Very good. We had a group of 8 and our server worked throughly. Our food was great, and everyone was happy.

From the poor service to the cold food if you're thinking of coming here you're better off going to Micky D's and getting a McRib cause it's back! It took 25 minutes to get water, another 50 minutes to get our food (which the order was wrong btw) with cold sides and undercooked ribs. Have you ever had a waiter ask to take your glass away while it still had beer.... seems like that's the protocol at Doc's. Now I understand why there was no wait on a Saturday night to get seated, because who wants that kind of dining experience! 1/10 read more

Friday night and out of meat. Like all of it. Poor waitress had to tell people they are out of like everything. How about a sharpie and paper on the front door to tell people. Overall a poor experience and our food was cold. read more

I usually don't write bad reviews but really didn't enjoy this place. The service was great along with our waitress but the food & bbq sauce was a big disappointment. I got the ribs and while the smoke flavor was nice they were so fatty and tough to chew. My boyfriend got the pulled pork and at first he said it tasted alright but now we are both sitting in pain with stomachaches. The bbq sauces really weren't great either I would even say McDonald bbq sauce is better. And yes I did try everyone. They each had a bad aftertaste. The price of the restaurant wasn't bad but quality of food just wasn't there. read more

Solid BBQ restaurant especially for Milwaukee. Lots of sides, appetizers and gluten free options. The chicken was delicious but looked much bigger than the amount of meat I actually got off of it. read more

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Smoked chicken and fries, all meats are gluten free there - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Very average , have had better BBQ food lots of places . For the price they charge expected a lot more . Bread with food is a piece of crappy wonder bread. Brisket really fatty , pork chicken both dry none of meat had much of any flavor . Mac and cheese was straight up Mac and cheese from a box , bland no flavor . Waitress also spent 30 minutes at bar flirting with customers while we waited for our bill . I'll never go back here , the price is not worth the very average food at all. read more

If they learn how to get thin blue smoke when cooking their meat I think this place would have a lot of potential. The ambiance and sides were good, and the sauces were also great. But the meat was terrible. We tried the ribs which totally fell off the bone (this is not a good thing), the pulled pork and brisket. Both the pork and brisket tasted like chewing on campfire wood and had absolutely no flavor from the meat coming through. Very disappointing for such good reviews otherwise, I wonder if we caught a bad night where they just couldn't get the right type of smoke for cooking? We won't find out because we won't be back here. Service was a little slow at the end when paying our bill the credit card sat there a good 10-15 mins before it was picked up. In the end, neither of us even finished our food it was so bad, but for decent sides and bar options I still give it 2 stars. read more

Only restaurant I've ever walked out on... I literally signed up with Yelp to write this review. The restaurant was fairly quiet when I arrived for dinner on a Sunday. I was seated promptly, with zero words exchanged as it looked like the host wanted to walk back to his co-host to continue their conversation. No big deal so far, just seemed odd. The waitress was finishing cleaning up from 2 tables behind me and dropped either some water, sauces, or something that splashed a bit on my leg. She didn't notice it splashed that far, so I didn't bother to say anything. Waitress then brings me a water and asks if I have any questions about the menu. I told her I didn't, but might need a minute to look it over. Everything's relatively normal so far. I figured out what I wanted and waited for the waitress to come back. I decide to read an ESPN article on my phone to pass the time. I finished the article and looked around... Restaurant is still dead-ish and I'm trying to figure out where my waitress went. I read another article... I then look up and see that she's talking with 2 other employees at the bar. I'm now a bit annoyed, but decide to just stay patient. I few minutes later, her coworkers have already left her side, and then she walks to the kitchen area. I'm not sure how long I waited, but I'm guessing it was around 15 minutes of watching myself be ignored by an overstaffed restaurant. I was done. I simply walked out (first time I've ever done that anywhere). I'll never know if the food was any good, but I know it wasn't worth it. read more

I found this Smokehouse near my hotel (Hilton) and it was great find. The bar has an open atmosphere with several beers on tap. I was looking for a local sour on tap and they had several to chose from. The bartender was amazing, she also gave me samples of the different sours. The Polyjuice Potion hit the spot. So many options to chose from the menu. I had to try the ribs and Usinger sausage (special blend made for Doc's). The ribs were fully of smoke flavor and tender. I tried all the sauces but I really loved Doc's signature sauce. Collard greens was the vegetable of the day which were seasoned just right and you can't go wrong with Southern mac & cheese. I really enjoyed my whole experience here. I will be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Went here at the recommendation of friends. Pretty disappointed. The waitress recommened the mac and cheese as a side, which we sent back. All of our sided were cold. The ribs were just ok. Haven't been back since. read more

