I love this restaurant! Their spicy sauce is absolutely amazing -- it adds so much flavor and really makes the dishes stand out. One thing to know is you'll want to order ahead or ask your server early if you want to try their in-house spice -- it's definitely worth it. Once you have it, it takes the whole meal to another level. Such a great spot if you enjoy bold flavors and a little heat! read more

My husband and I have ordered from Famous Dave's often. The food has always been delicious until today. I ordered the usual, half a rack of ribs and a small piece of chicken. The chicken skin was flabby and it tasted off. The ribs were tough and did not taste the way they usually do, they tasted off as well. I called the Tualatin Famous Dave's from where Doordash delvers the ribs to me. The manager (who shall remain anonymous) immediately got defensive and claimed I was yelling at her when I tried to explain the problem. Odd, because when I accidentally called the Famous Dave's at the airport, the manager there was super helpful and apologetic, offering to send me a gift coupon, that when we should come into the restaurant he would make sure to comp a meal for us. The manager at the Tualatin Famous Dave's claimed to have been there for 17 years. One would think after that length of time, it would be a simple thing to validate the customer and apologize. I didn't want anything at all, just to ask the restaurant what on earth had happened. I will no longer order from this venue. I can no longer recommend Famous Dave's which is a shame. read more

The service was good, our waitress was friendly. The tables are a little crammed if you have a party of 5 or more but we made it work. The food tasted like your average BBQ. My corn on the Cob didn't have much flavor and was a little hard but other than that everything was good. If you do go you have to try the banana pudding as it was delicious! read more

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Never say never. Lol. I decided to try it again today. I had the fried chicken platter that came with sweet corn, cornbread, and a side salad. I have to say going with chicken was bitter than the barbecue. The chicken was OK. It wasn't spectacular, but it was decent. The corn bed was good, I might try it again to see if we could get some good ribs. We will see. read more

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Very fucked up, they seated me , and never served me , not even water , kept telling me in a minute, in a minute, I been going there on and off for years, never took my order , I walked out , so they can all go to hell and fuck off for all I care , seems like if your male and WHITE , you won't get served, I had to give one star just to post this review they deserve zero because I got nothing just wasted time read more

Solid food Solid clean ambience But GREAT SERVICE ,easily accessible to the airport!!! Enjoy the new Rib sauce choice's During Rib Feast!!! Mmmmmmmm read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Baby Back Ribs ,Sweet & Zesty and Corn - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went to Famous Dave's with three other people. I thought the food was average for a chain restaurant. The restaurant appeared clean. At first, we were seated in the regular dining area and then we asked about happy hour so we moved to the bar area. Patricia J was the server. At first, I thought she was great. As time went on, I thought she was good and by the end of my time there, I don't think she needs to be in the service industry. I placed my order and was clear that I wanted traditional buffalo wings. As my party's food was coming out, I was told that the kitchen messed up and made my wings boneless instead of traditional. This means my party had their food and I got half my food and had a longer wait for the other half of my food. Additionally, Patricia kept forgetting to bring us the things we asked for such as bbq sauce to go and straws. She was slow at times. When I got my check, I noticed I was not charged for the wings and the receipt listed that I complained. I thought it was a nice gesture that they comped the wings because I had to wait. So I gave Patricia my credit card and when she brought me my receipt, I was charged $16 instead of the $7.50 that was on my receipt when she gave it to me. That's a bait and switch and I will never patronize any Famous Dave's again. The correct thing to do would have been to explain that she was going to charge me more before she did so. I was with other people so I didn't make a scene, but what Patricia did was dirty and if I was her manager, I'd fire her. I bet she didn't think I took a picture of the first receipt she gave me, but I always do this at restaurants in case of situations like this. Famous Dave's, do better. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - The receipt Patricia J gave me AFTER I gave her my credit card. - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I have been to this famous Dave's a few times, but not in the last 10 years. They did not disappoint. We came in at 9 o'clock and they were closing at 10, but we're still able to service and get us our food. I took pictures of the decorations around the restaurant. It's a fun place to sit and just check out what's on the walls. I always go for the burnt ends platter as it never disappoints with the sweet corn and mac & cheese. Hopefully, it's not another 10 years before I return. read more

