377144 Sat Mar 03 19:00:08 -0800 2007 25 32 Chains 0 2349980 I tried Famous Dave's today for the first time in New Brunswick, NJ. Always wanted to see what it was all about and I must say it was pretty good. After being persuaded by the waiter we had the Feast for two. It comes with ribs, chicken, brisket or pulled pork, cole slaw, beans, fries, corn bread muffins, and corn on the cob. Tons of food to say the least. The waiter described the ribs as "falling off the bone" and delicious. Unfortunately, The ribs were a little dry and I was a bit disappointed. Definitely not as good as Big Ed's Barbeque which is without a doubt the best rib place in all of New Jersey. Overall though the ribs were pretty good and they have a ton of different sauces for you to choose from. The best being the Rich and Sassy. The fries were amazing! The barbequed chicken was also quite good. Didn't really care for the beef brisket since it was really dry but I am not a big brisket guy anyway--next time I'll try the pulled pork. As for the rest of the sides they were really good-- cole slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob was really sweet. Probably one of the best things I had was the corn bread muffin. It was so unbelievable it didn't even need butter. Finally, even though we were stuffed we had to try the bread pudding and I must say it was delicious. It is served warm with a maple syrup, pecans, and raisins and finally topped off with whipped cream. You could probably have it ala mode but at that point we were almost too sick to think about anymore calories. Overall, I give it a very good review. Not the greatest ribs ever but Good food, good service, good experience and I would definitely go back again. Sat Mar 03 19:00:08 -0800 2007 76968 steakrules85 1 2350579 I like their pulled pork and the sides. Stay away from the catfish. Sun Mar 04 04:52:07 -0800 2007 2349980 11990 Janet from Richmond 2 2351518 Really, why stay away from the catfish? That is one of the menu items I really wanted to try next.... Sun Mar 04 12:31:51 -0800 2007 2350579 76968 steakrules85 3 2352714 I love fried catfish and theirs is just awful. It was horribly spiced and very salty and the catfish itself was mealy. Mon Mar 05 05:09:46 -0800 2007 2351518 11990 Janet from Richmond 2 2352859 Actually, I've gotten the catfish several times and like it alot. This is from the one in Mountainside, NJ. It's one of my favorite items. Maybe it depends on the location? Mon Mar 05 06:39:54 -0800 2007 2350579 12099 sivyaleah 1 2350635 It's good to read your report of Famous Dave's. There's one located near us and as we drive by, we tell ourselves that one of these days...... Now we'll have to do it. I'm looking forward to the BBQed chicken. Have to see if it's as good as mine. LOL We've had BBQ at Big Bubba's located in the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT which was pretty good. The pulled pork was tasty, moist and satisfying. Good thing there were sauces, though. Sun Mar 04 05:51:08 -0800 2007 2349980 75332 Gio 2 2351521 Yeah it is definitely a place to try at least once. You will not be disappointed with the chicken, although I don't know how good yours is lol. Sun Mar 04 12:32:29 -0800 2007 2350635 76968 steakrules85 1 2352894 I have been to Famous Daves a couple of times when I didnt feel like driving to one of my favorite bbq spots. Their ribs are not the worst I have ever had, and not the best either. It works as a good standbye when one must have some bbq, I have had the brisket, & chicken wings as well, and they were also just ok, not bad, but not the best. I would give them a grade of C for their food. Mon Mar 05 06:50:27 -0800 2007 2349980 26725 swsidejim 1 2352900 The rib tips are amazing Mon Mar 05 06:52:01 -0800 2007 2349980 65355 timmy 2 2355691 I saw them on the menu. What exactly are the rib tips and what makes them different than their actual ribs? I thought they were just smaller portions of their spareribs like just chopped up into bitty pieces. Mon Mar 05 16:25:42 -0800 2007 2352900 76968 steakrules85 1 2352942 There's one by our house. We've been a couple times and thought the food was OK. Not the best BBQ but far from offensive. Dinner portions are WAAAYYY too big though - so much food! We've only been once for dinner and the other times we've gone we've gone at lunch with the prices are a lot better and portions more civilized. Definitely wouldn't go out of my way to eat there but also have had a lot worse... Mon Mar 05 07:07:35 -0800 2007 2349980 16406 ziggylu 1 2355952 The pulled pork is pretty good, actually. I