Delicious food! Michelle was very friendly, helpful and professional . The burnt end sandwich is very tasty along with potato salad and spicey pickles. The chicken, garlic mashed and steamed broccoli is yum!! We will come back often!!
(5)
Johnny Johnson A.
They have shut their doors. Closed as 7/15/15. For lease sign is on building and sign is covered. It's a shame because it was once really good.
(3)
Summer S.
Don't come here unless you're hungry! I ordered the barbeque tips, and it looked like I was served half a pig. Their food is delicious. My husband doesnt like cornered, but he LOVED their cornbread muffins. Barbeque is always gonna be a little pricey, but me and my husband ordered ONE full rack of ribs with the two appetizers, and a slice of keylime pie brought it home and devided it amongst ourselves for $30 I couldn't finish it so I gave the rest to him. Worth the money!! The only reason I'm giving four stars is because our server was a little rude.
(4)
R G M.
Stopped in around 2pm to get takeout was shocked when I opened container, food look as if it had been setting around for awhile. That happened 3 months ago and I haven't been back since and have no plans to go back
(1)
Dave S.
Ribs and barbecue tasted like it had been overcooked or we were being served leftovers. Potato salad was good. Service was good. Don't think I'll be back.
(2)
Ramon L.
I wanted to like this place, but...... The service friendly. The atmosphere nice. Drink prices good. But..... Just look at the parking lot. When all other restaurants are jam-packed, this place is wide-open. That is a sure indicator that....the....food... Sucks, well, not really, but it's just OK at best Sorry guys. It's the truth. The majority of the menu tastes like quality pre-packaged food. It's edible, good even, but with all the competition out there it isn't good enough to be just ok. Oh yeah, the macaroni was freaking boxed Kraft Mac-n-cheese. Really!!!!!????
(2)
Bruce K.
Chain restaurant barbecue in a large shopping plaza, competing with Cajun, Mexican, Italian and Southern. I'm not one of those who has to disparage chain restaurants and this is one of those times where I'm right. Famous Dave's is good quality at a decent price. St Louis ribs and chopped pork for my wife, St Louis ribs and pulled chicken for my daughter, Brisket and rib tips for me. Everything comes with two sides (corn on the cob was a little overdone, but a minor detail) and a corn muffin. Expect your waiter to introduce themselves as "Famous" something. Ours was "Famous Drew" and he did a fine job.
(3)
Curt W.
I want to rate Dave's higher because they are about the only place in town with Burnt Ends. I can't because this place just doesn't live up to expectations. The food eats like frozen and re-heated BBQ fast food, but it's priced like higher quality, fresh homemade food. The flavors are sweeter than BBQ should be in my opinion. There's something odd about the bread, sorta reminds me of Potato bread - not really bad, but a whole bun is just too much. In an area that is not known for BBQ, there are at least four or five better local BBQ restaurants within a few miles.
(2)
Rudy W.
I always love their food. consistent across the board. if you are not sure which join you want to eat, this place will give you a decent BBQ.
(4)
R H.
Really.... The only thing edible at this place was the sauces. The BBQ was so sub par I'm not sure if it is just a bad product or a frozen product, or a combo of the two. I asssume that anyone with a positive review that is based on the bbq has not ventured south, s.w., or s.e. of Benton county. Service was decent but you can tell that these servers are not "loving it".
(2)
Darron M.
Since eating here I have renamed my Lil boy Famous and my Lil girl Dave, I loved the food that much. The best bar-b-q chain out there. If me and the wife have another kid were naming it "Bread Pudding".
(5)
Alice S.
Very pleased with the food and service. We had the Texas brisket sandwich, but the meat wasn't very hot. Jo, our server, promptly offered to take it back to the kitchen, where they prepared two brand new plates for us. Mmmmmmm. Everything was terrific. You can't miss with this Famous Dave's. Ask for Jo. She'll take good care of you!
(4)
Josh S.
Visiting family in Ark and wanted some Midwest Q before leaving. Called around to more authentic local places but they were all closed! Bummer. Found this major chain restaurant and decided it would have to do. Shockingly it was really good. Since our group was large, we ordered a big family meal that came with chicken, brisket, ribs and other side items. The chicken was out of place. It was lemon pepper? Why not smoky bbq? Not a fan. Ribs were St. Louis style and good. Best part, the Brisket! BY FAR. Best brisket I may have ever had and I've been to Arthur Bryant's, etc. This stuff was so moist, so tender, so smoky good. I am happy this chain is in CA so that I can have it again, SOON.
(4)
Don T.
Best bar b q and value in town
(5)
Chow H.
I don't know why they call themselves famous. They were just A-OK. I think the corporate chain bug has hit them real hard. All that is next for Famous Dave's is a drive thru!!! The sauces are mediocre at best.
(3)
Kendra S.
Save your money. I've eaten there twice and the food was terrible. I would go to Penguin Eds or any other place you can find.
(1)
Jeff G.
Saturday night 6:15 - Good friendly service, good food. famous Dave's was my favorite place for ribs since I first tried them in Bloomington, IL. They've got great brisket too, as I remember. BUT FD's does not hold a candle to Whole Hog Cafe, I just confirmed it. If there is a Whole Hog Cafe nearby (there is) I will go there instead, the ribs are just WAY more tender and have a special flavor I cannot put my finger on, plus their potato salad is THE best. I got hooked on WHC in Little Rock, and living in Illinois, I always look forward to coming to AR when I know there will be a WHC nearby!
