Jeff Becker
Did a google search for best burger in Pensacola and discovered Blue Dot. So I drove to the location it was fairly easy to get there but there is very limited street parking. So I was about two blocks away. Walked to the restaurant and placed my order. They do accept credit/debit cards now which benefitted me as I wasn’t carrying cash. The seating inside is very limited too. But there were tables available when I was there. The burger was fabulous. It is well seasoned. Has a great sauce that I figured was their family secret. The sodas are 12 ounce cans which I liked. The place was hopping. Lots of orders and pick ups were made while I was there. The Blue Dot has been in business for a very long time and it showed. The cleanliness of the area where the soda case was located could’ve been cleaner in my opinion but in fairness this was my first trip there and something could’ve been spilled and not cleaned up as well as I would’ve liked. Either way I would return and the food was great. So many customers seemed like regulars so the Blue Dot must be doing something right!!
… moreThomas Ison
This place is fantastic! It was an amazing burger. The burger looks messy, but it was so so good. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. It was warm and delicious. Their hours are limited, however. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area when they are open.
… moreHayden DeYoung
It does not make sense how these burgers are so good. Like all they tell you exactly what’s in it, but the sum is greater than all the parts. Plus the burgers are huge. Truly exceptional burgers. Counter service with a few places to sit inside. We heard the ribs are also exceptional, but they run out of them pretty quickly.
… moreRyan Edgecomb
I had high expectations. I’ll admit that I’m a BBQ snob, but expected better from this place. I loved the “hole in the wall” feel, but the ribs were just not good. Perhaps that’s how ribs are done down south, but they were a little tough with meat left on the bone when I bit. Flavor was so-so. Not a place I would recommend for ribs. Their burgers seem to be what people go here for. Try those if you visit, but don’t go for the ribs.
… moreChristopher Atkinson
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.
… morestephen gabor
Next to a burger I can make at home after spending a 100$ on everything they put on one the best is all I can say
… moreKurt Farnsworth
Finally made it in for a burger. My wife and I almost bit off more than we could chew, each ordering a double cheeseburger. Man, they’re big! Pretty good tho. Authentic old place…
… moreRose Potts
We stopped here for lunch after a campus tour at the University of West Florida. The tour guide recommended it so we thought why not. Definitely a hole in the wall kind of place! Had someone not recommended it and I saw people inside I would probably not have eaten here. It will stand out because lots of renovations going up all around it and nothing has been done here. Hamburger was delicious! I was a little disappointed because they did not have fries only chips. It was very reasonable though I think the chips were $.50 a bag and the canned soda was only $.95! Not a lot of options for the burger as far as toppings but it really was delicious! The atmosphere was kind of cool because there’s lots of locals and everyone whisper, friendly and wanted to talk. However, if you’re wanting somewhere to cool off, the air conditioner was definitely mid…. So we were a little toasty while we ate. This will be one of our favorite stops though. Each time we come to Pensacola we have to stop in and get a burger.
… moreEric Swarvar
This is a local institution that is a family owned and operated business. The cheese burger was fantastic. They sold out the day we visited but we were one of the lucky last few. They use quality ingredients and the seasonings is where it’s at! Cash only but there is an ATM on site.
… moreDan Dowling
Iconic, decades-old neighborhood joint known for its no nonsense service and legendary burgers. Get the single “with sauce”, and know what you want before they take your order. 🙂 There was a line out the door, and numerous conversations of patrons who’ve been eating here for decades. Well worth the visit.
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