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Famous Dave's

BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

South San Jose, San Jose

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Famous Dave's

6.9^/10

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"The famous fries are really good and oh ...feast feast feast!"(7 Tips)
"Try the rib tips they are awesome"(3 Tips)
"BBQ Buddies with Devil's Spit the best!!"(2 Tips)
"Delicious brisket, ribs and sides."(5 Tips)

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Miguel SojoSeptember 2, 2018
Family feast feeds four. Delicious brisket, ribs and sides. Good selection of bbq sauces
Gerald LeeSeptember 19, 2015
Generally, pretty good BBQ but the chicken and brisket has been dry from time to time. I like the different types of sauces, ribs, and corn bread.
Derek KonigsbergJune 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Ask for some of the sauces that are on the menu, but not already on the table. Pineapple Rage is good, and if you dare, so is Wilbur's Revenge!
Sander A.September 16, 2013
I'm not a great tip writer, but I tried Texas beef something and it was amazingly delicious! Don't miss a chance to drop by if you're around!
ǝʌǝʇs  ʞɐıuzoʍJune 3, 2016
Been here 25+ times
The Feast is full of personal choice and every single item is delicious.
Janet FoutsJune 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Best grilled chicken wings ever! Yes it's slow and service is meh. What do you expect for high volume bbq? The ribs are tender and smoky.
Lexi LovedayApril 5, 2011
If you do go for the meat make sure to drown it in 'Devil's Spit', just a tad sweet with a kick. Beans are also yum.
James VejvodaSeptember 16, 2014
The ribs were decent, the Texas brisket was the star here, server was delinquent but the Mngr cleaned up her squalid efforts
Sierra HaworthJune 7, 2012
If you're lucky the balloon guy will be here and you can donate to his college fund in exchange for awesome balloon art!
Chris HansonApril 17, 2011
Be sure to come with an appetite - a BBQ plate comes with corn on the cob and a cornbread muffin, and ALSO a choice of two sides.
Becka TorresJune 13, 2015
The BBQ chicken was absolutely mouthwatering!
Eric HovlandMarch 18, 2012
The feast for 2 feeds 2 adults and 2 kids with left overs to take home.
Nads AcvsJanuary 20, 2013
They were better before! They took off the corn on the cobb, now u have to order it as a side, the brought me dr ppr instead of diet pepsi, the service was kinda meh..
Santiago HernandezJune 9, 2019
Been here 5+ times
The BBQ Buddies were good.
siяhכ September 26, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Feast for two feeds about 3-4 people. The famous fries are really good and oh ...feast feast feast!
Michael MartinezNovember 28, 2010
Be prepared, it's shock top no blue moon. Brisket no it's tri-tip. The food is phenomenal but sometimes you want what you want!
Johnathan AkersSeptember 25, 2013
The Devils spit sauce is the Bomb
Donick SlaickFebruary 17, 2012
Joel is the bartender of choice, tell him Donick sent you.
Elizabeth GreenMarch 23, 2015
Don't care for the burnt ends, the brisket is not what I expected, and the ribs could use a couple more hours in the smoker.
Shikamaru NaraSeptember 17, 2014
They don't communicate with the customers. They ran out of ribs and changed our order without telling us. They basically put the food down and told us they changed it. Some servers are EXTREMELY rude
Ber CoxOctober 3, 2010
Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef...Vegetarians are welcome. To change their ways
Taylor HivelySeptember 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Happy Hour specials 3-7 and 9-close Mon-Fri. Food and beer specials.
Craig OSeptember 6, 2016
its ok I guess for a franchise chain style bbq.
Mary MoritzMarch 2, 2013
BBQ Buddies with Devil's Spit the best!!
NaiJune 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the rib tips they are awesome
Erik ErichsenSeptember 5, 2016
Terrible experience with a large group. We waited an hour for any food to show up. Kitchen fail
Tim AlbertsonOctober 16, 2012
Christopher Walken serves you your food. Omfg.
Erica OtaSeptember 25, 2011
Been here 10+ times
BBQ chip are yummy!
Walter LJanuary 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Happy hour rib tips, get fed for $4
Radical-TaranukulApril 3, 2012
Get the Texas Manhandler
Lexi LovedayApril 5, 2011
Cornbread, brownie, & beer. Hate to say it but skip the meat.
J HJune 14, 2012
Great BBQ!
lryOctober 16, 2010
ToGo ordering sucks Rib Tips...placed my order an show up to be told they don't have it in the system and not even a free drink while I wait another 30 minutes for my order!!! EFF YOU FAMOUS DAVE!
Bonny LeeOctober 18, 2010
Be prepared to wait for large parties. Don't take reservations.
Christine BautistaSeptember 26, 2010
Ribs are to die for! Yum yummmmmm!
NaiJanuary 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Be patient when at the bar, it takes forever to get served even when they are not busy. Consider the poor service as part of the Famous Daves ambience.
Manoj KMay 15, 2011
Bartender here sucks. She spends more time fiddling with the DirecTV remote than serving clients.
Amy BlackwoodJune 22, 2014
Really bad service but the food is okay.

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