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My family and I come here from time to time whenever we're craving BBQ, and it never disappoints. The flavors are consistently on point, and I like that they offer bottles of sauce on the side so you can customize your plate. The chicken can be a little dry at times, but the seasoning makes up for it. The atmosphere has a laid-back, chill vibe, and the service is always quick and friendly. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - * BBQ NACHOS * - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Went to Portland and did a bit of shopping at cascade station before leaving to PDX. We were looking for somewhere to eat and found famous Dave's! We were excited that we had to try. I've only heard of Famous Dave's as the bbq sauce found in stores. Their food was delicious. When they say bbq is known here, they got it right. The table is set up with 3 their famous hot sauces. I would recommend the rich and sassy for the classic taste! Make sure you go during lunch hour to get a good deal. 12-4pm They only thing I was disappointed in was the server, she was pretty slow. We arrived at table and she took 15 minutes to take our order. We wanted the lunch special, gladly she came at 359. We also told her we had a flight, but she was very slow with our check. Other than the service being disappointing, the food is one to try if you're looking for chain type restaurants. read more

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After getting snubbed by another "Gourmet Burgers & Brews" spot just a few spots down the block, we ventured down to Famous Daves, and what a great experience it was! We were greeted and seated quickly and politely. The environment was clean and energetic. After looking over a well composed menu, our server "Famous Julie" happily greeted us and took our order for drinks, apps, and dinner. She provided some great input on menu selections which proved as great selections for our meal. Famous Julie returned with drinks which was quickly followed up with our apps that came out hot and delicious as well. Dinner proved to be just as delicious and appetizing as well. Portions were very impressive and well prepared. We had the 2 meat combo, BBQ pork tacos, a bacon pulled pork burger, and pulled port sandwich w/ Mac n Cheese. As travelers from out of the area, we would recommend this wonderful establishement 1000% again. The beverages for adults and kids were kept topped off, and customer service was outstanding. Our sever Famous Julie, was top notch, even after being called in to fill in when they were short staffed after being slow all day and a very busy evening dinner rush. This is a place we will return to every trip to the local area. Thanks Famous Daves and Famous Julie. read more

I don't know why it has low reviews this place is so delicious. Antonio needs a raise because we are about to come more often and bring our families thanks to his kindness and service. Food was so delicious and such big portions. The meat was so tasty . I recommend this place and ask for Antonio (: read more

After shopping around at Cascade Station, we came here for an early dinner. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the host and seated quickly. Our server introduced herself (sorry, but I don't remember her name), and took our drink orders and she nicely explained some of the items on the menu. We asked if the Feast for Two, was enough for the four of us, as we were not very hungry. It certainly was more than filling. We even took leftovers home. The restaurant was aromatic, filled with smoked BBQ cologne : ). The decor was festive and fun. The food was tasty and savory. There are four BBQ sauces ( Rich & Sassy, Sweet & Zesty, Hot & Sassy, and Devil's Spit) available. Squeeze type bottles are left on the table for your selection. I enjoyed the coleslaw and ribs. The brisket was salty and not my favorite. Corn on the cob was perfectly cooked and the Jo Jo fries were nice and crispy. The honey cornbread was buttery and filling. The baked beans were sweet and savory. The country roasted chicken was on the dry side. There was way too much food. Drinks were refilled and dirty plates removed quickly from the table. TV's are playing near bar area. Bathrooms are available indoors. Free parking outside the establishment. Service: 5/5 stars Ambiance: 4/5 lively and fun Food: 3.5. Standard BBQ fare read more

