We went to Docs last night and were pleasantly surprised by the outside improvements. We sat outside and had a great meal and drinks. Our waitress, Zarianna, was outstanding. The service and food was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in here on a recent business trip. Was in town visiting family while on a bit of a break from business. First of all, as a Native Texan I have to hit the local BBQ joint any time I see one. And this place looked the part right off the bat. The decor is well done, it gives off a classic BBQ vibe from the moment you walk by on the curb. They had a grill set up on the patio out front, so the smells were drawing me in from blocks away. The massive smokers alongside the building were quite impressive. I started with a Smoked Texaz Twinkie, because again, Native Texan, and you had me at brisket stuffed jalapeno. It was great, plenty of brisket and cheese inside a massive jalapeno that was not overly hot for the sake of being hot, but had just the right amount of heat to let you know you were eating a jalapeno. I recommend giving it a squirt of sauce to add even more flavor to this already awesome starter. From there I did the Six Shooter, because it's a great sampler of brisket, ribs, puller pork, turkey and I went with the jalapeno cheese link. As you can see, I like the spicy! Everything was great, the flavors were on point, absolutely killin it here. As for the BBQ sauces, I really liked the sweet heat, but that's a personal thing. The house sauce is pretty good, but I enjoy the spice. And my wife preferred the tangy one because she likes that more vinegar based tang and that one was a bit zippier. I did not try the habanero one because I kind of feel that habaneros are a trendy thing just for the sake of being hot and they don't bring much actual flavor to the table, so I tend to skip anything habanero based. I like heat, but it also needs to have flavor. Your mileage may vary. This place is doing a great job of producing some really awesome Texas based BBQ. The flavors are great, bold, and interesting. The place looks the part and they are serving up some delicious food. The next time I find myself in Prescott, I'll be sure to swing back by again. read more

This is an attractive restaurant on Whiskey Row with a large inviting outdoor patio with misting sprayers along with a full bar and indoor seating. I ordered the 1/2 chicken platter for $20 that came with the bone in chicken, some tortillas and one side dish from which I chose the cowboy beans. The food arrived less than 15 minutes later. Of the 4 sauces on the table I liked Doc's Sauce the best. The chicken and beans were good tasting (3.5) and the price was reasonable. My gripe was that my waitress disappeared. No drink refills or checking in. Fortunately, a drink machine was nearby and I refilled my own. After asking other employees about where she was and with no response, I went up to the counter to pay and was told my waitress would take care of that. Finally she appeared at the table thinking I had skipped paying. I paid and left. The food was ok but the service poor. Also there were flies buzzing around inside. read more

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Cool place right off the square. Spacious, clean and recently renovated . . . clean restrooms a big plus. They have a neat bar that extends into the sidewalk out front. Walk right up, grab a stool and have a drink. It's large and spacious, plus there is a second one (bar) inside. We sat at the bar inside and shared The Six Shooter which has an assortment of meats, included a side and TexAZ toast. The meats were more than enough for the two of us . . . brisket, pulled pork, turkey and sausage. Had the Texas Twinkies for an appetizer which may very well be the best item on the menu. Service was good and attentive. We'll definitely return here the next time we're in Prescott. read more

Decided to take a day trip out of the heat from phoenix to Prescott !! We stopped to try the docs BBQ and it was okay . Let me just say we were extremely hungry. I got the turkey sandwich and it was good but I had asked for no bacon it was easy to peel off none the less. It just fell apart bite after bite which just sucks. My friend got pulled pork sandwich and he said 3/5 the pork was a bit dry. We both got Fries and they were a bit bland I will say. Lastly got the buffalo chicken dip and it was good till it wasn't kinda ...they like put a sauce on top of cream cheese ...it was kinda odd . Again was very hungry so was good till it wasn't lol ... I will say they had a nice variety of ciders which is my absolute favorite!!! :) read more

