Yes, it's mostly known as a BBQ joint, however, don't sleep on their happy hour food items. There's a lot to try. Maybe if you're super hungry, you absolutely can! Thank goodness happy hour occurs when there's a game on. Nothing like some BBQ, sides, and an iced drink during sports! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Happy hour - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Taste was ok. Portion size was disappointing especially for the price. I was craving some good ol' bbq the other night. So I went to Grubhub and saw famous Dave's. I ordered some burnt ends and the Mac n' cheese balls When the food arrived, it smelled amazing and I was ready to dig in. However I opened the to go container to find 11 measly pieces of brisket in on top of 10 French fries.... And I paid $23.99 for this?! The burnt ends were tasty, don't get me wrong, and quite tender and flavorful, but not $23.99 tasty. Their website says the burnt end appetizer is $19.99, however in Grubhub I was Charged $23.99 before delivery fees, driver benefits and service fees. The Mac n cheese bites were $15.59 and were decently tasty, Maybe I have to go in person and see if the portions for the burnt ends are any better? Needless to say I found myself quite disappointed (and hungry) after my order. For $50 dollars (after tip) I expect to be reasonably satisfied, not looking for a second dinner read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Burnt Ends Appetizer - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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So good, was definitely an indulgence for sure. I loved the ribs, corn bread and fries the most. The family meal was hella good ~$140 for BBQ and it was eye opening. Love how the iced tea comes in giant mason jars and how the inside is packed full of TVs. The waitresses are really nice and sitting with family and friends were a blast. I'll definitely be back. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place seems similar to a roadhouse kind of setting. Decent traffic. There are Togo and sports bar around. The waiting for food on a weekday evening is a bit long. We waited around 1 hr to get our food and we are not sure if this is just out of the stove. For the food, they are mostly breaded or fried. Not a big fan of fast-food-style like this in a sit down restaurant. Kids meal have quite a bunch of options. read more

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We've had dinner take out here before, but this latest time we went, we just ordered dessert take out, so I'll restrict this current review to my take out order of 6 large chocolate chip cookies for $9.95. The cookies are quite big, as you can see. I was actually trying to figure out the number of calories in one of these cookies, because the app says 150 calories, and that most certainly can't be true - not even close. So I weighed a couple of cookies, and they're about 105-110g, which for a typical CCC would be about 550 calories. Maybe you didn't want to know that, but too late, you read this and now you know. But they're very fine cookies. I don't get any mass produced, store-bought vibe from these. At the same time, they're too uniform and similar to each other to get a homemade vibe, but all I know is they go great with milk when warmed up to just-out-of-the-oven levels. Lots of small semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cookie isn't chewy, but is fairly soft when warmed up on the first day or two. As good as they are, we take a few days to eat them, and by Day 4, they do start to stay a bit hard even when warmed. Not the fault of Famous Dave's - we just take longer to eat them. And 6 for $10, that's a great deal. Just a little over $1.50 each, which is wonderful value when you consider that Subway cookie is probably less than half the weight and only a little cheaper. I'll update the review next time we have BBQ here, but it's pretty good too! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Half a dozen delicious chocolate chip cookies - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

We usually come when we have a bigger group. They have always accommodated us. Food is great especially the catfish fingers. They are even toddler approved. read more

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Their bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and praline caramel sauce are too good! I typically order two when I am craving sweets. Everything else is yummy too! read more

We sat in the bar and we are so happy we did! The bartender Kayla and our server Joey were amazing! Highly recommend ordering the peach ice tea! The tacos and corn bread are so good! My children really enjoyed the pork sandwhich!! Go visit and sit in the bar! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Peach ice tea and brownie - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Placed an online order and never got a notification that it was ready I was there before the estimated time and the food was cold and it tasted like the meat was old... definitely wouldn't recommend read more

100/10 Would definitely recommend! Our server Kaitlyn was an absolute treat and treated us so well with her bubbly personality! She knew everything about the menu so we didn't have to worry with our questions and our food came out piping hot & deliciousss! If you're ever in the area and craving BBQ, This! Is! The! Spot! read more

I came in to order to go and the service from Katelynn was amazing!! It was quick, food was great, I would definitely come back!!

