Dwight was a phenomenal server he just treats people the way people should be treated when you come into a restaurant his energy was contagious wonderful experience 10/10 definitely will come back again read more

my husband ordered takeout for us was delicious and a lot of food. Will definatley go back. I forgot to take a picture and didn't have interaction with them will rate service on my next t visit but food was awesome we had wings and ribs read more

I absolutely love love Famous Dave's it's definitely a great place and the food is delicious. Very Keto friendly! As many times as I ordered I've never had a bad experience. I definitely recommend they have food choices for all ages. read more

My name is Meredith and I ordered the fried chicken to go from Famous Dave's in Laurel, MD, which is some of the best I've ever had in my entire life. This has been one of the best restaurant experiences we've ever experienced. Tony G. greeted me with a friendly smile, professionalism and extremely prompt amazing service! The fried chicken is outstanding, super fresh and mouthwatering. The ambiance is very beautiful and laid back. His dedication to excellent customer service and professionalism is second to none and reflects great credit upon himself and the Famous Dave's brand. My overall rating undoubtedly is 5 out of 5 stars without hesitating. Tony G. deserves a big raise and the biggest recognition/honorable mention for his amazing friendly service, attentiveness and professionalism. Thanks Famous Dave's for hiring this jewel of an employee to represent your magnificent restaurant business! :o) read more

What can I say but yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy... Did I say yummy? The food was so delicious... We had never been there at our friend told us we should go we had the barbecue potato chips OMG I'm hooked!!! We order the family platter I don't remember the name but it was yummy and honestly we will be having it again The service was a little slow but other than that everything was delicious and the corn muffins oh Lord...SOOO GOOD read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Yummy food - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The customer service is horrible here and I'm not sure why the front door greeter had an attitude. She look like she hated her job like if it makes you feel that horrible quit! Don't ruin others day with all that bad energy. Just disgusting! read more

Good food. Great muffins. Service is good and friendly staff. Really enjoy the salmon plank!! One of the best meals here

We went on Sundays in the afternoon before the rush. Service, food and beverages were all very good. I enjoyed sampling all of the sauces, and the appetizers were excellent (onion rings and BBQ chard meat tips). I had the Texas Beef Brisket, which was well-done and crispy the way I like. It wasn't dried out, but I still used sauces as meat moisturizer in a good way. read more

The customer service is amazing here. Jaque (hope I spelled it right) is the catering specialist who catered our last event. He stopped by our office to bring us some food that we weren't expecting! He was very nice. We were suprised. I've eaten here a few times. I've had the catfish fingers, wings, rib tips, pork sandwich everything was great and well seasoned. I've even had their margarita and rum punch. Happy hour is between 3-7 and all drinks are 5$! This is my new happy hour spot. Drinks are delicious and all the staff is very welcoming and answered 1,000 of my questions cause I couldn't decide what to eat or drink! Thanks for being great guys read more

The catfish is awful. It is over-breaded and way too salty. I did not taste the fish because of the salty breading. Don't waste your money.

Haven't been here in a year or so since moving out of the area but since we were in the area decided to grab some food to go. The young lady that took the order was not happy to be at work or maybe she was just having a bad day because her attitude was not inviting. No problem, overlooked. Just wanted to pay for my food and go. In the past, the attendant would open up each item to ensure it was correct for their and my review. Not this time. I'm glad I checked because half of the order was incorrect. When I told her she rolled her eyes and grabbed the container. A few minutes later someone else brought it back asking if it was white or dark meat and then said never mind it's whatever & didn't apologize or anything just basically threw it back to me. The food, 2 meat combo BBQ chicken & rib tips with loaded baked potato. It smelled better than it tasted. 1/4 of the potato was inedible as was the chewed up bacon that was with the other toppings. Corn bread muffin was the best part of the meal. Another 2 meat combo Roasted chicken & cat fish fritters(about 3 which in the past was at least 6-8 pieces) with collard greens and mashed potatoes(that I was charged extra for even though 2 sides come with each meal) This was on the To-Go area so maybe the experience is better in the dining room. Don't think we'll ever find out. read more

