All around great BBQ. Eaten there and did take out. Both were excellent. Service was solid and people were nice! read more

Went here with my family was super satisfied with the food. Went with 6 people and 2 of these was more than enough food. The ribs were very good great flavor and meat was super tender. The chicken was very juicy and had great flavor. The brisket was okay but I'm not a huge fan of brisket to begin with tho. The shredded pork was very good one of the best things on the plate. The steak fries are well seasoned. The corn bread is amazing. The corn was super soft and delicious. The beans are very good sweet. The coleslaw was also very good. Service was great food came out fast and waiter was on top of everything. Place is huge inside lot of tables. Will definitely be coming back soon. Great BBQ food. read more

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First time walking into famous Dave's. From the outside it's incredibly deceptive. It looks as if it's been abandoned however, when you get inside, you smell deliciousness we did not like the coleslaw of everything. The ribs were delicious. The chicken wings were also good not fried as hard as we would've liked them, but they were tasty. The cornbread is delicious. You will get it with your meal thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed the catfish fingers and it comes in a meal as well so delicious. The service was quite good. The manager on duty (from Woodbridge) was just fantastic!! Upgraded this review to a four because we did go back the next day for lunch and we had another terrific experience and good customer service. This time the restaurant was a little bit more occupied and I want to encourage everyone to go support famous days. this is the last remaining location. And most importantly, they provide some good food.. I had the catfish tenders with the rib tips and the Caesar salad equally delicious really good. read more

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On our way to Raleigh we decided to try this place. Typical bbq set up inside and I decided on a one meat plate and one side which was jalapeño sausage with Mac and cheese and cornbread. The sausage was quite spiced and the mace and cheese was creamy and a bit spicy as well. The cornbread was sweet which I like read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Jalapeño sausage with Mac and cheese and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

Located is perfectly tucked in the high way. Loved that we stopped an hour before closed and were able to be seated quickly. Service was prompt, food was plenty and left overs were even better the next day. Corn bread and banana pudding a must. My daughter loved the decor and asked if we're having a picnic at a barn. I would love to come back and have a ho-down or just good old karaoke it felt that inviting! read more

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I use to love famous daves!! I went recently went with family and while it was good it def was not the same and im not sure why. The brisket was just ok and the catfish was good. I didnt like the Mac and cheese and my husband wasnt crazy about the burned tips. My son loves his ribs. The banana pudding was rich and portion was huge!! The service was good, we had a sweet waitress who was very helpful. The restaurant looks the same, definitely give a southern bbq vibe. Spacious restaurant with to sides. read more

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We've been coming here since the kids were little. Surprised at the low rating. The bbq meats are delicious-- try the ribs naked as that's how I like my bbq by mild and the kids like it mild. Anyway just wanted to drop by and vouch for this place as the food is great, it may be the service that gives the lower ratings? Seems the staff is coming and going all the time read more

Ordered the 3 meat combo for delivery on Uber eats. This was my first time having Famous Dave's and it was delicious! Very well seasoned. Uber eats was also having a 40% promotion which made the cost of the meal so affordable! I would order 2 platters if you're looking to share with someone else. read more

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First time being there..IT WAS AMAZING!!! Great food, attentive staff, clean restaurant. Do yourself a favor and try it. Can't wait to go back. read more

Food was surprisingly decent for a chain restaurant. The full rack of baby back ribs ($30) was tender, meaty, and a generous portion. They came off the bone clean and were not very fatty. The fries were crinkle cut potato wedges. Healthier and good, but not my style. The corn muffin was very good. The Texas brisket sandwich ($15 normally) was ok but tasted a little fake and low quality. The garlic red-skinned mashed potatoes were just ok. Beer was reasonably priced ($4.50 Bud Light and $6.25 Dos Equis). Service was incredibly kind and accommodating. They sang my dad a birthday song and gave us a vanilla ice cream sundae on the house. While the food is good, not great, the service is really impressive. read more

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Everything on my plate was great. The brisket was melt in your mouth tender, the sausage had a little kick but not too spicy. The corn and mashed was great as well. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. My food was ready right on time. I came back because I love it so much the other day. The guy behind the counter let me know that there is a spicy bbq sauce that is not on the menu. For those that love heat, ask for the wilburs revenge sauce. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, sweet corn and red mashed potatoes. - Barbeque Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

Please start over... theses can't be the same ribs Dave made! This can't be the very lack luster service Dave wanted... This can't be the awkward ambiance Dave expected... Somebody, anybody please tell Dave the NJ location needs too! read more

I went here just yesterday place smelled like absolute sewage. I should've taken that as a sign. When me and my girlfriend ate their food we both couldn't finish it. The only thing worth eating was the ribs and chicken. For $31 dollars i was hoping for more and better food. read more

Amanda is a good server. She is a very good asset to your company. I would come back if she's on shift .