If I could make this a three and a half star rating I would. I went to try this place out on a Friday around 4pm. The place was practically empty which got me excited. I figured more attention would be given to me and that my meal would come out close to perfect. Instead all the food came out room temperature which I'll always deduct a full star for. I ordered a platter which included ribs, brisket, and chicken. For the sides I had the mac and cheese and the baked beans. I wouldn't recommend the mac and cheese, but everything else had wonderful flavor. The chicken and brisket were very tender. However, the ribs were a bit tough. If the food was warm this would be at least a 4 star review. I may go back, but with so many other barbecue restaurants in the area maybe I won't. read more

Wait staff was friendly, but food portions were sub-par. My three meat (double brisket and Turkey) consisted of 4 cuts of Turkey and 4 cuts of Brisket which I found to be a pretty disappointing--but I didn't question or make a scene since they repeated order back when presented food. The "fat" cut was extra lean/dry with no marbling and minimum fat cap and smoke ring, which also was a let down. The Turkey was surprisingly good though--juicy and not dry. The bbq sauces were good, which was needed to enhance meat. It could be that I just got a lousy serving, as I did see better looking food and potions elsewhere... read more

Bartenders were great! Beer selection was huge. Largest bourbon/whiskey selection anywhere. Wings were incredible! Definitely worth a stop! read more

Stopped here for a business lunch expecting it to be average and were pleasantly surprised to find it really good! I'll admit to wanting to sample a few of their extensive whiskey and bourbon selections (a WALL of them) but in order to actually be able to work in the afternoon, I stuck to sweet tea - because BBQ. It was 'Midwestern' sweet which was perfect for me (southern style is usually too sweet). Don't miss the wings - dat rub is amazeballs plus they're fried, but not too greasy and super crisp. Pulled pork was solid, brisket was excellent and the atmosphere was casual with a downtown vibe. Sides were average but okay. Service was fast and friendly. We will be back. Confession - I honestly like the BBQ better than some of our other local hipster places. read more

We stopped in for a quick dinner before a concert based on the great reviews and were totally impressed. We knew that we were tight for time and our waitress, Sara, took excellent care of us. We were prepared with our orders and she made everything come together with a smile. But, even better, we enjoyed some of the best smoked turkey, beef brisket, and smoked chicken that we've ever had. We even liked the fries, homemade chips, mac & cheese, and Brunswick stew. And the beer selection is just awesome too. Our only complaint was that we didn't allow ourselves enough time to really enjoy the meal. Still, an overall excellent waitress and dining experience. Highly recommended (give yourself some time to really soak it in). read more

Pretty good BBQ. I got a pulled pork sandwich and there was a lot more bun than I hoped for. Pretty good overall. The variety of bbq sauces were good. read more

The BBQ here definitely lived up to it's smells from the street. I ended up getting the ribs and the turkey. The turkey was the special that day. Overall it was really good. Parts of the turkey were a little dry. The ribs were fantastic. Loved the sides. There was a special broccoli salad and Mac and cheese. All in all in it was a delicious BBQ dinner. read more

This was THE BEST BBQ in Milwaukee! I came in with a group of 4 people, we informed our waiter Dean (who was awesome) that we were in a rush to get to a brewery tour. He was so lively and got us in and out quick. The food was to die for and we will most definitely be back for more read more

Very good food. Got brisket and a sausage. Taste. But so place is too noisy - can't heat What U are thinking :) Nice service. read more

Beer and food was awesome, great ambiance and great prices! if you are in downtown Milwaukee this is definitely a place to go!

Doc's is at the top of my list for BBQ. I was sitting at the bar talking to Ryan the Bartender about local places. I named a few, and he responded with, "if you're a tourist those are good places" but.... Low and behold but started with burnt ends, which turned into a conversation with Bob, who is the Executive Chef for their 3 locations. That conversation turned into several great tips about smoking brisket, wood chips, wood choices and then heading to San Giorgio Neapolitan Pizza. The food and atmosphere are top shelf at Doc's and the people are extremely welcoming. What an enjoyable evening with Ryan and Bob. read more

I found this place by accident and I'm glad I did. The food is awesome and my server was super nice. Price are reasonable as well. Stop in, you'll be glad you did. read more

