★ 4

The service was good. We ordered the Trucker snack which was very tasty and the Linz Angus Brisket with a mix of lean and fatty meat. For the sides we got Mac and cheese and the Bacardi baked beans. The brisket was tender and had a good Smokey flavor. The Bacardi baked beans were amazing. The wet noodles with some type of white sauce that they passed for Mac and cheese was a hard pass.

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★ 5

Nice bbq joint near the fiserv, was unaware this was here but will definitely be back!

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★ 5

They did change the blue cheese recipe which was a disappointment.

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★ 5

Awsome food!! You gotta go so much flavor you can smell it when you walk in

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★ 2

The food looks really good, but taste less than average. Tried the brisket,the brisket at Buckys taste better. Drinks were overpriced for how little you get.if you’re just hungry you can eat here, but if you want to taste the food go somewhere else. Also had to pay for seasoning on fries and all my years of living I have never seen something so ridiculous.

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Service was great, nice atmosphere, beer was cold. However the BBQ itself is not worth the price. Im from Texas so it may just be the difference between WI and TX style of BBQ but the ribs were dry and tough, the wings were pretty good. The BBQ sauces were glorified ketchup with extra steps and the vinegar one is pure vinegar. The messy fries were just plain fries and the tomato aioli was just ketchup. Overall not a bad place but way overpriced for the quality of meat being served.

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★ 5

Great food and service.

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★ 4

We had a really great time at Doc’s. The food was really good. A huge and varied selection of beers to choose from. Service was really good. However, be very cautious if you have any allergies or celiac. The beers/ciders were mislabeled and my wife got served a gluten laden beer, when she specifically ordered a gluten free cider. The numbers on the menus vs what was actually on the taps was not accurate. She was doing a flight and one was not accurate.

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★ 3

This is the epitome of "downtown food" that just disappoints. It's clearly for a conference crowd. I don't usually dine in this area of town and went in after a show. The BBQ is very disappointing. They shared right away that they do "Alabama style" - but I have lived in the South and it's not Alabama Style (which is usually a White mayonnaise BBQ sauce). They used it to justify the bread served with it (instead of say toast), which is fine, but it was very "bleh" white bread.

Overall, just disappointing - but was it gross? No, it was fine.

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Came for the brisket. Brisket was dry, even the "fat" version.
Service was mediocre. Never got a water refill, never came back to my table after delivering food until I flagged the waitress down to get my check.
Would not go back.

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★ 2

I had heard good things about Doc's and wanted to give it a try, as the city lacks quality BBQ. I ordered take out for lunch and was quite disappointed with the brisket plate purchased, along with my sides of mac and cheese and baked beans. When I got back to my office with the meal for whuch I just paid $26.70 with tip, I opened the container and was greeted with three cold, uninspired and stingy pieces of brisket, with mac and cheese that tasted like it came out of a box, and baked beans absolutely devoid of character and flavor. I couldn't help but feel as though I had been just robbed after consuming my lunch. The BBQ sauce was the only item worthy of the money I had spent. The service was prompt and curteous enough and the atmosphere lively as I waited for my food. But someone would have to put a gun to my head and force me to eat there again.

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Terrible service. Went on a Tuesday, very few people. Waited 20 minutes and no services despite more than 5 servers standing around talking to each other. We asked for someone, 4 servers walked past us, none even acknowledged us. We left without even getting hello.

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★ 5

Great place to get some BBQ. Has terrific gluten free options as well (deducted deep fryer).

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★ 4

Good BBQ place with a large draft beer and bourbon selection. We had a app sampler and it was good. I had the smoke Turkey, Mac n Cheese, and dirty fries. All were good. Some things are slightly spicy, but good. Worth a stop!

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★ 5

I'm in town for a conference and stumbled upon this place. Liked it so much that I returned for lunch another day. Honestly it was great food! I ordered the brisket and it was made to perfection. Make sure you ask for a little of both since they have the moist and the not so moist brisket. Can't miss their baked beans! And their coleslaw is too good to pass up! What really surprised me was their full bar. They ha e a good sele tion of bourbons and I found they have many varieties of Old Forester bourbon! If you find yourself in Milwaukee, drop by. You won't be disappointed!

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★ 5

I’m from Indiana so we stop at the Dyer, Indiana location and catch Brett at the festivals in Indiana. Always delicious! In fact Doc’s Smokehouse won 3 out of the 4 awards at the Griffith BBQ and Blues Fest 2025!! CONGRATS 🎉🎉🎉
So my fiancée and I take a ride to Allis Wisconsin to go to the State Fair! Of course we stopped to visit with Brett at his booth. We had the pleasure of meeting his Wife, kids and cousin. We enjoy the Fair… it was huge…
Then today before heading home we stopped at Doc’s Smokehouse in Milwaukee. Jimmy the Manager was very pleasant. Our server Brooklyn was awesome and the food was delicious!
Thanks for putting all the love into you delicious brisket and all the rest of the food. The dirty rice has a little kick (for me anyways) but it’s outstanding a must try!
Thanks for the hospitality Brett, Jimmy and Kevin and Crew!
PS the PEACH Tea cocktail is my favorite.

