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. The ambiance is perfect - the smell of house made bbq sauce and brown sugar fill your nose as you wait for the food. It really is perfect!

Definitely one of the best barbecue places in the metro east lived in Edwardsville for 30 years ate there all the time. Good food good people.

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! Service was good, and the atmosphere is as expected. Define recommend but next time we might think about splitting a meal - portions are definitely generous!

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!

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!!!

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.

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.