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Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

(Now Closed)
BBQ Joint$$$$
Metuchen
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  • Jorge L.
    Jorge LastireDecember 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The ribs are awesome and the attention was always nice! Order a beer enjoy the game! And one of the best ribs I try!
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  • Keith M.
    Keith M.February 20, 2018
    The All American Feast is a good value and a way to try a few different things. It's served on a trashcan lid which is cool.
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  • Sharlyn P.
    Sharlyn PipcinskiJune 30, 2012
    Awesome place! First time here and our waitress Famous Kim took care of us. We got a free bottle of their famous BBQ sauce and iced teas to go! Definitely will come back!
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    Tina MoyeJuly 5, 2017
    Excellent food... Drinks are even better. The side dishes could be better however there is most certainly something on the menu for everyone!!
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    John R.September 11, 2016
    Great place to be on Sundays. Amazing food and lit prices
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  • Frankie G.
    Frankie GobelDecember 23, 2011
    Hands down best bbq place i ever been to and ive been to ALOT! Try the wings, 2 meat combo brisket & pork and last but not least bread pudding! Unreal!
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  • Niña
    NiñaJuly 9, 2013
    Really good food! Great place not to be afraid of getting your hands dirty & the service is nice.
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    Aubrey DancyMarch 29, 2016
    Famous drinks Sweet Mama's Punch, and the Dave's Famous Buffalo Trio is everything.
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    Brian SutowAugust 9, 2014
    The family platter has a little of everything. Very good
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  • Tina T.
    Tina TreichNovember 8, 2018
    Went there once when it first opened and it was bad enough to keep me away for good!
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  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin MaloneMarch 25, 2016
    Everything is great here
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  • Cliff M.heart icon on user image
    Cliff MooreFebruary 17, 2015
    Great selection of BBQ sauces.
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  • Erin J.heart icon on user image
    Erin JacksonNovember 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Order your To go before you arrive either online or by phone.
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    Erin JacksonSeptember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The people who work at food to go are sweet hearts.
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  • Michael T. M.
    Michael T. MooneyMarch 18, 2019
    What exactly is Dave famous for? It certainly can’t be the food. :(
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  • Marites M.
    Marites MallariSeptember 5, 2011
    Request Famous Thurga! She's the best server! TIP HER WELL! :D
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  • Kenneth C.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth CostelloMarch 28, 2015
    Bread pudding and brisket.
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  • Darlyn S.heart icon on user image
    Darlyn SanchezSeptember 18, 2015
    I love this place .....
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  • May C.
    May CruzAugust 7, 2011
    Get the trash can lid! Its amazing!!!!
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  • Graham G.
    Graham GudginJuly 21, 2013
    Burnt ends. Enough said!
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    Lou CarulliFebruary 28, 2015
    Baby back ribs
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  • Michael G.
    Michael GNovember 3, 2011
    Memphis dry rub ribs are awesome
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  • Adam T.
    Adam TaglieriJune 26, 2011
    I'm sorry but if you're not overstuffed when you leave here then you did something wrong.
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  • T.V
    T.VApril 13, 2013
    OMG the Briskett!
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  • John D.
    John DiMaggioAugust 25, 2011
    Literally twenty minutes for three burgers and one rib order. Pluss there is no one here.
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  • Michael D.
    Michael DellamonicaAugust 31, 2011
    Best BBQ in NY & NJ
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  • Jessica K.
    Jessica KarelasAugust 14, 2011
    Baby back ribs + bread pudding = 2 dye 4
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  • Paul D.
    Paul DunnOctober 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Steak tenderloin rules
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  • Michael T. M.
    Michael T. MooneyMarch 18, 2019
    Sides were terrible. BBQ only okay.
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  • Paul D.
    Paul DunnNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Dana rocks!
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  • Matty M.
    Matty MoranAugust 16, 2019
    Horrible server with a moldy bread on the burger. Manager did the right thing but the PLACE IS DIRTY!!!
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