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★ 2

If this is the Doc's at the Wisconsin State Fair today, stay away from the brisket unless you always have sauce on your smoked brisket. Tender enough, but SO DRY. Disappointed because I haven't eaten all day and paid $18 for less than mediocre. I never use sauce on my own brisket and it's nice and juicy always, point as well as the flat.

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Service was extremely slow.

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★ 4

Nice atmosphere. Our service was slow for our big group so it took an hour and a half. But there were 20 of us and they had just opened. The food was fine/good. I like having sauces on the table. I prefer more seasoning and flavor in my brisket and the serving was small, but I'm picky when it comes to BBQ. I loved the dirty tots. That was the best part of the meal. I think the grilled cheese sandwich with smoked meat on it looked better than what I had. The appetizer wings were delicious.

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★ 5

Rather good food and the service was solid.
I will say...it is certainly disappointing to be charged extra to use a credit card. How about offer a discount for cash instead?

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★ 1

The only thing good about this place was the waitress. The food was by far the worst bbq I ever had. For the price we paid for 2 plates and a drink was outrageous. The brisket was entirely fat and no meat to it. The ribs were extremely tough. The potato salad was hard diced potatoes in a soupy mayo and the macaroni was ok but the noodles were extremely hard. I will continue to eat bbq off of a food truck before I continue to eat at these outrageous bbq establishments that have dissapointed me everytime. This was added to the top of the list and I'm sad about it.

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★ 5

Amazing sausage and brisket but sadly the chicken wings were dry. There’s also salad as a healthy option. Finished my lemonade in seconds.

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★ 1

Worse place ever had ribs potatoes salad fries horrible was throwing up and 💩 an hr later

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★ 4

Really friendly people working there, the brisket was really good but I wouldn't recommend the chicken but you can definitely have a good time here

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★ 4

Pretty solid overall. Meat is very smokey and well seasoned. I do agree with some of the comments that the ribs can be a little dry. But that's only happened a couple times. Side game could use some work, but I'm plenty happy with thw brisket.

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★ 1

Service was anything but pleasant! The service i received was very unprofessional from megan and i think her name is Amanda? They were both helping us and being very short and slow… the food came out very cold as if it was just sitting on the counter. I would not recommend coming here to anyone they are all more worried about hitting their vapes (megan and amanda) than helping paying customers. Wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy… I also could hear a man I think he was the owner being very disrespectful to his employees in the kitchen. My family and I will never be going back, simply just terrible.

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★ 3

Dinner after 2nd day at conference. Best option around Baird & walking distance from hotel. Went on recommendation from boss. Staff great, quick, friendly, refilled drinks. Food was average. Easy variety, not over priced. Hard to judge as we smoke meat and feel a bit more critical.

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No wait time, atmosphere was really nice and chill. I ordered beef brisket (burnt ends meal) baked beans, wanted dirty rice but they were out so I settled for Mac & Cheese with a bowl of chili. The wait was about 2 mins not bad. Brisket wasn’t even warm room temp at most same for Mac & Cheese informed our waitress she took our meal back and sent out a new batch that to was warm temp hot brisket and Mac & cheese the chili was horrid also definitely a disappointment. I just ate some of it and took the rest home to feed to my dog. And it was really cold inside of there with a sweatshirt on. I wouldn’t return or recommend.

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★ 1

These people should be ashamed to call this a smokehouse!! Terrible service!! Uncleanliness! Didnt wipe off the bar after grabbing last customers
Plates and drinks. Bartenders were inattentive unfriendly and actually made us feel as if we were a burden. I was excited for this place because they have a nice selection of bourbon but the food and service ruined it! Theres alot of bad reviews on the food so no surprise! To many restaurants to waste any more money at this place. Sorry not sorry!!

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★ 5

The menu is fabulous and the selection of beer on top is wonderful. Any place that has Moon Man is a place I belong!

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★ 5

Server James was awesome

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★ 3

Was excited to try this place on Friday evening. Good atmosphere with great selection of beers. The meats weren’t amazing, very dry overall. Briskets were so thin and dry and pulled porks the same. Sauces were delicious and sadly the best thing on the plate was collard greens and baked beans. Hoping it was just a bad cut of the meat. $28 for two dry meats plate was slightly disappointing.

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Excellent brisket. Excellent curds.

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★ 4

The food was great except for the fries, they were pretty average, but the cheese curds and brisket were amazing.

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★ 3

Got the pulled pork and pork ribs. Both were very very dry.

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★ 5

Amazing food, prices, and atmosphere!

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Food was good but cold onion dip was disgusting and chips were not fresh at all overall the place was clean but will not b returning again to ever eat there

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★ 5

Food was delicious and service was great!

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★ 5

A very good place to eat. Great food and awesome service. A lot of room too.

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★ 5

I just dropped by for a piece of pie this trip. I love Doc's Smokehouse. Try the Texas Fries or any of the pies. I got Lemon Ice Box Pie this time.

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★ 5

My favorite place before a Buck’s game!

