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Now, you have 7244 ratings from 9 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for Blue Door Smokehouse is 4.6, denoting that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests. Blue Door Smokehouse in Lexington has a mix of reviews, with some describing their food as awful, while others praise it as the best smoked meat they've ever tasted. Despite the contrast, there seems to be a consensus on the outstanding customer service provided by the staff. The brisket, pulled pork, and sausage seem to be fan favorites, with recommendations to skip the sauce and enjoy the flavors as they are. The establishment is small, with limited seating, but the quick service and delicious food make it worth the visit. If you're a BBQ lover, Blue Door Smokehouse might be worth checking out for a meal that could leave you with the "meat sweats.".

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 7244 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Ajimin
09.11.2017 - 12:26

By the time we'd arrived, Blue Door had sold out of ribs for the day so we grabbed a plate with four smoked meats- sausage, pulled pork, chicken and a

Marlee
09.11.2017 - 12:26

Just go. It's awesome. I send folks for take out all the time and it's consistent every time. Best BBQ in Lexington in my opinion.

Vivianne
31.10.2019 - 17:42

I normally don't go for BBQ but this one goes down in history as one of the greatest BBQ places in Lexington. Me and my friend went there and got a to-go

Connor
02.02.2023 - 15:17

Visited this establishment 6 years ago. We were recently back in Lexington my number one request was to come back here for lunch. The food service were just as...

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Jaime
02.02.2023 - 15:17

This bbq is amazing! Smoky, juicy and the flavor is on point. I got the brisket and smoked sausage, it was so good! Also, the potato salad is the best I’ve had...

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Google
4.9 ★ from 1250 reviews
Jonathan
11.10.2023 - 07:48

WOW. I don't know if I've ever actually eaten good BBQ after going to this place. Easily the best smoked meat I've ever tasted. Everything is very reasonably pr...

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Amy
11.10.2023 - 07:48

We like to support small businesses little dives like this! This was our 1st time… OH MY GOODNESS!!!! We had the brisket… no need for a knife…it was AMAZING!!!...

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Scott
11.10.2023 - 07:48

You don’t need to look anywhere else for good bbq. You don’t have to be the oldest and or the biggest to put out quality meat for customers and the folks at Blu...

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Lauren
11.10.2023 - 07:48

Best brisket! (Traducido por Google) ¡La mejor pechuga!

Kyle
11.10.2023 - 07:48

This BBQ house does it right! The sides were amazing, and the brisket was tender and moist. I like that it was cut a little thicker vs. thin. I love their house...

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INT Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 2545 reviews
Matt
15.08.2023 - 09:53

Yesterday was my first experience at Blue Door but it won't be my last. I couldn't decide what to order when I walked in to heaven and breathed in that awesomen...

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Taylon
15.08.2023 - 09:53

#1 place to eat in Lexington for a reason! It’s honestly the best barbecue I’ve ever had. Typically, I don’t enjoy these types of places but will eat there anyw...

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Jacob
15.08.2023 - 09:53

This place is top notch. Service is friendly. The food is phenomenal. Hands down the best bbq I’ve had. I refuse to go any other place for my pork or brisket.

Talli
15.08.2023 - 09:53

We were visiting Lexington for the Foo Fighters and stoped by here for lunch, it’s the kinda place we would have missed if it hadn’t been for google reviews but...

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Holly
15.08.2023 - 09:53

Ahhmazing brisket potato salad that is to die for!!! They really have their act together when it comes to catering too. I can’t get enough of this place!!

Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 262 reviews
Todd
01.08.2023 - 10:00

By far the best barbecue I have ever tasted! This little hole in the wall place is one of the best we have ever ate at! Give it a try because you won't be disap...

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Amy
01.08.2023 - 10:00

We like to support small businesses little dives like this! This was our 1st time… OH MY GOODNESS!!!! We had the brisket… no need for a knife…it was AMAZING!!!...

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PJ
01.08.2023 - 10:00

This BBQ house does it right! The sides were amazing, and the brisket was tender and moist. I like that it was cut a little thicker vs. thin. I love their house...

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Jonathan
01.08.2023 - 10:00

WOW. I don't know if I've ever actually eaten good BBQ after going to this place. Easily the best smoked meat I've ever tasted. Everything is very reasonably pr...

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Richard
01.08.2023 - 10:00

This is a small and crowded place, but the people are very friendly. And the service was prompt. I ordered brisket and sausage with slaw and potato salad. Every...

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Sirved
4.7 ★ from 933 reviews
Jason
29.07.2023 - 08:11

I went out of my way to drive over 30 miles from Mount Sterling to Lexington to get food from the Blue Door Smokehouse. I have heard that they have great food s...

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Joe
29.07.2023 - 08:11

The folks here deliver outstanding customer service. They deserve five stars on friendliness alone. The pulled pork is juicy and is perfectly seasoned blend of...

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Cutesy
29.07.2023 - 08:11

Passed through and stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Got the pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwich, with coleslaw, potato salad, a lemon orange soda, and th...

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Amanda
29.07.2023 - 08:11

Definitely one of the best bbq experiences I?ve ever had. We got the ribs and brisket! Mind blowingly good. The coleslaw and potato salad were awesome, too! We...

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Hamza
29.07.2023 - 08:11

Absolutely amazing. First order of business when I get into Lexington is to go to Blue Door Smokehouse. Brisket is absolutely amazing. I also like to get shredd...

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Gastroranking-US
4.4 ★ from 1157 reviews

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