I really like Famous Dave's. It's a chain, so you don't get that "authentic" vibe, but the food isn't half bad and their happy hour specials are a real great deal. Decor: like TGI Fridays. There's all sorts of crap on the walls. From snow shoes, to random signs, to pictures of people you don't know and that likely have no connection to this restaurant or even the chain. Whatevs. The seating is comfortable (they even have booths), and they can accommodate large groups. The food: really good if you like barbecue. They have ribs, pulled pork. chicken, you get the idea. The side dishes are also really good, I like the mac and cheese, personally. For those of you on a lighter diet, they do have a light menu. I've never tried it, but it seems like it'd be OK given the quality of everything else. Staff: Not too shabby. They stay light on their toes, I've never had a problem with service here. read more

I was raised in Texas for nearly a decade before moving to Colorado. I take my bbq pretty seriously. How does Famous Daves fare? Decently well considering many cannot compare to the bbq of the Lone Star State itself. Having been to the other Famous Daves, I came to this location for lunch with my dad and brother with heavy appetites. We decided to go for it and order the All-American BBQ Feast: a full slab of their "award-winning" ribs, a whole chicken, 1/2 lb. of either Texas beef brisket or Georgia chopped pork, coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans, four corn-on-the-cob, and four corn bread muffins served family-style for 4-6.) We were well pleased. The brisket was near perfect. Everything else was pretty good too. Be sure to have your server explain the different sauces if you've never been before. The place was very busy. We had to wait 15-20 minutes just to sit the three of us and wasn't even a weekend. Considering how many tables she probably had, our server was relatively quick with our order and drink refills. Kudos! Overall 4 stars. Stay hungry my friends! P.S. The three of us ALMOST finished all the food. We were able to take a reasonable amount back home for the rest of the family. I suggest giving the BBQ Feast a try if you have a group of at least 4 hungry people. read more

You wouldn't think there'd be a 45 minute wait at 6pm on a Tuesday night, but there was. Obviously everyone else had the same idea and is trying out the new BBQ restaurant! We opted to sit at the bar, which had a few stools open. The bartender immediately came over and was very helpful in going over the menu with us. They were also quick about giving us new brews when ours emptied. It was a LOT of food, but that's what you come to expect from BBQ restaurants. I got the brisket with the french fries and baked beans. It also came with a piece of cornbread and an ear of corn. The wife got the pulled pork. Everything was extremely excellent. They have 5 or 6 different sauces you can put on the food and between the 2 of us I think we tried all but one. Yum! The food came out extremely fast and the service was excellent. I think we'll definitely be back! read more

On my endeavors today I came here to order a smoked turkey but unfortunately it's only available during Thanksgiving . I was greeted by the Manager Matt that offered me a nice tall glass of refreshing water he noticed that I was out of breath due to all of the crazy driving because of the snow storm that we are going through. Nevertheless I was so hungry I decided to stay and ordered the burnt tips they were absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious! I have never had them but all I have to say is I will never eat them anywhere else but here they were bursting with flavor in every bite I had them with this sweet and zesty sauce that is served on the table I also ordered the roasted pineapple as the side that comes with the meal my bun was toasted and nice and warm that comes with the sandwich. Kudos to The team here. read more

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How did it take me leaving the state of Texas to gain any appreciation for barbecue? I don't know but in the almost two years that I left the ATX I have actually started to understand the obsession. We had a large party when we came here. Kind of a mini high school reunion but with kids in tow. They were able to accommodate our large group and our server remained patient despite the squealing children. This is a restaurant suited for a little craziness. Barbecue is messy and so are kids so no one truly minded. The food was pretty good. I got the Texas brisket (duh?!?) and enjoyed it. My daughter got the pulled pork sandwich and ate the majority of it which meant that was a favorable review in her books. They do like the spice at Famous Dave's. The mac and cheese was good but a little much for me to handle with the jalapenos in there. My sister raves about the drunken apples though. They also have decent beers on tap. read more

