My wife and I were here for a convention at the Baird center and were left with few savory options in 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. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Docs club? Hm - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My favorite BBQ in Milwaukee. Lots of space and always able to grab a chair at the bar. I love getting 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! read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Whiskey Selection - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Level setting here. In Milwaukee for a sales trip. Staying at the hotel in the same building (Doc's has an entrance in the hotel lobby). Quiet Tuesday 5pm arrival. Service attentive and knowledgeable. Drinks served promptly and up to par (Whiskey Sour for my travel partner and Gin and Tonic for me). Ordered the L.A. Caviar for appetizer (see foto). New dish for me. Was interesting and will attempt to replicate at home. Travel partner has mac and cheese with a grilled cheese and brisket sandwich. Could have been better. Wasn't bad. Will check back after second Whiskey Sour is finished. I ordered lean brisket with sides of dirty rice and the beans. Lean brisket was lean and sliced. Overall tasty and tried the different sauces. Dirty rice was quite tasty and same with the beans. Both had some heat. Overall quality, quantity and value are in line. To you TEXANS giving negative reviews, please go back to Texas!!! Will well eat here again. read more

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I'm not sure if this would be a place I recommend to others yet. One dish I had was amazing (the packers loaded spuds) the other dish was pretty gross (brisket grilled cheese and mac n cheese). The customer service was great, my server was very nice. My food came out in a decent amount of time. The Packers Tots were everything and more! They were cheesy, meaty, with that hint of bbq sweetness. Every layer of food produced a new layer of flavor. The brisket grilled cheese, however, was the exact opposite. I thought it would be hard to mess it up its meat and cheese melted together, but the flavors they used worked against one another. And don't get me started on the very sad Mac n cheese. I would come back just for those Packers Tots, but only that. read more

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We were in town for a conference last month and staying at a nearby hotel, so we decided to give this BBQ spot a try. I've been craving good barbecue for a while, and I had high hopes and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. For context, I live in California now, where BBQ tends to come in small portions with big price tags. So I was pleasantly surprised not only by the flavor but also by the portion sizes here. I ordered the one-meat platter and almost went for the two-meat but glad I didn't, because the serving was generous enough to have leftovers for the next day. Service was lightning fast and super friendly. Drinks hit the table in about a minute, and food followed just a couple minutes later. The space itself is big, with plenty of seating and a well-stocked bar featuring some top-shelf liquor. One unexpected (but very welcome) surprise? They offer an extensive cannabis beverage menu which we all decided to try out. Definitely a first for me at a BBQ joint! Our conference returns to Milwaukee next year, and I'm already planning to come back. Great food, fast service, and some unique twists you don't see everywhere. read more

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Doc's smokehouse was very good. I had the two meat platter brisket and cheddar sausage with dirty tots and Mac and cheese. The brisket was very moist and flavorful, cheddar sausage was amazing it had a nice crisp crunch with each bite. The dirty tots and sauce were amazing. The Mac and cheese was good not my favorite but overall prices were very reasonable for the amount of food we received. Sophia was our waitress and she was very attentive to our table she did an awesome job serving us. I would highly recommend this restaurant. There was plenty of room and a nice atmosphere. read more

Wasn't bad but it felt like I was invited to my acquaintance's house for the first time as a third grader and their family's food is really not that good at all but you must eat it and try to save it with any sauces or condiments you can find and have access to and being polite about it at the same time. Good thing is that they have a lot of sauces here and I loved them! (needs flavor here....) read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We had an event to attend downtown so we decided to give a new place a try. This brought us to Doc's. We had a very attentive waitress. The ambiance was just so so. Nothing special, your typical feel of a hall. The food was delicious. The ribs were really good. Would definitely order them again. I had the Brussels Sprouts as a side. They were good but comparing them to others I have had they fell short. My husband had the special, a brisket grilled cheese that he said was yummy. We also included drinks... the peach tea. We could have sat and drank more. Recommend. Good BBQ, you should give it a try. The preparation of the meats was spot on!! read more

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We ordered here later at night so maybe the meat was just older cause it was the end of the night but both the brisket and the pulled pork were just bland and dry, no real flavor not even the Smokey flavor. The only reason I gave it 3 stars not 1 are for the "pig wings" and the BBQ sauce options. The pig wings were great and the rub on them was fabulous. They had basically all styles of BBQ sauces which were all good, but the overall meat situation was low quality. read more

WINGS! Get the wings! Great place for wings and sometimes they're even half off. Have had multiple items here and never really disappoints. If you come with a group try the platter where you get to try a little of everything. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Food tends to come out pretty fast. read more

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Decent bbq spot. Friendly service and big portions. Parking is not ideal. The meat is good but it didn't wow me. Willing to give it a second try. read more

