Empty parking lot at noon is not a good sign. I met with my colleague for lunch and perused their menu. I ordered an iced tea and it was fantastic! My menu had dried food on it so that wasn't fun. The decorations are very nice and it's spacious inside. I settled on the lunch 2-meat combo and ordered the chicken and brisket with salad and Mac-n-cheese for sides. I forgot to take a photo of my meal but the chicken was delicious !! The brisket was tough so I replaced it with the chopped pork. That wasn't much better. My salad was good and the Mac-n-cheese was not bad. It tasted good but seemed like it may have been from the previous day's batch. All in all it wasn't bad. The server Sonia was wonderful. read more

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Not sure why rating is bad for this restaurant but I found food was service amazing. Food did take long to arrive but server told us in advance. read more

It has been awhile since we've been here. Nice rustic environment and friendly staff. Our waitress, Karen, did a great job. Checked on us and ensured our drinks were topped off. Food was delicious and my sons never gave me a chance to grab some brisket. The new egg rolls were really good too. My only critique was the ribs. I was expecting it to fall off the bone but the seasoning was on point. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner here. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - The Big BBQ plate - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This used to be a favorite of mine, but it's been a while since I've been here. The nearly empty parking lot at noon on a Saturday should have been a red flag. Despite not being very busy, we waited almost 45 minutes for a simple chopped pork sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich. The chopped pork was mostly fat and gristle. Very little lean meat. That's very sloppy on the part of the kitchen staff. It was truly disgusting and unappetizing. The wait staff was friendly. They took the sandwich off my bill and offered to bring another one. But after waiting so long the first time, I don't have time to wait for another one. We won't be back to this location. read more

Absolute garbage food. Sour tasting brisket that also had a rainbow tint to it? What the heck is that??? I definitely got my refund and would never be back, nor would I ever recommend it. Service was good of course but if you can't even eat the food then that aspect is pretty pointless. Place seemed really cool/history displayed but again, pointless if there is no food to enjoy. You're better off going to smokin' yards then even considering this place any type of "good BBQ" Famous Dave's? More like famous for driving away and never looking back. read more

Today the godkids and I ended up here as apparently 8:00 is closing time for restaurants and we barely made it by arriving at 7:20 pm unbeknownst of that, we had a courteous server even though her first words were that she didn't know we were there even we got sat down by a host. As I digress you do get a lot of food for the price you pay. Three meat combos with two sides for $23.00 and a two meat with two sides for $21.00. Sounds like a no brainer to get the three for $2.00 extra. The food itself was tasty and you definitely receive your money worth. The downside was we had to keep finding someone for assistance such ad spoons for apple sauce that should have been brought with the food and refills on our sodas etc... as they were busy closing and chatting. read more

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Servers were friendly. Seated right away even when waiting for the rest of the party to arrive. We had 5 in our group and the feast, said to serve 4, filled all of us with plenty to take read more

This place is awful!! Waited 30 minutes... no service !! Asked 2 employees for service Nada. Front waste your time or hard earned money. The place SUCKS! read more

Had Famous Dave's at a catered holiday party and everything was good. Basic bbq meats and sides and everyone was happy. Was it the best bbq ever... no but it was solid and a great option for a catered event. read more

Love the cozy atmosphere in the winter and the staff is friendly. I believe it is now under new ownership and everything seems to fairly be the same. The only knock I have is the brisket was a bit chewy the last time I went, not the same quality of brisket they used to have. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Last two events we ordered party trays for the events. Both times they didn't have the food ready for pick up time. Making us late to the party. Both times the brisket was so rubbery you couldn't even eat it. I'm guessing because they rushed to get it out. Such a waste. The customer service is lacking, they seem to not care. We thought we'd given them another chance after our first bad experience, but given this recent same experience, this is the last time ordering from them. read more

The staff here were super friendly, but the food was mid (not wonderful aka nothing to write home about.) It just felt like the flavor was lacking. Skip the salad altogether & the fried pickles were okay. The sauce they gave with them were interesting enough, I just felt like every part of this meal needed *more.* read more