don't know if this is true for all of their locations, but if you're ever needing to pull together a casual party quickly and on a budget, their delivery and set-up service is pretty nice. ~TDQ Mon Mar 05 17:46:03 -0800 2007 2349980 12005 The Dairy Queen 1 2356010 My husband is very fond of the pulled pork. We've gotten it as a take-out treat several times. The brisket is pretty good but we get that less often because we can make that at home. (We haven't perfected pork at home yet). I agree that the ribs are not the best but the chicken is nice and moist. I have not been happy with their sides. Corn muffins are waaaay too sweet and the veggies are pretty bland. For quick BBQ fix, I prefer getting their meats by the pound to take out and making our own sandwiches at home. Mon Mar 05 18:11:21 -0800 2007 2349980 76268 newbatgirl 1 2356043 When we left Chicago for two years to live in Madison, WI, we discovered Famous Dave's. It didn't keep us from getting homesick for real barbeque, but we thought it was pretty good stuff. Mon Mar 05 18:25:15 -0800 2007 2349980 14063 Anne H 1 2356269 I could live on the fries at Famous Dave's. Just the fries. They are THE BEST. The bread pudding is pretty darn wonderful, too. I might be nuts, but I love their burgers, well done (yeah, I'm nuts), with raw onion slices and lots of mayo. The staff indulges me by starting me off with big basket of fries while I'm waiting for my burger. The brisket and the pulled pork - on the meat combo platters - are great. The corn muffins are almost as fabulous as the fries. The beans are pretty good, too. I love Famous Dave's. Mon Mar 05 19:35:47 -0800 2007 2349980 54991 Atlantis 1 2358078 pretty good place. i think that their brisket is better than their pulled pork. had the ribs once and was pleasantly surprised. my daughter's love to go there and get the kid's pulled pork sandwich. Tue Mar 06 10:34:37 -0800 2007 2349980 12267 xman887 1 2362238 I've eaten at a Famous Dave's maybe once and don't recall the fries. What makes them special? I love good fries! Wed Mar 07 11:27:29 -0800 2007 2349980 12743 DC Gal 2 2362968 My hubby says that they are substantial and typically very crisp on the outside. Seasoned well, not too salty, not too bland. They're closer to steak fries but skin on at our local outpost. If you're looking for shoestring style, this ain't them! He's the authority on fries in this house. I'm just passing along his take. Hope that helps. Wed Mar 07 14:11:56 -0800 2007 2362238 76268 newbatgirl 2 2363805 They're nice and thick. Piping hot and crisp the way great fries should be and they are absolutely fantastic. Wed Mar 07 18:12:08 -0800 2007 2362238 76968 steakrules85 1 2363938 Famous Dave's in Denver is consistantly good. We, too, love the pulled pork. The onion rings are terrific. Wed Mar 07 18:57:13 -0800 2007 2349980 60822 Pampatz 2 2366736 Didnt' know they had onion rings. It isn't on their menu as a side. Is it an appetizer? Thu Mar 08 13:43:18 -0800 2007 2363938 76968 steakrules85 1 2370927 Thanks. I'm looking forward to trying Famous Dave's. Hey, I love the burger from the Big Ed's on 130 near Route 1, and the ribs there are alright... but it's not real barbecue - no smoker, probably parboiled or something. Are the other locations different? Fri Mar 09 15:02:11 -0800 2007 2349980 77259 Paul N 2 2371737 Big Ed's has the best ribs hands down IMO. Fri Mar 09 20:04:38 -0800 2007 2370927 76968 steakrules85 1 2373139 I've been to the one in Sioux City a few times. It's not bad, but small, local, even hole-in-the-wall BBQ is always better. Dink's in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Tennessee Red's in Portland--if I were within easy driving distance of either of them I'd never go to Famous Dave's. But I'm not. Anyway, I haven't been anywhere for BBQ since we got a smoker and can make our own now. Sat Mar 10 13:50:40 -0800 2007 2349980 32586 revsharkie 2 2398482 Have you tried Gregory's Rib Shack in Sioux City? Its definitely hole in the wall but very good! (at least it was a few years ago when i was there last...) Sun Mar 18 19:42:29 -0700 2007 2373139 75461 smarsh 1 2377900 I went to the one in New Brunswick... disappointing. The baby backs were very very dry (although they had a nicely charred skin and good smokey flavor). The pulled pork was also dry. That's one thing I'll say for Big Ed's - the meat is always fall-off-the bone tender. Until we get a joint with ribs that tender and real smoke in the flavor, New Jersey cannot claim to have good barbecue. Mon Mar 12 12:55:38 -0700 2007 2349980 77259 Paul N