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★ 5

Amazing food and service. 10/10 recommend

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★ 5

Some of the best food I’ve had. My table had no conversation because we couldn’t stop eating long enough to talk. The staff was friendly and very attentive.

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★ 5

I’d go back. The meats were very good on their own. Coleslaw was unique. I know I’ll crave it soon. No not my fave, but very different than at hers and better than most. Prices were very reasonable. I was happy when I left. (I wasn’t even drinking booze)

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★ 3

Rib tip were tuff. Everything else very good. No Seagrams 7 or CC

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★ 5

Good food. Good people.

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★ 4

Pulled pork was pretty good. Do not get the mac'n'cheese. That was the saddest bowl of mac I've ever seen or eaten.

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★ 4

Overall a good experience. BBQ was mostly good. Pulled pork had a good smokiness and hot links were delicious. Brisket was just ok with too many fatty pieces that were inedible and was a little tough. Mac and cheese was kind of bland but the dirty tots were the best tots I’ve ever had. Overall a good time.

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★ 4

Doc's is a fine place for BBQ or burgers in Milwaukee! Great selection of beers too!

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★ 2

Food was decent, wouldn't say that it was good BBQ. The prices for the portions are outrageous. $20 for two whole slices of brisket is just not it. At least have one more price for the price.

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Overly salty food (tots included). Mac and cheese was pitiful. Watery, close to 0 cheese, and not even the noodles they use in past reviews. Clearly they were unprepared for this convention. Nobody else in the building had eaten theirs either - I looked around. Ribs were okay. Brisket was okay. Almost none of our food was warm, it all came out room temp at best. Waiters didn't seem to like their job. Root beer float was sad. Going here for a beer? I'm sure that's fine. But food is apparently not their forte. Seek anywhere else.

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★ 1

If you are from anywhere in the south, you will be super disappointed. 😅 Out of everything, the Mac n cheese was the worst…in..Wisconsin? The state known for….cheese? There was no flavor, and not sure what the cheese situation was aside from lack thereof. Meats were overly salty in my opinion. Tots were about avg. Not missing much.

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★ 1

We were seated, but no one waited on us. We were there for 20 minutes, so we just left.

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★ 1

Food was not worth the price, at all. If it was 50% less it might be worth it. Mission bbq is probably better. Dirty tots and fries not worth it at all. Moscow mule was so watered down that I should’ve just got a water. No refills on soda?

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★ 2

Was excited to try this place and ordered delivery via door dash, as that was the only option. Not the drivers fault but both our sides were omitted which considerably impacted the meal size for two gloriously sized men. They also forgot the BBQ sauce which in many BBQ circles would be unimaginable. Offered a $20 refund but really missed the mark for my first time.

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★ 1

Worst ribs I’ve had in my life. Dry chewy and sub par flavor penetrated the meat. Shame on myself for not cooking at home! Flavorless Mac and cheese and I ordered dirty fries and didn’t get them. I got plain fries and was charged for dirty fries. Maybe I’m wrong for assuming I would get more than a plain fry. The ribs are filled with these glue like tubes I had this happen to me once from a horrible cut I’m not sure what it is. I will stick to what I know from now on. Only recommendations from my fellow moms who can cook, and cook WELL. This could be a one off fluke of a bad rack and a mistake from someone who bagged my order. It just ruined my night so I felt the need to share. In this economy paying for less than yummy food (nearly inedible) is a slap in the face.

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★ 5

Delicious. If you have a big group, get the meat platter.

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I ordered from DoorDash and do NOT recommend it. I ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese and a side of chips (and I thought dip). WARNING: sandwich does not come with BBQ and chips do NOT come with dip contrary to the fake advertising picture they slapped on there. I got myself a dry sandwich AND some dry chips. Very very let down by this place :(.

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★ 5

Had the cheese curds, ribs and brisket + baked beans and Mac & cheese. Overall everything was amazing. The server spoke like he owned the place so maybe he does but either way, delicious. Oh and we got a cream soda float lol. Also very good. This was during AMKE and everyone flooded the market and apparently missed out on this gem. Definitely check out if you're in the area!

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★ 5

Went after anime MKE and the staff were absolutely sweet, food was delicious and portions were HUGE (I'll have these losded fries leftovers for DAYS). Definitely reccommend

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★ 2

They seem to be struggling. Atmosphere was lacking, service was inconsistent, and the food quality was pretty poor for what we hoped to get. They offer bread and pickles on request, but if you don't request it it isn't mentioned. They'd do better to offer those to everyone and reduce the price on meals by not giving the lackluster sides

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Every time I come here there is a problem with me actually getting food. The internet tells me they are open, but when I get there they WILL NOT not serve me or they are not open. Don't waste your time.

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★ 5

Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff

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★ 5

Food was delicious and service was incredibly quick

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★ 5

5 big booms

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★ 5

Fast service and great food definitely a breath of fresh air

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★ 5

Best BBQ in downtown Milwaukee

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★ 5

Amazing service from everyone.