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What the fuck is rich and sassy? Restaurants know better to name their sauces better than that. So crowded when I walk in everyday. Ambiance is okay. Service is okay. Food is terrible. read more

Best food for the price I've had! Eating by yourself isn't always the best with certain staff. However the waitress at the bar was very nice and attentive. Will be coming back read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Are you actually open? "Ring bell for service", except no one shows up when you ring the bell. We were suspicious since there wasn't a single person in the entire restaurant. First time at this particular Famous Dave's, last time as well. read more

I would've been better off eating the plastic container it came in. I had a totally new experience, I've never had bad brisket... now I have and it's nasty. The meat was so tough, I literally broke the plastic knife trying to cut it. I would actually describe it better as cud. I would have starved if i hadn't ordered broccoli which sadly was the best part of the meal and the only edible part. I would rather eat my own socks before attempting to eat this again. Honestly, I like my odds on the socks for being able to finish the meal. It does live up to its name because to me, it is famously the WORST. BARBECUE EVER! Gross read more

I was recently disappointed with my visit to Famous Dave's in Aurora. I purchased a pie online for a work potluck, and FD told me that they would give me $3 off if I sign up for "text message marketing." I signed up, and they sent me a discount code. I entered the code into my online order and they processed my transaction, with tip, but without the discount. So, I mentioned it at the store when I went to pick up the pie and the manager told me that she can't do anything about it, since it was an online order. So I said "I understand, how about a free slice of pie (in addition to the pie I bought) and we call it even?" She told me no, a slice of pie is $5 so there is nothing she can do. Now, $3 is not going to break me but it's just bad form to stiff a new customer out of a 'new customer discount'. read more

Used to love Famous Dave's. Not so much anymore. 3 items cost me $70. The whole chicken while still good was incredibly small. The $18 I spent on this barely feed 1 chickens could have purchased 3 whole chickens from Sam's club. The chicken wings regular were so small didn't fill up 1/2 the square carry out box. The only thing that met my expectations were the ribs but they were still over priced. Last time l'll be ordering here. Was looking for the food description on the menu. Hard to find. read more

Ok, through the years i have seen the quality of this place go down hill to the point i really dont like any meats here except the burnt ends. So, i usually only come here for the bbq nachos with burnt ends but this time i came here just to hang out with some friends and get a bite to eat. They no longer have the nachos on the menu. Bummed out. But i did order burnt ends with a garden salad. . Service is ok. But lacks energy or good vibes. Ordered a drink and a water. Forgot to bring the water. I made due and skipped it. The salad came and was definitely not a fresh salad, many pieces of lettuce were starting to brown. Wont hurt so i continued to eat. Cucumbers were flavorless. It was a blah salad. I get the burnt ends and i was sorely disappointed. They tasted like meat that was seared and burnt, then had the stuff at the bottom of the pan mixed with too much water and then put the meat in it to simmer. I also had a side of brisket - yeah not a fan. It was the last time visiting at famous daves. In response to the below.... Its definitely not the same as it was. Even the pics show the quality has lowered. You never sold salads that looked like that. And the burnt ends never tasted like watered down pan drippins. I think you need to reevaluate what you are claiming. read more

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I've been here lately and all I can I said is they have improved a lot. The food tastes so delicious, the new manager is very friendly and so is the stuff even when they are short staffed.The place is always clean and neat, and so are the bathrooms. I'll always come back again because I have not found a place with a good barbecue in Colorado. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I have always order for several years from Famous Dave's but not anymore. If I could give them no star at all, I would. The last two orders of 1 order of 3 rib dinners 4 weeks before and today (Memorial Day) a slab of ribs, was terrible at all. The ribs are now full of fat, and we could not even bite into or chew the ribs because they were so tough. They cut the slab up and gave us 10 bones instead of a whole slab, not that it much mattered after trying to eat them. Everyone who grabbed one at our small party ended up throwing them away in disgust. If I had time I would of went back and got my money back. I don't know what has happened at this one in Aurora, but I won't be back. read more

