Sauce on the Blue

I’ve been celebrating my birthday at Sauce on the Blue for the past three years, and this was the first year I left truly disappointed—so much so that I won’t be returning.

We ordered mussels as an appetizer. While the sauce was excellent, the mussels themselves were so extremely hot and overcooked that they burned my tongue and were difficult to swallow. I mentioned this to our server but said we would try to eat them.

I then ordered the chicken marsala. It arrived quickly, smelled amazing, and looked beautiful—but unfortunately had the same issue. The chicken was not only scalding hot, it was so overcooked that I couldn’t even finish chewing it. I had to push the plate aside.

At this point, our server had not checked on us at all since taking our order—roughly 40 minutes earlier. A manager eventually stopped by and asked how everything was. I explained that it was my birthday, that we come every year, and described the issues with both dishes. She was kind, apologetic, and offered to replace the meal, which I declined.

We continued sitting there while I had no food, and still our server did not return. I asked the host to get a manager again. The same manager came back, apologized further, offered dessert, and removed all food and drinks from our bill. She also offered a gift certificate to try again, which I declined, explaining that this experience was not what I expect from this restaurant.

The food here is not inexpensive, and it should never burn a customer’s mouth. Yes, I waited and blew on the food. Having two separate dishes with the same issue is troubling and, frankly, telling.

The presentation was good, and the flavors—what little I could taste with a burned tongue—were acceptable. But quality food and attentive service are what I expect from Sauce on the Blue, and on this visit, both fell far short.

Maybe this was a one-off or a bad night, but regardless, we won’t be returning or spending our money here again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Our family does annual ski trip and just happened that we were in Dillion, CO. This is our second time visiting Sauce on the Blue and it doesn't disappoint. Food, drinks, atmosphere and service is fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing I genuinely have no words for how good this is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pizza was amazing. We did an online order picked up went home and enjoyed. The Margherita Pizza was perfect!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect restaurant! A lot thanks for Ashley! Recommend!!!!!

And a big thanks to Ashley a for being such and great servant and the food was top tier amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very reasonable vegan accommodations. I ate here with a group and I am vegan. I got brussel sprouts, minestrone soup, and basically a create your own pasta primavera.

Ordered brussel sprouts with no prosciutto or aioli. They confirmed that the minestrone soup doesn’t have any dairy like cheese, butter, cream and nothing like anchovies.
For the pasta, I got the spaghetti margarita, which is a olive oil, tomato, garlic, basic sauce and we got it with penne and “primavera” basically asking for the chefs to add whatever veggies they would like.

Most of the pastas are vegan by default and they also have zucchini pasta for $3 extra.

The staff was so helpful and even though the food was expensive, it was pretty good :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great gluten free options. Pasta super good. Family style way to go with 2 people. Good price good vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our experience at Sauce on the Blue was disappointing. The service was extremely slow… so slow that after waiting 30 minutes, we had to ask for our food to go. To make matters worse, the prices are exceptionally high for the level of service provided.
Overall, it was not the experience we were hoping for, and the cost definitely doesn’t match the quality or efficiency of the service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Nuevo to Colorado and came here to eat dinner. Servicio and atmosfera and food were excelentes!

We finally got to do the yurt experience and would highly recommend. Brandon C. from Long Island NY provides great entertainment and service. Made our night.

Food is great, great selection of drinks/cocktails.

Excellent Italian food. Great flavors, plentiful serving sizes, fresh and hot. Will definitely be the first place we return to when we get back up into the mountains.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a wonderful meal at Sauce on the Blue as usual, since it's one of our favorites in the area. I wanted to take particular note of the server and manager's patience and kindness in tracking down an electronic gift card.
Their persistence was much appreciated in addition to the excellent meal!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was good, our server was nice, but seemed to be quick to rush off elsewhere rather than talk to us too much, but it was a little busy so we understand. She checked on us and did her job perfectly so we're satisfied. I cant remember her name though. And the atmosphere was cozy and modern which I always appreciate a good atmosphere. I'd definitely come back if I lived in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4