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Food is great! Highly recommend the greens and beans. The chopped pork was perfect and cornbread muffin on point. My server helped me rush to get everything boxed up when I got called in to work, Marlee I believe her name was. She is AWESOME! Laid back vibe with super nice staff. Will definitely be back! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - GEORGIA CHOPPED PORK SANDWICH, greens, Wilber beans, CORN BREAD MUFFIN - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My family had dinner at Famous Dave's in Cascade Station in Portland, Oregon on 3/30/2026. The server was awesome and very kind despite having to manage a person in our group that was having a hard time deciding what to eat. I had the beef brisket and could not have been more disappointed. The meat had no flavor at all. The side dishes were average, and the sauces were all very sweet and not very interesting. We had not eaten at Famous Dave's for several years, mostly because we had been disappointed in the past. I will not be returning. read more

This place brings a very great desirable location for good barbecue. The flavor was tremendous. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a good priced barbecue restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly and our food came out extremely quick as well. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Ordered the 3 meat combo. Beef Brisket, Country Roasted Chicken, and Rib Tips. Surprisingly, the food arrived literally 2 minutes later. Makes me believe the food was already pre-made and not cooked to order. All 3 meats were dryer than the Sahara desert. Disappointed. read more

Decent BBQ spot in Portland when you want bbq quick. There's never usually a wait and the food comes out fairly quickly. That's about as good as it gets though. Meat is never hot but they've got 4 different bbq sauces to choose from. I so wish they had beef ribs, haven't been able to find a spot with beef ribs yet BUT I WILL! I really enjoy the brisket burnt ends and the corn muffin. And that Wilbur's revenge is pretty nice. All the other meats are just kinda decent though. Very backyard bbq kinda vibes here. No complaints on service. There's a huge parking lot outside and a bunch of shopping spots. read more

Service was great, food came out within 5 min, the waitress was super nice and friendly and the place was clean. My issue was with the quality of food that was served. Everything was cooked well, but the BBQ Texas brisket, the reason this native Texan wanted to visit, was the worst brisket I had ever tasted. It was cooked through well and the presentation was nice. But the quality of meat was that of a sponge. No brisket should ever look like a sponge. Even gas station brisket (Rudy's or Buccee's) in Texas is leagues away from what I was served. I'll try and come back in a month to see if it's any better. Hopefully the GM or owner of the restaurant realizes the quality of meat that they're buying. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Texas brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If you're a vegetarian This food is not worth the money do not come here. The macaroni and cheese is gross. The mashed potatoes are red mashed potatoes, but taste like they old and they just tried to heat them up and give them to you. The salmon is extra chewy like a frog legs. Thumbs down. Good for meat eaters only. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - CEDAR PLANK SALMON - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

On November 9,2025 I sent my sister to get me a bbq brisket sandwich with the two pickles,she bought 3 sandwiches.. I ate mines because I was hungry and waited all day anyways I give it a 4 it was dry burnt and overcooked all over in one with bbq on the side.. people don't pay &15.99 per sandwich and it's made like this.I took a picture of her sandwich that looked way better than mines.. anyways I'm over it and I'll make my own brisket from here on out... read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Bbq TEXAS BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time here and wow, the Texas BBQ brisket is awesome!! The burnt ends just melt in your mouth. I wish I could come back for more. I was here for a farewell work lunch with my teammate. Seriously, don't hesitate--just go here. You won't be disappointed with the food. read more

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Food was 90 bucks for 2 people. Waiter was rude. Bbq was dried out and the side salad lettuce was brown. I couldn't believe how poor of quality of service and food was. I will never go back. read more

Food was alright, but I'd never go to this place again. The staff were creeps and made my girlfriend feel super uncomfortable and unsafe.

Stopped in to meet a friend for lunch. We ate in the bar. The server was prompt to greet us and ask for our drink order. He quickly made and delivered drinks to our table, then took our food order. They were fairly busy for the lunch crowd, but our meal came out to the table in an acceptable amount of time. Average levels of noise based on the crowd at lunch. The food was flavorful and served warm. The ribs were a little dry but the bbq sauce was tasty so you could look past the dryness of the meat. read more

I'm not gonna lie i came here with my father a 4:00 on a Saturday place was not to busy,food was decent however the staff could have been much nicer my dad asked to see a football game and the bartender Jason was not kind at all and he said that he would put the game on in a rude fashion but turns out he didn't i don't pay for much considering I'm a child however the food could have been better for 100$ for two people. read more