Friendly staff, quick service and good BBQ. I enjoyed the Beef Brisket with Beans and Garlic red mashed potatoes with corn bread muffins. The BBQ Sauces are a bonus. Try mixing them. Huge parking lot. Too stuffed for desserts but they look yummy. read more

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What has happened to this place? We have been going for years. Had dinner Saturday night. Food was terrible. Cold and looked like leftovers from prior day. Hubby had FOUR attempts before he got a fresh beer. Draft beer was flat and bottled was old. Our favorite waitress there is always so friendly but honey, get another job. You are too good for this place. Very sad. read more

Great tasting bbq in the area. So much meat in a portion, you can share. Love the burnt ends and the rib tips. Great service from the team as well. read more

I've had takeout from this location a couple of times, and it's similar to the one I've also reviewed that is in Central Park/Northfield/Stapleton/whatever it's called now. They have a pretty standard menu, and I'd say I enjoy the Georgia chopped pork the most of the meat options, though the rib tips are also quite good. There are a decent number of sides offered, nothing super interesting, but the corn bread is a very nice addition to the plates. It's good but not outstanding barbecue. They used to do Dave Day, where if your name was any version of David or Dave you just had to go to any of their locations on that designated day, show your ID, and you'd get a free entree. I miss that. Maybe we can bring it back? Otherwise I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here, though it's exactly what three stars says it is, a-okay. read more

I'm not sure how this place stays open based on how the managers runs it. Walked in at 2 pm, waited by the hostess station and "Please wait to be seated" sign for over 5 minutes without an employee in sight anywhere. Checked bar, take out station, dining room, only saw one table of diners. Not a single employee ever seen. Walked out and went to nearby Chipotle instead. How does this Famous Dave's make money? read more

As I was checking in, the app brought up my last 5 star review for this place from 7 years ago. Let's see what's changed: I waited for less than 1 minute in the meanwhile some other customers in front of me of me were ushered to their tables. Then, the attending waiter comes back to me and says, yes?? I guess that was his best signature welcome to greet the customer. Then I waited for him to ask the leading question but he waited for me, and I waited form him until he said "how many of you?" That was an awkward moment where you feel like you're not truly welcome into the eatery. After I looked around and make sure that it was me alone (obviously!!!) my answer was: Just me. I know a bit disappointments came over to him as the tip from 1 customer is not as much as when you get more individuals in the party. But this translates into a form of discrimination. Why should I be made feel like this just because I'm dining in alone? Then the waiter says "right this way (no welcoming form of a greeting except for that "yes?") so he leads me to the seating area, not the bar area, and he indicates a table for me to seat at, then he says "so real quick what you'll be having for a drink?" Real quick?? Excuse me Mr President for bothering your day with my personal need to eat!!!! I am so sorry for wasting your precious time! I said: For now, let me have some water" and he left. He said my waiter would be back with me soon. After few minutes the same male server came back and said so what will be the order, so I asked "what happened to my waiter?" He said, well, right at the second when I was about to tell her you were ready she went into the restroom. No worries, still she will be your waitress but I don't want you to wait so long for her. So I placed my order with him, thinking that this "other waiter/waitress) was just bs. Several minutes after, he brought my food and still, no sign of my actual waitress yet. Am I crazy? Now, my lemonade never showed up. After I ate the meal, I finished the glass of water (half ice and half water) and then a girl came to my table and said "another water?" I told her that I ordered a drink but never showed up and then she said ok then another water and the check?" What kind of people is working today??? The ticket says the waiter is Tiana BUT I saw literally no service. That means no tip, correct?????? After paying for the meal, I called the manager and discussed the situation. She was embarrassed for the bad experience and offered to cancel the ticket, but I declined. I ate the food, I'll pay for that and keep my integrity by sharing my experience with the community. read more