If staying at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee (or if in the neighborhood) and in search of good barbecue nearby, this is the place. Five different barbecue sauces are available at the table depending on what you like (sweet, Memphis-style, Carolina, Texas heat, or Alabama-style). The smoked turkey had great flavor, but the dirty rice really hit out the park with the seasonings. The mac 'n' cheese was just ok. The servers working were very fast and friendly. I enjoyed this place and would visit next time I am in Milwaukee. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Smoked turkey plate with dirty rice and mac 'n' cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food was good, not great. Service was amazing though. Our party was seated immediately, even though it looked busy. Our orders were taken and food was brought out in a reasonable time and our drinks were always full. My complaint is that the food wasn't really hot. It was definitely cooked, and cooked well, but went cool almost immediately. I am not sure how this is remedied... it was almost as if it was sitting under a warmer before being brought to the table, so it was hot on the exterior but not internally. I know it's nitpicky, but I'm not a fan of lukewarm chicken. There was a nice selection of sides available. I had salad and mac & cheese. It's pretty well set up for groups, with low and hi-top tables. And for all of us olds, the lighting is sufficient for reading menus I can attest that the women's restroom was very clean and well stocked with TP. Personally, that's the number one sign of a great company. I'd come back again. It's in a great location and the variety of bbq sauces all tasted great. I just want warmer chicken. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were great! This is a place in my hometown, and I was happy to be able to stop by for the first time. They did not disappoint. read more

Found this place on yelp but let's just say, most of the people who are leaving reviews for this place can't possibly know Texas BBQ- this place has a nice environment but the food is lacking- The brisket even though we asked for moist brisket just tastes like more of a cafeteria quality instead of the high quality amazing melt in your mouth brisket that we are used to at home- i admit we are spoiled with our bbq options in texas so this place might be decent for around here for all I know- Anyone coming from a place with excellent bbq seriously needs to lower their expectations for this place but in all honestly, go somewhere that this town is known for like german. The skin on the chicken wasn't crispy- the sausage was overcooked which you can tell because even the skin was wrinkly- the mac n cheese was OK but nothing too special but it probably was one of the better items we ate. The beans were wayyyyy to sweet- wow- i honestly couldn't even eat them. I enjoyed the fried pickles- my husband did not. Not to mention we spent $50 with tip on crappy bbq- just sad- it tasted like bbq that would have been served for free in the cafeteria for our hotel- but that food is free so we give it more grace than this restaurant with this price tag. I will say, The waitress was very kind but i don't think i had one water refill the entire meal. I honestly hate leaving negative reviews at places and am sad that this yelp find was a complete fail but hopefully im helping someone out there who has the pleasure like me to enjoy amazing bbq to avoid this place and choose elsewhere. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - 3 meat plate- expensive and gross - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Downtown BBQ joint with good service and good food. I had the brisket sandwich with mac n cheese for $17. I'm not going to say it's Texas or St. Louis level bbq, but for Milwaukee it's pretty good. read more

Quick, affordable, good service, and great tasting! We've been looking for a good BBQ place and think we found it :) We will be sure to visit again. read more

Fantastic bbq, really good beer selection, and overall nice vibe. Usually when I see a place attached to a hotel in a busy part of town I get hesitant because I've been burned a few times with places like that but this one was great. The burnt ends I think is the Sunday special and they were great. The chicken wings are super tasty too, and I loved the fries. Huge huge range of options for beers if you are into that, and if you want soda they have Coke products not Pepsi. read more

Awesome BBQ place in downtown MKE. Their drink list is awesome from cocktails through local MKE craftsman beers even a 2 Michelin star rated beer . BBQ s are excellent too. From ribs, smoked meats including turkey aand Local Usinger sausage. The Usinger sausage is great , not too salty to my liking. Meats are Smokey and tender falling off from the bone. They occasionally ran out of meat towards the end of the day. Once they ran out they don't make it until next day. Service is awesome too. If you're in downtown MKE, a must try. read more

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The food was excellent. Service was amazing. We told the server that we had a food allergy at our table and the manager game over to discuss the ways they avoid allergy cross contamination. Worth every penny. read more

Docs is soooo good but I always forget about it because of the location. Every year, I'm reminded about it and it's just a solid bbq spot. I particularly love their smoked wings and fried pickles. My fiance loved the brisket. The restaurant is spacious and food delicious! read more

Milwaukee has some surprisingly good BBQ, DOC's being amongst the top! The meat was tender and delicious and the staff was friendly. A nice place for groups, as the set up inside is similar to a food hall, but with a warm ambiance. They have tons of different local brews to try, so we grabbed two beer flights. I'm a fan of trying different BBQ sauces as well and they had about five different ones right on the table to try out. Great experience, can't wait to try more of the meat options! read more

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I was underwhelmedby the meat and disappointed in the flavor profiles of the bbq sauces. The service great and it's nice location to go before Admirals game, however, I'd just go for drinks & apps next time! read more

My husband picked this BBQ spot for a date night and it did not disappoint. The staff were great our server was very attentive. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and they were delicious. I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese and it was so good. They have a variety of different sauces for your meats. And if you are a whisky drinker like my husband you will enjoy their wide range of whiskies. We definitely want to come back and try more BBQ. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Fried Pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Never got to try the food . It was 9:30 pm I was really looking forward to trying yet as my daughter and I approached the door the host locked the door we waited a moment then watched him watch us walk back to our car. I don't like to use the race card but that's definitely what the experience gave there were no African American people inside and I even called inside and was hung up on so it definitely was about color enjoyed taking my business elsewhere read more