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★ 4

Recently stopped by here before an Admirals game with two friends and we all shared the Docs Meat Coma and had PLENTY left over. Portions were absolutely massive, and the flavour of the food was delicious. Had that wonderful smokey BBQ thing going on, seasoned perfectly. The brisket was a little on the dry side, but everything else was juicy and tender. We got the Mac and the beans as our sides, the Mac was creamy and a nice way to cut the tanginess from the BBQ’d meats, however the beans were just alright according to the other two (I’m not a fan on beans).
Atmosphere was really nice, mood lighting, pretty dim so it was kinda hard to see but you’re not there to look around, you’re there to eat, right? Place was really clean too, and the tables were stocked with condiments and paper towel!
Our server was a little… I’m not sure what the word is for it, I’m not trying to be rude at all when I say this, she just was a bit standoffish? But she warmed up a bit by the end of our meal, I’m just chalkin it up to having a bad day maybe, and that’s totally fair, we’re human. I appreciate that she put in a lil more effort as the night went on.
All in all, it was a good time and the food was great, would definitely hit this spot up again!

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Mai 2024.
Veldig hyggelig service.
Ganske skuffende mat, lite smak og veldig tørt kjøtt.

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★ 5

Liked their brisket! Not comparable to ones I had in Dallas but good enough 😄

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★ 1

The Prime Rib was $52 and couldn't even eat it because it was so tough. Stick to the BBQ and smoked stuff. Waiter took our order and then never came back. Had to finally just push a credit card in his face as he walked by.

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This is a perfect example of how to do smoked Ribs. *the best ribs are NOT fall off the bone* the dirty rice was fluffy with a nice kick of spice the baked beans were homeade and not doctored up bushes baked. My wife had rib tips. It was a nice serving size and they tips were meaty and tender. (The sauce wasnt great on them but thats a minor nitpick) if I could give 10 stars for the food and service I would I almost want to go again tonight and get a full Rack.

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I have always been satisfied with the service... the selection of drinks is impressive and the food is outstanding!

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Everything was perfect… however, i couldn’t help but notice the strong body odor smell coming from the manager, Pat… The only reason I can Identify this is because he came up to us and asked if everything was great. The food is great. The service is great, but my God that Manager needs to do something about his body odor. I will be back, The food and service was amazing, But please get the body odor smell in check ..

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Went for a late lunch on a Friday, not many people were there. Server was nice, but wasn't aware of the happy hour, nor what beers qualified for happy hour (just one light beer, which seems not very transparent and pretty strange to me). To be fair, they gave us the happy hour prices after I pointed we were directed to non-happy hour beers after I had confirmed happy hour was applicable. But at first, all the server said after delivering the check was, "Those beers don't apply to happy hour, sorry about that."

The brisket was overcooked and had very little smoke flavor. If I closed my eyes and was in a different context, I don't know that I would have guessed it was smoked brisket. Got the 2 meat platter and received two thin slices of brisket. The pulled pork was fine.

The beans. I've never had beans in a restaurant that tasted so much like Busch's canned beans, that unmistakable tinny taste. Like, really and truly, Busch's canned beans. I don't make this comparison lightly.

Fries were soggy. Cheese curds were way oversalted but I could see how some people might actually like that. The overwhelmingly positive reviews of this restaurant befuddle me.

On the positives, nice location near the station and it was clean and fun decor.

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★ 5

Great food and top notch customer service! Love the vibe of the place. Gotta try all their different sauces and we recommend getting the judge’s platter to sample the different meats. Will definitely return here!

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Service and ambiance were good. The food is a no for me. All of the food was bland, the meat didn't have any smokey flavor and lacked seasoning and so did the sides. The Texas fries were alright, skimpy on the meat, the cheese sauce and jalapeño made it edible. The brisket plate with slaw, mac n cheese was extremely bland, brisket overcooked and tough. Presentation looked like leftovers. I couldn't eat the sides as all. I had high hopes but it's a no for me.

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★ 4

Good food.

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The atmosphere and service were great. We got fried pickles which were good, the brisket fries or whatever they're called and those were good. Unfortunately, from the two orders of 2 meat plates, zero of the ribs were edible, and the pulled pork came with a giant fat chunk and one totally inedible piece. This wasn't just hearsay, I tried it myself and my teeth wouldn't go through it. They looked good enough, but nope. The sausage (hot link) was tasty. The wings were crispy, and I only had one that was very very dry, and one that was very fatty. The rub on the wings is good, but i wanted more. With no sauce, they needed more. And they were not tossed in the rub. The wings were plated and the rub sprinkled over the top, so some of them were flavorless chicken meat.

We didn't send anything back, so to be fair, they may have tried to fix it. But the wait staff, though very helpful, appeared to be dead tired (we arrived about two hours before close). I'm guessing they had a long day and we had no plans on making it worse. Anyway, nothing here was worth ordering again except maybe an appetizer.

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★ 5

Great atmosphere, excellent customer service and the food was exquisite. The drinks were also exelent, great experience.

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★ 3

Visited based off reviews and I’m truly baffled as to how they were as highly rated as they are. Mediocre smoked meats for higher end prices. BBQ sauces were pretty terrible, docs original bbq taste just like jelly. Be warned burnt ends are only available on special. In my opinion, not worth the visit.

