8/4/2022 I am from Houston texas , my last day for work here I decided to try this place out , as I am from Texas and in Texas we do barbecue right But, let me say this this place is out right insanely delicious to the core and they do barbecue RIGHT! Walked in around 10:30ish, the bartender working at night was attentive, smiling , and very approachable. I ordered a blue moon (could've been colder) but still delicious . She gave me a menu and let me look through it without rushing me as they closed at 11pm she still let me take my time Food : 1/2 barbecue chicken was phenomenal!!!!!!' Chicken cooked so perfectly! Tasty ! : red skin mashed potatoes were insanely delicious! Soft , and just done to perfection! : Dave's Mac and cheese , it was different...great different. Not your generic Mac and cheese you taste but Dave's Mac and cheese has a twist ! I'll let you try it out ! Thank you again for providing outstanding service , fast , and such DELICIOUS FOOD! When I come back to Williston North Dakota , I wil be a repeat customer for life ! Thank you again . read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - ows a football game on the tv - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

I am new to the area and wanted to get some good BBQ. Famous Dave's in Williston ND is not the place. The sliced beef sandwich had a horrible flavor. It was tough and rubbery. The ribs were tough and chewy. I put them in the crock pot hoping to fix them before my guest come to eat tonight. The chicken was dry and had no flavor. It was all over priced even for BBQ and even for ND. I would not recommend this place for nothing. I spend almost 80 dollar for garbage. very disappointed and will never go back. Cole slaw was ok but who can screw that up !!??? read more

I've been to several famous Dave's over the years. Felt the ambience was not as up to standard as I was used to, clean and neat just didn't feel like famous Dave's that I've been to in the past. This one we had to wait quite a while before we were offered a seat, even though there was nobody eating. Our food came fairly quickly, but my burnt ends were mostly fat and very disappointing.. had to track down our server when it was time to pay. Overall ambience service and food was definitely below, but I am used to. At a famous Dave's. read more

Always great food, been to several around the country, Tennessee, Comifornia, and here, my favorite is the Brisket plate with the Devil Spit sauce!!! read more

The good just isn't that good. I had the burnt end sandwich and it was full of fat and sinew. Flavor was okay but the meat was low quality. Waitress was a sweetheart though! This was my 3rd time here and will be my last. read more

The food was horrible the meat tasted like it was cooked days before hand the service wasn't that great and the sides don't even get me started the pie an ice cream was freezer burnt and THE PIE WAS SALTY WHY IS A PEACON PIE SALTY, I do not recommend this place to anyone I wouldn't even take my worst enemy to this place let alone anyone famous if I could I'd give this place zero stars and hope this place goes out of business. Even apple bees food an service is better then this place and that's saying something I'd rather have McDonalds or Taco Bell then ever eat here again read more

Great service, great food. The chopped pork was excellent. Lots of TVs, can watch from any angle. read more

Friendly staff, swift service and clean environment. Being from Texas, their brisket was impressive!

Staff here feels like family. Food always hits the spot. Home away from home. one of the only spots in town where I come for not only food but conversation at the bar. read more

Ordered a lunch salad with pulled chicken. Salad tasted good, but the amount of chicken on this salad was skimpy especially given the $20 price tag. I probably could have gotten more meat at a fast food restaurant for less. read more

Famous Dave's was great! My family and I were in town visiting and a relative suggested that we try Famous Dave's. We ordered the Signature Sampler Platter as our appetizer and it didn't disappoint. My favorite part of the platter were the ribs. They were cooked so perfectly that the meat was falling off of the bone. The different sauces made it exciting to eat since we were dipping everything on the platter into all the different sauces, trying to pick our favorite! I ordered the ribeye steak with loaded mashed potatoes and broccoli. The steak had a great smoky taste to it, however, I didn't care so much for the fried onions that were under the steak. I wound up just pushing them off to the side. The broccoli was a little bland and could have used more seasoning, but had a nice freshness to them. I didn't care for the potatoes too much because there was way too much butter in them. The others in my party ordered a burger and sandwich and said that they were both delicious and wouldn't critique anything about them. My children LOVED their food, especially the corn! One of my children, who can be quite a picky eater, said that the corn was the best he had ever eaten. Overall, the food was great and the service was fantastic! I'm sorry to say that I do not remember our waitress' name, however, she was outstanding with making sure that we were enjoying our dining experience. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Ribeye steak, Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Steamed Broccoli - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