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We hesitated, but so glad we changed our minds! The service was fantastic for such a busy place. We opted to sit indoors, but loved how they remodeled the great outdoors. They have an amazing bar and beautiful wine barrel tables on the patio and though the misters were on, we sat inside. Next time it will be outside, because the restaurant was a bit warm where we were sitting. Anyway, food was very good. My husband ordered the pulled-pork sandwich and it comes with coleslaw (in the sandwich) and one side. He got the Mac-n-cheese, which he said was very good, but honestly? It's not something I'd ever order, because it looked like a bowl of soup. Just why? The sandwich though, was huge and packed with a lot of meat. My husband loved it! Our friends (and the reason we were in the beautiful and historic downtown) order the Six Shooter and shared it. They really enjoyed the BBQ (brisket, ribs, turkey, and a sausage) and I think we all loved the coleslaw! They did order the ranch-style beans, but unfortunately they were out (Tuesday early afternoon???) and ended up with sweet beans, which they did not love. They definitely had a whole lot of cumin going on, because I could smell it across the table! As for me, I got the Double Barrel Shotgun and it came with brisket, St Louis style ribs and a side. Thank God I got the coleslaw! The ribs were delicious and I like the fact that they have a variety of BBQ sauces on the table. I had the spicy habanero and it was perfect! The brisket was tasty, but I enjoyed the ribs so much more. Like I said, it was our first time trying out this fairly new establishment (it took the place of the iconic--now infamous Colt Grill) and we most certainly will be going back. If weather permits, I'd recommend sitting on the patio and enjoying the view of the courthouse square/people-watching. I wish I had pictures of our food, but I think we were so hungry and I forgot! Next time! read more

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We went to Doc's BBQ & Whiskey on a weeknight while visiting Prescott. They were able to accommodate our large party of 13 with a big table on the patio. I ordered a plate with ribs and brisket. The ribs were alright while the brisket was good. The beans were really good. Another member of our party tried the potato salad and loved it. My husband ordered the brisket burger and in hindsight he would have asked for lettuce, tomato, and onion as it only comes with a patty, cheese, and a couple slices of brisket. We tried the Texas Twinkiez and they were alright, we found them to be pretty oily. I tried the Gold Fever cocktail and it was booze forward and very good. Overall our dinner was good and the service was great. read more

Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey - Gold Fever Cocktail - Barbeque Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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Doc's brisket and ribs were amazing! I didn't care for the Southwest Salad. Service was great too!! Seeing 80 Proof was a bonus!!

We ordered the jalapeños wrapped in bacon and the brisket. It was absolutely delicious! Their sauces is also what makes the brisket good. I moved out of state and haven't had good brisket like that in a while so I'm happy we stopped at this place. If you're in the neighborhood, this is a must! read more

I stumbled upon Doc's during a day trip up to the Prescott area and immediately was interested by the aesthetic of the building, which is both sleek and vintage at the same time. It was a weekday in the afternoon during a bout of cold weather so there weren't too many other guests at the time. The service was incredible, with our server being incredibly attentive and friendly for the duration of our meal. However, it was the food that absolutely stole the show! I tried the BBQ Nachos with Smoked Brisket and they were absolutely incredible. The plate was huge and I barely even finished half of it due to how much there was, so the price was well worth it. The brisket was absolutely perfect and the flavors all went together so well. I would consider planning another day trip to the area just to try these again so make sure you stop by! read more

Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey - BBQ Nachos with Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

We were seated at Table 7 around 6:30-7:00 PM last night (Saturday 5/17) during a very busy evening in Prescott. I understand that the city had several events going on and the restaurant was packed, but that doesn't excuse poor service. Our waitress was rude and had a noticeably sassy attitude throughout the meal. She didn't know what a Moscow mule was (that's a pretty basic drink). The service was extremely slow, and our food took nearly an hour to arrive after we placed our order. To make matters worse, we were only informed about 15 minutes before the food came out that they had run out of brisket. The food was decent, but the overall experience was disappointing because of the long wait and unfriendly service. This is a popular restaurant, and with that comes the expectation of professional and courteous customer service. Do better. read more

This was our first visit here and we were definitely impressed. Most important thing we looked for was a PUP-FRIENDLY place to eat, and stumbled upon this spot. We were seated right away, which was really sweet. They have a nice sized outdoor patio area with tons of shade. They also bring out water bowls for your fur babies. Our server "The Duke of Earl" (Earl) was Awesome! Really cool dude. He had great recommendations on drinks and food, and the choices did not disappoint. We had a brisket burger, the jalapeño cream cheeseburger, two sides of mac & cheese, Texas toast, and an order of Texas Twinkies. We also ordered an unseasoned Pup Patty for our baby girl Sage She's approved of her food too! Thank you 's BBQ & Whiskey for the delicious food and great Customer Service! We're definitely going to be making this our go to place when we come up and visit Prescott! read more

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Service was very, very good. The waiter and waitresses were very attentive. But not overly attentive we ordered the Texas Twinkies, which were four and they were excellent. Nanci had the pig nose. Kate and my cousin and her husband each had hamburgers and I had the Dino beef Rib, which was outstanding. read more

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Sydney was an amazing server! She was incredibly hospitable, friendly, and attentive from start to finish. She made us feel genuinely welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. Her positive attitude and excellent service made our dining experience even better. We'll definitely be back and hope to have Sydney as our server again! read more

