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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 67 reviews

What Myra Pollich likes about Famous Dave's:
good lunch. the station at the famous dave’s bbq has pleased. I haven't been here for 15 years, so it was time for a stop. her lunch special looked at, but the offers weren't different from the regular menu.... although there was a break for lunch specialists. ordered the burnt ends sandwich (texas beef brisket meerrot and caramelized with sweet zesty bbq sauce) $10.49 my side order was her kartoffelsalat with red wo... View all feedback. What Roxane Runolfsdottir doesn't like about Famous Dave's:
Ribs at Famous Dave's. When something is good you keep going back. The ribs at Famous Dave's is better than any in Knoxville; or for that matter, in Tx. Recently visited Salt Lick, a world famous BBQ restaurant, in Austin. This was the second time, not because I wanted to, but because my relatives think it is the best in Tx. The slab of ribs was burnt on the ends and there was a small amount of meat on the bones. Qui... View all feedback.

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Myra
21.06.2022 - 12:49

Good lunch. the station at the famous dave’s bbq has pleased. I haven't been here for 15 years, so it was time for a stop. her lunch special looked at, but the...

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Claudia
21.06.2022 - 12:49

Good night. we went to famous daves to dinner. the staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered the rib tips, and while the taste was wonderful, they were all hard...

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Aracely
24.06.2020 - 06:01

The eating portions were very small...Mädchen, who took my order, was divided into their own world...not offering with quitting...will not be back.

Gene
21.06.2022 - 12:49

Rude guests useless mgmt no more Dave’s. the short and ugly version of our last experience is my wife and I was sitting on the bar with a friend who enjoys lunc...

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Burley
21.06.2022 - 12:49

Famous Dave's is terrible. The ribs are pure bone and whatever we had that was on toast was pure fat. It honestly makes me sick to think about it. We just left...

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Famous Dave's has been hailed as serving some of the best ribs in Knoxville, surpassing even world-famous BBQ restaurants in Texas. The perfectly cooked and meaty ribs have won over customers who previously frequented other BBQ establishments. While some customers have had negative experiences with management and the chain restaurant atmosphere, others have praised the friendly staff, delicious desserts, and overall great dining experience. Famous Dave's continues to impress with their flavorful dishes, fast service, and variety of sauces, making it a top choice for BBQ lovers.

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