My favorite part of famous Dave's is their cornbread and beans. The barbecue is mediocre at best, but slather it in enough sauce and it'll manage for a quick fix. Sometimes the wait can be longer than usual but it can be due to being understaffed. Even if you are seated it does take some time to get your food, where you'll potentially lose your appetite just because you waited so long. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

We went during happy hour. It wasn't even busy very excellent and friendly service. Food was awesome. It was nice to get out of the heat. My wife loved the spicy mango margarita the sweet tea was on the money for me. read more

I ordered Famous Dave's for dinner last night while I was at work. I had the 2 meat special and chose roast chicken and brisket. It came with two sides and I chose Mac n cheese and garlic mash. I will say the flavorrrrr....the flavor of the meat....it was seasoned extremely well. The portion size however is where they lost me. It looks like I got one strip of brisket cut up into 4 pieces ...the Mac n cheese was terrible. Super runny and had corn and celery in it. Like whatttt that isn't bbq! Whoever made that smack n no please is NOT invited to the cookout!. The garlic mash was decently flavored but, the cornbread was a hit! read more

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Famous Dave's never disappoints! The BBQ was absolutely delicious tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The ribs practically fell off the bone, and the sides were just as amazing. The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything came out fresh and hot. If you're craving great barbecue and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Famous Dave's. We'll definitely be back! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Great friendly service , everyone was very attentive. All the food came out fast and was very delicious.

The BBQ here is just alright. The BBQ chicken was pretty goo, a little on the dry side, but still had good flavor. The ribs were decent too, well-sauced and tender enough. I've got to say, I really enjoyed the potato wedges, probably one of the highlights of the meal. The rib tips, unfortunately, were a miss. They were really tough and hard to eat. Service was fine overall. It was busy when we went, so there was a bit of a wait before our server checked on us, but that's understandable. read more

We had a great meal at Famous Dave's! The BBQ was flavorful, the meats were tender, and the portions were generous. The ribs were cooked just right, the brisket was juicy, and the cornbread was a perfect complement to the meal. The sides were fresh and delicious, especially the fries and baked beans. If you're craving classic barbecue with hearty portions and great service, Famous Dave's is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back! read more

Ordered the 2 grill combo. Enough to feed 2. Everything in large portions and hot. Brisket was lean, not fatty. Rib tips were fatty and meaty. Corn, broccoli, pickles and yellow cake. The sauce tastes like a 3:1 mix of Frank's & Baby Ray's. Zero smoke flavor. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Brisket & rib ends - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Fast service. Food was hot and large portion for the family. The highlight of the night was ourserver Kaitlyn! She was really awesome and on top of things read more

Walked in and was instantly surrounded by the richest scent of barbecue (which only strengthened the bbq cravings). Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. The food came out in a very timely matter + was very VERY delicious. :P read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - St Louis Rib-n-Meat Combo - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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shitty food and horrible management. The atmosphere and ambiance inside is shitty as well.

My first time here and I really liked Famous Dave's Delicious sandwich and amazing service read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich & Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was delicious! Our server Hailey was very attentive and checked in on us throughout the time we were here! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Ribs were ok but nothing to get excited about. Corn on Cobb mushy. Garlic mashed potatoes definitely not tasty as over seasoned. Service was good. Our server was attentive. Very loud with so much noise we could not talk. Got home with a stomach ache. Won't be back. read more

We always love coming to this bbq restaurant the food is always great! Some of the food can be a little hard on the stomach if your elderly only the potato salad really, but everything else was almost melt in your mouth, fall off the bone meat with tons of flavor their sauces are also delicious I especially love the iced tea. I have especially high standards for service, so for me the service was just ok or decent, but for my best friend the lady who assisted us was wonderful! Which tells me the service here is excellent by most people's standards if my friend thought so. The ambiance is a little loud but calm, you can still hear each other talk with no problem while eating your food, the booths are also incredibly comfortable and you just sink into them! Overall great food, excellent service, and awesome ambiance . If want great bbq in San Jose this is hands down a great place to go. Cheers! read more

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Katelyn was great! Thank you for the great service! Love the yummy food and kind people here!

