DOC's Smokehouse Dyer

DOC's Smokehouse Dyer brings authentic Southern barbecue to Northwest Indiana, opened in 2016 in the heart of Dyer. This award-winning smokehouse has earned regional and national recognition, including being named one of the best BBQ restaurants by Thrillist and featured in Southern Living's American BBQ Bucket List. The restaurant's commitment to traditional Southern methods means every piece of meat is slow-smoked over hickory wood for hours, seasoned with simple spices, and never sauced in the kitchen—allowing guests to taste the pure, smoky goodness. DOC's has won multiple awards, including the 2017 Sticky Fingers Best Apps & Snacks award and the Big Gig Pig Award. The menu features classic BBQ staples like brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and smoked chicken, all made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Their craft bar offers an impressive selection of beers, including special beer dinners collaborations with local breweries like Mobcraft. DOC's Smokehouse has expanded to multiple locations including Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mokena, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin, but the Dyer flagship location remains a destination for BBQ enthusiasts across the Chicago metropolitan area. Community involvement is central to their mission, with regular fundraisers for veterans' organizations including Canines for Veterans and Guitars 4 Vets.