found some of Lexington's finest at Blue Door! My friend (a local resident) raved about this place, but as a long-time fan of Kansas City BBQ, I wasn't really expecting to find a good venue for it outside of KC, but here it is :-) Everything we tried during our visit was outstanding, with my personal favorite unquestionably being their brisket - it was melt in your mouth AMAZING!! The sweet sauce was totally on the money as well. I look forward to returning and trying everything on the menu the next time I'm in the area :-)

Amazing brisket and food was served fast. Price is good because you get what you pay for. Seating was enough with Kentucky bluegrass music in the background playing. Service was good as well. I would give 6 stars if allowed.

Wow! The best brisket that I've ever had. Very tender. The beans were great too. The side salad and brownie were meh. The staff was very nice. They did a great job keeping everything clean.

I have been to Blue Door several times at the old location and the new location. Today was my wife's first time. We placed our order and sat at the high top table which is a converted bleacher with some tall chairs in front of the roll up door and the outdoor seating area. We ordered the Blue Door Special which is all five of their meats plus two sides. Comes with sliced white bread, dill pickles and white onion slices. Easy to split this for two people. We had the brisket, chicken, pulled pork, sausage and ribs with potato salad and ranch beans. Service was a tad slow, but it was packed today, so no need to worry. Everything was delicious and more than enough for 2 people. We had enough meat and ranch beans that we had extra to take home. Do yourself a favor and try this place if you are a fan of BBQ and smoked meats.

Wow, I must say this was a pretty incredible restaurant experience that I'm excited to say I got to have! Upon walking in, I totally loved the area and cute decor that Blue Door had! I felt excited to be apart of such a nice environment with a wonderful ambiance! Also, every single associate working here was beyond friendly and certainly helpful! I was completely satisfied in that aspect! Last but certainly not least, THE FOOD! I was overall almost entirely satisfied! However, I do want to express one minor dissatisfaction of mine being that I felt the meat was exceptionally tender, tasty and exquisite but the sides were underwhelming to say the least. I added salt and pepper to all 3 sides (ranch beans, potato salad, and coleslaw) I also would've preferred the coleslaw to be more creamy/more wet but that's my own preference, it was still very good despite that. To give a rating on the meat options I will say all meats were a 10/10 except the ribs which I definitely would describe as a 7/10 because they leaned more on the dry/overcooked side. I will give my sides a 5/10, after adding sauces and S/P they were more of a 7.5/10. With all this being said, I was very happy with my experience here! It was a wonderful part of my road trip through Kentucky and I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Blue Door Smokehouse! Thank you so much!

Just had dinner here with the family. Good food, good service and casual atmosphere. Reasonably priced - well worth the visit.

Blue door smokehouse is a quality BBQ restaurant with a very reasonable price point. The restaurant itself was quaint and homey, the staff was very kind and helpful with order choices. We split the blue door special, which consisted of 5 different meats and 2 sides, all for $26! The food was all tasty, especially the pulled pork and brisket. We enjoyed their spicy BBQ sauce so much that we put it on all of the meats. We will be coming back for BBQ in the future, especially at how low the price is for the meal

I rolled in here because the hubby needed to make a Christmas lunch order. But I WAS amazed at the yummyness of the pulled pork! It is a garage but the restrooms are clean and the staff is friendly,

The smoky scent hits the moment you walk in the door. Good selection of meats with prices you'd expect. For us, the choices of side items were limited. 99% of the sides were easy cold quick fixes. The brisket had a really good bark and was pretty good. The pulled pork was a bit dry and bland. They heavily top the pork with some seasoning mix, which I feel would benefit the meat more if it was actually worked through it. The ranch beans need some work and the potato salad was very bland. They have 3 choices for sauce- sweet, tangy, and spicy. All 3 appear to be vinegar based, as they're super thin. The tangy didn't have much flavor, the spicy had a kick of heat but at the same time was a bit flavorless (make that make sense ‍.) The sweet was ok, but again, super thin. In summary, I'm glad we tried it. The brisket was decent, so having it with some good BBQ sauce and better sides would have been a better experience.

Blue door has the best barbecue in Lexington. The pulled pork pork is my favorite, and my husband loves the brisket.

This is my favorite BBQ spot in town. They have great specials like chili and burnt ends. The new location has much more space but it is still difficult to get a table.

The newly relocated Blue Door is terrific. Bigger, brighter, outdoor seating and parking lot. The large "garage like door" opens up to the outside seating area. The BBQ is still the same. Best in town. Go get your Q on. 31

Stopped here while traveling over Easter weekend and absolutely loved it. I got the brisket plate with beans and potato salad, and my boyfriend got the brisket and smoked sausage plate with potato salad and creamy slaw. The meats were great. Neither of us had complaints about the brisket (it was a hearty portion) and both of us wished we'd had more smoked sausage on the table. The sides were fantastic -- I don't usually go for beans, but they were hearty and flavorful and not overly sweet like some beans can be. He loved the slaw (I'll take his word for it). We both agreed it was the best potato salad either of us has had.

