Famous Dave's
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Top Sentiments among Famous Dave's Reviewers
Fabulous mouth watering barbeque
GREAT flavor
Great bread pudding dessert
Recommend Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Great bleu cheese dressing
Unbeatable Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich
Excellent sauces
Unbeatable Shack Fries
Customer Reviews (51 reviews)
jdd32005
on Citysearch May 21, 2008I wouldn't say Dave's has the most authentic BBQ or anything, but I still love this restaurant. My friends and I have made this our staple. Whether you get ribs, pork, chicken, catfish, or brisket, you really can't go... (more)
wallnut
on Citysearch May 04, 2008Famous Dave's has great food and generally good service but sometimes the rib tips and other barbecue items seem to have been sitting out for a while. My experience has been that when it comes to bbq, timing often... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2008any time i see a restaurant that has famous in the name i feel compelled to stop and see what all the hype is about,so we went in and ordered up some good old southern BBQ and it was awesome... (more)
mariposa0331
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2007I LOVE LOVE LOVE Famous Dave's! It is so amazing and I have never had a bad meal there. My particular favorites are the Gerogia chopped pork BBQ sandwich, the rib tips, and their side (drunken apples, fries, corn... (more)
dawglover
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2007My teenage boys kept saying: momma...you gotta try it! But, i'm not usually crazy for BBQ. When they offered to pay...that was for me! And wow...what i have been missing! Our server kept saying: you'll get a hankerin'... (more)
tateanator
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2007I would certainly pay $13 if the ribs were good, but from the first to the last, they were gristly and tough with less meat than expected. Old cow maybe? I dont know, but I was disappointed and won't try other menu items as... (more)
vah
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2006Great place for BBQ. Worth every penny and your time. Seating was prompt and the service was great. I would definitely go to this place often. (more)
benwa
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2006I love the wings and all the different bar-b-que flavors they have. (Try the "Devil's Spi_" if you like it HOT with great flavor.) I was very disappointed with the ribs. Of course, I am from Memphis and very... (more)
cvkbna
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2006...the food is still amazing!! The Feast for 2 covers all bases (see picture) and is our family's favorite. It easily feeds 3 and they will bring an extra corn and cornbread for the 3rd person. Join the P.I.G. Club... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch May 31, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>Famous Dave's recipes began as a hobby for Dave Anderson, who opened his first 'cue shack in Hayward, Wisc., in 1994. Now a national phenomenon, the restaurants cater to diners who dig into... (more)
Stacey D.
on Judys Book Jan 12, 2006Famous Dave's is yummy food. There's a lot of variety in sauces and meats, but little in the side item department. The meats/sauces arent better than any of the other barbecue places, but there's quite a bit of food on... (more)
Marina M.
on Judys Book Nov 28, 2005I like Famous Daves for the atmosphere and the food. The service isn't bad either and the prices are average for the food you get. It's a good place to take people from out of town or for a birthday. The portions are quite... (more)
woozabelle
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2005Okay, so it's not Tennessee BBQ, and yes, it's a chain, but man it's good. The food is delicious, the service is fabulous, the portion sizes are huge, and the ambience is cool. I have only had a problem with my food there... (more)
jmeden2000
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2005While I'm not from the south, I have frequented my share of BBQ joints and Famous Daves lives up to the hype. For those who say it's a sellout chain, that couldn't be farther from the truth! There are 5 family-owned... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2005I know this place is known for thier barbeque but the steak is out of this world! No steak sauce needed! Seasoned perfectly. The brisket is also wonderful! The wait staff is excellent , very friendly. Great... (more)
tonismith
on Citysearch May 16, 2005Never a bad meal at Famous Daves. This is by far thes best BBQ in Nashville. (more)
lilmarinesgirlda
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2004I went to the Famous Dave's near Nashville, TN while on a road trip to Texas, and all I have to say is this. It was the best, most amazing, delicious resturant that I have EVER been to in my ENTIRE life. The wait was a little... (more)
chyenneh
on Citysearch Apr 18, 2004I'm in the Air Force and recently was relocated to Nashville. This was the first place my co-workers took me to eat. The staff is outstanding, the food is outrageously delicious and the atmosphere is great. Famous... (more)
samweston
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2004HAD TO WAIT ALMOST AN HOUR!!! BUT THE BEST RIBS I HAVE EVER HAD !!! I HAVE LIVED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, HAD RIBS IN MEMPHIS, KANSAS CITY, CHICAGO, BIRMINGHAM . . . NEVER HAD RIBS LIKE THESE! THE EMPLOYEES ARE BETTER... (more)
cheetahkye
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2004Of all the reviews of this restaurant, I only see 2 negatives, and I can honestly say that these people truly don't know real BBQ. They are probably used to the oven baked vinegary based bbq known for this area, which is... (more)
