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Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's

BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
South San Jose, San Jose
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    siяhכ .
    "The famous fries are really good and oh ...feast feast feast!"(7 Tips)
    Nai
    "Try the rib tips they are awesome"(3 Tips)
    Mary M.
    "BBQ Buddies with Devil's Spit the best!!"(2 Tips)
    Miguel S.
    "Delicious brisket, ribs and sides."(5 Tips)
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  • Miguel S.heart icon on user image
    Miguel SojoSeptember 2, 2018
    Family feast feeds four. Delicious brisket, ribs and sides. Good selection of bbq sauces
  • Gerald L.heart icon on user image
    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 K.heart icon on user image
    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.
    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  ʞ.heart icon on user image
    ǝʌǝʇs  ʞɐıuzoʍJune 3, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    The Feast is full of personal choice and every single item is delicious.
  • Janet F.
    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 L.
    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 V.heart icon on user image
    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 H.
    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 H.
    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 T.heart icon on user image
    Becka TorresJune 13, 2015
    The BBQ chicken was absolutely mouthwatering!
  • Eric H.
    Eric HovlandMarch 18, 2012
    The feast for 2 feeds 2 adults and 2 kids with left overs to take home.
  • siяhכ .
    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!
  • Nads A.
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    Santiago HernandezJune 9, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The BBQ Buddies were good.
  • Michael M.
    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 A.heart icon on user image
    Johnathan AkersSeptember 25, 2013
    The Devils spit sauce is the Bomb
  • Donick S.
    Donick SlaickFebruary 17, 2012
    Joel is the bartender of choice, tell him Donick sent you.
  • Shikamaru N.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Elizabeth G.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Ber C.
    Ber CoxOctober 3, 2010
    Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef, Beef...Vegetarians are welcome. To change their ways
  • Taylor H.
    Taylor HivelySeptember 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy Hour specials 3-7 and 9-close Mon-Fri. Food and beer specials.
  • Craig O.
    Craig OSeptember 6, 2016
    its ok I guess for a franchise chain style bbq.
  • Mary M.heart icon on user image
    Mary MoritzMarch 2, 2013
    BBQ Buddies with Devil's Spit the best!!
  • Nai
    NaiJune 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the rib tips they are awesome
  • Erik E.heart icon on user image
    Erik ErichsenSeptember 5, 2016
    Terrible experience with a large group. We waited an hour for any food to show up. Kitchen fail
  • Tim A.
    Tim AlbertsonOctober 16, 2012
    Christopher Walken serves you your food. Omfg.
  • Erica O.
    Erica OtaSeptember 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    BBQ chip are yummy!
  • Walter L.
    Walter LJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy hour rib tips, get fed for $4
  • Radical-Taranukul
    Radical-TaranukulApril 3, 2012
    Get the Texas Manhandler
  • J H.
    J HJune 14, 2012
    Great BBQ!
  • Lexi L.
    Lexi LovedayApril 5, 2011
    Cornbread, brownie, & beer. Hate to say it but skip the meat.
  • lry
    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 L.
    Bonny LeeOctober 18, 2010
    Be prepared to wait for large parties. Don't take reservations.
  • Christine B.
    Christine BautistaSeptember 26, 2010
    Ribs are to die for! Yum yummmmmm!
  • Nai
    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 K.
    Manoj KMay 15, 2011
    Bartender here sucks. She spends more time fiddling with the DirecTV remote than serving clients.
  • Amy B.
    Amy BlackwoodJune 22, 2014
    Really bad service but the food is okay.
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