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Doc's Smokehouse

3.9 (307 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Bars, Desserts
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Outdoor seating

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Texas FRIES
Aracely M.

Doc's is a great place to get consistent service and food. I have been here a few times now and each time I always leave very full and satisfied. I definitely recommend this place if you're a fellow BBQ lover and want to try something different in this area! I love their brisket and their unique BBQ sauces. Each time I come I have to get their Texas fries. Their portions are huge and I always have left overs for the next day. I also like to get a side of their sausage because it's cooked so well. Their atmosphere is very casual and they have tvs everywhere. Their staff is always kind and knowledgeable about the different types of meat.

Yummy brisket, sauces, mac & cheese, links, wings! Turkey was good but pork was kinda uneventful. Nice people!
Ivonne R.

These people have some of the best brisket in the area, and I am glad they come to pierogi Fest in Whiting! Yummy! My friends loved the wings and the mac and cheese. The sauces are pretty good. The wings were great but the turkey was better than the average with the pork below average. I would definitely come again!

Gumball head beer  from 3floyds,  glass of red wine ,burnt ends,French fries ,and Cole slaw.

Food was delicious, service was great very nice prople here.and cool ambiance,be back soon.

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Judy S.

This is always a great spot for us when we're craving barbecue and want to stay close to home! The food is always delicious. The biggest plate of fries you will ever see in your life resides here. Service is warm and welcoming. Veronica is typically our server, and she is absolutely awesome. There is plenty of table and bar height seating, or you can sit up at the bar. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor patio area.

Brisket plate
Arkadiusz S.

Great spot for good bbq in NWI. I have been coming here for few years now whenever I crave bbq and never left disappointed. Their beer selection is decent but their bourbon selection is well above average for this area. Check out their weekend specials. Sunday all day burnt ends is my favorite. Plenty of free parking but in certain event days it does fill up.

Smoked onion dip
Jennifer T.

Stopped here as we were in the area. Not sure how or why this is highly rated as we were highly disappointed. But I will start positive....The place has plenty of parking and note that the entrance is near the rear. It is a huge place with high and low seating and the bar area. Our waitress, Sierra, was very nice and answered questions we had on the menu. Place was clean in the eating area. Huge selection of beer if that is your thing. We ordered the smoked onion dip. Sierra let us know it was not traditional onion dip as they use red onion. Sounded interesting. It was not. There were huge chunks of onion and nothing was smoky about it. Lacked any flavor other than when you bit into the onion. It came with homemade chips that thankfully were not greasy. Next, our entrees came and we ordered the upcharge for 2 extra ribs. There are 5 bbq sauces on the table to choose from-I used the tangy and sweet to make something that I liked. I got the special which was the burnt ends with sides of collard greens and mac and cheese. The greens had too much vinegar so I could not even eat them. As for the mac and cheese-there was no amount of salt and pepper to help them. The cheese was a creamy tasteless offering. I keep garlic in my purse and I didn't even pull it out as it was beyond help. The burnt ends were a special that night and quality was mixed-some good and tender and some awful like biting into tofu. My friend had the ribs and the brisket baked beans. The ribs were actually tender, tasted okay and I believe they were steamed which gave them the fall off the bone help. However, those baked beans had seen better days. It was just mush and so dry. Overall, meat is okay and sides and apps need a lot of help.

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Debra D.

I wanted to go to a place that I'd never been before so I decided on Doc's Smokehouse in Dyer, Indiana. My server's name was Aaliyah and she was very helpful; she explained the menu ( both food and drink ) in great detail. I asked what she would recommend for a 1st timer ; she was able to give me many endless options. I decided to start with a Hurricane drink; then I ordered the Buddy Guy Sandwich with baked beans. You all already know that I had to get French fries as well. The baked beans are called Bacardi Baked Beans and they were delicious. Doc's is very roomy, nice full bar , friendly staff and superb chefs in the kitchen. My sandwich was Amazing...the pulled pork was so tender that it literally melted in my mouth; hot link was tender as well. I couldn't imagine how I would eat the sandwich at first but Aaliyah explained it perfectly. Overall experience is Definitely 5 Stars. They have Happy Hour (twice daily) and also offer a Super Brunch.

Abbigale T.

Being a huge fan of BBQ I was excited to try out Doc's. Giant place with lots of seating. Came in around 6:45 for dinner and was sat on the inclosed patio area. They were busy in the 21plus area, inside. Ordered what's shown in the photos, overall I would give everything a 3 out of 5. Mac & cheese, Texas fries, pork rib, smoked wings, and the brisket sandwich. The watermelon margarita was a 10/10 though. Service was a bit slow as well. Wasn't great but wasn't bad. But I probably won't come back.

a tray of pulled pork, ribs, and sides
Leslie A.

I've been here twice now in two years and forgot to do a review the first time. I don't come here often as it is an hour and a half drive for me and we'l worth it! Both times being here and over the course of two years service has been absolutely on point. While both visits were doing some pretty slow times of the business even though it was during lunchtime, I will say that the staff is definitely on their game. It is great that finding parking here is not a challenge and it is a huge parking lot even though the property shares the commercial space with other businesses The menus, pretty straightforward as far as barbecue options are concerned. And everything is delicious. We usually order a few items off the menu for two people so that it is sufficient and somehow we always end up with leftovers The alcohol and beer menu is just as expensive with great selection. The craft cocktails from the bar also delicious. Pricing here is fair and decent and considering that it's an Indiana you're not paying Illinois restaurant food tax of 11% Love coming back here and will continue to do so.

Texas fries from the food truck
Jill O.

This review is based on the food they served from a food truck at the Sacred Rose Music festival. We got an order of loaded fries to split, and it was a bargain for the amount of food we got. There was brisket, barbeque sauce, chilis, queso, and probably other delicious things that really hit the spot. I've not been to the restaurant but if these fries are any hint, I'd love to try it soon!

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The food is awkward so delicious! Price you can't beat with what you get. I love the vibe in that place. Service is always great also.

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The food was fantastic. The service was efficient and the price was equally efficient

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