Surprisingly good! Had the feast for 2--which fed 3 grown adults with leftovers. Ribs: moist and flavorful Chicken: tender and delicious **Brisket: melts in your mouth** My favorite! Chopped pork: a little dry Beans: sweet, savory, bacony goodness Yams: sweet and yummy Cornbread: fresh and moist Coleslaw: tangy and crunchy. They offer 6 varieties of BBQ sauce, something for everyone. Personally, their house was the most lip smacking for me. For a brand new restaurant, this place is hopping! That's how good it is. I'll be back and I'll bring hungry friends. read more

I have eaten at Famous Dave's numerous times, but my experience is never the same. I have had very good meals, but then I have also had some pretty mediocre or even bad meals. Haven't figured out exactly what causes this phenomenon. Maybe it is the time of day. Or, possibly, it is the day of the week. More research is needed....Sounds like another trip to Famous Dave's is in my future. I will say, I don't care for their BBQ sauces. They are all a little too heavy on the worcestershire sauce for my taste. The Georgia Mustard sauce is my favorite of their options, but that isn't really saying much since I generally go "naked" on the sauces. The hot link is sometimes ok, but sometimes entirely too heavy on the black pepper. The safest picks, in my opinion, are the Georgia chopped pork and the BBQ chicken. However, if you get a lot of "bark" in your chopped pork portion, it will be very salty. My husband likes their BBQ Chicken and the St Louis style ribs. He has tried the rib tips, and they are tasty but have a considerable amount of fat. You don't get as much meat with the tips. read more

Their all you can eat rib tips on thursday is a great deal. Plus if you cant handle eating one of those huge entrees on the menu, the happy hour is a good time to go and try their bbq. You can get pork sliders, and chicken tenders, and other little samples for a fraction of their full priced menu. I enjoy the selection of bbq sauces they have at every table. The drinks were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the bbq made up for it. Anytime I crave for bbq I think of this place to go. However, the service is decent. I had a girl start off our table with just our drinks. Before we could order our acutal meal she had her jacket on a ready to go. She asked if someone else took our order before she was about to bolt, and we said no. She took our order anyways, but if you start off as our waitress don't leave me abandoned for someone else to pick me up! read more

We ordered ribs, brisket, sausages, and a few sides. The ribs were god awful. NONE of the meats had any smoke in the whatsoever. It tasted like they just drizzled bbq sauce all over it and that was it. The ribs were quite honestly tough and I've had more tender ribs from Texas road house, a place that doesn't even specialize in bbq did ribs above all meats better then this place. The brisket wasn't even brisket. It wasn't even tender but just chewy, just like the ribs. The only slight redeeming factor was that the sausages were mediocre in comparison to the ribs and brisket. The sides were mediocre as well. Honestly quite a disappointment for my first time coming here. It was a horrible first impression and I'll most likely never come back here. read more

We ordered delivery and it came promptly and still hot. The food was great. Smokey and tender. The coleslaw, fries, baked beans and cornbread were all delicious. The corn was a bit soggy and bland but everyone ate it nonetheless. The All-American Feast was the perfect last minute meal for a small group. read more

Famous Dave's just opened yesterday and currently they weren't servicing alcohol, but you really do not go to a BBQ restaurant to have drinkings. I even asked the bartender when they do have alcohol what were there happy hour specials were. I think the prices for there happy hour were pretty good. The bartender was knowledgeable about the menu, even though I learned that he have been working with the company for the three years, he was still nervous. The bartender responded pretty fast and explain the menu to me very well with a lot of suggestions and his own input. I still think it was too rehearsed, but he did not tell me about the combo platters, in which I ordered from because I wanted to taste a lot of there food in one visit. I got there rib n meat combo. The meat I got was the roasted chicken. One of the sides I got were the collard greens because in Denver we do not have collard greens. I like the food, it came out in a timely matter. One thing I thought was a problem was how they designed that restaurant, where the kitchen was the bartender couldn't run the food to his bar top because the opening to the bar top was on the opposite side of kitchen is. I know it's a new restaurant and they had a week to get to know the restaurant, the servers that were running the food didn't know where everything was. I think with time, Famous Dave's could be a great restaurant to visit. read more

