![]() Customers have even brought in their friends and relatives from surrounding counties and out of state. It is a family here at Blue Heaven.”ĭiana is thankful for the support Blue Heaven has received from the community. I admit to being partial about all the folks who work here. “We have the greatest bartenders, most incredible wait staff, best chef and cooks, and wonderful food. “We have tried to set ourselves apart and offer something special to our customers,” explains Diana. In addition to creative cuisine, Blue Heaven is well known for its variety of exotic cocktails. Desserts are freshly made in-house, and just as it is with the entrees, desserts are ever-changing to offer patrons a new experience each visit. All our food here at Blue Heaven is homemade.” The steaks are cut daily, and the fish, vegetables, and other sides are the freshest available and locally-sourced if possible. Our chef constantly blows us away with his new creations. Some items are seasonal, and we are always trying out new ideas for our customers. Unlike many restaurants famous for a particular item, Blue Heaven seems to have created a menu favored for all its delectable options. Outside, another ninety guests can gather to enjoy the beauty of the marvelously landscaped surroundings, and the somewhat quirky but fantastically entertaining exterior décor complete with occasional live music and games for the young and young at heart. “Our saying here at Blue Heaven is ‘No Bad Days.’ When our customers walk in the door, we want them to have a great dining experience.” Blue Heaven seats roughly ninety people inside, featuring a speakeasy room with beautiful stained glass and an antique bar. “We cannot thank them enough for all their support,” adds Diana.Īnother winning strategy for Blue Heaven is the business’s philosophy. “Blue Heaven’s menu was different it was small, but we worked very hard to perfect every item.” From day one, Blue Heaven customers have exceeded owner expectations. One thing to which Diana attributes their success is the uniqueness of the menu. We had no idea what would happen when we opened our doors, but the support of the community was overwhelming.” “The biggest challenge was opening with the fear of COVID closing us back down. Because of COVID, Diana and her team also endured months of just sitting around, waiting for it to pass. “I had no idea we would run into the problems we did, but we had a super chill builder, Laithe Massey, and we just worked our way through all the setbacks,” recalls Diana. Renovating the old and locally historic restaurant took almost two years and a lot of tenacity. The Young family plans to carry on that tradition by offering the freshest take on southern comfort food while adding their own twist. From Pat’s Cafe to Ed and Alma‘s, to most recently Ed and Kay’s, all of these families cared and took pride in serving Saline County over several decades. The roots of the location on I-30 have always been associated with home cooking, friends and family, and small-town U.S.A. ![]() When I asked my family what to name the restaurant she said, ‘Blue Heaven.’ So here we are!” Although Diana’s background is in wholesale women’s accessories, she and her husband John Young opened the doors to Blue Heaven on May 5, 2021, and have never looked back. My granddaughter’s favorite restaurant in Key West was Blue Heaven because she loved the outdoor games, chickens, cats, and pancakes. The fresh food coming in from the Gulf is so amazing we just had to bring a little bit of that back to share. “My family has been going to Key West, Florida, for over twenty-five years, and we love the laidback vibe and open-air restaurants. ![]() Diana Young, owner of Blue Heaven Restaurant & Bar, was inspired by the beauty and delicacies of Key West, which heavily influenced the ambience and menu at Saline County’s one-of-a-kind eatery. With its relaxing atmosphere and inviting patio seating, Blue Heaven is a taste of Key West right here in the middle of the Natural State.
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