In Prescott for the weekend and stopped at Docs with my wife for some good old fashioned bbq and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I got the plate with the burnt ends, ribs, and pulled pork. My wife got the western cheeseburger, she loved it! Our server, Sydney, was awesome! Very nice. The only thing I will say...the bbq sauce itself was not great. 4 options available, none of them hit the spot. House BBQ too sweet, others too watery. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Okay, so I finally got up to the square to try the new bbq place in town. There's good and bad - and of course this is just my humble opinion - but over all, not too shabby. Let me lay it all out for you. And, to keep it accurate, I would probably give this place 3.8 stars if Yelp would allow that, and if I wanted to be harsh, but 4 stars will do just fine for this experience. First impressions... really cool place! The outdoor bar area, the outdoor grill to cater to the folks coming up to visit - very smart to capitalize on the foot traffic and provide a great deal to those enjoying the art shows on the square. Seriously, great atmosphere! Unfortunately, I think this place is more about the atmosphere and less about the bbq - and I went for the bbq for sure. But it's not as bad as it sounds. The food itself, as far as execution and doneness, everything was cooked perfectly. The brisket was juicy, the ribs had that perfect bite that came right off the bone without falling off - seriously, the ribs were so well done, the bone was perfectly clean after all was said and done. The sausage was juicy on the inside and had a great snap on the skin. The only issue I had with the cooking is my son's burger was well done and he ordered medium - but we've told him time and again you gotta order medium-rare if you want medium from most places. Plus. He orders a burger at a bbq joint - what's that about . Seriously though, the issue with the food was definitely not the ability of the pit masters to cook it... it was the seasoning. Unfortunately, every single bite was lacking seasoning. I was definitely missing that salty bite of brisket that comes from the bark and the fat soaking up all that saltiness during the long smoke. It just wasn't there, and it was with each piece of meat. Even the coleslaw was lacking dressing; was more like a nice refreshing cabbage salad; couldn't tell if it was vinegar based or mayo based, just didn't have enough dressing to judge it. If it wasn't for the lack of seasoning, probably would've given at least 4.5 - maybe even 5 stars. The variety of sauce was good, but the house sauce was a little sweet for my taste. The Arizona Tangy and the Sweet & Spicy were the best, hands down. The service was good, especially for how busy they were - we were well taken care of. I might have to go back and have a whiskey at one of the bars, because I think this might be where this establishment focuses their attention, because like I said, the place was jumping and really fun to be at, and the bars looked amazing! Final assessment, my family and I would go back, just based on the pit masters' ability to cook the meat, and the great atmosphere. Plus, this was just my first try, maybe they were having an off day with the seasoning. I'll update if I feel differently about it when we go back. Nice work, Doc's. read more

Food was really quick and super tasty! Plus the patio was dog friendly (ALWAYS a win)!!!! Will absolutely eat here again the next time we're in town. read more

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I came by early on a Thursday. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Nice outdoor bar with misters to keep it cool. Many tables with shades over them too. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with fries. Comes with several different BBQ sauces to apply. The house BBQ was my favorite. Fries were seasoned and coated with something crispy. Brioche buttered bun complemented nicely. Portion size was good. An adjacent table ordered the nachos and it was huge. They said it was delicious. The server said happy hour serves a half portion. Definitely going to come back to try more of their menu. They are a little expensive but I think it's worth it. read more

Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey - BBQ beef brisket sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

From the time we walked in to when we left we had top notch service. Greeted with friendly workers, who enjoyed their job serving you. Laid back Rustic vibe low tables and high top tables. Our waitress was so nice and all the other workers walking by checking to see if we needed anything. Kinda cool they all worked together! We ordered The Texas Twinkie's, large jalapeño stuffed with mouth watering brisket and cream cheese wrapped in bacon. Oh my!! So good these can be your meal! We ask how many came in the order and it depends on the size of their jalapeños they get. We ordered the large it came with 3 probably 4" jalapeño stuffed with goodness! Oh and ranch dipping sauce. Yum While she was putting our ordered in her pad another gal walked up with them . So fast! It was 4 pm and we hadn't eaten lunch this was going to be our Linner We split the large Wagyu Cheese burger w/Bacon jalapeño cream cheese and fries . The burger meat tasted like steak seasoned perfectly. The fries were seasoned well and paired up nicely with their bbq sauce. Good gosh there was a lot of fries. The 4 BBQ sauces were all very unique . I loved the House, my husband liked the Hot Habanero. They also had AZ Tangy and Sweet heat all were very good and made there. Our waitress was so nice she saw my husband's phone and commented on our husky's. She too has a couple of dogs one being crazy like ours. Great experience we will definitely be back next time we're in town and we already told our family about this place.They all do lots of day trips and love BBQ. Doc's sits right in the corner on whiskey row, plenty of outdoor tables too. Great place to bring a large group. Super Clean! We found this place from Yelp so thanx again for a great referral! read more