Wonderful experience at Famous Dave's Curtner! Our server Lenore E was exceptional, very attentive and kind. Loved the food and the music, got some dessert and we are taking leftovers home. We'll be back! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Bread pudding!!! Amazing - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Great service! Friendly staff and food is always on point ! Love this location , also super clean! :)

Came here for lunch at opening time, 11am. The dining area appeared clean on first glance, but closer inspection of the bbq sauce bottles show a definite lack of cleanliness. The refillable bbq sauce bottles on the table were mostly empty and had not been cleaned properly (see picture). We placed our orders and received the food at least 45min later! Wow. I can't imagine how long the wait would be if it were actually busy! I ordered a Caesar salad. The salad was good sized but was not tossed with the dressing, which is normally how a Caesar salad is served. The flavor was just ok, without a traditional Caesar flavor. Other people in my group reported dry meat, cold fries, and poor sandwiches. Would not return! read more

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Went there at 2/3pm on a Sunday, sat in the bar area. Servers were really attentive. Food came out hot and fresh. Meat was a littttttttle dry, but just a little. The bbq sauce on the table made up for it. Over all, enjoyed the meal. Our little girl we had with us was feeling picky and ended up not wanting the Mac and cheese we ordered her and the servers were nice enough to swap it for mini corn dogs with adding it to the bill. Loved the staff. Thanks guys. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Trip tip and brisket, masher and corn. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is always so well served and delicious! The service is always so timely and pay close attention to detail. We love coming here as a family read more

The food and service was amazing!!! The brisket is amazing!! We got the feast for two and the best part were the beans. So unique I've never tasted anything like that read more

Today, we came out to see Dave Anderson, owner of Famous Dave's BBQ, hosted a bbq competition featuring local contestants at this location like... Los Mexicutioners Oak Greenwood BBQ Big Daddy's BBQ *People's Choice Bonesauce Oakland Dust BBQ It was a fun event. We ran into friends, so we stayed til the end. read more

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Ribs came dry as a bone. I ordered the ribs with the sauce and they were so dry. The corn side was bland no butter or salt in sight. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food really liked the service. Food was tasty and filling. The cornbread is to die the place is cozy and inviting. Homey feel for the family. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Yummy - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Cant remember the last time we were here, but we are so impressed we couldn't stop eating. All our food was so so delicious. Everything was juicy, saucy & savory. Mercedes service was also top notch! Definitely recommend, our family definitely will be back. read more

Great service! Great people yummy food! Consistent always great! Atmosphere always clean

We went on a weekday around 5pm, it was fairly empty and we were seated quick. My partner wanted "meat" and lots of it. Huge portions and even my partner went home with a to go box. They provide paper towels for cleaning up, but I suggest bringing baby wipes cause it can get messy. We brought my grandson, they provided some crayons and stuff to color on. Overall a pretty decent experience if you're hungry, want big portions and are looking for a lot of options and the backyard bbq feel. read more

Been to many Famous Daves but this one is very cozy and comfortable. Quick and not super expensive - a favorite restaurant of mine. In Alameda the new Famous Daves is a bit cold and tall ceilings - I like it - but this one has a very different feel. A bit darker and more intimate somehow. Warmer lights - I don't even remember the types - but very very comfortable. I remember likely booth seating around the perimeter and lots of space - we could talk to one another and not hear neighbors very much. Some odd music choice played - but why not try something different than the normal garbage you listen to? Food here was exactly like at any other restaurant of the same name. We sat near the vault where they keep the secret recipes. Don't ask me how to make this stuff. Server was very very pleasant. She didn't fuss over us but was very attentive. Its a very difficult thing to get right especially when your with a larger group like I was in. If I could I would throw a Michelin star your way. Well done - from the moment I reached the entrance to the second I left. read more