Nice place and very good service! I only have 1 unhappy thing and that was portion size vs the price..... Food tasted great, however it is definitely overpriced for the portions they give. Again all the food tasted great! Just a little surprised when it was over 30$ for just me. I got the 2 meat plate, brisket and pulled pork with beans and Mac and cheese. read more

Walked in and they try to sit us in the bar... we are not 21. Then the manager gets angry because we are under age and tells us we can't sit there. I try to order some chicken strips... they are out. so i tried to order fried pickles... out too. but then my friends get pickles with their meals ‍ so switched just got some mac and cheese. i get this mac and cheese and it is absolutely disgusting. also this whole time, its been my birthday. TURNS OUT they don't do anything for birthdays either DO NOT RECOMMEND. #worstbirthdayever! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - ows a bowl of macaroni and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

Service with Lynnette was fabulous! Food was outstanding and came out fast! We will definitely be coming back soon!

Sadie was very accommodating and pleasant. She warmed up our baby bottle for our granddaughter. The food was great. We were given assistance with leftovers. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. read more

Had another great server this morning . Didn't get a name, but I sat a bar table. So she'll know who she is.. we'll deserving of the tip

One of our favorite restaurants to take the kids to! Food is always delicious and the service is great.

We got take out that's why the food is on our plate. The food was amazing! Allllll had amazing flavor. The brisket was sooo tender and juicy, the ribs had amazing flavor and also very tender, the chicken was so flavorful and juicy as well! The sides were amazing, I like my slaw a little on the sweeter side but this was still good. The service was outstanding I really appreciate the man in carry out who helped us. Very polite and friendly. Atmosphere was great the short time we were in there picking up our food. I definitely recommend!! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Country-Roasted chicken, Texas Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Style Spareribs, Sweet Corn, Creamy Coleslaw, Wilbur Beans, cornbread muffin. - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

Food was tasty. Service was quick and courteous. The recommendation of the waitress was great (and even saved us some money!). Great cole slaw. Food was plated with intention and care. The restaurant was clean. I would definitely stop again. read more

Sat down in bar area, ordered beers and never got asked again if we wanted to order food or even a check back to see if we were ready order. Bar tender was more interested in whatever else, typical chain restaurant with lack of any kind of service. Bar tender looked at our table several times and had to ask hostess that was seating people who our server was, server came over after I asked and not even a simple apology nothing. Don't waste your time or money, plent of better places like Outlaws which is where I went and got EXCELLENT SERVICE. Completely disappointed in this Famous Dave's, they could learn from the Grand Junction Famous Dave's how to provide quality service. read more

Me, the wife and little one come here most Sundays after church as a family ritual. The little one loves the pic in front of the bear every time. Manager always seems to make a stop by and greet everyone with welcomes and compliments. But on this day 6/23/24, we came and sat down like normal. Except we sat down for 20min without seeing any waitress. Did witness a waitress managing all the tables in our section but ours. Unsure where they draw the line. As we waited, another couple sat next to us and immediately the waitress confronted them. Still waiting with an impatient child dying for thirst, we had to leave. First time we had seen the service like this and no manager on this day or at this time. I would guarantee if the manager was around; this wouldn't happen and he would have made up for the services. I still recommend going here. Not if this continues. read more

1 is being generous. The staff didn't seem to be concerned with the 4 foul mouth little twits at the end of the bar. The bar tender had no personality. It seemed as though she hated her job and it made a great first impression. Food was good but not great. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - ows an empty street at night - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

I tried four different meals here (mine, my two daughters and husband) and everyone of them was perfect! I was amazed at how good our food was. I definitely will be coming back. read more

We were craving some BBQ while traveling through Williston. The food was good. My wife really enjoyed the ribs and my sandwich was good also. The food came out fast. If you are a veteran, ask for your discount. read more

Too expensive for a simple sandwich I will definitely never go back there $18 for a pulled pork sandwich unreasonable

Pretty good BBQ. It's not what I'm used to being from Alabama but it's still really good. The corn muffins are to die for!!