karstcsg
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2003Famous Dave's is great BBQ... however, it is still a glorified national chain BBQ. The food is good, espically since you have a choice of sauce (Devil's Spit). I recommend having the Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich,... (more)
summermh
on Citysearch Aug 13, 20037 types of BBQ sauce on the table for you to choose from, corn muffins that melt in your mouth, first timers should try the "feast" which gives you an opportunity to try several items (yes, you'll take some home). Also,... (more)
phenomenon
on Citysearch Jul 31, 2003famous dave's is the most wonderful place for your family and friends. From the greeting you get when you enter to the service and farewell when you leave.(and you don't want to leave )There's isn'ty a bad choice on the... (more)
lindzj
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2003THERE IS NO BETTER BBQ AND RIBS IN TOWN. CATFISH IS AWESOME TOO !!! THE EMPLOYEES THAT WORK THERE ARE WAY TOO NICE (IF THERE IS SUCH A THING) BBQ, RIBS & FRIENDLINESS ARE UNBEATABLE BY ANY OTHER IN NASHVILLE ALL... (more)
nemoatcomcast
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2003JUST ATE AT FAMOUS DAVE'S MUST SAY THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCES I HAVE EVER HAD. BEST RIBS I HAVE EVER HAD! SOME OF THE BEST AND FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED AT ANY RESTAURANT! IF... (more)
tnichols
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2003Being a Memphis native I was somewhat sceptical about my first visit to Famous Dave's. But from the great atmosphere to the hospitable service and not to mention the the out of this world BBQ. I was hooked and have go... (more)
jwbjr
on Citysearch May 31, 2003The BEST ribs in town! Period! We have eaten here on several occasions, and the food is always consistent. (more)
gdogforBBQ
on Citysearch May 27, 2003I MOVED HERE TWO YEARS AGO, BEING BBQ LOVERS, THE FIRST THING THAT WE HAD TO DO WAS FIND THE BEST BBQ IN TOWN. WE'VE STILL BEEN LOOKING FOR TWO YEARS BUT AS OF THIS PAST MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY WE FOUND IT! WE TRIED FAMOUS... (more)
FloridaStateFan
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2003This restaurant has the best ribs I have ever tried. I am a big rib fan, some of my buddies and I have a BBQ team and we compete at Memphis in May every year. (We always enter our smoked pork shoulder) Lord knows I have... (more)
spbob
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2003I had been told that this place was BBQ from the North so it's been there for about a year and I haven't bothered to try it. I ate there this Monday and it was so good I went back today too. This place is the "Real Deal!" The... (more)
vcastle61
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2003Having tried Bar-B-Que all over America, Dave's is the absolute best. The dining experience combined well cooked food, excellent sauces, and hearty portions with a rustic ambience and one of the most attentive... (more)
TeriD
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2003My new favorite restaurant in Nashville is Famous Dave's BBQ. The food is incredible, not just for BBQ but the food in general. We've been there four times in the last three weeks. The people who work there are the... (more)
luv2bbq
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2003BBQ is my hobby for over 20 years. I tried Famous Dave's two days ago on a recomendation from a friend. For those of you who would like to know a rating of BBQ in Nashville from someone who KNOWS BBQ Ribs - #1.Famous... (more)
SittinOnDubz
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2003Me and my wife Erica came into Famous Daves last Saturday and when we got to the host stand we found out that the wait was 45 minutes. We decided that we couldn't wait that long and were on our way out when Famous Tony talked... (more)
pattymcgriff
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2003I HAD NEVER BEEN A BBQ FAN, BUT WHEN MY FRIENDS RAVED TO ME ABOUT FAMOUS DAVES, I HAD TO TRY IT. THE SMELL OF HICKORY SMOKED FOOD BLOWS YOU OVER WHEN YOU ENTER THE RESTURANT ALONG WITH THE DECOR. THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING! WE... (more)
hachy
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2003My family took me to Famous Dave's for my birthday this week. First of all there were 20 of us and they were able to accomodate us all at one table. The two servers that took care of us were so friendly and really... (more)
garrison
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2003I am hooked on the beef brisket. I'm from Houston, Texas and we know brisket in Texas. We moved to Nashville five years ago and have not been able to find beef brisket anywhere that is as good as what we are used to back... (more)
chloenkibbles
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2003The best BBQ in these parts. The ribs are the best I have ever had. The food was great and the service made it better! We had to wait for about an hour but it was very worth it. (more)
jamespatrick
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2003I could smell hickory smoke from Lebanon Road as I approached Famous Dave's for the first time. As brisket melted in my mouth and rib meat dangled from the bone as I lifted it from my plate, two words seemed to echo... (more)
missyh598
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2003Service is great and food is awesome. Portions are huge and always delicious. Ribs, Georgia chopped pork and roasted chicken are excellent and can't be beat! (more)