I came here on a carryout order. This establishment was well air conditioned and clean. The service was great, and quick. I observed a complaint and the cashier was very professional. She settled the matter with no problems of arguing, fussing and cussing. People were in and out. There was no long wait time. On top of it all, my mom hanged her mind several times and the cashier was not fazed at all. I also love how they have the condiments on the side, so that people will not keep asking for it. My mom was great, and hot, she states that she will be back again. Thanks for all your help and patience. read more

I like barbecue but both times I've eaten in service has been extremely disorganized and slow. I'll probably eat there again but get it to go and eat at home or see if they deliver. read more

I don't know what happened to this company, but the meat is not the same. The only thing good was the cornbread... & I usually don't eat that. But I did today. The ribs was 95% fat. No meat to it. Too chewy. read more

Food is pn point the eevice was cool its just a mission to get here from where we live plus a dam toll but when i want bbq and i dont want to cook it. This is where im going read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Lunch you cant go wrpng with this yum me - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Famous Dave's SAVED MY ASS! And not as in "I've fallen and I can't get up." More like "OMG! I'm in 92 degree weather with 300 hungry teens and my original caterer didn't show up!" I called Famous Dave's and they rescued me! Just like that! I worked directly with Keith Wilson - THE MANAGER OF THE FREAKING CENTURY- and he was able to deliver on chicken, ribs, cornbread, cole slaw, and baked beans and drinks for 300 people. I admitted to them that I had no money and just my word that I would pay them and they did it anyway!!! Not only was Keith great, but the guys who delivered the food were great too - Mick and (i forgot)! They hurried there and set up in 5 minutes with no complaints. They were also very helpful in calming me down. Which I needed! The also buy their meat from local butchers, keeping the money in the city! I cannot express my gratitude for their willingness to work under pressure for us! I will be going here once a month for the rest of my life to show them my affection. read more

I have been going to FD for many, many years. Unfortunately, over the years they have been cutting corners, and today I have found that they do this way too much and now and I have reached my breaking point--I do not believe I will return. The reasons for not returning are several, but after becoming ill after my last visit that was a big red flag for me. Prior to 2012 you would get a nice juicy corn on the cob as part of your meal...no more. Also, they had generous portions and the ribs were meaty and not greasy...no more. You would be able to eat a meal and take some home for a snack...no more. If you are starving for lunch, trust me you will leave hungry if you have anything from their lunch menu because the portions are so small. At some point they must have changed distributors because the ribs are smaller, have less meat and are way too greasy--they were not like that before. The generous servings are gone forever and now you have to watch it as I (and my lunch companion) became ill with the same symptoms several hours after eating lunch there. Only their bread pudding dessert has remained exactly the same in taste, but smaller in portion size. PROS Parking is great Cozy atmosphere Nice waitstaff most of the time BBQ!! Great beans Excellent dessert pudding CONS Waitstaff is hit or miss in regard to attentiveness/speed Greasy ribs with skimpy meat Nuked catfish (always overcooked/dry/hard) Pricey for amount of food given Bathroom is falling apart/old and too small/awkward in placement of sink and door They need to clean the seats, menus and condiment bottles in a more consistent manner read more

This restaurant is located in a prime area right off route 1 so it will attract plenty of guest especially since it's plenty of parking in a major shopping center. The store is clean and the service is average but the food is merely the McDonald's of bbq. It is really really average at best but I wanted to feed my staff on a weekend and ordered a considerable a mount. None of them were pleased and I ordered two slabs of ribs two whole chickens mashed potatoes Mac and cheese fries banana pudding and corn muffins read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Looked better than it tasted chicken (undercooked) and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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The food is really good, and I like the faux cabin-in-the-woods-in-the-middle-of-nowhere feel...reminds me of visiting my great grand parents when i was a wee lad. The problem is that the staff is abjectly lazy and slow...I mean they are glacially slow. The ribs are not the best I have had, but they are darned tasty and I never leave hungry. The chicken and brisket are both real good. The sides and the tea are pretty good as well. The only thing keeping them from 4 stars is the staff being slow...do not time them with a stopwatch; use a calendar. read more