Grabbed some ribs and brisket for game day tailgate while in town to watch UT vs Kentucky. Some of the best brisket I've ever had. Ribs were amazing too - not too soft and not too chewy. Service was terrific as well- they cut up the ribs for me to make the tailgate easier. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone in LEX or traveling through.

I've heard so much about this place and finally ventured out to try them. Best decision ever made! I learned that this is their new location from where they were around the corner. They have a lot more space and outdoor seating. The service is walk up - you go up to the counter and place your order and they call it out when it's ready. The portions are large and delicious. Since I've never been I tried the Blue Door special - all the meats and 2 sides. A great way to sample what they offer. I also learned they make their own sausage in house. Definitely a place I will go back to now that I know I love their ribs, brisket, and pulled pork! The potato salad is pretty good too! Also with going on a Saturday afternoon it was packed but service was still fast. They are a place that once they're sold out - they're out so get there early.

On the 8th day, Edesia created a Texas-style BBQ. She admired her work and thought, "THIS IS MY BEST CREATION." Folks, not only is this the BEST BBQ you will ever eat, but it is precisely what you'd expect the perfect BBQ joint to be. And it's not just that they serve ideal food, but it's TEXAS.STYLE.BBQ. Lexington & surrounding areas have many Memphis & Gulf Coast-style BBQ places, but this place is the only one that makes genuine, authentic Texas BBQ. We have been coming here since 2013 & have not had a bad or mediocre meal. The meats, the sides, the different sodas...everything is always the best quality. Their commitment to serving authentic Texas-style BBQ will make you feel like you're getting a genuine experience. Other customers and I feel that Jeff and his crew would give Pit Masters on the Food Network a run for their money. PS - followers of 'Lil' Donny Mosco' - the "Edesia" reference was a joke.

We order blue door special and 2 meat combo. All the meat was very tasty. Favorite was the ribs and the brisket. The ranch beans tastes like chili and a little sweet. Potatoes salad was different but it was good. Service was really good also.

My wife and I ate there Friday December 20, 2024 at lunch time. It was great. We ordered all the different meats they had, and we split it. Sides were BBQ beans, potato salad, creamy slaw and collard greens. It also came with white bread, onion and pickles. The whole meal was perfect. Service was wonderful. The meal came on a metal tray and was large enough to hold it all. Ambiance was good seating and large window. Bathrooms were very clean. My wife and I are in our early 60s and we have eaten a lot of BBQ- this was the best! We will go back soon. People were dressed in everything from blue collar worker to women in nice business attire. $34.80 total not including tip.

We got lucky finding this place. Delicious BBQ , very cool clean place. Fast friendly service.

Best place to get BBQ! The brisket is delicious! They are open till they sell out for the day keeping the food fresh.

Our first time here n we'll be back for more. The ranch baked beans spicing reminded us of Mexican food more than something made at a good bbq place. Service was quick, friendly, n efficient. The dining area is ordinary, no frill but clean. Good food n value.

Plate- Pulled Pork, Creamy Cole Slaw & Ranch Beans. All were spot on. Service was great. I will go back. I have had their Brisket before and it is the best in town.

Best barbecue I have ever eaten. The service was excellent! Most people order and take the food with them, but there are tables in the restaurant and on the patio if you want to eat there.

These people used to serve guests with genuine effort. Since the move, a little less. But today is not to be excused. The website said they were open, and the phone message as well. Just like the other cars that pulled in the parking lot, I'm not happy! Get your managerial act together.

TASTY PULLED PORK!! Went in for lunch and the place was not overly busy. That was good since the seating is extremely limited. I ordered a plate with brisket, pulled pork and both of the coleslaws for sides. The food came out fast is it should for barbecue. The brisket was good but nothing to rave about. Seemed like I got both some from both sides and the fatty side was better as expected. The pulled pork was the better of the two. I enjoy how they add some of the seasoning to the top of it. I recommend absolutely not trying the vinegar slaw as it was pretty gross. The creamy slaw was pretty standard. Overall, if you try this place out, try the pulled pork and expect to take it out.

Simply, the best BBQ I have ever had! Ribs are a must try. This is not a full serve restaurant. You order, then try to find a seat. Small place, but oh so worth it.

This place is beyond unreal. As a person who refuses to frequent "BBQ" places outside of central Tejas, I must say that Blue Door is the real deal. I have been here dozens of times, and it is consistently outstanding. The staff and owners are delightful people. If you're going on a game day, get there early! Try the following items... 1. The brisket sandwich. Get it fatty or wet cut. Get it with coleslaw. Do NOT use any sauce. It doesn't need sauce since it's real brisket BBQ. 2. Any meat platter. Brisket and ribs are a good combination. Use the bread and pickles.