Food was all very good, many times something is cold. All of the food was fresh and warm, nothing had the very hot temp like it had been microwaved. I had the three meat combo with brisket tips and sausage. All of them were very good the beans and mashed potatoes were both very good. The potatoes lacked a bit of garlic flavor and I do wish the sausage had been sliced smaller. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Three meat combo - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

My girlfriend ordered this for us and she is from Louisiana. She was extremely underwhelmed, and upset at the amount of food for the price. If you're in the area, go somewhere else. And dont order the fried pickles. read more

I called to place an order. They never answered, so I went over there and ordered while we waited for our order My Husband waited at the bar asked for a drink. The drink was all ice. I would never go there again very bad service. The bartender took forever to even attend to us. read more

We went last night for their wings special. 12 wings for 14 dollars. My husband said they were tasty but quite small. I ordered a combo. The server forgot one side and never came to refill our drinks. Only about 5 tables were occupied so she wasn't overworked. When we inquired about the wing special, she was clueless. The restaurant was clean. I'll try them again in 2024. read more

Everything was really really good! The bread pudding is the best very soft and creamy! The service was fast and very helpful and the environment is amazing and clean! read more

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Ambience was nice when we walked in and it smelled wonderful. It was around 7pm and no host to seat us. Not many customers, either. We only saw one table of people in the whole restaurant but no sign of servers, either. The sign said ring the bell once, so we did and didn't see a person the entire 10 minutes we waited to be seated. Just left since our business was not that important to this restaurant. Disappointed. read more

I came here one night and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and knowledge when I asked questions about the menu. When I placed my order, it was only a short wait until my food was ready. Famous Dave's has always been my go to for great home style bbq and will continue to be so in the future. read more

Very disappointed in our visit on 7/11/24. Restaurant wasn't that busy but seemed grossly understaffed with just two front of the house servers (who also were clearing tables). Waited 15 min at the hostess stand to be seated. Lobby filled up and the manager I assumed, older woman just kept telling us she would be right with us. Our server was friendly but seemed very frazzled and we had to keep asking him for things. Overall, the food was very disappointing. Especially celebrating a birthday. What's happened Famous Dave's? You used to have such great food, good portions and too notch service. Been coming for years but unfortunately, we won't be back. $100 for 3 people to have poor quality food and slow service is just not ok. read more

While the food was amazing and the staff were so kind, there was no manager in sight helping the staff. Drinks from the bar took over 30 minutes and the appetizer came out with the Entree instead of before. Our waitress informed us the manager wouldn't even help get our drinks made at the bar, or help run food. Management is lazy and it shows when you don't see them at all. read more

First, I just want to say that our waitress was amazing! This was our first time visiting this location and this establishment. We were excited to come here, because we were in the mood for barbecue. The lemonade tasted like juice and I opted for water instead. The meat itself tasted like it was the last of what they had. It was very dry, chewy, and did not taste fresh at all. The only way I was able to eat it, was to drench it in barbecue sauce. I will say that the cornbread and banana pudding were delicious. If it weren't for that and the waitress, I honestly would not have wanted to even pay for what we had. It was BAD. read more

I am writing to thank the manager and staff of the 15725 E. Briarwood Circle Aurora, CO 80016 location. On 5/25/24, I picked up my order; the manager was very helpful, allowing me to use several gift cards and even assisting me with carrying items to my car. The food was delicious and huge hit with all our friends and family attending my daughter's high school graduation party. Everything was expertly packaged. Will definitely order for a large gathering again. Thanks again for making this special occasion even better! read more

In town for Christmas and wanted bbq. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. Jessica was our server and was so fun. The food was great too. I will definitely be back if I ever visit Denver again! read more

I'm sure it's a lot better in person and if you just order directly there. The food was delicious but small portions for the price. My only complaint is to update the grubhub menu. I selected the ribs special and on grubhub, it gave you a selection of two meats and a side but when I made that request in, I had someone call and clarified my order. It wasn't the restaurants fault so I wasn't and but upset I was getting less food than I had anticipated. read more