Love ALL their food. Went there yesterday for the first time in yrs. it was Father's Day so they had everyone ordering take out to order/pay inside but pick up outside. They had tents up to protect us from the sun and they had all kinds of refreshments fir while we waited. I thought that was soooo thoughtful!! Unfortunately, while I waited, the sky darkened and the heavens opened and it poured. But the staff were chop chop about getting the orders out and were courteous the whole time. The food was da bomb!!! read more

Chain BBQ places can be good, but usually cannot match the Mom & Pop places across the country. Maryland is not BBQ country, so it's off to the chains to get your BBQ fix. Problem with them is that they are hit or miss. They can be really good or really bad. Many times, I get beef jerky since they overcook or overheat their meats. Famous Dave is one of the better chain. I had better luck at the Annapolis branch than here, but it wasn't bad. Good and friendly service. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The best famous daves! Sucks I live close to the one in Kentlands where it really isn't as good. It's been a few years since I've gone but it was our old spot so I took my friend there for his birthday with a large group. The waiter was very friendly and accommodating to our party size, and checked up frequently (along with making some fun jokes). I was very pleased that he got my hints about a birthday, although I probably should have done my duty and blatantly told him. REGARDLESS, he picked up on the hints and came out with a birthday dessert and song to embarrass my friend! :) It was a good experience with great food and great staff. Glad nothing has changed from my years of absence. read more

Why do I keep going to Famous Dave's... particularly *this* Famous Dave's? Well, it's convenient. That's pretty much it. I used to work in Laurel/Beltsville daily, and this was a nearby option for food at lunch. I work from home mostly, these days. But, every once in a while I find myself in my old stomping grounds. And in this case, coming off of widespread power outages due to a huge storm, well... Dave's was open. There's always a hint of fryer grease in the air. Service... sometimes isn't, though I've had some friendly servers there. The food is chain BBQ - not bad, but nothing to fawn over. Everything is ever so slightly sticky. Most of the time, I'd rather eat somewhere else for lunch. But, sometimes I forget myself, and end up stuck to the booth at Dave's, with BBQ sauce on my hands. read more

This is an OK lunch option for those working in Beltsville. I usually just grab a seat at the bar. Last week, I ordered the Choose 2 lunch--I got a few bones (dry rub) some pulled pork a corn muffin and fries for about $8. That''s pretty much what you would spend at Wendy's or Chick fil A so I consider it a good deal for a sit down lunch. Also, if you sit at the bar, you are guaranteed to (over)hear some interesting and/or dramatic stories from the bartenders/servers, so doubles as decent entertainment. read more

Very good barbecue. Not as good as Red Hot & Blue . . . but what is? Try the pork-topped salad. It is a completely unhealthy, delicious work of art. Oh, and no pre-packaged shredded cheese here. Delicious. You won't even have room for the corn muffin. read more

After a poor round of golf I tried to cheer myself with bbq. Dave's really hit the spot. I ordered their Combo Special for $7.99 that's offered between 11am and 5pm (if I remember correctly). Quite a deal! You get two choices of meat, corn bread muffin, corn-on-the-cob and your choice of one side. I chose Louis-style spareribs, Georgia chopped pork, and potato salad. The 2 large ribs were fall off the bone tender but it was too saucy for me. They offer "naked" ribs so I'll have to try that next time. I still prefer RH&B (Laurel location) dry rub ribs than Dave's version but Dave's wasn't far behind. Chopped pork was chunkier version of a pulled pork sandwich. It was again tasty but too much sauce also. I liked the corn bread but corn-on-the-cob and potato salad were just ok. They only have 2 versions of their sauces for take out. Tried their spicy sauce and it wasn't spicy at all for a Korean. After the meal, I forgot all the horrors of Rock Creek golf course. read more

