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    Famous Dave's

    3.2 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Steven T.

    It has been a long time since I've been here and it still is a great place to get bbq. The menu has a lot to choose from, we went with the bbq plate for 2 but it's enough to feed 3 to 4. Excellent sauce flavor, plus on the tables they have an assortment of sauces to add a little kick. The chicken and ribs were cooked to perfection. The meat fell right off the bone. The pork was so tender it melted in your mouth. The beans and coleslaw had great flavors. The plate included some cornbread that was baked with honey and butter that gave it a nice crust on top. Utensils are provided but don't be afraid to use your hands..it is a bbq joint. Hand wipes are available at every table if you get messy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of tables and booths for your comfort and large parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A full bar with big screen tvs for game day or just to chill with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give them a try.

    3 meats + extra meat
    Amy T.

    Ordered via Door Dash. We got the three meats (rib tip, brisket, and tri-tip) and added burnt tips. The combo comes with cornbread, pickles, pickled onions, fried onions, and broccoli. My favorites were the tender and flavorful burnt tips, tastes like char siu, and soft cornbread. My least favorites were the tri-tip and rib tips which were dry and overdone. The brisket is not super tender but still soft enough and had subtle flavor.

    Famous Dave's Sampler Platter

    Stopped by to get some sauce, Devil's Spit. Had Dave's Sampler Platter, it was ok, nothing too special. In particular, the rib tips were 95% gristle, very little meat. We were expecting ribs with bones that had meat. Service was on point was, there were few customers, just a couple of vehicles in the parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Guess that should of been a clue. Hmmm, no wonder why[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]...

    My second "sweet tea" that was actually unsweetened.
    Brian K.

    I was going to write a really long review about how bad my experience at Famous Dave's was, but I decided to summarize it instead. From start to finish, the service was incredibly slow. I ordered sweet tea twice, and got regular tea twice. I ordered the BBQ nachos, and there may have been a misunderstanding, but I got BBQ nachos with brisket. I thought I was getting pulled pork. Some of the meat was cold, some of the beens were cold, and all of the chips were cold. Also, some of the chips were stale, the brisket was dried out, and there were some sad looking pieces of lettuce on top. I was unimpressed, but hungry, so I ate the food anyway. I got the bill and it was $56.00! My server billed me for another table's food.l by mistake. When I complained about that and the charge for the brisket, they adjusted the bill, but they were rude about it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I couldn't understand why the place was so empty when I walked in. I did when I walked out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Jen-Jen B.

    Bosses took me here for lunch. We were seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit dim inside, but enough lighting to see your food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got to try their ribs, brisket, mashed potato, and cornbread. The ribs and brisket was tasty. Wasn't as salty as I expected. Which I prefer. The mashed was okay. The cornbread was a bit on the dry side, but still good. I was more so into the meat. The service was great from beginning to end of our visit.

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    Lloyd C.

    It had been awhile since we last dined in. We usually pickup some takeout for my wife's mom and/or sometimes for ourselves. Today, we visited this Famous Dave's twice. Once driving up to drop off groceries and food for my M-I-L. Then driving home we decided to actually eat here. We shared a three-item combo plate with burnt ends, bbq pulled chicken, and Roasted chicken. Our sides were the mac & cheese and French fries. The chicken was tender and juicy. The mac & cheese has diced jalapeños in it, so it has a kick. The burnt ends were good and also the cornbread! Ashley D (I think) was our server. She was very friendly, helpful, and attentive, as she checked on us a few times. She was sweet and had a great personality.

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    Sheila C.

    Famous Amy was our waitress and she was exceptional very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone in our party enjoyed their individual meals. They have plenty to choose from Ribs, Brisket, chicken, they have a lot of sandwiches I loved the cornbread I got banana pudding for dessert. It was my Birthday and I really enjoyed everything. I will be back and I suggest if you're in the area make sure to stop by.

    Jo W.

    Came for company birthday lunch with coworkers. We got seated in a booth. Food was super filling. I ordered a 2-combo, tri-tip and beef brisket. It came with cornbread comes with it, and I chose mac and cheese and broccoli as sides. They also helped us store a birthday cake, which they brought out when we were ready for dessert.

    Feast for two

    4 for food, 5 for our server Famous Britney. Ribs, roasted chicken, beans, mac&cheese is delicious, pork was a bit salty. Famous Britney gave us her insider food recs. She's friendly and genuine.

    The waitress Amy, was very nice and had good customer service. Ribs were good and very flavorful, chicken strips were overcooked and hard, fish was small but good, hot wings were good. Onion rings were very good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Melissa R.

    The food was delicious of course, [[HIGHLIGHT]]good music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service was top tier from the very entrance. Brittany was amazing! Will be back just for her!! The ice cream too.

    Arlo T.

    Famous Dave's is not too bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I came here on a Sunday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded and was served/greeted hella fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up getting a 2 meat combo sausage and brisket. The food wasn't too bad, the sauces were good also. Kinda want them to have a Carolina gold sauce though. All the food was good, I just wish it wasn't as steep. Overall it's a decent place if you're craving bbq.

    Corn Bread

    My parents like this establishment, but when my parents pay $18 for 12 full corn muffins and get some broken in half but counted as 2 instead of the one is sad. other than that it's great food!

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    29 days ago

    Awesome service at the To Go counter, the guy at the register was really chill. The food is always top notch when ever I go!

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    Great service, great food, great spicy margaritas . Had the chopped pork and it was good. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive.

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    Super tasty ribs. Cornbread is really great also. Staff is nice as well. Beer is always good!

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