‘This one hurts.’ Miami’s Blue Collar restaurant is closing this weekend
Blue Collar, the beloved comfort-food destination in Miami’s MiMo neighborhood, will be closing this Sunday, according to a post on the restaurant’s social media.
“After many unforgettable years, this Sunday will be our final day of service on Biscayne Blvd. There are truly no words to express how grateful we are for the love, loyalty and support Miami has shown us throughout this journey,” the statement said.
The restaurant, which opened in 2012 at 6730 Biscayne Blvd., moved to its current location in the former Balan’s space across the street in 2024. The new space was 4,000 square feet(as opposed to the original space’s 800) with a full bar and a larger kitchen. Owner Danny Serfer designed the new space by thrifting mid-century decor.
In the statement, Serfer thanked diners for the memories.
“What started as a restaurant became a place filled with memories, celebrations, friendships and so much heart. We’ll be forever thankful for every guest, every regular, every team member and every moment shared here.”
This year, Serfer announced the closing of Mignonette, his beloved neighborhood bistro in Miami’s Edgewater, after 12 years.
In a statement to the Miami Herald, Serfer said Blue Collar is “another casualty of these strange times we live in” and announced that he has accepted a role as Director of Culinary at the Kaseya Center. “I am full of gratitude to continue to be able to do what I love: creating food and providing hospitality to the people of the city I call home,” Serfer said.
Blue Collar fans flooded the comments on the Instagram post, congratulating Serfer for building an institution that will forever be part of Miami’s culinary history.
“Thank you for all that you have done for the community and all of the wonderful meals and memories that you provided for us all,” wrote chef Allen Susser.
“This one hurts,” wrote one fan.
Serfer says he’s grateful for the outpouring of support.
“I know how special Blue Collar is and what it means to me and our regulars, so I’m not surprised by all the kind words and support. It’s heartwarming and gratifying that people will remember it as a Miami comfort food institution,” he said.
“I got to live my dream as a chef and restaurant owner for 15 years, and I’m proud of what me and the team did here,” said Serfer. “Even though it sucks to close and I put in so much blood, sweat, tears, and money, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM.
