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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

3.3 (368 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Smoked Brisket Egg Rolls Appetizer
Courtney T.

I hadn't been in a while and noticed they've updated their menu a bit and for the better! The brisket egg rolls are tasty, I recommend trying if you're open to a "less traditional" BBQ starter. The rib tips are consistently good. Fast & friendly service, affordable prices.

Burnt Ends, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, broccoli, collard greens, mashed potatoes
Cam A.

If you're craving BBQ during a road trip this is your place. Catfish was fried perfectly the corn bread was sweet and mash potatoes were tasty yet not too salty . Unfortunately, we did not get to taste the beans and collard greens because they included pork.

My guests plate of delicious ribs!
Debbie M.

What good food! Very tasty. Prices were competitive. Servers were very polite and fast. Knowledgeable. There was a banana pusmddibg that was absolutely delicious. A great rewards program. The ambiance was very good. Chill, homelike atmosphere. The manager checked on us during the meal. Ample exterior parking.

Southside Rib Tips, Country Roasted Chicken, Corn Bread Muffin, Extra Rich & Sassy BBQ Sauce Packet, Extra Devil Spit BBQ Sauce Packet
Chelsea C.

Had a really strong craving for classic barbeque so had to give this a try and was pleasantly satisfied! The bbq has this really good tension between sweet, smokey, and sour. I really loved the way they seasoned their meat, and it was perfectly tender. There is a generous amount of portions too and I found it kept well in the fridge for multiple servings. I want to draw attention to their in house sauce packets and towelettes because its so cutely designed! For someone whos usually ordering out for delivery, these personal design touches are really good to keep that nostalgic barbeque feeling going even outside the restaurant front.

Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs Platter
Touspon R.

Korean baby back ribs are amazing. Coleslaw is different but great. Good service. Fun and cute decorations.

Week Day Tuesday Special Feast For 2
Catalina S.

We Came For The Week Day Tuesday Special Feast For 2 With Choice Of Fried Or Country Chicken, Ribs Automatically Included & Option Between Brisket, Pulled Pork Or Sausage Options We Chose Fried Chicken Brisket As Ribs Included With Fries Corn & Corn Muffin Online Said $33 But Ended Up Being $39.99 & $1 Upcharge To Change Any Side Which Was Not Told When Our Server Offered To Change A Side ( Comes With Cole Slaw & Wilbur Beans But We Both Don't Eat Beans Sō We Choose Mac & Cheese ) Since No Meat Substitutes For The Special, Feast Was Delicious We Just Wish they Were More Transparent About Pricing & Up Charges So We Aren't Surprised When The Bill Arrives But We Do Plan On Trying The Other Week Day Specials Like Monday "The Flying Pig"

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Desmond F.

I loved the food amazing as always when I come down from New York to eat. The manager was dope too . The server was a little over it though we did sit down close to closing but he got the job done and kept a positive attitude , sorry to that man we were hungry but he was dope , the host too will definitely come back when I'm in town

Chicken and ribs
Will M.

Had not had famous Dave's in a few years since moving closer to mission BBQ and figured to add it to my yelp list. I would put them on the same playing field and probably depends on the day who would get the upper hand. Pulled pork was super moist but the brisket was a bit on the chewier side. Collared greens had some serious tang to them, yum. Love the famous Dave's sauces but the rest of the sides were average. BBQ chicken was on point but the ribs were dry and didn't have a ton of meat on them. Burnt ends as the app was probably the best part of the dinner. Just the perfect amount of meat and sauce. Full of flavor.

Paul G.

This place is definitely good!! Has great potential and amazing food also drinks.. what it lacks is more waiters and attentiveness. I came to this location a few times east to get a seat but hard to get service. If you are finish with a meal or drink it's usually hard to get another item or even close out on your tab.. so hopefully this place can speed that up and hire more reliable help.

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Don't!!!!!! Nothing good about this place. Food was terrible. Service was barely worth mentioning.

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