The Bottom Line
Pros
- Good BBQ in a casual environment
- Fun environment, family atmosphere
Cons
- Wish there were some other sides available
Description
- Famous Dave's offers lunch and early bird prices before 5 p.m.
- The decor is described by Famous Dave as "a fun roadhouse shack."
- Famous Dave's St. Louis spareribs are always recommended if you aren't sure what to order.
- The kids' menu at Famous Dave's suits those 10 and under. Cookies and a beverage are included.
- At this writing, Famous Dave has two locations in the Phoenix area: Chandler and Peoria.
- Whenever there are lots of kids around, you can expect a noisy atmosphere.
- The desserts are huge. They pile on the whipped cream, so ask them to hold it if you don't want it.
- Advice from Famous Dave: "Never eat anything bigger than your head."
Guide Review - Famous Dave's
I don't like to think too hard when I go out to eat, so I appreciate the fact that Famous Dave's makes combination plate suggestions that help me make choices. BBQ with catfish, BBQ chicken with ribs, chicken with fish, and of course, you can mix and match barbecue meats and ribs if you prefer. There are several varieties of Dave's Famous Barbecue Sauce available on the tables, including Devil's Spit, Dave's For Adults Only XXX Hot barbecue sauce.
We are always pleased with our meals at Famous Dave's. Today we had a Catfish and Ribs Platter, pictured above, a Baby Backs Platter, and a Chopped Pork Platter. All entrees come with corn bread, corn on the cob, and either one or two sides. Sides aren't as creative as I'd like--there's no okra or blackeyed peas here. The firecracker green beans made me feel good for eating a vegetable, but they weren't memorable. As for the Salmon Spread appetizer--I loved it! What a nice change from wings or fried tidbits. It's plenty for two people.
We've also tried Famous Dave's Family Style To Go platters. The food was a success, and cleanup was so easy!
