Pork Belly Nuggets
Oyster Po' Boy
sweet potato pecan pie
Margarita and Manhattan straight up
Orange Sesame Shrimp, Yum!
Calamari appetizer
the new 2020 patio look!
Drone view of the patio during a boil.
Nothing like a Lobster Boil at Bluegrass
a man and a woman standing at a bar
BBQ Skirt Steak
Mural on the side of Bluegrass
mural on side of building
The back wall at Bluegrass, Let's Ride!
food, dessert
Menu 2-13-2024
Fun dining area
Popcorn shrimp
Menu 2-13-2024
Menu 2-13-2024
Popcorn Shrimp
Pretty much their whole space, and not much change.
Shrimp & Clam Linguini
1/2 slab baby back ribs
Gerry G.
May 3, 2024
My recent visit reminded me how good this place is, especially compared to other restaurants these days. Service is excellent, none of the checked-out teams of servers "who ordered the burger?" Food is equally great and consistent. I love the nut crusted tilapia; their green beans are fantastic. Still a great and unique on-tap beer selection. Very nice patio area that has expanded in recent years.Old review: Great, if not traditional, barbecue place. The corned beef brisket with barbecue sauce on it was surprisingly good, the ribs were delicious, as was the pulled pork and corn bread pudding. Unfortunately, the potatoes were not fully cooked, but probably would have been really good had they been done right. Great beer selection on tap as well as some great esoteric and rare seasonals in bottles. Chocolate bread pudding was very nice. We overheard the server saying that the tilapia was one of the most popular menu items and that he thought their seafood was their specialty, so we'll probably try it next time. They have some good daily specials--especially Sunday night--check their website.I recently returned and had the free sauerkraut bites. They were amazing, I only wish there were more than the three little bites. I tried the crawfish etouffee which was really good.
Read MoreMelissa B.
Aug 2, 2024
This is an excellent restaurant I'd love to revisit over and over! It's 4 stars, not 5, now because the service is bordering on frustrating. That isn't to say it's anything but polite, but it is anything but timely. This restaurant has been around for awhile; they should be aware that the outdoor seating section's most remote part, with a lovely pergola shading it, is still part of the restaurant and should be visited for check ins. It took 20-25 minutes just for someone to come take our drink orders. Even in a huge restaurant (footprint wise), this would be pushing it. We had moments where my friend, who was facing more of the restaurant, would try to politely flag down our waiter (or anyone), but they would all walk right past us without any acknowledgement. We were not difficult customers in the slightest, not requesting anything odd, and giving nothing less than thank you's and smiles. 0:)Even so, the food continues to be impressive. Their menu gets different refreshes and additions, which is very cool (and a contrast with their dated interior). The jambalaya is worth ordering, whether you choose seafood or (for lack of a better term) regular. The gumbo is on the thinner side but NOT bland in any way. My friend liked her rosemary chicken sandwich. You can't go wrong with the menu, and there are many options, but not so many that it's Cheesecake Factory levels of "where are they keeping all of these seldom-used ingredients?" I just wish the service could be less frustrating, but that is something that I'm sure can change for the better!
Read MoreTricia D.
Apr 20, 2024
I've been coming here way longer than my kids have been alive, and that's a pretty longstanding restaurantship (friendship, but with your fave dining establishment). I've brought atleast 8 different friends or relatives from different walks of life here, and that's how you know you're really a fan of a place. I love Bluegrass so much for so many reasons but here are more than a few:1) easy reservations on OpenTable or by calling!2) the cozy environment (Flintstones-like mirror decor at the front and on the perimeter walls) and intimate dining area with booths and tables3) that cinnamon honey butter that comes with the bread! Can't find it anywhere else. 4) the Bluegrass martini! I've had it over the last decade (as evidenced by my Yelp photos), and its color and glass have evolved over the years, but still my fave drink to order here. Flavorful with the frozen bluebs and gets the party started. 5) huge menu spanning signature bbq like ribs and pulled pork, but also extensive seafood options like tilapia and walleye. Sandwiches and salads too. 6) the variety of dessert offerings. Key lime pie is a hit with my husband, so he usually gets that, and I toggle between the bread pudding and ice box pie. LOVE that they offer taster sizes so you don't have to feel like too much of a fatty ordering dessert after a delicious entree and adult bevvy. 7) those extra touches like how they split the cheeseburger entree for my 2 kids, include complimentary dessert, and a choice of a prize from the treasure box up front. See you sooner rather than later, Bluegrass!
Read MoreAlli N.
Mar 18, 2024
Food, service, and ambience - all 10/10! My boyfriend and I were visiting friends and they are regulars here. They knew we liked southern food and said the menu is so extensive, and they were so right! I had such a hard time choosing what I wanted because everything sounded so good. I got the crawfish etouffee, hard to come by at restaurants! So good! Reminder me of the many trips to Nola! My boyfriend got the bbq sampler, so much food and he loved it all! The corn beef was so tender! Would highly recommend going and checking them out! The owners were so friendly and let my daughter get a little gift from a treasure chest! I feel like you could go there every day for months and still not sampled the entire menu!
Read MoreGeorge K.
Jul 29, 2024
First class operation, no doubt about it. Stopped in after golf and the place was packed...with good reason. The owners work the room as they have for 20 years. Food was outstanding / bar service was terrific. Soft-shell crab, barbecue shrimp bread pudding oh my God such a great meal!! See you again soon Bluegrass and I'll bring the rest of the foursome with me!!
Read MoreHoward L.
May 26, 2023
We returned for dinner and it was only a 4 year gap this time. So this was our 3rd visit in 14 years. Not much has changed - it's still a busy, upbeat, and bustling place, same decor, same delicious food, but prices naturally up with inflation. This time wife and I had:- small Rémoulade salad, $9.95- a soft shell crab appetizer, $17.95- Louisiana blackened grouper, $35.95- 1/2 slab rib with jambalaya combo, $29.95The latter dish was mine, and in 3 visits over the 14 years, I have ordered that same dish all 3 times because all I remember is that it's good and I liked it. I knocked the rating back to a 4 mainly because with the current prices, the values have slipped a bit despite inflation.Joni is still the long time (20+ years) receptionist here and she told me that Jim, the same GM from 2018, is still there also, but he wasn't present today. I asked Joni to tell Jim I was sorry to miss him and that I'll be back in a few years to update his GM photo, lol.
Read MoreStanley B.
Aug 10, 2024
The best! Such a great family place. Staff is amazing. Kids love the calamari and I am articular to the walleye.
Read MorePJ S.
Mar 8, 2024
A really great lunch place! Fried artichokes were delicious, as were the creme brûlée and bread pudding - love that they offer small sizes of some of the desserts (they were still huge). Mushroom broil was a little soggy and needed some acid or spice; that was the only miss. Service was AWESOME. Ambience is a little like a diner meets lodge meets community center but it was totally cool for lunch.
Read MoreJulie H.
Aug 14, 2024
Disappointing food! Skip it! Patio looked nice but it's next to an alley that had constant trucks and bad smells. I had the shrimp and grits and it was just a buttery glob with 4 shrimp. Wouldn't go back.
Read MoreScott R.
Jun 27, 2024
An expansive menu is not the first thing I look for in a Barbecue restaurant, but from Rubs to Soft Shell Crabs to sides and their Blueberry Martini these guys get it right.
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