Went for BBQ craving. Got the 4 person combo (and couldnt finish it!) Good flavors, great meat, most sides delicious, just corn was awful. Will return. read more

I don't care if its a chain... its good grub. We have always gotten the Feast for Two but it feeds our family of 5 just fine accompanied by an appetizer or two (Usually boneless wings, burnt ends, or rib tips). The sweet tea is to die for! The kids love the décor, keeps them in their seats pointing at all the wall art. The service other than one time has always been great. The not so great experience was when they were packed and I think just a bit overwhelmed. Definitely recommend to all my family & friends! read more

Headline: Come for the meat during Happy Hour - leave the rest This is my first stop at a Famous Daves, who was apparently self-proclaimed famous before his Food TV debut. My wife and I decided on this place since we were over in the vicinity. Ambiance? Log cabin style bar area with upbeat country rock playing, sort of southern. There was a friendly server at the bar area. They have an awesome happy hour if you prefer to eat rather than drink. They have drink specials, of course, but I don't drink. However, bar snacks starting at a buck, and the most expensive thing was the pound of rib tips for $4. The rib tips are where it's at too. This is not as good a Big Jims further south in Parker, but it's good all the same. The bbq is nice and smoky, and not sauced - you can add your sauce of choice (five to pick from). The rib tips sat atop a basket of wedge-cut fries, which should have been in the fryer ten seconds longer. They were pretty limp. The sides were also nothing to write home about. The green beans were tasteless. How you can put bacon on top of the greens and still get tasteless is beyond me. The sweet potato mash was ok - not good. We ended our meal with dessert minis. I had the bread pudding - three bits of the sauce plus a small scoop of icecream. Good sauce, and a nice creamy bread. My wife had the strawberry shortcake. Although she liked the cake (more spongy than pound cake), the sauce was almost none existent and we expected more than a slither of strawberry to make it a dessert. If the sides were better, this would be four stars. Skip the sides and concentrate on the meat. read more

Haven't been here in yyyyears! Food was DELICIOUS (even with the menu being cut due to COVID as the server mentioned) and the service was above and beyond what we've been getting elsewhere lately. Every where I've gone lately ppl just seem to be rude as hell for having to work so it was so nice to have a great experience eating out again. Will defiantly be returning. Thanks! read more

Ordered the Texas Manhandler and Two Meat BBQ combo. My sandwich was great, loved the spiciness of the pork hot-links. On the Combo we ordered the Ribs and Brisket. The Ribs were really good, not too dry but had good flavor. Now the brisket was a little too dry for my taste but other than that it was pretty good. I would have to say the corn bread and the Drunk'n Apples were the best side dishes. We finished it off with the bread pudding, and it was awesome. Server was a plus. Friendly staff, everyone greeted us on our way in and out. Can't complain about the service or the food. read more

Portions are small, but good. Don't expect to get the same quality if you order take out though. We decided to take some home for the following day to serve to guests. We purchased 4 pounds of meat with side dishes. The brisket we were given was old, dried up end pieces that should have been thrown out. The meat wasn't fit to eat. I have never been more disappointed in a take out order. They wouldn't have served this to their dine in customers because I am sure it would have been sent back. I won't be surprised to hear this place goes out of business. read more

This place is long standing and has delicious St Lewis ribs. The catering is not their strong suit but their foods hands down wins everytime. The environment is done so right and I see others copying Dave Ferguson all the time!! Hats off Dave. Your a sucess, when others copy. Take it as a compliment. read more

Great service from the bar and the management staff! Always willing to go above and beyond...Best happy hour in Southest Aurora!

A chain restaurant with awesome service and food! I ordered ribs this time with a ton of sides. I literally had to roll myself out of there. I have been twice in two states and the experience is seamless! They have plenty of BBQ sauce at the table. You can also be rest assured you will go home with leftovers! read more

Great food and exceptional service from our amazing server Natalie Diaz. She makes the dining experience delightful and special.

