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    Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

    3.1 (352 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Phillip B.

    Normally this is my go to place for bbq but today must have been their off day. I walked in and stood waiting for a period of time and did not receive assistance. I finally flagged someone down asking if there is anyone to seat someone. I was told they don't have host and be patient. I told her I'm being patient and was just asking. Also I was taken aback because she had no idea how long I've been waiting and to assume I'm being impatient. Didn't sit right with me. So I left.

    Brisket, Corn Bread Muffin, corn, catfish, coleslaw
    Josh M.

    I ended going back to this place several times since my last review since it's very close to where I work and let me tell you, my mind has changed. Their service was still great but their food has improved tremendously. Maybe I just got unlucky the first time but I really have started enjoying going to famous Dave's on my lunch breaks. Their lunch prices are fair and they always give special coupons and deals which keeps me coming back!

    All American bbq feast

    The food and the service was amazing, our waitress was extremely friendly and made our visit very welcoming. I would definitely recommend.

    Great service Teano Love the corn bread if I lived closer this would be a this would be my first choice

    Mike P.

    Amazingly disappointing! Let me start by acknowledging the staff. They were awesome, attentive, and very pleasant. Zero complaints about the service or the people. However the food was exceptionably bad. The brisket was dry like chalk and the wedge fries were entirely forgettable. The salad dressing was runny, almost like the Blue Cheese was watered down. The Roast chicken was good, moist, and had some flavor. The corn bread should be squares cut from a pan and fresh cooked, instead tasted like a store bought corn muffin with a honey glaze spread on top. I was overall disappointed by a large margin. The restaurant sits on far too large a foot print (square space) for the business I saw there. For proof to my point, you need only look at the sad bar space that had less back stock of spirits and liquor than my own home cabinet. I sincerely doubt that the large bar area ever sees a crowd commensurate with its size. Any bar where the bartenders can lock the register and disappear for 10 minutes at a time, does not have the business it needs on a Saturday afternoon during football season. One of the rare 1 star ratings, I've ever dropped.

    Sarah A.

    The location is easy to get to. Plenty of parking and the inside of the restaurant was neat and tidy. Our server was super nice and made sure our waters were full. I ordered "burnt ends" from the menu. There is an upcharge for this item. I have had burnt ends in the past from other barbeque places and understand why there would be an upcharge. However, what came to the table was not burnt ends. It was diced up meat with a very dark sauce for the "burnt" look. This was disappointing. We were excited for the corn bread having heard how delicious it was. It came to the table and crumbled in our hands when we tried to eat it. Their pickles are great!

    Half barbecue chicken

    This place is good but hit or miss. My meal was fairly good but beware as the chicken can be cold at times.

    Peach cobbler with ice cream

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    Sauce'some! Thanks for the review.

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    Brisket sandwich was super dry. Bun was stale. Beans were pretty good. Quite disappointed.

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    Some of the worst bbq! Chicken was dry burnt ends over done . Mashed potatoes no flavor.

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    There food is delicious and there hospitality is great one best barbecue I ever tasted

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    We appreciate the five star review!

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    Teano C had a great personality and made sure everything was good and checked up on everyone.

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    Reallyyy high energy from my boy Teano for sures would come back great service and great food.

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