BBQ in Dyer, Indiana · The original
DOC'S Smokehouse & Craft Bar
Mon 11:30am to 9pm
1420 B Calumet Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 (opens in a new tab) · (219) 806-0534
Hours
| Monday | 11:30am to 9pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30am to 9pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am to 9pm |
| Friday | 11:30am to 10pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am to 10pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am to 9pm |
Walk-in only, no reservations. Smoked meats can sell out before close. Call ahead for big orders.
Getting here
1420 B Calumet AveDyer, IN 46311 (opens in a new tab)
On Calumet Avenue in Dyer, Northwest Indiana, near the Illinois state line. A short drive from Munster, Schererville, St. John, Highland and Lansing, IL, and about 40 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Parking: free parking in our own lot.
The original
Where it all started
DOC'S opened its doors on Calumet Avenue on April 4, 2016. In its first year it was named Restaurant of the Year by the South Shore CVA and Best of the Region by the NWI Times.
Grab a seat on the patio when the weather's right, catch live music, and settle in with a pint from the craft bar.
Picking up? Order carryout (opens in a new tab) and pick it up on the way.
Patio and live music
A craft bar with a deep tap list, a patio for warm nights and live blues on the calendar.
Dyer menu
What to order
Linz Angus Brisket
$21Plate with two sides. Sandwich $18.
Region Rat Style
$18Chopped pork and brisket, cheese sauce, Memphis sauce, jalapenos. Dyer only.
Chicken Wings
from $10Smoked, flash fried, Magic Chicken Dust. 5, 10, 20 or 100.
Linz Prime Rib
MktFriday and Saturday evenings only.
Menu items and prices change monthly.
60+ taps. 200+ bourbons.
Locally driven craft beer on a rotating tap list, and a back bar with more than 200 bourbons and whiskeys.
Private events, Dyer
Have your party here
Birthdays, team outings and family get-togethers at the original. Private dining seats up to 40, and the whole restaurant up to 160. We're happy to accommodate any size group.
Good to know
Do you take reservations?
No. We're walk-in only, so come on in. Planning something for a group? See our private events page or call (219) 806-0534.
Where do I park?
Parking: free parking in our own lot.
Can I order ahead?
Yes. Order carryout online and pick it up at 1420 B Calumet Ave. For large orders, please call 48 hours ahead.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Items marked GF on the menu are gluten free. Tell your server about any allergy or dietary need, and see our allergies page for how we handle it.
What happens if you sell out?
We smoke fresh daily. When we sell out of a meat, we are out for the day. Call ahead if you're coming late or ordering big.
Where in Northwest Indiana are you?
On Calumet Avenue in Dyer, near the Illinois state line. We're a short drive from Munster, Schererville, St. John, Highland, Crown Point and Lansing, IL.
How many DOC'S locations are there?
Two. DOC'S Commerce Smokehouse in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the original DOC'S Smokehouse & Craft Bar in Dyer, Indiana. Restaurants with similar names in other states aren't part of DOC'S.
Heading to Milwaukee?