My husband and I went to Famous Dave's for lunch on Tuesday afternoon. The seating was good, very clean and appropriately social distanced. Lori recommend the special, which we ordered. The portions were very large and the meats were moist and flavorful. I don't usually like collards unless they're made by my Gran, however, they were on point. We had an AMAZING bread pudding for dessert which was enormous and to die for. I really enjoyed myself, awesome food, courteous and engaging service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Famous is right, I will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone in the area! ********** read more

Borishe was so good...this is how you serve guest..he's a asset to this location..food was great and he was very attentive..I will return for the great food and service read more

Never disappointed when I come here! Each server has always been so honest, & the food is always on point. I'm southern myself, so sometimes I can be picky about BBQ, & this place hits the spot every time. Our server Dwight has been our server more than once, & he is always the sweetest and just an absolute joy to have around! I've heard people come in and he serves them too & they instantly know him and get just as happy to see him as well:) read more

Ordered the brisket based on the bartender recommendation... It was terrific but the sides of Mac and cheese and broccoli were quite terrible. I'm used to having unfriendly and awful service in most of Maryland and while the service here wasn't overly friendly, it was efficient and thorough. I can appreciate that in this area. read more

Really good food and absolutely love the Brisket this is a really good BBQ place that you will enjoy with the family

We went for dinner, and while the service was great and the atmosphere was excellent, the food itself wasn't worth the effort. Granted it wasn't very expensive, but even for what it cost, I expected more than a few slices of meat on a stale piece of bread and a cold blob of tasteless mashed potatoes. I ordered the Texas beef brisket, which the menu said was rubbed with pepper and spices, and served with sauce. Great. Except it tasted more like it was doused with lighter fluid, and looked as though it had been left under a warming light while they made the rest of the meals. Which wouldn't shock me, since, as I mentioned before, the total prep for the meal couldn't have been more than slicing off four pieces from a slab and tossing it onto a piece of bread. The menu said that the mashed potatoes were "garlic" flavored, but that's either a lie or they simply didn't bother with the garlic part. They were completely flavorless, and may as well have come in a box. From what I could tell I think they might have been microwaved, as they had that crackling around the bottom that you get from reheating potatoes. If I wanted a microwaved meal I would buy something from Marie Callender's. My meal did come with a cornbread muffin, but I gave that to my friend, so I can't say anything about it's taste. He liked it. One of the people at our table ordered the brisket taco appetizer. I'd love to know exactly how this constitutes an appetizer, as it's two full sized, loaded tacos. Appetizers are meant to serve multiple people, that's a meal. I really like barbecue, and I was excited to finally try this place. I won't be going back. Unless you like the thought of paying $15 for something you could throw together with $5 at a gas station, I suggest trying one of the other barbecue chains. read more

We had a really nice experience at Famous Dave's at lunchtime yesterday. I was craving a pulled chicken bbq sandwich so started reading Yelp reviews and checking out restaurant menus. Husband and I only eat poultry and seafood, so sometimes finding a restaurant geared towards meat, meat and more meat is a challenge. We decided on Famous Dave's because they had a good variety of sides, chicken and seafood dishes, and decent reviews. When we entered the restaurant I noticed a bunch of jackets and hats hanging on the coat rack and thought, wow, people here are forgetful. But then I realized it was part of the "hunting lodge" décor. That hunting lodge décor prevailed throughout the multiple rooms. We were seated in a main dining room that included a fireplace. It looked like a gas fireplace but I never got close enough to confirm and whatever, it looked authentic and added a nice ambiance. When I first looked at my menu I thought it was dirty, but I compared it with my husband's and saw they were just printed "unevenly" to continue the rustic theme. A few minutes after we were seated, our server, Dwight, came to our table to take our orders. Dwight was one of the most genuinely enthusiastic servers I've ever had. It wasn't forced like some chain restaurants, but he really seemed to believe in his restaurant and in his fellow employees, including his manager. We ordered drinks, a margarita and a draft beer, to start with and continued to debate what we wanted to order for lunch. I got my bbq sandwich with fries as my side dish. When I read the menu I was sorry to hear they were wedge fries, but these were delicious and really crispy. The chicken sandwich was very good and perfectly satisfied my craving for one. Husband ordered a half bbq chicken with mac and cheese and greens as his sides. His chicken was moist and nicely sauced. On the table were 2 bottles with different sauces and he did add a little of each to his plate as a dipping sauce. We both liked the greens (and ignored that they are cooked with pork). The mac and cheese was creamy with a little corn added. I prefer my mac and cheese more cheesy than creamy, but husband prefers his creamy so gave it high reviews. After we finished stuffing ourselves, Dwight came and offered us dessert. There was no way we could eat another bite. A few minutes later he came back with a bottle of Famous Dave's bbq sauce. Oh, I thought he's going to try to sell it to us, but no, it was gratis. No idea what we did to deserve it but it was a welcome gift. When our check arrived we were told if we filled out a short survey on our phones right then we would get a confirmation number to record on the bill and it would entitle us to a free dessert to take home. Sure, why not, so we filled out a quick survey and selected the brownie for our take-home dessert. I was so impressed at how it was packaged, not to mention how delicious it was, and I'm not even a dessert fan. It arrived in a cardboard box like you might get a slice of pizza in at a ball game. Inside the box was that awesome brownie, plus a small container of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a small vanilla ice cream. The box had instructions for warming the brownie and sauce. I know it's a chain restaurant but we still very much enjoyed our food and the little extras. We were also surprised at how reasonable the check was considering all the food we had, plus 3 drinks. We'll be back again and we will ask for Dwight as our server, if he's available. read more

