My favorite BBQ in Milwaukee. Lots of space and always able to grab a chair at the bar. I love…read moregetting the brisket sandwich (fatty!). The sauces are AMAZING! I like to mix the Sweet BBQ with North Carolina. I do wish this place had some specials durning the week as it has so much potential and would love to see this place busier!

My wife and I were here for a convention at the Baird center and were left with few savory options…read morein the area. We ordered the Docs club sandwich with fries, the brisket plate with fries and dirty rice. Very expensive for the small portion of brisket and the food overall didn't have that "downtown" quality and taste. The Doc club sourdough bread was not toasted like most places do, there was zero taste! Bland. I think this restaurant is totally against using seasoning. The brisket was more fatty than I asked for. Hm. Very tender and juicy (it's the only reason I gave it two stars) The dirty rice had a great aroma but zero taste and portion was in a sauce tiny cup? The bar manager lady was training a young man on the pick-up delivery section and she opened up our bag which was stapled to look through it all. I didn't sense it was to make sure I had everything but rather "let me make sure everything is here so these people won't say something is missing like they normally do". Will not return.

If you're anywhere near Smoke Shack, order the Shack Sampler. It's the perfect way to experience…read moreeverything they do well. We had a half slab of ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, burnt ends sausage, broccoli salad, and mac & cheese. Every meat had its own flavor and was smoked perfectly. The ribs were tender, the brisket was juicy, the pulled pork was packed with flavor, and the burnt ends sausage was a standout. The mac & cheese was rich and creamy, and the broccoli salad was the perfect fresh balance to all the barbecue. Great food, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. We left full and already talking about what we'll order next time. Definitely one of the best BBQ spots in the Milwaukee area.

Great service and they have a nice patio that is dog friendly for the summer…read more The bbq is great, I went during their BBQ week and tried the Pig Mac which was a bbq sandwich with Mac and cheese and it was delicious. Very filling though so I definitely didn't need an appetizer but I tried the burnt ends cheese dip which was very tasty, just don't expect a lot of burnt ends in the dip, they are very small pieces and just add to the flavor rather than adding to the texture. Drinks were really good too, overall I had a great experience!

Nice local BBQ place. It's basically all take out and located in an urban area. But, this is the…read morereal deal. Brisket was very flavorful and delicious. The chicken and ribs were also on point -- very tasty and cooked just right. I particularly liked their baked beans. They were much different than other places and had a sweet, tangy flavor. Finally, an honorable mention for the turnip greens. I'm happy they had them up here in Wisconsin. Good stuff. The value for the money is great here too. I feel like we received a decent amount of meal with the family meal and it was a good deal. Overall: Great choice. Highly recommended.

I haven't reviewed since they were in the Crossroads Collective food hall, but they've been in…read moretheir own location on North Ave & 55th St for over 2 1/2 years. My favorites include their smoked brisket, smoked pastrami, and smoked salmon (Fridays only). They also have a great oxtail special on Saturdays only, and they still make my favorite cornbread in town! They also serve smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, and sausage, as well as turkey tips when available from their supplier. Side dishes are also very good, especially their mac-n-cheese and baked beans! They cater, too, so check them out and get your BBQ needs met!

I stopped here for restaurant of the week and I'm a bbq hound so it was only a matter of time. The…read moreplace doesn't look like much, it's not a date night place but it does have a few tables for dine in. The guy working the counter was doing a great job and gave me a rib tip sample that was delicious. I ordered the rib dinner that comes with two sides for $20, unfortunately they were out of greens so Mac and beans would be my sides. I always say if you smell smoke/grill in the air outside it's most like going to be good and I smelled the grill as I walked up, not a wood smoke smell. My rib dinner looked good that was only 5 bones with a nice bark. The ribs were moist/tender fall odd the bone with a backyard grill flavor, not a wood smoke flavor. The rids were delicious and tasty with the seasoned rub. The beans were good but very sweet. The Mac and cheese was over cooked to mush, not Al dente and slightly creamy with a small cheese flavor topped with cheese. The Mac and cheese could have been seasoned better like the ribs but still good. Overall I had a great lunch and I like the grill flavor because most places use wood smoke so I like this style to break up bbq from time to time. I would definitely stop back for more of the menu.