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★ 3

Ordered at night, the meat was fairly dry and lukewarm. Was hopping for the meat to be more tender and juicy. The cheese curds were alright, felt kind of rubbery and the Aioli sauce was not creamy.

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★ 5

Very good bbq in heart of downtown Milwaukee. Excellent brisket, burnt ends were a bit dry but still outstanding, sticky ribs were the star of the show…amazing. Look forward to coming back!

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★ 5

Bree was Awesome! Great food, Great place!!

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★ 5

My wife and I ate there last night for the 1st time, it was great food and service. There bourbon selection was very large. I ended up talking to Brent, I think he was the owner, and he was very interesting and infromative to talk about bourbon. My wife and I plan to get back there soon. She loved the Expresso Martini.

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★ 2

The BBQ pork was great! The sides were another story. The mac-n-cheese was more like pasta in milk, and the coleslaw was just not good. I was pretty surprised that the sides could be that bad.

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★ 5

This place is legit. As a southerner, I wish I had found this place earlier because it's real BBQ.

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★ 5

This was a pretty cool place, with friendly service!

They were out of ribs and turkey (which was sad) so instead I had a 2 meat platter with the “pig wings” and brisket. The pig wings are just ribs lol, but they had a delicious rub on them! I had the lean brisket…it was good, but I wish I had gotten the fatty brisket for a little more flavor.

The Mac n cheese was really good! I also had the house made chips, to which I received a massive portion.

They had a lot of beer options, however I just had the root beer which I loved.

OH, GET THE PEANUT-BUTTER PIE….your welcome.

Overall great experience.

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★ 5

Good stuff.... 👍

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No burnt ends today even though I called them the day before and they said they have them available all day. And for reference I'm the only one here on Sunday at 12pm. Max and cheese mushy, potato salad has way too much salt. Only reason I came here was for the burnt ends. Pickles are good though.

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★ 5

The wings may have been the best wings I’ve ever had … and I’ve had A LOT of wings. The old fashioned was phenomenal as well. 10/10 recommend!

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been there 4 times , last 3 were good but last time on a sunday was very disappointing, very dry, even the wings that I always loved were not good.

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★ 4

I had brisket, it was not as much as I needed however it smoked right, flavorful and the best in Milwaukee besides my Uncles. I will go back.

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★ 5

Frank the server was very good and a very enthusiastic person

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★ 5

Frank at DOC's Commerce Smokehouse is hands down the MVP of waitstaff! Not only did he recommend the perfect BBQ combo, but his timing with drink refills was so spot-on, it felt like he had BBQ superpowers. Frank balanced top-tier service with a dash of humor, making our meal even better than we imagined. If you’re lucky enough to have Frank as your waiter, prepare yourself for amazing food and a side of legendary service. Cheers, Frank—you’re a smokehouse superstar!

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★ 5

Big open place with high tops and low tables. We got the pulled pork, turkey, brisket, macaroni and fries. The turkey was a like dry, the pork was cooked perfectly, not very flavorful but was great with bbq sauce. The brisket was the best though and we are tough brisket critics. Sides were decent, nothing special but not bad.

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★ 5

I am my husband we’re going to a show for our anniversary and looking for a place to eat. We love our smoked meats and We came across Doc’s Smokehouse! First impression when we walked inside is the place smelled amazing. We were seated and greeted by our amazing waiter Frank, who explained everything to us. From their style cooking to the choices of meats, we chose to order the three meat plate and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of meat and the flavor. There was no need for sauce. Everything was amazing. Great service from Frank!!! We will definitely be returning.

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★ 5

We went to Docs Smokehouse our first night in Milwaukee on a Sunday night. A lot of restaurants didn’t open until Tuesday. My husband got the burnt ends and dirty rice as a side and said both were fantastic. I think they only serve them on Sundays. I had the brisket sandwich and fries which was also really good. You can choose between about 5 different sauces and all were good. The pickles are also good. We definitely made a good choice to come here!

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★ 5

The food, service and atmosphere is awesome here.
We came here Saturday night for dinner
And tonight * Sunday * for dessert and apps and NFL football

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★ 4

Server was perfect but the food was pretty salty, other than that, no complaints!

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★ 5

Update: Two years later. Still a great place w/ wonderful service & drinks. No more chicken or brisket chili which is a bummer but I still highly recommend!!

It's a must if you come to Milwaukee! Over 60 beers on tap. An incredible amount of liquor. Fantastic food. A+++ Brisket chili was the best I've ever had. Even the white meat chicken was amazingly tender! Service best in class for this type of restaurant. Highly recommend!!

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★ 5

Place was clean, service was awesome, plenty of drinks to pick from. We had the French dip, smoked sausage with beans and chips, and the pulled pork with mac and cheese. EVerything tasted great and I enjoyed the location.

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★ 3

I was in town for a conference, staying at the Hyatt. The restaurant was right across the street so if you're in downtown or at the Convention Center, this place is super convenient.
Far as the restaurant goes, the staff here is amazing and super friendly. They make sure you're taken care of.
The brisket was fine, and the sides were ok. I may have caught them on an off day, I also judge bbq off of KC and Texas BBQ I've had.
The atmosphere here is cool, perfect is you have a big group. I would recommend if you're downtown and looking for traditional BBQ.

