Famous Dave's BBQ

[rbrinton2373]

Being fairly new to smokin' I think Dave's is pretty good. But the Brisket and other things I have smoked myself have been better. But for a night out it's not too bad.

 

[travcoman45]

We have ate there twice, didn't really impress me. Was alright. My stuff is better (Not trying to pat myself on the back here), we have a Rib Crib here now, same thing, mines still better. Daughter in law nearly got kicked out of RC when she told them there ribs were nothing like mine and they should have me teach them how to make them. The girl can put ribs away, let me tell you! She will eat 2 1/2 racks herself and clean up any leftovers!

 

[allen]

Hey rb. home smokin will always better than commercial, you have control of smoke and flavor and noooobody can beat that

 

[flyin'illini]

The FD in Westland, MI is just packed all the time. It is hard to get into that place. I thought it was ok when I ordered the pulled pork with sauce on the side. Agree with Terry and others the muffins are just great.

But due to the SMF knowledge I have gained from you, I have not been back lately.

 

[chisoxjim]

Ill revive this old thread, I hadn't eaten @ Famous Daves in years(maybe 5-10), and had always found their food to be pretty bad, typical of most chains & bbq to my taste buds.

However, on x-mas eve it was the only place open @ the mall we were at, and we deicided on their nachos with chopped pork for a snack with some beer and tequila. The chopped, smoked pork actually was not that bad, had a smoke ring, and some flavor(not as good as mine, or other backyard guys I know, but ok). Im not going to rush out and go to Famous Daves for a meal, or try their ribs, etc, but in a pinch I would have the nachos with chopped, smoked pork again.

 

[polishmeat]

To add to Jim's post - the Famous Dave's line of rubs & sauces are damn good. You ever try these Jim? The sell them at the Homer Glen Mendards for like 2.50, compared to 4.99 at Jewel.

They have a kick ass Chipotle BBQ sauce, also available at Menards

 

[chisoxjim]

I have not, I am more of asian bbq sauce guy if I use one as a glaze. Also I am working on my own rub, so I try not to buy any.

Ill take your word that they are good.

 

[rickw]

Actually it was FD that got me on the BBQ kick. It was a few years back that I was taken out to dinner there and at that time it was a new taste for me. I knew nothing, absolutely nothing, about true BBQ.

A while after that I got to looking at some inexpensive smokers and here we are.

I still don't mind FD but I don't go out of my way for it. Mine, imo, is better.

I do like some of their sauces and rubs.

 

[bob the noob]

For those of you around Southeast Michigan, check out Lazybone's Smokehouse in Roseville or Slow's in Detroit.

Lazybone's is pretty good. The owner did his time as a chef in fancy joints and now loves good Q. He's also a Kansas City BBQ judge too. Good stuff like smoked chicken gumbo, burnt ends, etc are on the menu.

Slow's I've heard is good also, but I'll be honest and say I haven't eaten there (yet...

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[scarbelly]

The FD in Vista Ca is hit and miss - I have had good and bad there
Have a customer that loves the place so I have been at least 5 times
I always end up blending several sauces to get a flavor I like

 

[pepeskitty]

I have to share this story.

Recently (Dec. 21st) my daughter had her 15th birthday. So she wanted to go to Famous Dave's for her birthday. I asked why there, I can smoke something here if that's what she wants, but no she wanted Famous Daves. She said she like the atmosphere and not to hurt my feelings liked their food better than mine. So we went. I remembered the food being good before I started doing my own and had not ate there in years. Well I was disappointed, my ribs are much better, as is my chicken. They have a great sauce that they serve with some fried onion fingers ( I think that what they called them). I would like to find that sauce. But anyway, half way through the meal my daughter says to me, "Dad, I was wrong. Your ribs are much better than these and so is your chicken." We all agreed. The brisket was still good but I have only done one brisket. (time for another) But that was music to my ears. So Sorry Dave, looks like we won't be back.

 

[pignit]

Took my daughter to eat at the one in Knoxville. Couldn't beleive these guys were in business sellin ribs that tasted like that. Mine are sooooo much better. I've only eatin there once and wasn't impressed.

 

[bbq engineer]

PK,

You are going to find that there might be some element of BBQ Joints that you like, maybe the sauce, maybe the Ice cold beer, maybe the rub or hot sauce. Having said that, the more you dig into smoking your own, the more you refine your craft and there won't be a comercial joint out there that will be able to match the quality of your backyard smoked fare. You have already realized it, and now your family has too.

 

[falconrod]

My neighbor at our campground that turned my on to smokin' swears by FD Rib Rub. Gave me a bottle and it is very good. Makes a real nice naked rib. Anyone that wants their products can go to: http://www.famousbbq.com/bbqshop.html but I'd suggest trying to find it local 'cuz the Rib Rub from the website is 3.89 whereas at Menards here locally it's 2.87 and my neighbor from Ohio gets it even cheaper...

 

[travcoman45]

Ate at em twice, sucked, sucked worse. But it's gettin real hard ta please me in a resteraunt lately, specially if there sellin Q!

Many's a time I've gotten a frown from the manager when he asks me how there stuff is. I try to be polite, but if they push, they get the answer they ain't lookin fer.

 

[bill in mn]

You have to be proud of that Eric.I have a 15 yr old daughter and they can be picky.That put a smile on my face and I'm sure a bigger one on yours.Bill

 

[the dude abides]

I eat there everyonce in a while. It'll cure your craving if you've just got to have something. I don't mind their chicken quarters. That's usually what I get with some of their cornbread and spiced apples.

I'm sure most of us can beat their q, but then again we're not serving to the masses.

Oh, and last time I was there, I drove around back and there was what appeard to be a smoker and lots of wood behind an 8' high privacy fence. So there must be some level of legitimate smoking going on in there.

 

[jdt]

I don't really like the food but have tried several of his seasonings and actually like one so much its been my chicken rub for a couple years now, its called Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken seasoning, $4 most places.

 

[striper]

Went to the one in Yuma 2 years ago. The food was terrible and the service was worse. Needless to say I won't be trying any of the other locations.