How great is Doc's, you ask? Well this is a story all about how my life got twisted upside down. My boyfriend and I stayed at a hotel nearby and were starving, but you know, on a budget. Like it's a bad time to crave lobster budget. So we found a Groupon for a flight and thought, well, we're already high so let's swing on by. We were seated immediately, which if this wasn't the Friday after thanksgiving, I would be worried. But no I can tell this place gets busy, they have two dining rooms, one separated by a garage door. Anyway, Adrienne was our waitress and she was the bomb.com. Attentive and kind! She started us out with our flights. My favorite was the Ace Pineapple cider, I can't remember which ones my boyfriend picked but I tried one and it put some hair on my chest so I had to pass. For dinner, I ordered the bbq chicken and potato salad. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich and fries, which he said was tasty. I liked the bbq chicken but I could have done without the dry rub, it's more so the texture for me than the taste. I'm just not a dry rub fan, I wished the menu specified this. Luckily, the bbq sauce was there to save the day. So good. I honestly thought my grandma and aunt were the only ones that could make potato salad. Docs, kudos! The potato salad is worth writing home. Well, I have a letter to go write so I hope you guys will check out Doc's in the meantime. It's great! read more

Pretty solid BBQ food here in Milwaukee. The food itself is great. Loads of flavor as the cuts of meat are top notch. I like the fact they have a good amount of different sauces to complement the meats. Only downfall of this place is there are no flavored liquors at all, only straight stuff. Other than that, it's a great place! read more

Love this place! Always delicious and super quick. Friendly waitstaff and a great beer selection. My fiancé and I go here at least a couple times a month! read more

Been to this location many times and have to say I'm quite impressed with it's the consistency! Food is always amazing especially the brisket!! Never have had to wait for a seat and the service is usually fairly fast. They have an amazing selection of beer, whiskey and drinks (old fashion) on tap! Great place for birthdays or just a date for two, parking can be tricky but worth the walk if you have to park a little father away. read more

Been here a couple times now, a good place to grab some barbecue if you're in the area. In my experience, the weekday lunch rush is busier than weekend. Pros: Pork is consistently smoked well and they ask which type of brisket cut you'd prefer (lean or fatty). Portion size is decent and they have four different sauces that you can pour at the table. Extensive drink menu (though haven't tried any yet). Restaurant itself is large and would be great for a group. Street parking is pretty easy to find and there's a garage across the street. Cons: Sides need work. Mac and cheese tastes like it's from the box, coleslaw is flavorless and beans aren't as savory as I had hoped. They would get more points if the bread wasn't just a cold slice of white bread. Overall a decent barbecue place and will probably frequent since I'm in the area often. read more

New go to barbecue place on Milwaukee! Our table had brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, wings, smoked salmon so a good variety! Service was timely and friendly. All the meats we had were great with the wings being top notch. They were smoked, flash fried and dry rubbed so were perfectly crispy. If you haven't tried Doc's yet I reccomend you do so soon! read more

This place was only a block away from the Hyatt and Fiserv Arena. It wasn't that good, we only ate there 4 times over 1 1/2 days!!!! Get the wings!!! read more

Being from Texas, it is hard to find good barbecue in Milwaukee. This place does most of it right and you get ALOT of food for your money. I had the Notorious P.I.G. which is a combo plate with all three pork items , definitely a favorite now. The Beans are amazing and the brisket chili is great on a cold day.I will definitely be back again. read more

We bring customers for dinner for an event. 730 on a Sunday night and they run out of brisket and ribs. It's a damn BBQ place. They took 30 min to get drinks served at the bar. With no sense of urgency at all. Clearly they are understaffed and undersupplied. Embarrassed to have taken customers here st all. . read more

Fantastic service and fantastic food and beer selection! Was definitely not disappointed with the pulled pork platter and the beer flights! read more

A nice place for milwaukees barbecue. The brisket is the best here. The atmosphere is fun and hosts one of the largest and most diverse beer menus I've seen in this city. Hurry fast because some are only available for a limited time. If you're a beer connoisseur this is for you. read more

Bad at best. The reviews were great so we figured we'd try it. It was connected to our hotel so we thought "score" , a convenient spot next the hotel! It smelled good so we figured let's try it. I had the rib tips, brisket chili, and fries. The rib tips were chewy, smothered with bbq, and to top it off cold! How did my food just leave the hands of the waitress and it's good. The brisket chili had food flavor but the consistency was like gravy. I was disappointed. The ambiance was good, but the food was not. Won't return. read more

Very good food and service. Definitely try the southern green beans if it's available when you go.