Colorado isn't known for it's BBQ and this girl loves her BBQ. Even though this is a chain restaurant they still serve some pretty good BBQ. When in doubt I always get consistent service and food at this location. You name it and they have it chicken, brisket, ribs or pork. They have a variety of different sauces to choose from so no matter what your BBQ style is you'll probably be pleased. The portions are large and easy for two light eaters to share. read more

Love the roasted chicken. Always good. Usually order the chicken and cornbread muffins. Have never had a bad meal from here.

Famous Dave's is one of the best chain BBQ joints in Colorado. That is not to say that this is the best BBQ in Colorado, but it is a good option. As one of my dining companions said so well, "why would you go to a place that sings about baby back ribs that are only mediocre, when you could have much better at Famous Dave's?" Good point. Went with two buddies yesterday, and had the pork, the ribs and the chicken. Their chicken was superb, not dried out, and with ample flavor. The ribs were smoked nicely, and the meat pulled fairly cleanly away from the bone. The pork was just plain good. Add a few creative side dishes like the jalapeño mac-n-cheese, and I was full and satisfied. read more

Famous Daves is a great BBQ option in a convenient location. Their menu offers all the standard BBQ plates, and family platters, and the tables have their variety of sauces, which are all very good ( and bottled and sold in a grocery store near you)! The meats are obviously done over wood fires and are tasty. The cornbread is good and the jalepano mac n cheese is creamy and not spicy. The other sides are good and the prices/service will leave you satisfied. read more

How can you go wrong with Famous Daves? You cant. It was a busy night but we showed up at the perfect time,and was given a table that had just opened up. My Appetizer of choice was the burnt ends. I wanted a specific beer but it was just rotated out, so the server gave me a recommendation of a Raspberry beer I believe. It was delicious and spot on. Ordered the rib tips meal and it was a nice amount of meat with the two sides, my tummy was happy. read more

I stopped in for lunch with a big group. The service is what you'd expect at a chain... young and helpful. The food wasn't as good as I was told it would be. After eating at BBQ trucks and locally owned joints, this just didn't taste as fresh or as "loved" as the stuff served by the same people who smoked and prepared it. I'm always up for a second chance, so hopefully my pork and beef was a mediocre batch and the next one will knock my socks off. The cornbread muffin and mac 'n cheese certainly warrant an honorable mention. Good stuff. read more

We came here after a disastrous experience trying to get seated at a nearby restaurant. They got us sweet tea in advance and that helped tide the children over while we were waiting for a large enough table to seat us. The service was alright and the food was good, however not GREAT! The kids menu was good, they loved their ribs (though by the end of it I was beginning to think they needed a sink AT the table). The bread was really tasty before the meal. The guys loved the burgers and I'm a HUGE fan of the mac and cheese. However I think I am the only one that appreciated it. Even if there was corn in it, which I normally don't like extra corn in my food. They got one of the burgers wrong but it worked out because he wanted what someone else go anyhow. It was a great burger and the other one that was wrong was eaten for lunch the next day by a very hungry 13 year old girl. Famous Dave's saved the day for us locals and people visiting from Texas! Thanks a ton y'all! read more

Burger was okay (mesquite flavoring - different) but everything else was sub-par. The decor was annoying and the food was not tasty. Like TGIF's for suburban hillbillies. Franchise BBQ places just can't compare to good ol' Texas style BBQ. Let alone, home grilling. High expectations - poor outcome. Wave, cause were not stopping... read more

I tried the lunch special and my expectations were definitely exceeded. My beef with a lot of BBQ places is that they don't include ribs in a lunch special. Dave's had a lunch special with two meats, a side, and cornbread and white bread. I chose the ribs and the spicy sausage link. The sausage link was ginormous and the ribs (you get 2) were tender and fall-off-the-bone. For a side I tried the grilled pineapple which has a hint of cayenne pepper and sugar which produced a very unique flavor. I ordered this to-go and they had it ready quickly and my food was nice and hot when I got back to work. read more

