Driving through to Kansas and our night stop took us close Doc's and I'd never had St Louis style ribs. We were greeted by a lovely young lady working the register who took our order and we sat down at our assigned table. We were quickly served our drinks and waited for our overly large order (we wanted to try lots of things). The ribs were delicious. Just enough smoke (this is not Texas BBQ) and so juicy. My husband's pulled pork was very good and thankfully did not come sauced already. The turkey very moist and tender and flavorful. Yum. The burnt ends were a little dry, but can be forgiven because it was near the end of the night. We were checked on frequently, drinks refilled. Then we had the opportunity to meet Susan, the owner. If you don't know Susan was a competition BBQ'r for many years before opening her restaurant with her husband and you can see all her trophies and ribbons in the room She graciously bought us some bread pudding and gave me a little secret about it! If you think this is anything other than spectacular there is something wrong with your pallet. We have eaten around the world in some very high end restaurants and that gave us as much satisfaction and joy as many a dessert. Delicious. My husband was trying to be good but sadly had to finish the lot Lovely experience, delicious BBQ. Not as smoky as Texas which is what we are more familiar with but we enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully we get to stop in again. read more

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We arrived and placed our order at6:07pm. We waited 47 minutes to get our food order. Also, the table beside us had to wait 50 minutes!!!! The kitchen was inundated with to go orders per the manager. They sure don't focus on their dining customers The chicken was the best of my 2 meat combo; the pulled pork did not have a smoked flavor. Hubby's ribs were just ok, again not with smoked flavor, Corn casserole was dry and had no sweetness. The sauces on the table were all with a vinegar taste, even the sweet & smoky sauce. We had to flag down someone to refill our drinks. Overall, the prolonged wait was not worth it. Moving on to a different barbecue restaurant!!!! The bread pudding was okay. read more

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Stood at the register for a few mins before they greeted me. Took 15 mins for the food to come out, seemed like a while. It was not worth the wait. The brisket was tender but nearly flavorless with poor bark. The pulled pork was fatty and also under seasoned. Coleslaw was too liquidy and the baked beans were too sweet. Other than that it was perfect! $29 lunch with tip, I won't be back. read more

Doc's is always great! Food is fantastic with generous portions. Walk up to order, food comes out quickly, hot and fresh. Service is always pretty quick even when busy. Pork Steaks are epic, and the burnt ends are always a go to as well. Menu has something for everyone. Doc's is a local gem! read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Cobb Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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I may not grill a pork steak at home again. The one I got here was fork tender, I did not need a knife at all. I could literally stick my fork in and pull a bite off of the 1 1/4" thick steak. They're only available, while they last and they do go fast. I've also enjoyed their, Two Meat Combo. My choices of meat were, Brisket and Burnt Ends. OMG! Best burnt ends I have ever had and I order them a lot when they're available at any BBQ joint. The Brisket is impressive, too. As a side, I always go with Baked Beans. Especially if they are made in house. My other favorite is Mac-n-Cheese. Both of these are done well here at Doc's. The staff here is extremely friendly and they make ordering at the counter easy. read more

Great bbq. Had pork steak it was delicious! Service was prompt and the restaurant was easy to find. Loved this place will definitely be back! read more

Been here a few times and the food is always delicious! Yesterday hubs and I took one of our kids and her boyfriend and it did not disappoint! Hubs and one of kids got the sandwich (Doc's Special maybe) that had sliced brisket, provolone and sautéed onions with a side. Brisket was perfectly cooked and they both enjoyed. Other kid got the half nachos with pulled pork and really liked it. I got the Smokehouse burger which was topped with cheese, pulled pork and onion rings. So good! And they have seasoned fries which are my favorite! And we got the add on of 5 smoked wings. Impulse purchase we didn't need but so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was good, and the atmosphere is as expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Define recommend but next time we might think about splitting a meal - portions are definitely generous! read more

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service was excellent! Food was excellent! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was very nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restroom was clean and stocked![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think the employees on the floor clearing plates and getting refills for customers is something you just don't see at other same style restaurants very often! It is a very nice touch!! My first visit to Doc's but I will be back when I am in Edwardsville! Thank You!! Just a suggestion; put name tags on your employees so if they are mentioned on a review they can get an incentive or at least recognition! read more