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jonya R.
Delicious food! Michelle was very friendly, helpful and professional . The burnt end sandwich is very tasty along with potato salad and spicey pickles. The chicken, garlic mashed and steamed broccoli is yum!! We will come back often!!
(5)Johnny Johnson A.
They have shut their doors. Closed as 7/15/15. For lease sign is on building and sign is covered. It's a shame because it was once really good.
(3)Summer S.
Don't come here unless you're hungry! I ordered the barbeque tips, and it looked like I was served half a pig. Their food is delicious. My husband doesnt like cornered, but he LOVED their cornbread muffins. Barbeque is always gonna be a little pricey, but me and my husband ordered ONE full rack of ribs with the two appetizers, and a slice of keylime pie brought it home and devided it amongst ourselves for $30 I couldn't finish it so I gave the rest to him. Worth the money!! The only reason I'm giving four stars is because our server was a little rude.
(4)R G M.
Stopped in around 2pm to get takeout was shocked when I opened container, food look as if it had been setting around for awhile. That happened 3 months ago and I haven't been back since and have no plans to go back
(1)Dave S.
Ribs and barbecue tasted like it had been overcooked or we were being served leftovers. Potato salad was good. Service was good. Don't think I'll be back.
(2)Ramon L.
I wanted to like this place, but...... The service friendly. The atmosphere nice. Drink prices good. But..... Just look at the parking lot. When all other restaurants are jam-packed, this place is wide-open. That is a sure indicator that....the....food... Sucks, well, not really, but it's just OK at best Sorry guys. It's the truth. The majority of the menu tastes like quality pre-packaged food. It's edible, good even, but with all the competition out there it isn't good enough to be just ok. Oh yeah, the macaroni was freaking boxed Kraft Mac-n-cheese. Really!!!!!????
(2)Bruce K.
Chain restaurant barbecue in a large shopping plaza, competing with Cajun, Mexican, Italian and Southern. I'm not one of those who has to disparage chain restaurants and this is one of those times where I'm right. Famous Dave's is good quality at a decent price. St Louis ribs and chopped pork for my wife, St Louis ribs and pulled chicken for my daughter, Brisket and rib tips for me. Everything comes with two sides (corn on the cob was a little overdone, but a minor detail) and a corn muffin. Expect your waiter to introduce themselves as "Famous" something. Ours was "Famous Drew" and he did a fine job.
(3)Curt W.
I want to rate Dave's higher because they are about the only place in town with Burnt Ends. I can't because this place just doesn't live up to expectations. The food eats like frozen and re-heated BBQ fast food, but it's priced like higher quality, fresh homemade food. The flavors are sweeter than BBQ should be in my opinion. There's something odd about the bread, sorta reminds me of Potato bread - not really bad, but a whole bun is just too much. In an area that is not known for BBQ, there are at least four or five better local BBQ restaurants within a few miles.
(2)Rudy W.
I always love their food. consistent across the board. if you are not sure which join you want to eat, this place will give you a decent BBQ.
(4)R H.
Really.... The only thing edible at this place was the sauces. The BBQ was so sub par I'm not sure if it is just a bad product or a frozen product, or a combo of the two. I asssume that anyone with a positive review that is based on the bbq has not ventured south, s.w., or s.e. of Benton county. Service was decent but you can tell that these servers are not "loving it".
(2)Darron M.
Since eating here I have renamed my Lil boy Famous and my Lil girl Dave, I loved the food that much. The best bar-b-q chain out there. If me and the wife have another kid were naming it "Bread Pudding".
(5)Alice S.
Very pleased with the food and service. We had the Texas brisket sandwich, but the meat wasn't very hot. Jo, our server, promptly offered to take it back to the kitchen, where they prepared two brand new plates for us. Mmmmmmm. Everything was terrific. You can't miss with this Famous Dave's. Ask for Jo. She'll take good care of you!
(4)Josh S.
Visiting family in Ark and wanted some Midwest Q before leaving. Called around to more authentic local places but they were all closed! Bummer. Found this major chain restaurant and decided it would have to do. Shockingly it was really good. Since our group was large, we ordered a big family meal that came with chicken, brisket, ribs and other side items. The chicken was out of place. It was lemon pepper? Why not smoky bbq? Not a fan. Ribs were St. Louis style and good. Best part, the Brisket! BY FAR. Best brisket I may have ever had and I've been to Arthur Bryant's, etc. This stuff was so moist, so tender, so smoky good. I am happy this chain is in CA so that I can have it again, SOON.
(4)Don T.
Best bar b q and value in town
(5)Chow H.
I don't know why they call themselves famous. They were just A-OK. I think the corporate chain bug has hit them real hard. All that is next for Famous Dave's is a drive thru!!! The sauces are mediocre at best.
(3)Kendra S.
Save your money. I've eaten there twice and the food was terrible. I would go to Penguin Eds or any other place you can find.
(1)Jeff G.
Saturday night 6:15 - Good friendly service, good food. famous Dave's was my favorite place for ribs since I first tried them in Bloomington, IL. They've got great brisket too, as I remember. BUT FD's does not hold a candle to Whole Hog Cafe, I just confirmed it. If there is a Whole Hog Cafe nearby (there is) I will go there instead, the ribs are just WAY more tender and have a special flavor I cannot put my finger on, plus their potato salad is THE best. I got hooked on WHC in Little Rock, and living in Illinois, I always look forward to coming to AR when I know there will be a WHC nearby!
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