Drove down to Oregon for a day trip. This location always gets the job done. It's a good spot for the family to sit down after a long day trip and eat a hearty meal. Service is usually good and the restaurant looks just like any other Famous Dave's. We appreciate the location being so close to the Washington border. It gives the chance to pit stop before driving up to Washington for a meal. read more

If you're looking for a delicious chicken dinner that isn't battered and fried, I had the most delicious chicken dinner here! Tender and moist and seasoned perfectly. Of course you can add their barbecue sauce to the chicken. You pick your sides and also get a delicious corn bread muffin. The baked beans are the best! read more

My daughter and I ate there last night, the food was great! Our server Marley was amazing. We appreciated her so much, she was very observant of her area and what her customers needed, always with a smile. It's lovely to go into a resteraunt or anywhere and to be acknowledged and appreciated especially in these times. Thank you, we had a lovely dinner, kudos to you! Definitely will be back! read more

I rarely write one-star reviews, but Yelpers deserve to know what a sad, miserable experience I had ordering curbside through Famous Dave's app. I arrived 15-minutes (5:45) before the appointed pick-up time (6:00) ... I had given Famous Dave's an hour ... and the appointed time passes. Ten minutes after (6:10), I go in, and wait in line to speak with the lady behind the counter. It's 21-minutes (6:21) before she goes to tract down our order. Oh, my dinner has been waiting in the kitchen since 19-minutes before the hour (5:41). Bad enough, but when I asked why Famous Dave's didn't bring it out when, through the app, I told them that I was waiting, her response was "Oh, yah. Sorry." But wait, there's more. After returning to our hotel, one of the dinners ordered was the BBQ Sassy Salad, with Brisket, no tomatoes. No Tomatoes, look, it's right there on the receipt. So my better half spent the next 30-minutes picking masticated tomatoes out of her salad. Seriously ruined her entire dinner. So, Famous Dave, never, ever again. 0-Star. read more

Never have I ever been treated the way I was treated tonight. We have come here at least once a month for YEARS. My kid loves it here. The hostess was absolutely squirrelly, vapid and rude. Half the restaurant was empty, and she walked us on the most cumbersome path to the table right at the kitchen exit. If our travels there were any indication, the traffic would be non-stop. We stood waiting for three servers to give food to the various tables in our path. Normally, the table would be totally fine if the restaurant were busy and there weren't at least 12 other options. But it wasn't. We politely asked for a different table, and we were met with a rude tone and "We seat according to servers." No, really? Like every other restaurant? Do the servers not want more money? Because it wasn't busy. She literally left us standing there and walked off. We stood there for a good 3 minutes not knowing what the heck was going on. We were confused. It was a reasonable request. We didn't see her talk to any of the servers, she just went to the 20-something-year-old manager, who gave the same response about tables and servers (of which there were at least 5 in the main dining area, but remember: lots of empty tables). He rudely asked a female server with a sarcastic tone if she'd "take us on" in front of us, and she said it wasn't a problem. The manager said, "If you didn't want to sit there you should've talked to the hostess." I said, "that's exactly what we did, but it's kind of hard to talk to someone that runs away, and now you're here." His response was, "Just sit, just sit down." This is terrible management. You don't ask a server if it's okay to seat a party at an empty table. If someone else came in and it was the last table, would you say, "sorry, we're too busy." No, you'd seat them and expect them to be patient. We got up, went to Park Stone literally steps away instead (which has BBQ!), were seated immediately, got drinks within 2 minutes, calamari in 5, and we are all happy. And never going back here. Ever. I'd rather support a small business that doesn't have shitty service. Cheers, Famous Dave's. You officially suck. I was the first person to review this location over 11 years ago, and you went from 5 stars to 1 purely based on your crappy customer service. read more

A friend is on the carnivore diet so he suggested that we go to Famous Dave's for lunch. It was absolutely delicious! I had the pineapple steaks for a side and they were fantastic. The service was exceptional and prompt as our drinks were kept full. Great option for wonderful barbecue. read more