"Compliments to the chef" doesn't scratch the surface of what you'd want to say. This was my first time trying blue door and the food should come with a warning label that it's ADDICTING. Great location, amazing service and even better food. I had to take another sandwich home just because. You will not be disappointed!

Service was great. Everyone local loves this spot. Haven't found the right bbq for myself here but I'm gonna keep trying

It was great! I met five friends for lunch and it was my first time at the new location. Portions were healthy and the flavor was great. Will go back again soon.

Absolutely delicious!...and the staff/ownership are amazing. The rotating turkey club is by far the best sandwich in Lexington. Potato salad and coleslaw are noteworthy. If they're not in the top 10 restaurants, they should be.

Came in with high expectations and was still blown away! Quick service! Amazing food! Definitely a place I would want to MAKE a trip to again!!

It sucks, I can't really review the food. Visiting from California I just can't fathom all the meats being sold out almost two hours before they close at 3 pm. Granted it was mentioned on the website that they close today at 3 pm or when they're sold out.

New location is open. Go check it out. Still highly recommend this place. Other places get more publicity, but this is the real deal. Go check them out.

We heard that this was the place to go for KY bbq, and it did not disappoint. No indoor seating currently, but they do have a few tables out front for patio dining, everything is take out only. They were out of ribs when we came in, so we got the four meat combo with beans, green collards, potato salad and creamy cole slaw. meats included was brisket, chicken, pork and sausage. Take out service was great, they included all sauces (sweet, tangy and spicy), with plenty of silverware. Sides were all great, the collard greens were a little too vinegary for me. Meats were well smoked, I loved the sausage and brisket. Their bbq sauces were pretty sweet, but I'm wondering if that's the style down here. Definitely a good place to stop!

Awesome food great service, comfortable no frills perfect! Highly recommend if you are looking for great BBQ!!

Everyone was very friendly! Food was pretty good! We had the brisket and ribs ! This was our first time eating there. Kid friendly.

Nice little Bbq place in Lexington. They are smoking some meat here. I ordered brisket and ribs. I got brisket and sausage. Was not a problem. They brought some ribs and the sausage was on the house. Thanks for that. The brisket was very good. Cut with the edge of my fork and very moist. My slices were from the flat so nice and lean. The sausage was also good. Nice snap from the casing and a good smoky flavor. The ribs were not great. Over cooked and dry. Under seasoned as well. The other meats were done so well that I have to feel that the ribs were an aberration. I really enjoyed the beans. Nice smoky meat in there. The coleslaw was pretty standard. I would definitely come back if I'm ever on that side of Lexington again.

Hands down the BEST BBQ IN LEXINGTON. Sorry for shouting, but it's true! First off, the value for as much food as you get is insane. Literally in other cities this meal would've been like $20+. The bbq was cooked perfectly. We ordered to go so they provided the 3 different bbq sauces. My favorite is the spicy one! Not too spicy, but just a little heat. Their potato salad is delicious. I also got their beans cause I'm a bean freak. They were perfect as well! As of now, it's take out only. This is a smaller restaurant so they do run out on busy days. Best get here early to be safe. The employees are cool and informative. They answered all questions we had. Honestly, come here for all your bbq dreams.

I got my order to go placed it at 10:40. They open at 11 so it was fresh. However, the pulled pork and brisket were very dry and basically flavorless. If you're going to get bbq around here just go to red state. It's a little bit of a drive but definitely the best bbq around here.

Top Notch BBQ! Great Brisket and Beans! They serve until they're out of, so get in line. Service is quick, so don't worry about the line. I bet they outgrow this space as well. Indoor seating is limited.

Due to COVID-19 this spot is takeaway only right now, and be sure to get your orders in early because once they sell out of a meat (for that day), you are out of luck! I unfortunately faced that fate as my beloved BBQ meat of choice (ribs) were unavailable when we ordered on a weekend day just after lunchtime. Instead of that option, we ordered beef brisket and pulled pork and a couple of sides to go. We found a nearby park with picnic tables and dug in. The brisket and pulled pork were excellent along with both a tangy and a spicy sauce mix. Meat was moist, smokey and portions were very generous along with the obligatory slice of white bread (because who doesn't want to sop up their leftover sauce, am I right?!?!?). Their potato salad consisted of skin-on small red potatoes in a creamy dressing and the cole slaw was the chopped variety with a mix of vinegar and mayo. We scarfed these down in no time and I cannot wait to get back one day and try their ribs!!!

Food is awesome, price is on point, down to earth service. Wonderful dining experience for the location. Great use of space. Decorations were unique for the city.

So disappointed! The brisket was tender but had no flavor and if it were any drier it would have been dust. Potato salad was very salty. Collards were drowned in vinegar. What has happened? Not the Bluedoor I remember.