Not bad for barbecue, we tried the two meat plate with brisket and ribtips and one with catfish and brisket. They needed itself isn't bad. Some pieces were a little dry but there are sauce to add after. Each play came with two sides we got to try the mac & cheese, the corn and the baked beans. I would say the mac & cheese is the best. The service itself is not bad. They made pretty good recommendations. Food came out fairly quickly. read more

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This place has the most terrible Service!! I was there once And recently decided to give it another chance Big mistake. My food got there before my salad and my appetizer The waitress was m.i.a until she decided to bring me the check with out asking if we wanted anything else. I needed to place a to go order Then I give her my card she comes with out it and my to go order. read more

tuesdays offer a great deal normally $60 can get for $40 glad downey finally has a good bbq wish they were part of the famous dave point system read more

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I love famous Dave's , just not this one. Maybe it was just a bad day? Maybe people called out . Let's start with the good , the sides were great . Mash potato's , wings were excellent. Now to the bad. Service was spottier than a cellphone reception in the mountains . Got refills when I sat down , and when I got my food . My steak was burnt ! I tasted more charcoal than anything on my steak . It was too salty . Look like the steak was rushed and put on high flames. Steak was too dry . I didn't want to send it back because 1. I couldn't find a server anywhere 2. It would take even longer to get service or a redone order . Overall , very disappointed . read more

Famous Dave's - Wings with a side of charcoal and mash potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

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I usually order barbecue from here like the family feast which is really good. But this time I ordered the devils spit burger and I was a bit unsatisfied only because I felt like I had a burger from Carl's Jr but for $17. The drinks from the bar were wack. The food there is great but not the burgers. My wife had the chili and side salad which I don't really think she enjoyed the "award winning chili" but the salad was good it's kinda hard to mess up a salad. This location is shared with carinos Italian. If you go here, stick to the barbecue. Handicap parking is in front and parking is readily available for you to park. read more

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We came for dinner. I was seated almost in the kitchen. Not my idea. There were lots of tables available, and I got stuck here. I ordered ribs, corn on the cob, pineapple, and a muffin. Everything tasted pretty good. The waiter came by and refilled my friend's drink. I had to chase him down to refill mine. The food was very expensive. Cost $83 for one meal for two people. read more

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Ordered here a few times and they keep forgetting cornbread or sides. Got ribs here for father's day and they boiled the ribs today. No rub, no smoke flavor and my container is drenched with boiled rib water.... Do not recommend read more

Famous Dave's - Should be called Dave's famous boiled ribs w/ bbq sauce on the side. - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

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I was craving some good old Texas-style BBQ and drove by this place, so I turned around to give it a try. I do not know how this restaurant became "Famous" because holy--what is this?! What in God's name are these meat portions? I spent $20 for a Lunch Combo (Two Choice Meats, One Side, and Cornbread) and this is how much meat I get? I got maybe five to six thin slices of beef brisket and three child-sized catfish fingers (California Fish Grill gives three LARGE pieces for their Fish 'n Chips for a lower price!), but they seemed more than generous with the cheap filler potato wedges. The barbecue sauces they had were pitifully basic--thin, watery, with no texture. Honestly, I didn't even need much of it anyway because I barely had any meat to eat (let alone enjoy) it with. There was even a thick slice of Texas toast that I didn't bother finishing after the first bite; I guess it's just more filler to justify that steep price. The cornbread is... just cornbread, it's whatever. And yeah, toss in that single lemon wedge--I don't even know why I'd need it. Overall, the food felt like reheated slop, except for the properly fried potatoes. On top of that, a small gripe with your fountain drinks: why is it $5 for a regular soda? It's not any different from Chili's or KAOWOK's (the nearby restaurants). You're not charging for a better soda syrup dispenser, and the cup was nearly filled to the brim with ice! The staff is also questionable. One employee treated me as if to say, "Duh, everyone should know how to order around here." Well, sorry for not coming to day one of this establishment's opening. I genuinely did not know if I was supposed to order at the counter then sit down like California Fish Grill or Dick's Barbecue Pit, or sit down and wait for a menu. Also, why is this place so dark? I assume this is a shared space because there is a connected hallway to the neighboring restaurant, and looking over at them, their side is perfectly well-lit. Are you trying to make me feel miserable while eating there? It gives off the vibe that management is actively trying to cut costs, which, based on my meal, they DEFINITELY are. I understand it's supposed to be an old-school design, but there is major room for improvement that shouldn't break the bank (i.e., more and better lighting). I came home feeling completely unsatisfied and still hungry. I'm literally heading out to Dick's Barbecue Pit for dinner just to wash away this terrible experience. I'm never coming back, and neither should any newcomer. read more