I was staying a the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee and this place was a couple of block away so I dropped in for lunch. It was an about 1p and the place was pretty empty...but I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered a turkey sandwich with a side of the daily special -- which was a Mac salad. The staff was nice and the food came quickly. I must admit I was a bit underwhelmed with the sandwich...is was just a pile of smoked turkey on a bun. Nothing else. There were several pickle on the side which I put on the sandwich...as well as a basket of several sauces including a spicy, sweet and my favorite...Alabama Gold. The sauces helped a lot...and the turkey was good...just thought there could be more in terms of veggies on the sandwich. The Mac salad was ok but not the best I've ever had. Overall Grade: Ok but was hoping for more. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Turkey sandwich with side of Mac salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ordered the Maloney. It was the smallest sandwich I've ever gotten at a restaurant. There were maybe two pieces of Pastrami and one piece of cheese. The tater tots were old. They were playing a WNBA game on every TV and would not turn on the MLB playoffs. $20 + tip for 2 oz of meat and one piece of cheese. Oh but there is signs for weed and the Grateful Dead everywhere read more

I'm sorry. actually I'm not. This was the worst BBQ place I've been too. Ribs were not tender. brisket had no flavor and tasted like it was cooked by a heat lamp. Pull pork had no flavor. For the owner being from Alabama I'm disappointed. read more

Blandest BBQ I've ever had in my life ! Ribs had a heavy smoke flavor with no seasoning. Chicken wings were like air fried or something with no seasoning. Worst potato salad I've ever had in my life and Baked Beans were mediocre at best. Staff was friendly though. read more

Food and service is excellent. The cocktails are tasting and generous. A great place to go with groups. read more

Our experience was not good. Stopped for lunch. Originally told it would be a half hour wait. Waited an hour then were told it would be another 1/2 hour. We left. Don't plan to go back Anytime. read more

We came to Doc's for the first time today; as a vegetarian, obviously I'm not the place's prime customer. Our server was great, super helpful, & service was fast. I ordered: --Large side of Mac & cheese: it was ultra watery. I added some barbecue sauce to give it SOME flavor, since it just tasted like plain noodles. I'd give it a 1-2 out of 5. --Potato salad: this was salty & tangy, really good but not the best I've ever had, probably a 3-4. --Coleslaw: this was really tasty, it was properly watery & not too thick, it was tangy & sweet at the same time. Probably a 4 & my favorite part of the meal! The folks I was with LOVED the dry rub wings & rated the barbecue as a whole a 4/5. It definitely depends on what you order. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Mac & cheese, coleslaw, & potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Good bar selection and the place is large and clean. The food came out within minutes although it wasn't very busy. The star of the show is the jalepeno cheddar link! The ribs looked amazing and were cooked perfectly, but the flavor was lacking despite a perfect looking bark. The brisket was avg at best, lots of fat and dry. Overall it just didn't have much flavor. The mac and cheese was more like mac in a cream sauce. Yuck! I would come back for the hot links though! read more

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. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Two meat platter with brisket and burnt ends! - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Over five years later I'm still a fan! We hit up Doc's this week for dinner, and I had the turkey again. Tasty as always. In the past I haven't been a huge fan of their sides, but I think they've stepped up their game! The potato salad was saucy and zesty and I tried their brussels sprouts, having no real idea what to expect as far as preparation, and they were roasted and lightly browned with some seasoning thrown in. Nice. Service wasn't zippy fast as in the past but food still came out in a reasonable time, and there was a decent dining crowd for a Tuesday night. read more

Maybe three places in MKE have this kind of whiskey selection. Ho le chit! I'd you're a bourbon drinker, come to heaven.. I went with the two meat platter, brisket and ribs. Fries and Mac for the side. Mac is a white cheese and so tasty. Ribs are HUGE! Brisket is the best in the city. So smokey and tender and huge portions as well. The prices bring big value to the plate so don't be shy. Absolutely terrific staff as well. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Ribs, brisket, fries and Mac. - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We ordered fries and tator tots thinking you can't really go wrong with either of the options. Well, we were WRONG. They tasted like they drowned in bacon grease, and we couldn't stomach them. If you love pork/bacon/BBQ, this would be a great place, but we will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

The food is cafeteria-grade. The brisket was tough and at room temperature, and you just put their condiments on it for flavor. The bar staff was clearly avoiding me. I wanted one more drink after finishing my dinner, they clearly did not like that. As I type this, I'm still here, and I'll bet it takes 20 minutes to get my check, not coming back. read more

If you know Armadillo Willy's, you know Doc's. The food and atmosphere are about the same. The meat was OK and they had Burnt Ends. I was disappointed in the sauces. Nothing special here. I tried Burnt Ends, turkey and brisket. They were OK. That said, I have had much better down the road a bit. I'll enjoy the leftovers tonight but won't be back. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - It was a 3 meat platter. - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great, high quality meats paired with great sauces(if you choose to use them), and delicious sides (including some unique) that are just as high quality. Wish we had a place like this at home (but I would probably eat here way too often!). read more