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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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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

Easy, DIY, and Catered Snacks for Your Superbowl Party

BBQ snacks will make your super bowl party a success.What a wild year it has been for sports! From no sports to some sports to sports played in empty stadiums, 2020 was a year that gave us an entirely different experience with professional sports. Fortunately, things are getting better with COVID responses and sports, particularly football. This year, we have Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Since most of you will be watching the game at home with your loved ones, some fun super bowl snack ideas will make your super bowl party fun. Keep reading to learn our tips from DIY to catered BBQ dishes.

Super Bowl Snack #1: Wings

Wings are always a crowd favorite. Stadiums, restaurants, bars, and parties all over choose wings so you can just grab 'em and start munching without missing a moment of the game. You have some options here:

  • Easy Peasy - Grab a bag of frozen wings and bake them until ready!
  • Next Level - Try your hand at making your own wings. Don’t forget to grab the right BBQ sauce. 
  • Maximize It - Check out catering options for wings. Famous Dave’s has several wing options on our catering menu. 

Super Bowl Snack #2: Nachos

Speaking of super bowl staples, no one could forget about nachos. Nachos are so versatile and can be tailored to many dietary restrictions. Whether you will be feeding vegans, people who are lactose intolerant, or other needs, nachos can fill in the gaps. 

Super Bowl Snack #3: Sliders

Why have a whole burger clog up your appetite when there are so many foods and drinks to sample?! Sliders are a great choice to give your family or friends something to chomp on without being overwhelming. Have several on hand so people can take one or a few. Just like with the nachos, adjust the sliders to your people’s needs.

  • Easy Peasy - Go with the traditional burger-style sliders. Here is a recipe for mini cheeseburgers.
  • Next Level - Try mixing it up by combining dishes. This recipe teaches you how to make pizza sliders.
  • Maximize It - You guessed it, Famous Dave’s has Sliders! Check out our customizable sliders when you give our team a call.

What Do I Need to Know About the Super Bowl Game?

Super Bowl LV will kick off at 6:30 on Sunday 2/7. There will be pregame coverage starting earlier in your day so you can make the game a day-long event. Don’t miss the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician The Weekend perform during the halftime show.

Make Your Super Bowl Party a Success with Catering from Famous Dave’s

There are so many wonderful options to select from for super bowl snacks. Keep your guests happy and comfortable with all the food they will want for this year’s upcoming game day. If you are into cooking, try one of our recipe selections above. If you have a lot on your plate, try the catering or take-out options at Famous Dave’s. Our award-winning sauces and BBQ dishes will leave your guests smiling while licking their fingers. 

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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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