Famous Dave's has a reputation for consistent, high quality food with amazing flavors and great service.
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We source the thickest cuts of meat and trim them up, just like we do for competition.

Then, our Pitmasters hand-apply our fresh dry rubs before slow-smoking them in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. To lock in that deep-down smokiness, each tender cut is finished on the grill, creating our famous char-grilled sweetness on the outside. Our tender, juicy ribs and chicken are amazing straight from the grill or topped with one of our award-winning sauces. It's the best darn BBQ you'll taste in SE Michigan!

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Michigan BBQ Specials:
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23.99
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To Go Special Rib Tip Bucket

Our smoky BBQ Rib Tip Bucket is sure to satisfy your hungry crew. 2 pounds of our Southside Rib Tips and 1 pound of Famous Fries. While you're here, pick up a bottle of your favorite award-winning sauce! Menu
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Barbeque's Living Legend

Famous Dave is the most awarded Pitmaster in history — a true originator blessed with a great sense of taste and a passion to create only the best of the best. Even among BBQ champions, Dave is recognized as the authority on the art of cooking with smoke and flame.

Dave's passion for ribs began as a young boy in Chicago. His father would bring home the best tasting ribs, slow-smoked by street vendors using 55-gallon drums. They were legendary ribs smoked just like the champion Pitmasters did way down in the Deep South. And thus, his story begins.

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What Makes Great BBQ?
You hand rub each slab with spices, then slow smoke'm in a pit of smoldering hickory like the champion Pitmasters in the Deep South. These ribs are so good right out of the smoker—try 'em without the sauce—just order your bones naked! - Famous Dave

Can BBQ Meals be Healthy? [Benefit List Included]

A healthy salad with BBQ chicken cooked to perfection.Have you made any nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions? Are you counting calories or cutting carbs? There are many benefits of eating barbeque meals that go beyond the amazing flavors. We consider many nutritional needs when creating our line-up of meal options here at Famous Dave’s. Keep reading to learn more about the options we offer to keep you in line with your goals while still enjoying the flavors you love.

Healthy BBQ is Low Calorie

We are notorious for smoking our meats, and you will be happy to learn that smoke will cost you zero calories! If you need to cut down on your calories even further, you can try the lunch or smaller portion of meats. As for sides, consider a salad or our green bean dishes. 

Healthy BBQ is High in Protein

You won't need your protein shake if you are a regular at Famous Dave's. Our all-natural, signature smoked meats are high in protein - some portions of brisket, pulled pork, and turkey include over 50 grams of protein. You will even find high levels of protein in our delectable side dishes, including our staple side of Mac & Cheese. Plus, getting your protein from whole foods such as these meats is usually easier for your body to process. 

Healthy BBQ is Low Carb

Are you trying to cut out extra carbs? You are in luck! Most of our meat entrees have less than 10 grams of carbs if you don’t eat the bun. Don’t forget our signature sauces and low-carb side dishes. 

Healthy BBQ is Nutrient-Rich

The healthy options are about adding more than just protein. Our balanced meals can help you pack in the nutrients. Our Collard Greens are full of Vitamins A, C, and K as well as iron and fiber. Don't ignore our salads, including our Chicken Chopped Salad and Dave's Sassy Barbeque Salad. 

Balancing Great Flavor with Healthy Options

We understand that it can be tough to find healthy food that doesn't taste like chalk. Famous Dave's brings you award-winning recipes, sauces, dry-rubs, and smoked meats. If you follow the tips above, you can keep your diet strong without losing the excellent BBQ flavor.

Check out one of Famous Dave's locations nearest to you to combine healthy options with great flavor.

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Best Ribs
"Dougfest" 2013
Best BBQ
2006 - 2017
Best Cuisine
"Taste-Fest" 2015
Best Vendor
"Taste of the Town" 2015
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