I've visited three times and the food has been excellent on all visits! Located on the corner of…read more36th & National, I consider this place a hidden gem. They haven't been open long, so be patient as they work to get into a groove. I've had their brisket, pulled pork, rib tips, baby back ribs, chicken, and sausage and all have been delicious! I still want to try their smoked turkey and turkey leg, but their meats have been among the best BBQ I've had! The chicken, in particular far exceeded my expectations! Their sides are solid. I noticed an improvement in texture with the baked beans feom the first visit to most recent visit, but I liked the mac-n-cheese better on the first visit. It was creamier and better seasoned the first time. Their creamy Cole slaw and greens were other sides I enjoyed. The fries and potato salad were good, but didn't stand out to me. They did not have cornbread on the menu. You can order sandwiches, dinners, or 2 and 3-meat combos. Important things to note: 1. They have a dining room. 2. They will put sauce on most, if not all, of their smoked meats, so if you want no sauce or sauce on the side, then tell them when you order. I am a smoked BBQ purist. I want to taste the rub and their smoking method. Their sauce is good, but their meats are great and don't need sauce. 3. They don't have a website, and it's not easy to find their menu on their Facebook page. 4. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. 5. They accept cash and cards. Definitely check this place out because their BBQ is really good! I will be back!

Saw a friend recommend. Mostly weekends only. Awesome that you can eat inside of Hawthornes. Quick…read moreto get served. Brisket, Mac and cheese, and hot honey cornbread were all fire. Brisket fell apart in mouth and their sauce was really good too. It is nice it comes with bread, pickles and onions so you can make a sandwich if you want. Mac and cheese was actually good. White Mac and cheese is kinda rare and it was well done! Cornbread with the hot honey is genius and the cornbread was moist which is the most important thing. Would definitely come back for more of their specials.

I heard about sweet smoke barbecue through Instagram and was so excited to go check it out. I went…read morewhen they were parked outside of Hawthorne coffee shop and ordered the cheeseburger, but was a little disappointed. The burger was dry and didn't have much flavor. I'm guessing it might have just been one time bad luck and I plan on going back again to try their food when they have the full barbecue menu.

I decided to lunch at Daddy's Soul Food Grill recently looking for some comfort food. It's located…read morein a new modern looking building with street parking the only available option I saw. You go down a cafeteria serving line telling the servers in the other side if the glass what you want. The waiting line was short in length (maybe 5 people) but moved very slowly. In fact it didn't move at all for about 10 minutes. Not sure why. Finally, I was able to ask for a meat and three for $14.49. I chose baked chicken, mac n cheese, green beans and black eye peas. The meal came with a cornbread muffin. Their soft drinks here are canned and with one and tax my bill was $17 and change. The prices here are reasonable. While the vegetables were hot and good tasting the chicken was barely warm. It was a victim of the dreaded non heated serving pan it was in and being kept out on the line too long. That deserves no more than a 3 score from me. The interior was also a little chaotic with a man selling colognes and perfumes inside! I don't believe he was affiliated with Daddy's.....

overall, I enjoy the experience. The decor felt like you were in your home in the living room. The…read morecustomer service was fantastic and the food was tasty.! the catfish and cabbage was a little on the salty side,. The macaroni and cheese was fantastic and the cornbread was really good..

Came here in a busy Saturday in June and was expecting more from the reviews. We all agreed that…read moreoverall everything was fairly dry. The cornbread, the pulled pork sandwich, the 6 piece hot wings, and the ribs were all very subpar. There were. A few pieces of ribs that I thought were okay, but the rest needed a lot of help. Unfortunately would not see myself returning here and should just stick to the seafood market/restaurant next door.

Friendly Staff and the ribs were superb!!! I also like that I can choose between many bbq sauces to…read moreput on my ribs.

How can one piece of meat be 1 and 5 star? If you're judging on that, then wow, amazing! I read…read moregood things about the brisket here and found it inside Redbar and was able to grab a seat at the bar. I ordered a beer and decided on Brisket and added a Sausage for 6 bucks. I started cutting into the brisket and was immediately turned off. This was like cutting into a piece of beef jerky. It was try and tough and I shouldn't have even put it in my mouth, but I reluctantly did! Oh wait, this isn't that forum in that adult magazine.... But Yuck Yuck Yuck to that dry meat. Luckily, there was a LOT of brisket so I fished around and cut a piece from the other end and wow... BUTTER! This was some of the juiciest brisket I've had. The fat rendered nicely and it was still meaty. SOOOO good. Yes, this good part was connected to the bad part. The $6 add on for the sausage was pretty good as well, as was the side of Mac n Cheese. With the add on, it's probably a shareable plate for most people, including me these days. Parking is limited as it's kind of in a neighborhood, and the Redbar itself has a locals, dive-bar vibe, which isn't a bad thing. Just something you should know! Cheap beers though!

Located inside Red Bar in St Francis, this BBQ restaurant is a wonderful change up to typical bar…read morefood. We arrived on a Friday during dinner time. With only a handful of tables to sit at, we waited a few minutes until a party left. Menus were dropped off promptly with instructions to order drinks & food at the bar. We decided to share the French Onion Dip as an app. Chips were delicious, while the dip had a good, familiar taste. I ordered the smoked sausage platter for my meal. The sausage was spicy & had a wonderful snap. The Mac & cheese flavor was good but had a bit of a gritty consistency. The house pickles were a great palate cleanser. Great spot to enjoy a drink & eat! Will be back to try other offerings.