Famous Dave’s

We moved to AZ 18 months ago and our first visit to Famous Dave’s was on our anniversary shortly after. We ordered the All American Feast with St. Louis ribs, chicken and brisket so we could several of their meat items. The food was fabulous that first time. Unfortunately subsequent visits resulted in very dry/​over cooked brisket and overall less delicious food. We thought maybe we were going at a bad time of day (between lunch and dinner) and were getting left overs not sold from the lunch crowd and not freshly cooked for the dinner crowd. We had not been there for many months and yesterday we gave them another chance and took my parents there for lunch. Since we were at the prime lunch hour I figured it was safe to try the brisket again and ordered the brisket sandwich, my mother did the same. I was HORRIBLE, it was so dry and overcooked. My macaroni and cheese had that dark film on top like it had been sitting for a good while. My dad had a chicken sandwich and was satisfied, my husband had the St. Louis ribs and said they were «okay» but the fries were not hot. It was not an inexpensive lunch and I am embarrassed and am ashamed of myself for not saying something to our server. We will not be going back, ever.

All the food was great. They love new guest and want you keep on coming back so let them know its your first time there.

First off let me say our waiter Daniel has been the best waiter we have ever had! Food came out faster then we expected, or as my wife said freaky fast. Since we have been here before i csn only say the food was great or else we would have never came back as much as we do. The staff is super awesome sauce, we came all the way from west phoenix to dine here and will be back.

So, Famous Dave’s has been sitting in my backyard, literally a stone’s throw away, and no one cared to tell me why it was so Famous. Well, luckily, my out-​of-​town friends took me along for a pick-​up run cause they were dumbfounded that I had no clue…(smh vehemently). While waiting for our All-​American order, I couldn’t help gawking at the lip-​smacking, finger-​licking, happily chewing satisfied carnivores! I soon became one of them once we got home and got down to devouring ribs, chicken, and links. The table was quiet for the first few minutes. At some point, someone had to check in to make sure that everyone was okay. The food was devastatingly delicious from cornbread to coleslaw! Now that I’ve shared this breaking news with you, go and make your mouth happy.

Went there for their «buy a $ 25 Gift Card and get 2 $ 5 bonus cards». Well, what they don’t tell you until after you purchase them, is that the $ 5 cards can not be used until next year AND they can’t be used together. I think this is pretty shady at least and dishonest at its worst. Feels like the old hair and switch. If they are going to put such restrictions on the cards, they should say so up front. Feel lied to and misled. I will use the cards on different occasions, then never return. Very disappointed with the dishonesty of what I thought was a reputable company.

Ate here a few times, had my in-​laws the last time we are here on Monday, I like the manhandler sand which. Service is always good and the food is reasonably priced good tasting, only complaint is that it’s always a little chilly in the restaurant in the fall/​winter

The food is decent, but both times I went the servers cleanliness is at a low. Their aprons are filthy, and their hands if you look at them, are not washed at all. My wife doesn’t want to bring our kids nor return here for a 3^rd visit, we overheard one of the male servers talking about his dick to some of the girl servers. This place’s atmosphere was awful. If you’re going to brag about you’re size do it in the back that’s disgusting and lacks respect for my children

The BBQ Brisket here is what has turned me back around to BBQ. There is a consistently good product served by wonderfully nice servers. Stopped in today for a quick pick up for lunch. The young woman at the «Ta-​Go» counter was very sweet.

Wonderful food and great service! We were a big party and first time there visiting from CA and the waitress was so sweet and helpful, I had the ½ slab and boy was it delicious! Next time we r in town visiting we will definitely stop by again

The food is delicious, the prices are great and so is the customer service. It’s a very warm and welcoming establishment. I would highly recommend the brisket and the ribs. I look forward to returning and exploring more on the menu.

Love it! Best BBQ going back soon the ribs chicken. And everything delicious make you lick you’re fingers

Great finger licking BBQ plate for the family. Had all the meats and they do a great job describing the sauces to you.
Little pricey but you forget once you try their BBQ. You can also buy their recipes rubs and sauces. If you order to go they are tight with sauces, eat in and have plentiful of BBQ.

I used to be a big fan however the meat tends to be on the dry side and food overcooked

The same general manager Mike Massine has managed this location for many years and it shows.
Always expect a great meal with great service and this visit was no different. Excellent and consistent!
Prices have increased, but what hasn’t these days. Serve top quality meat.
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We had Erin as our server
Service was great
Food and drink were also great
They all treated my 3 year old
We started with the burnt ends as an appetizer and brisket as the entrée

Always love Famous Daves. Rib tips appatizer is awesome. & enough for a meal to take home some. Hubby gets the sampler platter. Again appetizer size is enough. With leftovers.
It’s a real set down & order BBQ joint. Not one of those stand in line try & figure out what you want making the ppl behind you mad places. But a real restaurant.

Amazing!!!
First of all the food was so damn good! Best BBQ I’ve ever had. And our server Dave was one of the best we’ve had in a long time. Ask for him if you ever go!

Visited for Veterans Day 11/​11/​2014
Excellent yearly free meals for Veterans!
We waited about 5 minutes to be seated and received fast and friendly services. Considering that day was a busy night we received nothing but great quality meal and services. Our food was very authentic and loaded with flavors. Loved the spare ribs, endless cups of cold ice tea, corn bread, and tried out the chicken wings for the first time they were amazing.
Looking forward to visiting again

I’m a big fan of BBQ, and I’m a very forgiving BBQ fan. As long as the meat is cooked right, and you offer me an assortment of sauces, I’m sold.
Somehow I’ve lived under a rock, and never visited a Famous Daves before. I know they are a chain, so I had higher than usual expectations for the food being consistent.
I ordered the Georgia Chopped Pork, and my father had the spare ribs.
We ordered Baked Beans. Potato Salad, and mac and Cheese for sides and shared.
The Pork was good. It was a little dry, but I drowned it in multiple sauces, and it tasted good. The potato salad was wonderful, just the right amount of flavor without being over powering. Same with the beans, There were sizable chunks of meat mixed in with the beans and it was De-​lish.
The Mac and Cheese was awful, and that’s saying something because I hardly meet anything with cheese I haven’t loved. No only was it «spicy» with Jalapenos (which I never felt like had a place in Mac and Cheese) but the flavor was missing something. Neither myself, nor my father could place WHAT it was missing, but we left it.
The service was great, even with our server with a 12 top and 6 top (that we could see) in addition to us. Very friendly, made great recommendations, and kept our drinks topped off.
I’m sure I will go back, since it’s so close to him, but it is a bit generic for BBQ. I think I prefer Lucilles to Daves… and that is also quite close.

Great family ambiance. Our server Rachel was very nice and helpful. Food was fantastic!
Definitely try the Texas Beef Brisket! Omgeee it was orgasmic! Super tender and juicy pieces of meat.
The ultimate burger was delicious as well. The feast for one combo was huge. My parents actually shared one and it was more than enough.
Four stars just for the brisket alone lol!