Famous Dave’s

We went on a Friday night. We went to two other places first and they were packed and we would have had to wait so we ended up here. It wasn’t very busy so that should have been a clue.
Food was mediocre.
Chicken strips were ground up chicken, as were the boneless wings. The fish was decent but it was all breaking and little actual fish. Ribs were OK, but they were tough.
When we got the bill I was shocked to see that they charged $ 4.75 for a domestic bottled beer. Seriously? This wasn’t a specialty beer. Just a regular old beer that you can get anywhere for a maximum of $ 3.50.
Honestly, Dickey’s or Grizzlies is a much better choice. We won’t likely be coming back to Dave’s unless the other two barbecue places burn down.

Ate here on Sunday July 26,2015. We got the naked ribs, so we could put our own sauce on them. Husband and I really enjoyed our meal. Ribs were perfectly cooked an we enjoyed them plain or with the sauces. Would eat here again.

Best thing is the Bread Pudding. I mean, I will get it to go and just order that. If you don’t order it your a fool. Almost gets 5 stars just for that. However…
Otherwise, it’s an ok generic bbq place. Far better than ordering ribs at Applebees or Chilis. Good sides. Good Service. It’s not a classic memphis bbq place. It’s a pretty average style Kansas City BBQ joint. Ribs, Brisket, smoked sausage, Pulled Pork. Mostly tomato based sweet (or hot) sauces.
They will ususally have a cheap beer ($ 1 pbr, $ 1.50 Lienie original). They will do just about anything for you to order something more expensive. Bloody Mary’s are… ok. Not great. Kind of expensive with limited garnish (pickles and celery). Suprisingly decent wine menu — not extensive, but all decent bottles, and they are not marked up 400%. But who drinks wine at a bbq joint?
Quality is going down over the years. Ordered brisket once, was served cold. Cold? Brisket sandwichs are now chopped brisket. Last time got a pile of dried out brisket, 25% of which was burnt ends. Not good eats. Sent back.
Generally pretty good service. I have had one bad server, but overall, pretty well trained.

Stopped by for a mid-​week BBQ fix. I tend to order the rib tips and did so again tonight. The service was outstanding; I wish I could at the same for the rib tips. Too often they are overdone and that was the case again tonight. Abby was our server. She was excellent except she charged me for two drinks (I only had one). Maybe I’ll finally stop ordering the rib tips!

Famous Dave’s may possibly be my favorite restaurant chain. I got the feast for one, which has a little of everything they offer, and it was all great. The beans, coleslaw, ribs, pulled pork, all of it. The atmosphere is great, and I love that they play the blues. The last time I went to Famous Dave’s the service was fast, faster than I remember it being before. The only negative thing I can think about Famous Dave’s is it’s not the cheapest place in the world to eat. The drinks can be pricey too, but that goes for all chain restaurants. Still, Famous Dave’s is good enough to earn a five star rating in my book.

Oh so Yummy in ma Tummy! Great margi’s and BBQ to die for.