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!

Doc's Commerce Smokehouse - Milwaukee Half slab of ribs +…read morebaked beans + mac & cheese + bread Tried all the BBQ sauces and the sweet BBQ was definitely my favorite . The ribs were good and had a nice smoky flavor, but personally I think I prefer my ribs grilled over smoked. The baked beans were decent, but lowkey felt like they were missing a little something. The mac & cheese was easily the best part of the meal though: creamy, cheesy, and the side I'd come back for. It also came with two slices of bread and plenty of sauce options to try. 3/5 Good BBQ spot if you're into smoked meats, but for me the mac & cheese stole the show. Check out the full review on Instagram: @ratedbyaleena

Smells amazing upon walking in! Super cute interior and friendly staff! Get here early or be…read moreprepared for a wait because this is a local favorite for having the best BBQ around. It's hard to keep a great thing a secret for too long! My go-to here is the smoked pulled chicken and I love their NC mustard sauce with it. The pork here is also amazing and I've yet to have a side I didn't like. Portions are a good size too and in-line with the prices. The old-fashioned is also tasty and a solid choice to round out your meal. Service is always fast and food is consistently good. I'm already looking forward to our next visit but as they've become busier, I wish there was a waitlist option. If you're lucky, you could catch their food truck out and about as well to get a taste of their menu! Yum!

I found some excellent Bar B Q in Wisconsin....Milwaukee to be exact. I had dinner at Double B's…read morerecently and it was a very satisfying visit. It's open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. Parking is on the street and is free for 2 hours which is plenty of time to dine here. It's nice inside and has a full bar. I ordered the Smokehouse Half Chicken platter for $18. It came with cole slaw, cornbread and one of their side dishes. I chose the Smokehouse Beans and it took about 10 minutes for the meal to arrive. While I waited I checked out the 4 sauces that were on the table and liked the KC mild the best. When the food arrived I noticed the large 1/2 chicken and the sides. The chicken was juicy and delicious with a smokey flavor. Paired with the KC mild sauce, it was yummy (4). Yes, their chicken is very good but it was the side dishes that really impressed me. The beans were rich in flavor and savory. Perfect (5). The cole slaw was creamy and smooth tasting making an excellent palate cleanser (5). The cornbread was soft and warm with that original cornmeal aroma (5). And finally, I ate the 2 pickle slices added on the plate. Fresh tasting with a firm texture and perfect flavor (5). The table service by Maxie was friendly and efficient. I wish I could have had one more meal here to test other menu items before giving this score. My experience has found that many bar b q restaurants prepare very good meats but it's their side dishes that make some of them stand out. The chicken was very good and I would order it again but the side dishes really impressed me. Even the pickles! For those reasons, I give Double B's a 5 score. This is as good as it gets.

Great service Ice cold beer…read moreBbq with all the sauce And unique as can be We love this place

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.

i love a good bakery! the sesame balls are so huge! i also like that the barrier is there to keep…read moreeverything fresh and clean.

Covid has definitely changed the way this business operates. Still have all the barriers up and…read moreyou get everything through a doggy door plus the employee is fully masked with gloves as well

The food is ok, but you really don't get much for the price. I also wasn't impressed with the…read moreflavor, as the taste was carried by the sauces. For me, BBQ should taste great on its own and be complimented by the sauce. Here, I found that I needed the sauce because the meat was not very Smokey or nuanced. Maybe it was an off night ? Not sure, but I just wasn't impressed. I had the two meat combo which came with a piece of cornbread. If not for the free sample of cobbler I would have left more hungry. The pulled pork was such a small scoop, and the sausage was one link split in quarters. I expected the portions to be more like Famous Dave's. Other than the food issue, the service was quick, staff were very friendly and the place was clean. It's not a bad place to eat, but it'll add up pretty fast if you want a full meal with sides and a drink. I think, for me, this is better suited as a lunch spot.

Clean restaurant, delicious food, and extremely polite and helpful staff…read more We always love coming to Mission BBQ and opted to try this location. Plenty of parking and we were immediately greeted. The food can be a bit pricey but they have consistent quality every time. Our food was ready quickly and we were able to get a box and sauce to go for leftovers. A friendly employee also came by to clear our trays when we were done. Great atmosphere and good food.

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.

We went there for Mother's Day with family, and everyone loved their food. The place looks small…read morefrom the outside, but it was actually quite big on the inside. Plenty of space for parking in the back. Dark, smoky atmosphere with Asian interior designs. Perfect ambiance for BBQ! We had both Korean BBQ & hot pot, absolutely worth the price for both. The BBQ was by far everyone's favorite. We recommend the beef bulgogi, beef short ribs, and pork belly--these were the best for BBQ. Since it was all you can eat, we had a few servings of them. There was also a counter for different types of sauce one could get and a dessert section. The hot pot was great as well. We recommend the bone broth and the fish/shrimp/meatballs with it as well as udon noodles. The service was great overall. Our server was busy, but she managed to be attentive with us. We left with our belly full. We will absolutely come back.

This was only my second time at a Korean bbq spot, we really enjoyed it. Our group opted to just do…read morethe bbq and not the hot pot. We ordered the bulgogi, steak cubes, pork belly, spicy pork belly, beef tongue, rib meat, shrimp, creamy corn, fried buns, and a few other smaller items. The meat was all good quality! Our tables' favorite meat was the bulgogi for sure. We also loved the creamy corn and fried buns. However, beef tongue was so tough though I couldn't even bite into it (but honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it!). The sauce bar was a fun touch to get exactly what we each liked. It was a little tricky being in a booth and getting people out to make their sauce combos though but we made it work. There is also a dessert bar but nothing was super intriguing to us and we were pretty full from the meal. The only downside was the service. Other servers seemed awesome but our waitress was totally aloof. She missed multiple orders of ours and we had to reorder those, and she acted super confused each time we had to tell her. She didn't give any direction on the process, and each time we wanted to add to the order we had to wave her down. I don't think she proactively checked on us once. A table nearby had the hotpot and that looked really good. We were intrigued and want to come back and try it. All in all, a great experience, and $31 per person for the amount of food you can rack up felt like a really good deal.

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!

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 highly recommend this stand at the 3rd street Market hall! We got our food very quickly. We used…read morethe online order situation on the table instead of waiting in line. The food was very good! The bbq nachos were everything I would expect. A good amount of toppings for every bite! My friend loved her sandwich but LOVES the potato salad. I will definitely eat here again!

Just flew into Milwaukee this morning and popped into this food court. Lots of options, but I…read morepicked the BBQ place. The food had good flavor, but the portions were tiny. The plate had 2 meats and 2 sides. I chose pulled pork and rib tips. I'd guess there was about 4 oz of meat total, maybe less for $24 including tip. No wonder there was no one there. Now I need another lunch.