I love Famous Dave's the ribs are really delicious. We usually go to the location and Alexandria or in Mays Landing New Jersey, but this time we decided to check out the Laurel location. The service was really great the waitress was courteous and efficient. She took the order and I have food arrive very quickly, hot, and delicious. This time we decided not to get dessert, just a tad bit too full and had food to bring home as well. The location had a clean dining room and bathrooms also. I would highly recommend this location to get hot food, and awesome customer service. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat. Today I got lunch. I was in a bad traffic jam. I got the idea to call my order in. Wow it was waiting for me when I arrived. Hot food yea boy. I love it. Food quality is excellent I love the brisket sandwich. The chili is always a keeper read more

I don't crave bbq a lot nor do I ever choose to go to a bbq spot to eat when I'm hungry. But when I do decide to eat bbq, Famous Dave's hasn't disappointed me yet when it comes to their bbq. It's always tasty and delish to me. On the other hand, their sides aren't always as tasty and their service isn't always that great. When we came into this location, no one was at the front to great us and since we didn't feel like waiting we just walked into the bar area. Bar area has maybe 6 bar seating at the bar and about 4-5 booths. When we sat down, we did not see anyone at the bar for a few minutes to hand us some menus and as we were waiting, other people came and someone actually sat them down. We were still waiting for someone to hand us a menu. We always got up and hope to catch the hosts that sat the people after us so that someone can serve us sooner than later. Eventually the bar guy (not really sure if he was an actual bartender) or our server appeared and told us he'll get us a menu and took our drink orders. I usually order water everywhere I go, but I wanted some sweet tea with my bbq tonight. It was yummy. The server was good about refilling our drinks. I ordered the 6 bones St. Louis-Style Spareribs with collard greens and Down-N-Dirty Rice. The spareribs were on point. Tasty, not too much sauce, and tender. I liked using the table sauces with them. Sweet & Zesty was my fave. The collard greens didn't really have flavor. Needed more vinegar in it and there was no meat in it or even flavor of meat in it. The rice was ok, def not like the cajun rice at Popeyes LOL. The muffin that came with my meal was delish! I had 2 left over ribs and the cornbread for lunch the next day because I was full! My husband started with the chili which was basic (I say basic because it didn't leave an impression to me). For his entree he ordered the Two Meat Combo (Texas Beef Brisket and Hot Link Sausage)-- both very good esp the sausage!! It came on top of two slices of white bread. He also had cornbread and two sides (Dave's Cheesy Mac & Cheese and potato salad; which were just okay-- I don't recall him mmmmm for either and I didn't keep reaching to get more after I tasted his sides). We usually give each other a taste of each other's order or split half so we get to taste two different things, but the only thing we kept eating from each other's plate was the meats! Our server was good about our drinks and he was nice. But when we asked for the check he gave placed it on the bar counter (we were sitting in a booth) and I felt he could have gave it to us since a few seconds later he just ended up coming by our booth to clean up the other booth and to take some of our dishes. I've sat in bar areas before with booths and much bigger bar area and they never put the receipt/check at the bar counter for us to get ourselves. No biggie I guess, but this is a review and I review the experience as well as the food. Come for the meat! Don't expect the greatest service, but glad they weren't rude. I'll be back for bbq cravings. read more