Service was friendly. Fiancé had ribs and I had burnt ends, both were okay but nothing special . Sides were better than the meat. Sauces were pretty good but not enough to overcome read more

Food was fantastic, service was great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]constantly busy the whole time we were there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]],the amount of to go orders was unbelievable, [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a very good sign when a place is that busy all the time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Will definitely be going back . read more

Absolutely amazing ! My sandwich was delicous. They even sold me a bottle of the fries seasoning. The mac and cheese was so good. I would definitely come here again. read more

Depends on if you have any dietary restrictions. Right now my wife and I cannot have sugar, or vegetables and therefore no sides. They charged us a full meal just for the meat and wouldn't allow us to just order the meat. $40 for a regular portion of meat is ridiculous. Horrible customer service. read more

We're from S. AL and we eat at Doc's when we're in town. Pork steak is a must try, but everything we've eaten has been delicious. Staff is very kind and service is fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is always nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Pork steak, Mac & Mac and Cheese, and corn casserole. - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

The food here was really good--tender, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they know what they're doing when it comes to barbecue. I'd definitely come back for the brisket alone. That said, we were a little surprised by the wait. It took about 20-30 minutes to get our food after ordering at the counter, which felt long for this kind of setup. It wasn't a huge deal, but worth noting if you're coming in hungry or on a tight schedule. Also, the drinks aren't self service, so you have to flag someone down to get a refill or ask for water. Overall, great food and worth the visit--just be ready for a bit of a wait. read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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We recently used Doc's for a group catering order (60 people) for a corporate function we were hosting at Willoughby Farms. Susan the owner was great in helping me plan our menu. EVERYONE loved the food including our guests who were from Mexico & the Caribbean. We had so much leftover that it made for a great lunch the next day. I would highly recommend Doc's for either a simple meal or catering. read more

Our first stop from the airport. The St. Louis style ribs were fantastic. I got a side of mac and cheese with corn casserole. Of course a sweet tea too! My husband got brisket and sausage with fries and coleslaw. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean and service was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My husband and I both ordered the pork steak. It was so tender and delicious! We also shared a bread pudding and were not disappointed. read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Pork steak sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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This place is legit. It was rightly packed on a Friday night around seven, but the line moved quickly. Competent and friendly service. Burned ends: nice and tender with a delicious sweet sauce, but fully half of our portion was 100% fat. I expect a good mix of fat and lean in a burned end, not pieces of solid fat. Pulled pork: tasty, though not memorable. Baked beans: ten stars on the beans. Huge pieces of meat and a rich sauce. Honestly, it's worth a trip here for the beans alone. Cucumber salad: a great contrast with the rich and sweet meat and beans. Sweet potato fries: great flavor and crispness, and we loved the cinnamon sugar option, but they were served lukewarm. read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Combo plate with burned ends, pulled pork, baked beans, sweet potato fries, cucumber salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Doc's is one of the best BBQ places in Edwardsville. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't esp. love the location, but the food is very good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

There were six of us. We tried the burger, brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and pork steak. All five meats were very good, The rub is the perfect blend of spices. The meat was smoked to perfection, moist and tender. We'll definitely be back. read more

Avoid like the plague came here at 5 o'clock, and all they had was turkey sandwiches left , not even worth the time to come to see if they have the food you want. And the hostess has not problem telling you that they have nothing left as if they enjoy saying it! In response to the "owner" if you heard the conversation you would have heard i asked about ribs, ive never wanted brisket in my life. So the lying to protect a bad review is an even worse look, sorry, as stated before avoid like the plague, if you lose one customer over this review it was worth it! read more

This a wonderful place. My favorite item is their pork steak. It is huge and amazing. Staff is very friendly with great service. The sides are delicious too. Especially the green beans and Mac and cheese. Definitely recommend it. read more