Famous Dave's - Lunch Combo $19.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Have you ever walked into a place and felt like you've been there before because you have ! This restaurant has been split and half. I love that the food was delicious. I can eat this cornbread every day. I had a nice time with my dad. Five stars. read more

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Update from my previous Yelp of Famous Daves. Great location. Odd to see it against another restaurant that looks as though the owners have up on it in comparison to Famous Daves. read more

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Excellent restaurant and just opened I believe! Came here with a large party to have Christmas Eve dinner and did not disappoint. Food was fresh and delicious. Not sure what some of the bad reviews are about but you have to give this place a try. There is a plenty of seating inside and could use more customers! Great service and ambiance. It is located in the Downey landing food shop area and there is plenty of parking as well. read more

Great service, great food. Kids got the chicken tenders , hubby got the tacos (one of each) ; MIL got a Cesar salad , and I got the fried chicken and ribs. Everything was delicious. Corn bread was 10/10 Customer service by Jose was great. Recommend grey drinks , and he was helpful Would recommend to come here. read more

Famous Dave's - The after math - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

My family and I got seated immediately which was awesome. We like ordering appetizers & our entrees at the same time that way our food comes out quick. So I tried ordering some appetizers and the waitress said they ran out every single time. Carrying on, I ordered a brisket sandwich but they gave me something different. I don't like to make things difficult so I just ate it. My daughter ordered a cheeseburger and said it was good. By the time we got home my family and I got sick, and caught a stomach flu. This was the only place we ate that day, I'm not sure if it was the bbq sauce or the cornbread we all ate. read more

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The service and food were good but we all got different proteins and they all sucked I really wish they improved for the benefit of the business we will never go back or at least not in the near future but I don't see them last a long time if they don't improve the quality of the meats it was like biting beef jerky..I do wish them good luck I hope they read the comments and improve..the ambience was chill no wait time cuz nobody really goes I guess read more

Sadly disappointed. We had great service at the table and when we entered. The decor is very modern bbq and i liked that they have ketchup and 3 bbq sauce options right on the table, plus paper towel. My fave sauce was the sassy one, rich and sassy? Something. Very tasty!! I got the ribeye and WOOO BOY it was overcooked. I ordered it medium rare and it came out medium well. The only part that was pink was when the steak was a little bit fatter and it didn't cook as hard so I was grateful for that, but that had to be about two bites. The fries are DELICIOUS and i also got the pineapple which i loved. Couldve eaten 25 of them corn muffins too. My husband got the bbq nachos and he liked them but to me they were just okay. I also got the bread pudding to go. The bathrooms were fine - maybe inbetween cleanings but had soap and tp and paper towel and all. Plenty of parking. Probably wouldnt return. Definitely overpriced and not worth it. read more

This restart is understaffed. The person that had seated us, is also the person who is our server. When we had entered, we had waited for 15 minutes and when we saw our server, waived to him that we are ready to order, he told us to wait a while and he was taking down an order from another table. Fortunately, we had no ordered our drinks therefore, we were able to walk out of the restaurant and we had went to another bbq restaurant. read more

It was my first time trying Famous Dave's, and it was pretty good. The sides it came with were decent. The coleslaw and beans were on the sweeter side and the potato wedges were nice and fresh. I was hoping there was an option to change the sides, but the waitress told me you can't change anything and it comes as is. The fried chicken was nice and crispy and it had a nice flavor. Overall, the experience was nice. read more