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We visited Doc's BBQ & Whiskey shortly after they opened in Prescott, Arizona! Overall an impressive establishment, I wish I lived closer. Everything was clean and well put together with a modern BBQ vibe. All the staff were very friendly and personable. The restaurant is situated along Prescott's Historic "Whiskey Row" and Doc brings the goods. I started with their Old Fashioned and it was very tasty. The brisket here is outstanding. I ordered the moist cut and it was tender, beefy, and richly marbled with a distinct smoke ring. I had high hopes for their "Smoked Mac & Cheese" but it wound up tasting pretty pedestrian. Seemed to be laden with processed cheese. We had fun sampling all of their delicious BBQ sauce choices that are nestled in a caddy at the table. Be warned however that one of the five is actually ketchup! I will definitely visit this place again the next time I'm in Prescott. read more

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BBQ Brisket 1/2 lean, 1/2 fatty is excellent! 5 Service was slow & not very friendly, so meh! 2 Ambience improved over the previous Colt's BBQ & Bar, but it's too damn crowded for a single person to sit at the bar & enjoy. 3 read more

Good but not great BBQ. I had the 6 Shooter to sample all of their offerings. The pulled pork was pretty tasteless. The ribs were good and so was the brisket, but I felt both were pretty bland without adding BBQ sauce, of which there was plenty on the table. Service was good and attentive, and the location and patio seating are excellent. Overall, it's worth a try at least once because of the location and ambience but there are better options for food in Prescott. read more

Doc's has taken over this Colt Grill location. Menu updated and a cool jalapeño Twinkie added to the menu. Served was fantastic. Busser that cleared and reset the table cleaned EVERYTHING. Table setup is the same as before but the bar table inlays have been updated. We will return. read more

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Meat is fatty order the 1/2 chicken. Not really a meat person especially when a sandwich is most grissle.

I can't wait to go back!!! Saw they had these smoked Texaz Twinkies and had to go try them. I got 2 huge ones for $6.95 couldn't even finish them. It's a jalapeño stuffed with brisket, cream cheese, and wrapped in bacon. I can't wait to go back and try their jalapeño cream cheeseburger and several other things on the menu atmosphere is cute. Fancy service is great. I think our server's name is Jordan super nice guy. read more

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I believe this is Prescott's best BBQ. Talking with the manager, she explained the new direction and menu with a new pit master. The flavor profile was on point with the starters. Having the Twinkie's and burnt ends pork belly was very good though the burnt ends was a tough chew. Easy fix I'm sure suggesting adding a burnt ends quesadillas to the menu for the tough belly and scrap smoked meats. Otherwise, had a pulled pork sandwich with slaw, very good all around. Great service and ambience to match the charm of Prescott. read more

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Friday 1/30/26 First time here since it changed over from Colts much better service I had half a rack of ribs and brisket my girlfriend ordered brisket, beans and salad and I had two beers and she had a Coke ambience so great service was great The salad has a lot of weeds in. It needs to have some iceberg lettuce . The brisket was a bit dry. The ribs were excellent We'll be back for the ribs. The beans were blah. The whole thing with tip was $140 more than I expected, but that's the way it is read more

This was formerly the site of Colt Grill, which was closed under inauspicious circumstances. I have heard mixed reviews and finally tried it. They have done a really nice job remodeling the outside, adding seating and bar capacity. They now offer servers and appear fully staffed. That can be a challenge in Prescott. I ordered the brisket/rib combination. One of our party had the burger and fries. I found the brisket and ribs a bit disappointing. They seemed either overcooked or had been left out under lamps too long. They were dried out and the flavor was lacking. The Cole slaw was good. The burger was excellent and people praised the fries. This is a BBQ place and I can't say they do that as well as Colt did. I would go back and order the burger though. On a positive note, they are not engaged in human trafficking or any of the other unsavory practices of their predecessor. read more

Yummy food. Nice staff. Had brisket and robs combo. Had hamburgers, too. Will go back again.