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The barbecued meats are of course the specialty and are very good. The sides are not the greatest but not bad. The appetizers all look great; we had the fried pickles and those were well done and very tasty.

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★ 5

Great food and even greater service! Our table ordered a variety of things starting off with the Texas and Alabama fries and ended off with a variety of meats since we ordered the judging table and the three meat plate. The brisket was tender and juicy. Their special consisting of burnt ends is by far some of the best I have ever had. The wings included in the judging table meal were juicy with them being flash fried so the skin was crispy and extremely flavorful due to the seasonings they used. The hot links were so juicy with the most perfect snap. The appetizer fries were scrumptious with a very generous portion.

Now that I have a baby to consider, I am extremely pleased that they had a changing table in the women’s bathroom, which I never thought was a blessing until now. The place is huge, yet inviting, with both high top and low top tables for those with strollers and a bar for those without strollers. The staff was very welcoming and made the experience 100 times better. Doc’s is a great place and would definitely recommend it for anyone craving barbecue.

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★ 1

I ordered a pulled pork sandwich to go. It was just ok- dry and cold. (I came at the pick up time and only walked across the street to my hotel). When it posted to my account, they had more than doubled what I paid for the tip (I had already left 20%, but they wanted more…?). I called and spoke with a manager to get it corrected as I can’t get reimbursement from my job without the correct amount matching the receipt and statement. They did nothing after promising it would be fixed. Check what they post to your account!!!

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★ 5

Stopped by on what turned out to be a very busy day, and as soon as we walked in, we learned they had already run out of pork and ribs. My parents and I made some substitutions but changed our minds a few times. Throughout it all, Matt was incredibly patient and never showed any signs of irritation. We decided to sit at the bar and have a drink while waiting for our to-go order. The bartender made excellent drinks and provided top-notch service. While we were waiting, a young lady, who was one of the servers, found and returned some money my mom had dropped—a truly commendable act of honesty.

Later, while talking to the bartender, she mentioned that more meat wasn't available, and shortly after, Matt came back to confirm the bad news himself. Despite the shortage, Matt took care of us, ensuring we were well looked after from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Thank you for hiring such great talent! The team's dedication to service and hospitality truly made a difference in our experience.

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★ 3

The staff are friendly and attentive and they have a wide variety of beer. However, the brisket was mediocre at best. It was quite dry and lacked much flavor. The mac and cheese was lukewarm and tasted synthetic, nothing like you’d imagine from a place selling “southern BBQ.”

If you’re looking for a place to grab a drink and watch the game, this is it. I wouldn’t recommend their food though.

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★ 5

Fantastic food, service and good brisket. I swear they have like 100+ different whiskeys/bourbons. They do large parties and also a great spot just to grab some good food for a date.

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★ 5

Doc’s Smokehouse is where barbecue dreams come true. The brisket is so smoky and juicy, it should come with a warning label: "May cause spontaneous joy." And don’t even get me started on their sauces—richer than a billionaire's bank account. If you leave Doc’s Smokehouse without a satisfied grin and a messy shirt, you did it wrong!

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★ 1

I left a 5 star review a year ago. We came today and it was not good! They poured beer for me and it looked like a huge glob of mold in it and that happens due to not cleaning your tap lines. The manager replaced it right away and apologized. The meat came out so full of fat(brisket) and the Mac n cheese was over cooked. I’m leaving my original review below this updated one. We won’t be back…
One year ago……
We first had Docs at State fair and then we decided to go to their restaurant. This place is amazing!! Beer selection is spot on!!!

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★ 1

Went to the location in Milwaukee after a Brewer’s game. Ordered a 2 meat plate with rib tips and brisket, Cole slaw and Mac and cheese. Everything was bad, brisket was 50%+ fat, rib tips were gristle covered with BBQ sauce, Cole slaw was supposed to be vinegar based, was drowning in mayo, Mac and cheese were limp noodles with a little tasteless cheese sauce.
I don’t understand the ratings at all. Staff was nice or I’d give 0 stars. Go anywhere else for BBQ.

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★ 2

When DOC's first arrived on my radar years ago it was amazing. Great sauces, fantastic sides.
But as time went on the quality seemed to decline while hte prices went up.

The Bartender was friendly, conversational and gave good service, though the appetizer was a littl epricey for stale crackers a single link, and the cheese.

The price is quite high now. So High that when the brisket has a spam like quality, and is dry, and not fatty at all - not even the request moist/fatty seemed to matter.

Meats at BBQ should never require BBQ sauce for flavor, but especially for moistness. It was like biting into a desert.

The service was mid. Our waitstaff disappeared and the manager was eyeballing us while pacing. I am sure at one point he heard me say "Where is our waitress?" and he definitely saw us looking around but apparently the clues that we wanted our waitress were too difficult to decipher.

Between parking, downtown traffic, the increased price and decreased quality, and terrible service. I would like to thank DOC's commerce BBQ for encouraging my friends and I to explore other BBQ places.