Famous Dave's - FEAST FOR 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Loved it. Big FD fan, glad to have one in the area. Good service. Food was consistent with FD expectations. Drinks were good. We had a nice meal at the table tops (self seating) watching the ufc prelims. Would definitely come back. read more

I've been waiting for a restaurant for famous Dave's to open in Downey. We've been going to Johnie Carina's to pick and and take home. So I got a flyer for a free brisket sandwich that came with fries. A $21.00 value with no purchase necessary. So I grabbed one of my grandsons and went to eat inside. First the place is really cute inside also very clean. We were greeted by everyone. Our waitress was fantastic she was friendly and I felt so welcomed. Almost like I knew her. Now for the food We got the free brisket sandwich delicious Also rib tips ( best I've had in along time) yummm on the fried pickles. The tacos were packed brisket and pork. The fried chicken was okay not bad but I went for BBQ. The coleslaw not bad. I will definitely go back next time I wanna try the brisket egg rolls. read more

Famous Dave's - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

I ordered the ribeye and rib combo and my steak was so tough that I couldn't eat it. The bbq sauce on the ribs tasted like ketchup. I had pineapple steaks and they were so thin and dry. The best part about my meal was the garden salad. The only thing the waitress said was "I'm sorry " NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

We came here for dinner and ordered the Feast for Two and we picked St. Louis spare ribs (7 bones), 6 pieces of brisket, 3 pieces of fried chicken, plus fries, coleslaw, beans, 2 small corn cobs, and 2 sweet cornbreads for $58.99. Honestly, it was more than enough for me, my wife, and our toddler. We even had plenty to take home! Service: From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles from the hostess and seated right away. Our server was awesome! Super attentive, friendly, and made sure our drinks stayed full and our orders were correct. She even went out of her way to mop up a wet spot next to our table, which really stood out. One thing I did notice is there aren't any busboys, so the servers are the ones cleaning and resetting tables between customers. That's a lot for them to handle, and I think management should definitely consider hiring extra staff to help make things run smoother and reduce wait times for guests waiting to be seated. Food: * Spare ribs: 5/5 -- tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. * Fried chicken: 4/5 -- juicy overall, but one piece was noticeably saltier than the others (a little inconsistent with the batter). * Brisket: 3/5 -- decent flavor but a bit tough, and six small slices felt a little skimpy for a feast platter. * Coleslaw & beans: 5/5 -- both were fresh and packed with flavor. * Sweet cornbread: 10/5 if I could! Seriously the star of the meal, soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. I'd come back just for these. They did forget to add them to our plate initially, but our server fixed it right away. ( photo missing cornbread ) * BBQ sauces & hot sauce: Both were surprisingly good! The BBQ sauce had a rich, smoky flavor with the right touch of sweetness, and the hot sauce had a nice kick without being overpowering, the perfect combo with the meats. Overall, the food was solid, the service was excellent, and the vibe was welcoming. It looks like they're still fairly new, so a few hiccups are understandable. Would I come back? Definitely. Would I recommend it? Yes. Final rating: 8/10 -- great service, solid BBQ, tasty sauces, and amazing cornbread! read more

Famous Dave's - FEAST FOR 2 - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Ribs are tough as leather Mac & cheese was watery with corn added Cornbread tasted like jiffy Corn on the cob was cold and no butter. Wasted $53. I will never go there again. Hope your experience is better. read more

I was really looking forward to a great BBQ meal, but unfortunately the food fell short overall. The dessert was the highlight of the visit -- it was delicious and definitely the best part of the experience. The corn wasn't sweet, and by the time butter arrived, both the bread and corn were too cold to enjoy. The ribs were also disappointing, though I did enjoy the brisket, which had good flavor and texture. For me, price isn't the issue -- I'm happy to pay as long as the quality is there. I hope this restaurant takes the opportunity to improve both the food and service because there's definitely potential. The atmosphere was OK read more

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Order 16 0oz. Ribeye to go cost $46 charge extra $2.50 for the container. Got home and steak was rare almost raw with a ton of gristle when I asked for medium rare. read more