Had high expectations coming in reading the reviews here and on TripAdvisor. Ordered the two meat platter with brisket and half slab. My ribs were very good. Melt off the bone meat. However my wife's order of ribs were heavy on the loose cartilage ends and she did not enjoy them as much given the texture and the need to eat around the cartilage. Brisket was ok - no smoke flavor and not especially tender. On to the sides - baked beans were the best entry. Thick and hearty and delicious. Fries were so-so, Cole slaw was very watery. Corn casserole was good. Service was attentive in doing refills and making sure we had everything we needed. Liked all 4 sauces on the table - all very tasty. read more

You order before sitting, which is OK, but I miss table service. I've had better BBQ other places, but it was good. I had the St. Louis ribs with potato salad and baked beans. My wife had the shredded pork with the corn casserole. My sides were great but the corn casserole left a lot to be desired. The corn casserole was mushy and bland. The ribs were fatty but lots of meat on the bone. The shredded pork was very good. I doubt we will eat there again, but give it a try, see what you think. read more

I'll start with the positive... The pork steak was by far the most tender thick cut pork steak I've ever been served. The sides I had were good. I had the green beans and the corn casserole. Both well prepared and seasoned and very tasty. The bad... there's no flexibility in the menu at all. If you wanted to try a little if all the meats there's really no way to do that. I can't be the only person that likes to do that. So it would be nice if they had a walk through the smokehouse platter that had literally some small amount of each meat they have that day. The really bad. Someone needs to teach whoever tended the smoker(s) for today's lunch service about fire management and that if there's a plethora of white smoke coming out of your smoker the BBQ is going to taste like soot. It should be that light blue smoke gently wafting from the smoke stack. Today's pork steak and pulled pork both smelled and tasted of soot instead of that wonderful sweet smoked pork. I ate very little of each as the spot was just too much. I'll give them one more try. Maybe whoever was tending the pit got distracted or something. We'll see. read more

Great food! Service is good, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely recommend the burnt ends, my fav!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, decent price, staff amazing and building was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got the docrib Sammie, burnt end Sammie and the pork steak with sides of green beans, baked beans and also the corn casserole.. wow meat was flavorful and tender, we all loved it especially the pork steak it fell off the bone and in my hands. The corn casserole reminds me of my mother's recipe she makes. Will definitely be back for more. read more

This place has really good bbq for a decent price. I got the burnt ends entree which comes with 2 sides, and they even asked whether I wanted the sweet potato fries salted or with cinnamon sugar which was a first for me and definitely increased my respect for the restaurant to offer both. The burnt ends were soft with great smoky flavor. The sweet potato fries were good, and the mac and cheese was fine (nothing special but still good). My friend got the daily special of wings and the wings were nice and juicy and sauces generously. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Burnt Ends, Sweet Potato Fries, Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Service was great...bottom less drinks, very attentive but not overwhelming. Food was tasty and the cheese cake was divine! We'll definitely be back!! read more

I have been a loyal fan of Doc's for years now. It all started with a friend who lives out of town who has to come to Doc's every time she is home (if that doesn't tell you how awesome this place is, I don't know what does!). In the many experiences I have had at Doc's, the quality of the food has always been top notch and I have always gotten great service. I'm a bit of a BBQ snob, so believe me when I tell you how great their meat is! Also to note: their new location is much more spacious and has a lot of parking available. It is also very clean. This is a great place to bring family and friends! I have brought all of mine and you should, too! read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

The chicken nachos and burnt ends are amazing! It is easy to see why Doc's has won many awards for their bbq! The service is always kind, which is nice to see. It's nice to see younger folks enjoy their job, smile and do a good job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is perfect - the smell of house made bbq sauce and brown sugar fill your nose as you wait for the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It really is perfect! read more

I have been to Doc's twice and I must say, the food is very good! I've had the smokehouse burger and fries as well as the loaded nachos with brisket. Both were excellent. My son had the brisket sandwich and fries. He enjoyed his as well. I've had BBQ all over the country as I make it a point to get some when I travel and I understand that most of the good restaurants only cook what they plan to sell that day, so I get it but at some point I would think that an adjustment would be made when your burnt ends and ribs are constantly sold out by dinner. So that's my only mild complaint, I'd like to be able to try their burnt ends and ribs without having to get them for breakfast lol! read more

Doc's smokehouse and catering has very friendly service and the pork steak dinner is amazing and I haven't had anything that wasn't excellent there yet read more

Best bbq in Edwardsville. Order your Pork Steak early before they run out. Don't forget to get some bread pudding for dessert. It's amazing. read more

Food was excellent. Friendly staff! Reasonably priced! Very large servings. You absolutely will not go home hungry. Highly recommend!