Hospitality must not be a thing here to say the least the food was good though. Definitely be cautious of how this place is ran. I feel like only saw one hard-working employee. read more

Great spot if you're craving meat. The Feast for 2 is a perfect choice because it comes with 3 meat options and 2 sides, and the catfish is underrated! The brisket and pork on the bread are also pretty good. read more

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I love famous Dave's. Meat is usually great. Sides are on point. I rarely have issues. Once in a blue moon they miss an item but it's not on every occasion. Today though, my sides came in the smallest containers . This is a first. Not going to stop me from coming back but I hope it's just a one time thing. read more

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A fine barbecue place with decent offerings and above average barbecue sauces. Decent service (C)

The service at this place is pretty atrocious. The food was cold and not very good. We ordered drinks and they came out when we were almost done with our food. Our one waiter had AirPods in and barely looked at us. read more

To Jimmy Luebs - GM Ontario - My resent visit to your location was outstanding. Not because of the food, but because of the service provided by Emily, one of the managers on duty. Her smile, friendliness and attention to detail was beyond what was expected. She is a valuable member of your team to which others should strive to be like her. Maybe she could be a trainer for some of the other team members. Emily will be the reason I return to your store. read more

This place have the best BBQ.The Catfish finger is so good.We alway order the feast for two,the service is always great.We move to another state miss this place so much.We can't find anything like the food we get at Famous Dave.....Can't wait to come back......Wish you were here in Ga., you could teach them how to make BBQ.... Lol read more

I ordered the south side rib tips combo and an order of south side rib tips on 9/19/2024. When I received my ordered that was delivered to me it was horrible. I wouldn't have served this to a dog. Stop selling old dried out food read more

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T-mobile was having deal at Famous Dave's so I took advantage. When I arrived I parked in their private lot. I walked in and the manger showed me where to go. I went to the back to a worker that didn't seem too happy because of all the deals from T-mobile he was getting. I ordered my pulled chicken sandwich and a side of mashed potatoes. It came out in about 10 minutes or so. When I tried everything they weren't bad tasting. I had an ok experience. read more

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We ordered Dave's Holiday catering package for a small get together and it was a hit! The turkey was some of the best we've ever had, not dry at all. Was very pleased! Thank you! read more

Food and Service was very good. Keep up the GREAT WORK. Waiter was very attentive.

If you've been to the BBQ holy lands of Texas, Kansas City or North Carolina Famous Dave's can't possibly stand the comparison but in New Jersey, this chain smoke house is better than it has any right to be. Portions are generous but heavily sauced because drowning, while messy is certainly effective - ribs, pulled pork it really doesn't matter, alert the lifeguard, your meat is going under. That said, the sauce is tasty and sweet with a nice burn and the sides (beans, fries and slaw) are terrific. I've decided that evaluating every meal against "the best I've ever had" is pointlessly unfair since Famous Dave's was both enjoyable and left me in dire need of a laundromat... your can't ask much more of any BBQ, even in Kansas City. A very messy four stars. read more

Had a horrible fatty meal. Manager did not help. Complained to customer service. Promised I'd be contacted. Have not. Don't go here I'm happy to report they apologized and credited our meal. Customer service does matter to them. Thank you Famous Dave's read more

Famous Dave's always delivers. Everything is very good. Sides are excellent. Ribs, catfish, are always great. Servers are always nice. Restaurant has a nice look. Large place, tons of parking. Nice take-out section. All good, definitely worth a visit. read more

One of my favorite places of late. The meats are all good,we usually get the 4 meats and sides and the appetizer platter. We were not too happy with the sides though,tried the Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes did not enjoy it. The service is also really good. read more

The burnt ends were great. We sat at the bar. Bartender took good care of us. The catfish was super flavorful. The wings we got naked and I used the sauce. I'm ocd and this is my new way to eat wings; less messy. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

The end of my Famous Dave's era is imprecise, but probably ancient enough that I hadn't yet debuted on Yelp. The reasons are murky too, maybe vaguely related to a NYC barbecue boom and the end of my car-owning years. For my reunion, I wanted to do it the right way, hence the 3-meat combo: St. Louis ribs, rib tips and country-roasted chicken. Pace yourself for the massive platters; don't use all your points on the enticing free spicy potato chips. The meat was the best of the worlds; with a dry-rub on the tips and a thin glaze on the ribs you get a pure hit of meat and smoke. Then if you're in a sauce mood the table has a vast choice, but if you have tough time making decisions how can you wrong with Devil's Spit? With a name like "Wilbur Beans" and a secret recipe, I maybe expected a little more from the beans. Yet an excellent dessert is hiding in plain sight as one of the sides: the apples had a fine cinnamon assist and were unbelievably fresh, with a little bit of crunch. read more

Haven't been her in awhile. My husband was craving ribs so we came. It was our table and 2 other tables. Although the waitress was sweet, the service was slow. It took forever for her to come over and take our drink orders. We ordered dinner and that took a very long time. For it not being busy in there not sure why the food took so long to come out. The food was just okay. Will not be returning here. read more