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I experience the worst service ever . The host was very polite however i believe our waitress woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I hate to direct and make everything about racism. However it's hard to determine what else it could've been since we were the only black couple in that section. For one we was never greeted, when she came to our table she asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. Not , hi , her name nothing . So i let that go. Then after we received our meals ( which she didn't bring to us) we needed other items and we had to flag her down because she disappeared for 15 mins. After we finally got her attention we had to scream over the bar she didn't even come directly to our table , this happened twice . Then after the 3rd bite of my boyfriend meal he pulled out a plastic wrapper from his mouth that came from his sandwich. At this point i was livid and asked to speak to the manager, but had to request to speak to one from another waitress because again our waitress disappeared for 10 mins. Once we explained the situation to another waitress she went and got our waitress. Who didn't apologize or acknowledge there was even an issue. She just picked the plate up and left. Then once the manager arrived we explained to him the entire situation. I'm so disappointed that i didn't get any names during this tragic experience. However, our waitress was a white frail women with sunk in eyes, blonde hair and wore it in a ponytail. The manager was apologetic but only offered to take off my boyfriend meal when at this point i lost my appetite as well. So i refused to pay for my meal. Mind you, we barely put a dent in our meal. Before agreeing he asked if we had alcohol because he could only take a percentage off. Once we confirmed we didn't he then told us he would take care of it . I haven't had famous Dave's in years and the one time i crave it, this the experience i get. I was extremely disappointed. read more

So these next few posts will be from my trip to Baltimore and Laurel, Maryland. My friend suggested this BBQ restaurant one night for dinner. Being from Texas where BBQ is our middle name, I was ready to see what their BBQ would be like. Let me tell you that I was not disappointed. I ordered their 2 meat plate and chose chopped pork and brisket. It comes with 2 sides of your choice and a corn bread muffin. I chose potato salad and Cole slaw. My friend ordered a rack of baby back ribs with fries and mashed potatoes and his too came with a corn bread muffin. Both meats come on top a slice of bread...like an opened faced sandwich. The pork was ridiculously tender and the sauce was nice and tangy. The brisket too had great flavor. The potato salad was slightly sweet but tangy...just how I like it and the Cole slaw added that needed crunch factor and it too was sweet as well. My friend graciously let me try 2 of his baby back ribs and they literally fell off the bone. So good! I do want to give a shout out to our waiter Dwight. J who went above and beyond with great customer service. He also treated us to a coupon by getting a free dessert at the end of our meal. What I loved is when he asked if we had any food allergies. I said that I have nut allergies. He came back with the most amazing homemade banana pudding I've ever had at a restaurant. I didn't take a pic and this makes me sad but we couldn't stop diving into this banana pudding...lol. The next time I'm up in Laurel, I'll definitely make my way back here again! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - 2 meat plate of chopped pork and brisket, 2 sides and a corn muffin! So good! - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Not sure why they only have three and a half stars cause this place was pretty nice for a chain! I was greeted with a warm smile and seated quickly. Our waitress Eboni was great and super helpful since it was my first time here. The food was good and quite flavorful. I would definitely recommend if you're craving bbq! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - 1/3 Slab with Wilbur Beans and Garlic Red-skin Mashed Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

If you order through Doordash, you may get pork ri s instead of chicken. I don't eat pork and ordered chicken but they threw pork ribs in my meal. Famous Dave's was contacted and they could care less for contaminating my food with pork product. read more