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    Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

    3.5 (60 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Brandon W.

    I was in town for work and stopped in for dinner. I was greeted and seated quickly. My waitress was friendly and never let me drink go dry. The food came out fast, hot and tasted great. I will be back.

    Platter for 4
    William S.

    covid19 update. This location does a great job to maintain safety of your dining pleasure. The place is still a great place to have BBQ! We ordered the family platter which never disappoints! Feed 4 of us with at least one leftover meal. The ribs were good, but were a bit cooler than I prefer. Not a fan of their corn on the cob. Probably because we are spoiled in MN by the fresh stuff. "Water logged" taste to the corn! We found out we could have substituted for something else. Should have took extra corn bread, which is moist NOT dry. All other meat on the platter did NOT disappoint!

    Ribs, fries, corn bread and beans
    Xia Y.

    great ribs and brisket. The portion size are reasonable. Great atmosphere and customer service.

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    Felicia W.

    Good but dry....The kids meal cheeseburger had literally bread and a bun. Coleslaw helped.

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    I'm from Texas and the food wasn't it. The brisket was like a rubbery taste not so good. The ribs were the same and not fall off the bone. If you want real bbq go to Texas!!

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    So sad that they don't carry the onion strings any longer. This was a main reason we always chose Famous Dave's.

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    Good food, great portions and reasonable price. Neat atmosphere. Some loved it!

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    We had a car club picnic North of Grand Rapids, 2 hours away from Duluth, and had Famous Dave's cater it.

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    My son and I were visiting Duluth this past weekend and had breakfast at Duluth Grill, Sunday,…read more5/31. We had checked reviews and saw there were some reviews indicating this restaurant was not as good as it used to be. We decided to see for ourselves as the menu, other positive reviews sounded like it was an incredibly good place to go. It is. It was. It was busy, being a Sunday morning especially, but the staff was handling it all well from our perspective . I used to manage restaurants a long time ago and was impressed with the flow. Our waitress, Natalie, was delightful, knew the menu well to describe and answer questions, and we were not wanting for anything. She checked on us, always grinning and managing the iace well. I had the banana bread pancakes. A perfect choice ! They came and looked like a picture stacked up and flowing down with Carmel, maple bourbon syrup, marzcapone cream and nuts. So delicious. I took half home and enjoyed the rest later. Heated up perfectly with a 20 second zap in micro. My son had the corn beef hash skillet and said his was just as good as mine. We both agreed that we had no idea why reviews were negative, especially going on a busy morning. We will be going back every time we visit. I recommend you do too.

    We love the Duluth Grill. I still miss the old, bigger menu…read more My husband always orders a more traditional breakfast and he really liked it. Today I went for the Blueberry Yum Yum which is a chicken sandwich with blueberry compote and jalapenos. They make their own compote and are almost out so hurry while you can to try this item. Very good and very messy but the combo worked surprisingly well. Don't miss the hashbrowns as they are truly excellent. And the Local tea is always a favorite with honey and lemon. Free parking. Cynthia S. did a great job serving us today.

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    One of my favorite bbq spots in Minnesota. Great service with friendly staff. The inside is busy…read morewith a great energetic vibe. You can call ahead to get your name in the line for seating to save your wait time. The complimentary chicharron bowl was a great way to start the meal. Use the bbq sauces as dip. Order: Half rack ribs. Not the best texture on this rack. Just a little too soft for me. Salt level was aggressive. I would not recommend the portion we were served today. I think they just had an off day. Brisket. Tender and juicy. Perfectly smoked. This was a delicious bite. Bbq style Cuban sandwich. This was a memorable bite of food. Great spin on a classic. Sides: Mac and cheese. Creamy, saucy and flavorful. Highly recommended. Fresh cut fries. Definitely worth the upgrade. The dill lemon aioli is highly recommended. Cheesy grits. Yummy. The star of the show was the thinly sliced pickled jalapeño on top. Added that sweet vinegar crunch. Poblano corn. Good flavor. Just ok. Baked beans. Good bite but nothing special or memorable. I would skip. Collar greens. Tender and flavorful. Highly recommended.

    I've been quite a few times for take-out and once for dine in. Service inside is great with…read morefriendly staff. You get a side of pork skin to start, yum! The food is generally really good and full of smoke. I love their fried ribs but I probably will ask for the sauce on the side next time. It can be overwhelmingly saucy. It's a very great atmosphere with a beautiful smell There is outdoor seating as well. I liked the vibes!

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    The service here was spot on. Our server was extremely attentive and was not bothered at all when I…read morekept asking for jalapenos. It was a bit chilly today, but those pickled jalapenos really helped. The seating was nice. It's great it was dog friendly, but I would recommend going on a warmer day, Iif you're bringing your furry friends. We had the bbq burger(added jalapenos) w/onion rings and poutine. I usually end up not liking the poutine at places, but will try it. Here, I actually really liked it, and will definitely get it again. The same for the onion rings, they were crispy and not too greasy. We also got the inhouse made root beer. That was quite good as well.

    You know what shopping can be exhausting! at the Fitger's building. Located right on the bike path…read moreon Lake Superior this place offers a bit of nostalgia, scenic views, shopping, and eating and drinking. I can wax poetic about wandering around the building but, that can be for another time. The brewhouse is a cool place to hang after you've become weary of hitting all the shops on Canal street. Nestled in the old brewery you will experience first and foremost some solid beers (take some crowlers home with you), and some decent food. I think we at lunch here three times? I think one kind of gets tricked into eating here. One starts with a couple beers, then an appetizer, and the next thing you know, you're onto an entree without giving it a second thought. Honestly, I don't think I had anything or tasted anything that was bad. My favorites here are: 1. Poutine: fries, cheese curds, bacon and gravy? that is always a winner. 2. Elote Dip is super good. I'd fight somebody for the last scoop of the dip. 3. the Pretzels are good. Love the cheese sauce....I would ask for mustard too, but that is just me. 4. Pimento Cheeseburger is a favorite like the little bit of kick it offers with the Jalapenos, and it was made medium rare for me to boot I did try a bit of the Wild Rice burger. It was OK, non-meat options are not my gig for a burger. the person who ordered this, truly enjoyed it. I also want to mention the their beer is fresh, well-made, and there is usually a taproom only beer available. I have missed it the last few years but, they had a barleywine that was outstanding. I hope that comes back. If you're in Duluth it is totally worth the stop. Eat some food, drink some beers, buy some merch and support this local treasure.

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