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Blue Door Pub
$ | Burgers

In the spot formerly occupied by Puerta Azul, veterans of the Groveland Tap have opened The Blue Door Pub. Taking our local fascination with Juicy Lucys to heart, the menu is burger centric with a list of Juicy Blucys that improvise on the tradition: a Hawaiian version comes stuffed with pineapple, while the Cajun Blucy is loaded with pepper jack cheese and jalapenos. You'll also find Tater Tots, cheese curds and SPAM bites to go with local and regional craft beers while you get your Minnesotan on.

  • No Smoking
  • Kid-friendly
  • Outdoor dining
  • Wine and beer only
  • Late night dining
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Notable
  • L M - Su /D M - Su
1811 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Phone: 651-493-1865
86.6
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

Critics' Scoring

Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:

100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
80 = Very Good
70 = Good, not Great
60 = High Average
50 = Average
40 = Low Average
30 = Disappointing
20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
85
Heavy Table | James Norton
03/23/09
If you can get through the doors, it's a charming place to stop and have a Jucy and spam bites.
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85
We Got Served
02/09
My burger lived up to expectations that I had read about, it was fantastic.
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83
City Pages | James Norton
10/13/08
The mishandling of fried food and dairy products has been the downfall of many a pub kitchen, but the Blue Door seems determined to do justice to both.
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80
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine | Adam Platt
11/20/08
The Blue Door is teeny and woody, about a dozen tables and a small bar, but it packs a wallop-serious craft brews on tap, a nice selection of cheap wines, killer bar fare and sandwiches, and some Juicy Lucy's that rival The Nook for best in show.
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80
Minnesota Monthly | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
02/09
The place is about as all-Minnesotan as a gastropub could be: There's Spam and cheese curds on the appetizer list-both deep-fried (of course).
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BUZZ

Metro
Hole in the Wall Guide '08
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City Pages
Best Of: Best Burger
2009
The Blue Door serves up several stellar versions of Minneapolis's famed Jucy Lucy, plus our new Best in Show, the Jiffy Burger.
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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Best New Restaurants
2009
Welcome to serious bar food for people who take bar food seriously.
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Minnesota Monthly | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Where to Eat Now
11/09
2009 was the year of the stampede to safety, and the burger was king. The best of the new lot is this St. Paul spot that is fascinated with Juicy Lucys, which they call "Blucys."
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