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★ 2

I work downtown me and my colleagues always had a good time prices were good and I always recommend it to everybody I met nice place to go for lunch until the RNC and you start charging 22% gratuity and you raised all your prices last time I was there during the RNC I ordered the brisket sandwich the brisket was cold macaroni cheese was cold and you're very skimpy on the meat we used to love the place but I guess we're looking for somewhere else to go I will not recommend it again to anyone

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★ 4

Good BBQ, check out the RNC menu.

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★ 3

Nothing wrong with this place, just difficult to find good BBQ around here. Brisket was okay, but it doesn't compare to something you would find in TX. Everything seemed a little dry.

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★ 3

The meat is really good but I’m tried various of the different sides they have and not good. The sides need some work but other than that I would recommend this place

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★ 5

Best Cole slaw I've ever had. Creamy, dill pickle slaw was unreal complement to the BBQ. It is absolutely made fresh, has a perfect tang/sweet balance. This slaw is destination dining for anyone who loves pickles. I'm now on a mission to replicate it because I want to eat it every day.

Great smoky meats - we had brisket, pulled pork and ribs. All delicious. Bama fries were exactly the fatty-indulgence you think - white cheese sauce much nicer than "nacho' kind.

Server was great - present but not annoying. Manager stopped by for a check too. Nice work overall. Only way they could have done more is to have given me that Cole slaw recipe. 😆 no, seriously, it is that good.

Huge dining space would be great for groups, lost a star because Faux News was on the TV by us. Probably because of the RNC but come on now.🙄 that's just not restaurant appropriate.

Would love to explore the whiskey selection but was impressed by beers on tap, too. Great place. Go here asap. And then take me next time.

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★ 1

Your cooks need to learn to wear hair nets! Our food was literally riddles with blonde and black hairs, especially the cheesecake! Very nasty.

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★ 4

very large portions. had pulled pork, was ok. 6 sauces to try on table. parking is difficult.

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★ 5

Bama fries were phenomenal. Washed em down with a Orange Blossom Belgian Blond (Moody Tongue). Highly Recommend.

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★ 4

Great place to eat.

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★ 3

Service and atmosphere was great. Host was amazing and attentive. The food was good but nothing to write home about. Had ribs, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. I’d go again but if I were the one choosing, I may choose a different place for better bbq

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★ 5

Great food and beer /whiskey selection !
The staff is always friendly and helpful… and the food portions are generous! We even could buy their bbq sauce to take home!!

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★ 5

Wow, some of the best smoked meats I've ever had, don't tell my dad.

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★ 2

We were staying at the hotel next door and placed a to go order for lunch. The pork was bland, and the fries were soggy and uncooked. The only reason I gave two stars is becuase my wife liked the mac and cheese.

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★ 5

Everything was just perfect

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★ 1

Your website is terrible. Please get a professional to come create a new one. Very hard to navigate, not user friendly. Do better.

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★ 4

I came here with a group of friends who were attending a conference at the Hyatt, just a couple of blocks away. Our waitress, Norah, was great, especially dealing with our large group. I had the two meat platter, with brisket and burnt ends. The brisket was very good, and the burnt ends were great! Definitely the highlight for all of those who had them. They have a nice whiskey selection as well.

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★ 1

Being from SC, where the BBQ of Rodney Scott is legendary, and now living in TX where BBQ is king, this BBQ here is horrible. Only went here because it was located within the hotel and it was too late to walk elsewhere. The pull pork was favorless, the ribs were undercooked and I had to put them in the microwave for a few minutes to finish cooking them, because light blood ran from them. The baked beans were absolutely disgusting. Who puts vinegar in their baked beans, it had an overpowering indescribable taste. I have never had baked beans so awful in my 50yrs of living and I love baked beans. The coleslaw had vinegar and a ton of onions and it was gross. They ruined two of my favorite foods. The macaroni and cheese needed flavor as well, so I added a pinch of salt. The noodles needed to cook a little longer, as well, as they were a tad undercook. The BBQ sauces were not good. I tasted the Caroline sauce, which is definitely not Carolina sauce. That is not how we do it in the Carolinas. The house blend wasn't any better. I wasted $33 on inedible food.

My co-worker who also ordered food from this establishment also complained and was disappointed in her food, which consisted of ribs, mac and cheese, and collard greens.

However, we did receive good service from the hostess, who took our order, and the bar tender when interacted with while waiting on our food orders.

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★ 5

I love Doc's. Great Southern BBQ with an amazing whiskey selection to boot. Get some of that Alabama White Sauce. You won't regret it!

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★ 5

Amazing food best bbq in downtown Milwaukee if not all of Milwaukee

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★ 5

I don't really care for smokehouse restaurants, but Doc's was very good! I had the "Piggy Smalls" sandwich and it was excellent.

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★ 1

Food was absolutely disgusting and was very let down. I would never recommend anyone to go here and eat and I see how the place was completely dead on a Friday night in down town Milwaukee $85 completely wasted

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★ 5

Fantastic place to eat. My friends and I make it a point to come here everytime we're in town and we've never been disappointed.

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★ 5

Have eaten at the restaurant many times today I did carry out for our office, 30 people! Huge success, great food and service.