It's decent bbq and good service. Needs better management to handle loud cursing customers that ignore a table of family and children. That's not their fault but should ask them to lower your voice and not keep feeding the drunks at a nearby table. read more

Overall I don't write reviews , but as a frequent traveler I feel like this one is a MUST. overall food was ok, but if you get the time Monday - Friday sit in the bar, Callyn is the most amazing bartender / servers. Based on the few times I've been there it's a completely different experience when you are lucky enough to get her as a bartender!!! she really makes this place shine. i guess in my time in Williston restaurants or restaurants. People like Callyn are what separate the great from the just ok . read more

Famous Dave's is a solid choice in town. The service is always good, and the food is fairly decent. It's one of our go to spots. Nothing fancy, nothing that will blow your socks off, but it's consistent. read more

We ordered $140 worth of food for dinner at home. 1 pound bbq pulled chicken $16.99 - very small portion, most of the weight of the container was from the two pieces of butter soaked Texas toast and a couple of big squirts of bbq sauce in box. 1 pound chopped pork $15.99- very small portion, most of the weight of the container was from the two pieces of butter soaked Texas toast and a couple big squirts of bbq sauce in box. "Big" Slab St. Louis Style Spareribs $26.99- extremely skimpy ribs, mostly bone. My 9 year old ate the entire rack herself and asked for more. We also ordered multiple sides and corn muffins. Overall, we would not eat there again. Extremely overpriced for a family meal. read more

I'm giving this five NORTH DAKOTA stars, as bbq isn't a common thing so far as I've seen. We've eaten here twice and both times have been excellent. My favorite meat items are the "burnt butts" and the chicken. Delicious. On the side the beans, coleslaw, and pineapple are to die for. I mean, how many places serve grilled pineapple as a side??? The cocktails I've had were well prepared and mixed just right. Service has also been stellar. read more

Officially my favorite place to eat in Williston! The food is really good and the customer service is good as well. I've tried their salmon and also the baby back ribs. Not a fan of the mac 'n cheese but the broccoli and corn is good/standard. Great place to go for lunch with co-workers. I've also ordered to-go. I love their cornbread! read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - The salmon is so good! Its 500 calories. The cornbread is yummy- very sweet its like a dessert . - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

No idea what Dave is famous for but it ain't BBQ. Had his St Louis ribs and half the meat won't come off the bone. The brisket was dry. The service was average. Almost $18 tie lunch. Far from impressed. Wasn't cheap enough to justify the poor quality and taste. Don't bother unless everything else is closed. read more

Excellent food. I couldn't decide so went for the sampler. Catfish, beef tips, chicken strips and wings and onion straws. Fantastic. read more

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I come here quite often and the food and service is always great. But let's just be honest. Other than the bbq and drinks, the only reason I come here this often is because of the bartenders. Between Patricia's sweet sweet ass and Callyn's glorious boobs this is the best place for eye candy in the town of Williston. Chloe is absolutely gorgeous and is such a sweetheart. Love this place. But mostly the beautiful ladies. read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

I enjoyed the BBQ brisket. Some of the other cuts were a little dried out, beans and cole slaw were nice Service hit and miss, gets really busy with the oil crews coming off shift and in for beer and BBQ. Map to it is not accurate as it is on the other side of the road and across from the hotel. New hotels going up all around it read more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Take out corner - Barbeque Near Me - Williston, North Dakota

Always getting orders wrong, very bad management that will lie to your face over and over again

One of my to go spots is Williston. People are nice. Food is good. Beer is shitty when it's draft. The brisket tacos are amazing. Spicy and full of flavor. read more

We have been visiting Famous Daves for years in different states. It became a favorite of ours until today. We were seated promptly by the hostess and she was even friendly enough to pull the blinds for us. After roughly 20 minutes of waiting and wondering if we would be able to get drink orders in, I went to use the restroom. I saw 3 waitresses at the end of the bar, apparently not busy since the place only had 3 other parties dining. When I returned to my seat, we decided to wait another 5 minutes before leaving. While walking out, we weren't even acknowledged except them all watching us leave. We decided to go dine at the Hula Grill on 1st and Main St instead and I think we made the better decision. Food is absolutely fantastic and the service is wonderful. read more

We stopped here for the first time today. Sadly, it will be the last time. We were seated by a friendly fellow...and that's about it. Even though we were told our server would be with us soon, nobody came to take our drink or food orders after 10 minutes of waiting. We were annoyed as the place didn't seem to be that busy...so, we bailed. A good call on our part, as we probably would have starved to death had we continued to wait. Very disappointed in the service because we were really looking forward to eating here. read more