Was in town and thought we would pop in for lunch. Busy place but had no problem getting seated. Place is decorated from the owners on the pro bbq competition scene. Trophies are everywhere as well as Guy Ferri pic and signature. Kinda kool. On to the food! The Burnt Ends were tender and full of flavor, had great Baked Beans and Corn Pudding (try it) The Pork Steak was huge and didnt need a knife at all, super tender and great flavor! Some of the best BBQ around, Has even made the list of Best of the Best BBQ Restaurants in the country! (according to their website) I believe! read more

One awesome bbq place this is are go to for bbq !!! I highly recommend this place for bbq !!! Will keep coming back all the time !! Seriously the service is awesome and friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the seating was awesome[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]the was playing the blues while eating so awesome[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It's been a while since I've been to Doc's Smokehouse. I've never had a bad experience or anything, but I just haven't been there. In fact they've moved since was there last. The new spot is in the same general area as the old location. I pulled into the parking lot at about noon on a Thursday. The outside of the restaurant looks nice and I noticed they have outdoor seating. Once inside, I immediately realized I was in a BBQ restaurant. That's a good thing. between the look of a BBQ place and the smell of smoked meats, there was no doubt. The front of the house is nicely decorated and very clean. If all of that wasn't enough to tell you where you are, the trophies, ribbons and pictures should help you understand you are in a place that is real deal BBQ. I noticed the special of the day was called "The Whole Hog". Any sandwich that has my three favorite food groups on it, Pulled pork, de-boned ribs, and bacon, has to be what I am having for lunch. I chose sweet potato fries as a side and a sweet tea to drink. There was a small crowd for lunch, but I think their new neighbor, Hi-Pointe Drive In, may be pulling some curious folks away for now. The server delivered my meal and I was quite happy. The sandwich was served on a fresh soft bun and was piled up with pork goodness. There was a large amount of sweet potato fries and 2 pickle slices on the side. I cut the sandwich in half and dug right in. The sandwich was awesome. The pulled pork was full of flavor, had a nice smoke ring and was tender and juicy. There was a nice smoke flavor and the rub provided a little spice. The rib meat was tender and melted in my mouth. The bacon was providing....well, bacon flavor. I didn't use any sauce and found it was not needed. The sweet potato fries were perfect. the fries were hot, fresh, salted, and full of flavor. I put the pickle slices on the second half of the sandwich and that took it over the top. The acidity of the pickle was a great contrast to the many layers of pork. The employees were friendly and checked on customers regularly, while maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area. Doc's Smokehouse checked off every single box today. This was some of the best BBQ I've had in the area and at a reasonable price. I definitely won't wait so long to return!!! read more

Doc's Smokehouse & Catering - a man sitting at a table - Barbeque Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Was there for lunch with co-workers. There was nothing bad, per se, but nothing really wowed me either. We all had the brisket and it was ok. There was smoke flavor and it was beef, but it was lacking in juiciness. I won't go so far as to say it was "dry" but it was a lot closer than I would want to serve my own barbecue. It needed sauce and while there were four varieties of sauce on the table, the Carolina sauce was the only one that stood out as different because of the mustard. The other three tasted like three versions of the same sauce, chunky, smooth, and oily. The service was pleasant enough, but the person at the counter seemed a bit tired, or jaded, or something. She wasn't rude, and I certainly don't need a big obnoxious welcome, but we were a party of three people on a business lunch and we all have friendly personalities- she did not. I would try it again if someone really wanted to go there, but I would ask about other places in the area for options. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a great lunch at Doc's today! The pulled pork was great, brisket and turkey were tender and juicy! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and impeccable service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks Doc! read more