The ribs here tasted great! We had the 4 piece with the rich and sassy sauce and the 9 piece with the sweet and zesty sauce. Came with two sides- and we chose the corn, bakes potato with butter, and it came with cornbread. Had the ginger ale and the rum punch, and dessert was the bread pudding which came with ice cream and whip cream. The food was well flavored. We'd def return. read more

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I've been to Famous Dave's many times prior to the pandemic, so my sister and I decided to go. However, I was a little disappointed as the food was Luke warm mostly on the cold side. We told our waitress and she said "I'm sorry", we decided to take the Feast for two home. Also, we ordered two loaded bake potatoes and it was hard and missing the cheddar cheese.. Usually, the food is on point I guess they was having a bad evening ‍... We'll, at least the catfish appetizer was delicious and the bread pudding still on point.. App and dessert made up for it.. read more

Stopped in for dinner Friday night, no wait for a table. I come here once in a while when I'm in the mood for some ribs and cornbread... plus I got an e-mail from their birthday club for buy 1 get one 1/2 price entree so I figured why not... The place isn't in the best condition and could really use an update it looks pretty old and dated. I've been coming to this location for years and I don't recall anything ever changing. Plus our table for 2 must have had an uneven leg because it was slightly tipping back and forth and that's just annoying. Our server was nice and checked in with us often and the manager also stopped by our table to see how everything was so that's always nice to see... I ordered the Founders Feast $18.49, I figured it comes with a little bit of everything and I'd have some leftovers for lunch... it has 3 St Louis style ribs, Georgia chopped pork, roasted chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, fries, corn on the cob, and a cornbread muffin. I enjoyed the ribs as always topped with some of their sweet and zesty sauce, the rest of the sides were ok... I ended my feast with my delicious corn muffin... they're the best. I packed up the chicken and chopped pork to go. It was a quick rib dinner to hit the spot, friendly service and pretty good food for the price. Good spot to go with a group because they have the bigger feasts you can order that are served on garbage can lids and serve 4-6 people so that's a cute idea... If you're in the area check them out. read more

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CHANGE the lightings, the dimmer the lightings the cozier it feels lime most restaurants & its a bbq place---bring in some music, make it lively! read more

For many many years when we still lived in NJ, we went regularly to Famous Daves on 22 in Mountainside. It was our go to after church, for family gatherings, for birthdays and when company came to visit. We have not been for several years, having moved out of the area. Visiting our daughter here, We went to dinner there Friday night. WHAT A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. The restaurant has been remodeled, and all of the homey decor and pictures reflecting its roots in Northern Wisconsin have been stripped away. The menu has changed. The restaurant was almost empty on a FRIDAY night, while I remember waiting an hour and a half for a table most times we came. The bartender had to be pressed into waiting tables and I saw the manager serving as well. Almost nothing was gluten free, whereas I used to order a lot of things. There are only 3 sauces now, the ribs were ok, not succulent as they used to be. They did go out of their way to bring me brisket without the sauce so I could eat it. Errors were made, the host was surly, the poor bartender/waiter was frazzled, and all in all it was just NOT the famous Daves I loved and missed. What a shame. read more

Mostly good- few misses that could be just this location: Wanted to try 3 things and their appetizer had 2 of 3 I wanted/ I asked if I could switch an item and they said no.. So I did the pick 3 dinner ($21) with : Chopped Pork, Burnt Ends and Catfish fingers with fries and beans / corn muffin came with .. now for the hits... Corn muffin was amazing! Soft, sweet and more of a dessert- but delicious! Also the fries were surprisingly nice - thick steak cut with soft centers... The catfish fingers were my favorite- crunchy with nice taste. Beans were good but had less beans than meat and a lot of sauce/juice... that's a good thing but would have liked more beans and less sauce.. Now for the misses: Chopped pork was very tender and good but a bit put off by all the fat that comes with chopping! Some may like it but I didn't - personal preference. Still very good if you like melty fat. The Burnt ends were inedible! Hard, not soft or cooked, rather overdone. Lots of gristle which added to chew but instead of tender, blackened bits of beef it is chopped hard cubes that I couldn't even finish. If there's a next time I'll likely get the catfish and chicken... 3 sauces were good with lingering heat that lasts after the sweet wears off (sweet and zesty, Rich and sassy and devils spit) Rich and sassy was my fav! Sweet and zesty also very good.. Overall I rated it at least 3 stars but gave an extra star as the service was good and attentive ... read more

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After another visit at Famous Dave's I will never go there again. I placed an order online and still had to wait 30 minutes because the food wasn't ready. They forgot some things in my order and we had to wait even longer. And when I got home I realized there were other items missing. The food you get looks nothing like it does on their website or their professional Yelp photos. They skimp on the meat and the sides are small too. Not to mention their Mac N Cheese is straight up Kraft Mac N Cheese. Not kidding. I won't order from them again. read more

This place was a favorite when we moved here. It has gotten worse and worse and worse. Food quality, service, etc. Tonight crossed the line. Canceling an order nearly 2 hours after the order on a holiday and family holiday. I used to feel sorry as I passed the empty parking lot at Famous Dave's. Now I will smile and look forward to the day that lot is vacant. read more