Holy cow, don't tell Double B's that I cheated on them; but man, this affair was good. We didn't have reservations on a Tuesday, and didn't end up needing them. Our server was nice, if not a little bit aloof. He was friendly and our service was fast. I immediately docked the one star for lack of side options that I find necessary with BBQ--cornbread and greens. They had unique-er options like dirty rice (the special that day), and Brunswick Stew (a tomato-based soup with lima beans, okra, and other assorted veggies with meat), plus some traditional sides spike up a notch, literally, like the Bacardi Baked Beans. We were a table of four. Two of us split the Doc's Sampler for $45, which included ribs, brisket, pulled pork, turkey, wings, sausage and choice of two sides. I think they should throw in a third side to offset the giant amount of meat, but honestly if they had cornbread, a slab of that would have been perfect (of note it did come with a plain slice of white bread). For sides we got the Bacardi bakes beans, the mac, and added a side of dirty rice. The meats all came out unsauced and we were given five homemade sauce options to choose from; they all were wonderful but my favorite was either the Doc's Original or the Texas Heat. They did have a vinegar sauce, but I was missing my favorite mustard sauce. The ribs were fantastic, the wings were pretty darn close to the best I've ever had (whatever that seasoning blend is, get at me), the turkey was moist and flavorful, the sausage had a nice bite to it, however unfortunately the brisket was sliced thin and dried out. Worth noting that another one at our table got the brisket platter, and his was perfectly juicy and tender, so perhaps we just got jipped :) The Bacardi beans were very sweet, which isn't to my liking. The dirty rice was good, had a bit of a kick to it, but the mac and cheese was just not good. I feel like that's again, a pretty important side to nail with barbecue. The rib tips were on special, so our last member ordered those--we were all surprised to see them come out sauced, when their big motto is, "We never sauce meat in the kitchen, and while we have some great regional sauces on the table, we hope you will try the meat on its own, to taste the love and care with which it has been prepared." Granted the sauce was really tasty, it would have been nice to try them on their own. They have over 50 beers on tap, and over one hundred bourbons/whiskeys as well. Overall the meat was fan-freaking-tastic. The rubs and spices they used were spectacular, the smokey flavor came through on everything we ate, and it was a nice atmosphere. My big gripe is that cornbread should have been the FIRST side you perfect before opening a bbq joint. They said it's coming though, so come back I will! read more

Doc's is a great spot if you're looking for some solid BBQ. The restaurant is right on the corner, and has ample space on the inside. We came on a weeknight and found the place to be relatively full, but were able to get seated right away. After looking over the menu (good amount of variety), I ordered the 2 meat platter, which also comes with two sides. I went with the brisket and chicken, while my uncle ordered the ribs and pulled pork. For sides, we had mac & cheese, fries, beans, and cole slaw. While we waited for the food, we knocked back a few beers (extensive beer list), watched some TV (3 large screens), and conversed. The food came out pretty quick (~10-15 mins) and looked appetizing. Out of the four meats, the brisket was by far my favorite. It had the perfect amount of fat, super soft, and very juicy. The ribs and pulled pork were good and tasty, but didn't have me jumping out of my chair (I would still recommend them). The chicken was actually a welcomed surprise. They give you the full thigh and wing (which I wasn't expecting), and the taste is exceptional! The chicken had a great smokey flavor, and was super juicy with the meat pulling right off the bone. I would highly recommend the sauce (I don't remember the name but labeled "goes well with chicken") as it complimented the chicken meat amazingly well. I got full pretty quick, but wished I could have kept eating because the meat was that good. Additionally, they have about 5-6 sauces on each table to try. I liked the spicier ones (don't recall the names) the best, but these are more of your preference so not much to comment. The service was great, and the waiter was able to answer any questions we had. They came around several times during our meal (just the right amount) to ensure everything was going well. My only gripe (and the reason for not putting 5 stars) was the lackluster sides which really was a disappointment given the amazing meat. The Mac & cheese reminded me of Kraft out of a box and the beans were very underwhelming. The cole slaw was just okay; however, the fries were good which reclaimed some lost points. I think Doc's smokehouse is a great addition to the Milwaukee area, and definitely worth trying if you're seeking out some good BBQ. read more

The very best dry rubbed wings to be had, seriously delicious. I also tried the brisket & turkey. Both were exceptional. For the non carnivores, the corn side and Mac n cheese were yummy. read more

10 of us walked in on New Years Eve and only waited 10 mins for them to set up a table for us. The lean brisket was good and the Door County Cherry Mule was even better. Our waiter was great! Will define back. read more

Food was AMAZING!! Service was great!! Can't say enough good things about this awesome place!! Best smoked meat we've ever had!!