Really good, but tried it day 2 of their opening. Brisket was good, well def check it again in a few weeks. They are going to have an outside bar and really updating the outdoor patio. Looks s lot nicer so far:) Update: kitchen only open until 8 pm on Saturday?? That's so wimpy! read more

Pretty busy, but deservedly so! Fantastic service and the food was absolutely fire. If you're after the brisket, I'd suggest getting there early on busy days (they were already out when I went, which just means it was that good.) Only thing missing was toothpicks I got the avocado burger with sweet potato fries, and my husband got the jalapeño cream cheese burger with smoked mac. I also had a Cali Squeeze, everything was AMAZING, easily a 10/10. Sweet Heat is definitely their best hot sauce too! read more

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I used to love this place when it was Colt barbecue and very sad to see the demise of that company. This new place is pretty similar, but there are some slight differences. Prices are a little bit higher, I'd say about 20%, the beer selection used to be fantastic and now it's just OK, the smoked meat is still delicious, but the portions are slightly smaller with no more cornbread sides, but now tortillas. We asked to be seated in the bar area, but they still put us at a table right in front of the toilets which was kind of a bummer and really dictated the vibe of our visit. Hard to eat when looking at the door people go in to relieve themselves... We shifted our chairs to the other side of the table so we could flick the other direction. Well, this place is very similar to the former business. It is not quite the same and didn't really do it for me the way the other place did. Colt barbecue was hard to pass up, but I think this will not become one of my regulars when visiting PRESCOTT. read more

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Hands down the BEST BBQ in town!! From the warm service to the unreal food, everything was a 10/10. The brisket sandwich? Lifechanging. Every bite was juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor. read more

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Honestly the brisket and meat itself was good, tons of fat left over which is up to you if that's a plus or not... The mac and cheese side which is an upgrade really shouldn't be, it came cold and chunky- no one at our table really at much than just a bite to taste. The smoked chicken wasn't dry at all so that's a plus! Beans are definitely no where near the best i've had, overall alright but nothing to wait in line for read more

Doc’s BBQ & Whiskey - mac and cheese side - Barbeque Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Stopped in to try the new place in town. The staff is efficient and friendly. The decor has a doc holiday vibe, with plenty of inside tables and ample bar space. At the moment there is still work being done but it looks like there will be a large patio area in the future. Parking is street parking or use the parking garage on the corner of Goodwin and Montezuma. I have attached pics of the menu to show the variety. We started off with margaritas which were good. For appetizers we had the Texas Twinkies. Very good. Heavy on the brisket so definitely get it to share. They could fill you up. The heat was minimum but the flavor was not. We also tried the fried pickles. They are pickle spears an have a nice heavy batter. We split the six shooter as it is a lot of food! Unfortunately they had run out of turkey so we substituted for pulled pork. The Texas toast is very good! It has a crunch, full of flavor and soaking in butter. The ribs were over cooked and very dry. The pulled pork was delicious. Very moist. We chose the rich brisket and it was very good! Moist and flavorful! Jalapeño cheese link- Good, no heat and not much jalapeño flavor They have 4 bbq sauces ( all available right at the table) Doc's house bbq- nice, no heat basic sauce Sweat Heat- Our favorite, a little heat that builds but isn't too much. Great flavor and goes with all the different meats. Az Tangy- ok Hot Habanero- our second favorite, good flavor, a little heat but not overly hot. Ended the meal with a glass of Knob Creek Smoked Maple whiskey, on recommendation of the bartender. Highly recommend!! Smooth and so good!! They have a very large selection of whiskey. We were too full to try the desert but maybe next time. read more

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I had the chicken wings. Delish i shared the stuffed jalapeños with husband. They were good. Spicy!

Nice to be in a unique local place that's proud of their offerings. Whiskey flight showed off local brands. Food portions were generous.

1st time in Prescott and thought we'd give Arizona ribs a shot. Yvonne was our server and she made our time there memorable. We enjoyed the ribs, fall off the bone goodness, with a good selection of delicious sauce. I'm a sausage lover and tried their Texas sausage, it was good with a great snap. We got both types of baked beans, wasn't a big fan, kind of tasteless. Overall experience was very good considering how busy they were. read more

Just ate here. Was really looking forward to it, however the service was terrible. No server came over to greet us or get drinks had to go ask for one. Food was forgotten, had to get up and ask for everything. It's really unfortunate. Food was decent. read more

Awesome fun venue with fantastic bacon wrapped prawns, healthy big serving when you're 2 meat combo arrives. 1/2 slab ribs + 1/2 lb perfectly smoked tender brisket. Ribs were good, little too much cumin and could have been sweeter like our local @aptosstbbq ribs. Friendly helpful servers were very attentive during a busy Friday nite dinner time. Chill rustic decor inside was relaxing for a bbq joint. Lots of new outdoor seating areas were being completed, looked like a fun place to hang when they open that area. Cool part of town had many other rustic whiskey bars along the block. Good spot I'd go back. Check 'em out good bbq here folks! read more