Famous Dave's - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Food was good and service was very good and quick Jose was are server and he was amazing

This was my 1st time trying a Famous Dave's and I had a good experience. I was with a group that ordered the party tray, so we got to try a bit of everything. My craving was with the friend chicken, and it didn't disappoint. The service was great, and we were comfortable in our booth. We were not there to watch anything, so it wasn't loud or annoying while we were eating, which i appreciate. I would come back. read more

Currently waiting for my check and it's taking just as long as it took to get our food ( 4 meals 40 minute wait ) we did get seated right away. The food was dry. Husband ordered medium well steak with shrimp...the steak was charred and burnt. The Georgia chopped sandwich was very dry. The sides were meh. Didn't make an impression enough to want to come back. read more

I ordered online. They charge for containers and want a 15% or more tip. I ordered xtra bbq sauce and i didnt get it. All the xtra charges and tip and you can't get my order right all I wanted was just an extra side of barbecue sauce. I didn't think it'd be that hard. So with that being said. That was the highlight of my night. That was the only down fall. Other then that the food was fabulous read more

Great service , food was really good . Our server was Grettel , she was very attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend the fried chicken read more

Famous Dave's - Great service & good food - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Evelyn was the best! So sweet and easy to talk to. She made sure we were good the whole time and had us laughing too. Everything came out great and she stayed on top of our drinks without us even asking. She just made the whole vibe better. We'll for sure be back and hope we get her again! read more

Fast and friendly service. Good food and drinks. Place is clean and various options to choose from. read more

Famous Dave's - Happy hour menu - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

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Service was great food was great! Ashley had our table she was so great and so helpful give her a raise lol read more

Great place for bbq! Service and food excellent. Great experience. Jose was not only attentive but always smiling read more

First the waiter was clueless about the simplest things- do you have Coke Zero? Let me check. How many ribs come in the combo? Let me check. When he finally came to take our order, he became argumentative. I asked for a two meat combo. I wanted the same meat twice. He said that you can't do that. Why not? I don't know-you just can't. I promptly got up and went to Lazy Dog restaurant and had a fantastic meal. Never again will I ever go to that specific Famous Dave's. Too bad an incompetent waiter costs this restaurant my business. read more

I was very pleased with three meat combo, loved their macaroni and cheese, it was different. Now I have a new bar b que place near by.

Our first time trying it. Our server was Elijah. Nice and helpful guy. We ordered strawberry lemonade. It was tasty. I had one meat item combo, he had two items. Our food came quickly. Looked good and tasted good. It was lunch, so they usually have smaller portions. But it was perfect. Elijah checked on us several times. The place is new so everything is clean. The music was very LOUD!! Elijah offered us a fresh drink to go. I got a raspberry lemonade (tasted better) than the strawberry. read more

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I'm always looking for a good BBQ restaurant and Famous Dave's was a pleasant surprise. I had the 2 meat lunch meal with 2 St. Louis style ribs and 1/4 BBQ chicken, and the Wilbur beans as my side. The beans and chicken were wonderful but I did find the ribs to be a little dry and not as tender as I would have liked. The service was also great. Jose M was very friendly and accommodating and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. You've got to check out Famous Dave's BBQ! read more

Jose was amazing! From the moment we arrived he was welcoming, kind, and very attentive. He checked in on us regularly and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. This was our first time here, and Jose really made the experience awesome. Thank you, Jose, for the great service we'll definitely be back! read more

This was our first time ordering from Downey. I'm disappointed. I ordered a two combo meat plate. My tri-tip was too salty,the broccoli wasn't cooked,no cornbread muffin, plus the food wasn't hot! We paid good money, and got bad results! I know you can do better!! read more

This location was still training their staff. The waitress brought what she insisted was what was ordered. My friend showed her the menu to convince her that it wasn't right. The waitress had to repeat that procedure to convince the cooks that what they made wasn't what was ordered. We never got our biscuits because of trying to get that meal corrected, but she did give us a half dozen to go. The food was good despite the confusion and my friend having to take her meal to go since we had finished ours. Hopefully the staff knows the menu by now. read more