The food is really good. The service needs a little help with getting servers attention. The ambience was really cool with all the different decor. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - LOADED POTATO with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I was visiting Portland for the first time and decided to stop by Famous Dave's for lunch. The customer service was great, I cannot remember her name but she was very friendly and attentive. The food I ordered was subpar. I ordered hot wings, let's just say it was lukewarm temp and not spicy. I was expecting baked mac and cheese, but it tasted more like krafts stovetop. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - 1 MEAT PLATTER: wings w/ mac - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

ABSOLUTE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DELICIOUS FOOD!! My boyfriend and I travel extensively for work so we eat out often. With that being said it has become increasingly challenging to find a decent restaurant and more importantly to experience even half way decent customer service. Tonight our waitress Marlee was incredible!! I haven't had that kind of service in years. Very attentive, personable, knowledgeable and more importantly a very kind human being. We truly need more people in this world like her. The food was absolutely delicious!! I hate to admit I ate way too much. . Now I need to roll myself to the hotel gym and find a treadmill. read more

The food was prepared and cooked to perfection. Marlee our server was the BEST. Absolutely amazing service and above reproach. It started while a smile and a drink order. It was delivered with speed absolute speed. No waiting, no wondering, no need to ask. She came back in a flash and took our order when we were ready. Marlee did this with such ease and expertise that the delivery of our food was served with love, kindness and caring touch that you would have thought your own mother invited you over to eat. Ambiance was great and decor was clean. I could have written so much more but in the end this review is to say thank you to the best sever anyone could ask for. read more

We had such a great experience at Famous Dave's, largely thanks to our waitress Marlee. She was amazing; attentive without hovering, genuinely thoughtful, and incredibly patient with our very indecisive group. What really stood out was her memory: she kept everyone's orders straight (even with changes and back-and-forth) and made the whole meal feel effortless. Friendly, professional, and clearly great at what she does. Service like this makes a big difference, and we'll absolutely be back because of her. read more

came here for dinner . No wait for seating. Menu is very extensive. Had a great platter. Fried pickles were good (not on the menu). Brisket, chicken, fish is flavorful. coleslaw and beans were great too. Our server was very attentive despite how many tables she was serving.! I'll be back when i'm in town read more

I went back to famous Dave's and took my husband he had a taste of my leftovers from my Birthday dinner and said they were delicious and he wanted to go so we went yesterday 3/1/25 he got ribs collard greens, coleslaw. I got the same as I got on my Birthday Ribs, collard greens, french fries with ranch. And they have the best ranch I've ever tasted and a corn muffin comes with it. We both got corn muffins and it was just as delicious as it was on my birthday. I believe it's safe to say that since my birthday dinner I've been thinking about that birthday dinner And couldn't wait to go back.! If you like barbecue, you want to go to famous days the staff is very friendly very attentive. The restaurant is clean. Seating is comfortable next time. I want to try the fried chicken or maybe the catfish I bet it's all just as delicious. read more

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Gosh, the reviews are all over the place on here but we were in the mood for barbecue so decided to Famous Dave's a try. Last week, we went to a BBQ place in Prineville which was a huge disappointment. I love salmon but after my Prineville experience, I was really nervous about ordering it again. Anywhere! But our waitress, Patricia, was very helpful and personable. When I asked about "how popular" their salmon was, she rolled her eyes, and as a connoisseur herself, said it was amazing. "It's not dry then?"(I had to ask!) Then she told us how it was made. As soon as she said it was cooked on a cedar plank, I closed the menu. It was the best I've ever had! Hubby enjoyed the Country Roasted Chicken. They had a good variety of sides. Everything was delicious! Ambiance: Decor was fun and what you expect for a BBQ place. Good lighting, and the music was at a perfect level for being able to converse at your own table and not hear everyone else's conversations. Hope everyone else has an experience as good as ours. We'll be back! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - AGAIN! I almost forgot to snap a picture so pardon the partially eaten meal! We were starving! That salmon was SOOO tender!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon