A family friendly barbecue restaurant in Edwardsville was recently named one of the best in the nation by National Barbecue News.
Doc’s Smokehouse was named one of the 28 best “Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” in National Barbecue News’ August guide.
The establishment is known for its signature sandwiches, specialty burgers, nachos and tasty side dishes.
“Doc and Susan Richardson (owners of Doc’s Smokehouse) count it an honor and a privilege to represent the St. Louis Metro area, as well as the state of Illinois,” an Aug. 13 press release said. “The National Barbecue News endorsement as the “Best of the Best” speaks volumes about their staff and their commitment to excellence.”
To be eligible for the Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America list, an establishment must be taste-tested without notice or announcement by an affiliate of National Barbecue News, the press release said. The recognition lasts one year before the restaurant is re-tested.
Doc’s Smokehouse is the “first, and currently the only, barbecue restaurant to achieve this honor in the St. Louis metro area,” according to the press release.
In addition to its popular regular menu items, Doc’s Smokehouse offers a special Thanksgiving menu. This year, holiday options include a whole turkey for $69.50 to $89.75, depending on size, side orders of mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce. For dessert, try a pumpkin pie, New York cheesecake or chocolate peanut butter bliss cake.
Doc’s Smokehouse is located at 6108 Shoger Dr. in Edwardsville and is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The restaurant is closed Mondays.
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Papa Vito’s was recently named the No. 1 best restaurant in Belleville by popular travel and reviews site Tripadvisor. Tavern on Main, Eckert’s Country Store and Farms restaurant, Saigon Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine and El Gordito were also lauded as top-five picks.
In a recent News-Democrat poll, readers named Sunrise Pancake House the metro-east’s best breakfast restaurant. The establishment’s family atmosphere, friendly service and old-fashioned pancakes made it stand out.
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