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

I get it, you're busy. With the whole Coronavirus thing, business is just different. But if an order is placed at 8:30 in the morning to be ready at 6:15. It should be ready. I don't want to hear about your 40 orders that are "in front" of mine. We will eat at home. Considering it costs us about $100-$200 to eat out anywhere, that is a bigger loss for you than me. We will support small business that cares about maintaining customers. I have a little girl waiting at home for an hour on her 10th birthday for the food that she wanted... Sorry not going to be back. read more

I love going to this location. Went for Mother's Day, and as usual, was not disappointed. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. This is the kind of place where if you walk away hungry, it's your own fault. My favorite is the jalapeno cheddar sausage. They're not for the faint-hearted but not so spicy that you cannot taste your other food. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - They keep a variety of bbq sauces at the table. There's something for every taste. - Barbeque Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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My wife, daughter, and I stopped by tonight after going hiking. We were served by Katie who was awesome. She had several tables and was clearly busy. She kept up with everything we needed, didn't ask for anything to be repeated, and brought everything out quickly. She also cleared the table quickly while we were still sitting there, which isn't a huge deal but shows attention to detail and I dislike sitting at a table after I'm done with a stack of dirty dishes. My wife and I ordered the feast for two. We never come close to clearing that, but it's nice to have the leftovers. If I had to be picky about my food, I could complain that the corn could be described as meh. I feel of everything I ate this was just okay. My daughter, 5, ordered the corn dogs which weren't half bad, but each one had a line down the side of it that was best described as soggy. She ate it without complaint, but I saw her scrape the soggy part off each one first. We did make note that the manager did come by the table to ask how everything was. Which was nice. We enjoy this location and will be back again. Thanks to Katie for the great service. We appreciated it. read more

I've always liked their food and portions (big). Got my first burger here and the bacon, string onions, and tomatoes were good and fresh. The coleslaw is dairy free (thank you) and nicely spicy. Most important their host is a woman in a wheel chair. How great to see a public facing worker and how great that famous Dave's gave her that position. That added a star for me. And five stars for her. read more

Greatest food in the world! I love Famous Dave's every time I go I get a Cajun Chicken Sandwich. I've been eating that for at least 13 years! Everything about Famous Dave's is awesome and this location lives up to the good name. This location has a great family friendly and fun atmosphere. They have a nice big open dinning area so you don't feel cramped. They even have live music once or twice a month and the Famous Dave's "Pig" mascot for the kiddies. Like most Famous Dave's you'll have the main manager come and visit your table and ask how your meal was. But the manager of this location is extra cool! He knowing about my dedication to Famous Dave's and my love for their food even gave me a free T-Shirt which I wear proudly to their restaurant. The staff is getting a hang of the operation now that the location has been open for over a year now, so they don't make nearly the amount of mistakes they use too. read more

Had this location make food for a work lunch meeting. The food was great, normal for a Famous Daves. Food is good, not my favorite BBQ, but good. Had dinner at this location with the family. Food was just as expected, service was okay not great. Between the two experiences, within the same week, food was good. Overall, liked another BBQ restaurant better within driving distance of thus location. I would eat here again if we were shopping nearby. read more

Super sauces, awesome sides, delicious food. Try the Wilbur beans! They have a little kick to them and little chunks of yummy brisket. If you are a fan of BBQ, you're probably already familiar with Famous Dave's. If not, Famous Dave's could make you a fan. It's good eatin'. read more

Awesome...... Appetizer sampler was amazing .... Me and my husband shared the feast for one and it was amazing and more than enough food for two ... The chicken was not my favorite but good ... The Ceasar salad my cousin had contained too much dressing ... Those two things are the only negative things ... I also had the shiners punch and for a person who does not drink I loved it ... Still sipped it but loved it!!Will definitely be back!!! read more

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There isn't much value here. I ordered the two meat meal of brisket and ribs. I got 4 thin slices of brisket about 1" x 3" and two ribs. Really? The taste was okay, nothing special. I doubt there was more than a total of 3 oz of total meat. If you have any type of appetite you should look elsewhere. read more

I have no idea how this place is. We made a reservation and when we arrived, on time, we were told it would be about 40 minutes for our table. She did say we were lucky because walk ins were 2 hours. Absolutely ridiculous! read more