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★ 4

Decent BBQ for the Midwest. Ribs were not very tender and lacked distinct flavor. Smoked chicken was good. BBQ sauce options were no better than Sonny's. Service and atmosphere were good. We had no issues getting a table despite a large convention happening next door at the Baird Center.

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★ 3

I got the 2 meat plate consisting of brisket (lean/fatty) and smoked chicken. Wasn't impressed with either. I got two sides those being brisket chili and mac and cheese. Chili brisket was nice with a little heat while the mac and cheese was not good or bad. Plate came with 4 BBQ sauces. I'm personally more of a sweet BBQ sauce fan myself as all the sauces had a little heat to them. Service was great for my to go order.

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★ 1

Terrible service. Waited 40 minutes for our food. The appetizer came around the time as our main entrees. We had to get up to go get our drinks from the bar due to wait. Our food was not edible… chicken was pink, ribs were cold, chips were flavorless, hamburger buns were cold.

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★ 5

Wow! This is a very nice BBQ restaurant, service was great, food was great and the atmosphere was great!

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★ 5

Had a great time here. Didn’t have to wait for a table on a Saturday night. The prime rib was excellent. They had a drink specialist come over and give me recommendations on bourbon and he awesome. Would definitely recommend

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★ 5

Zoey was the best waitress we have ever had. Hilarious, efficient and accommodating.

Yummy food and drinks!

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★ 5

Coming from a Texan I must admit how amazing this bbq actually was.

The ribs had just the right amount of bite to them. They were perfectly seasoned and very juicy. The brisket was basically how brisket should be made. Tender and not overdone on the seasoning. You can actually taste the quality of the meat.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the chicken was honestly the best part to me, thanks to that Alabama white sauce. I took one bite of the chicken with the sauce and I didn’t stop until it was gone.

Can’t forget about the mac and cheese. It was honestly very good.

I really liked the look of the place, as well as how polite my waiter was. I highly recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for some phenomenal bbq.

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★ 5

Quit sleepin on Doc’s Commerce Smokehouse! Some of the best barbecue we’ve had up here in the north. With phenomenal food, service and atmosphere, what’s not to love? We had the brisket, ribs, pulled pork sandwich and smoked chicken - all of which were awesome 👏🏼

Overall the space is quite large, so ideal if you have a large party. Plus a huge bar with plenty of TVs to watch sports. Great spot to hit up before going to the Fiserv Forum whether it be for a Bucks game, concert or whatever! You definitely need to check out Doc’s for great bbq.

Oh and did I mention they have an incredible whiskey selection? Buffalo Trace included

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★ 5

pulled pork and brisket was amazing! highly recommend this place

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I have been looking for some really good barbque for a long time and with this being my first time trying it, I have to say I was very, very dissatisfied. I had my mouth set for some Texas fries with the brisket and barbque sauce. I had soggy fries, a tiny portion of meet, hardly any sauce. It was horrible I didn't even eat it. I also got something for my mom as well. She had the rib plate with mac and cheese and greens. The ribs were so dry, extra fatty and very tough, no love and no flavor. The mac and cheese was so blann. The greens were so spicy and sweet and they look greasy. Everybody doesn't have the BEST barbque.

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★ 5

Great service, great food! Highly recommend

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★ 5

Loved everything about this place. Definitely recommend to all meat 🍖 and whiskey 🥃 lovers

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★ 5

Great BBQ, amazing pickles. Great selection of whiskey.

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★ 5

Brisket and ribs were very good. Great spicy and sweet sauce. Waitress at the bar did a wonderful job. The beer selection is top shelf. The 3 sheeps bourbon stout was a top 2 beer in my book!!! Lots of bourbon and whiskey too!!! Definitely make an appearance here!!!!

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★ 5

I like barbecue a lot, and I have eaten barbecue from Texas, Tennessee, and all the places famous for their barbecue. This place is NEXT LEVEL excellent barbecue. Do not miss the wings and the burnt ends. They have at least 40 beers on tap. I might never leave!

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★ 1

Paid 40 dollars for 15 dollars worth of food. Not worth what I paid for

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★ 5

Great 👍, I'll be back

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★ 4

Good food! Good service!

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★ 5

This was the third time but second year ordering the Holiday Meal. Last year and this year I ordered the Thanksgiving meal and this year I also ordered the Christmas meal. This year for Thanksgiving I ordered the larger meal that feeds 10-12 people and I had left overs for a week. For Christmas I ordered the smaller meal that feeds 7-9 people and I'm still working on the leftovers 2 days later. The smoked ham and the smoked turkey was perfectly seasoned and was not dry at all which can happen. The sides were perfect as well. String beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing were all cooked to perfection and everyone loved the taste and texture. I'm putting DOCS BBQ on my short list for regular meals during the year so I can get to know their whole menu. I also took the time to talk to the bar tender about the wide arrays of whiskeys. I am really looking forward to testing out the many different whiskeys they offer. I definitely give the Holiday Menu a solid 10/10 and can't wait to get back to try out some more options. The staff are also fantastic. I love DOCs BBQ

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★ 5

Good BBQ in MKE.

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