Famous Dave's has a reputation for consistent, high quality food with amazing flavors and great service.
But did you know, each location takes personal pride in supporting the community they serve in? Famous Dave's Detroit gives back to the community through sponsorships, donations and fundraisers.
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Famous Dave's may be nationally recognized, but we're Detroit focused.
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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:
SPECIAL
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
The Best Never Rest
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

Famous Dave's BBQ Honors Veteran's Day

A U.S. flag representative of Veteran's Day is on a table next to BBQ tools.Recognizing people for their contribution is a vital part of Famous Dave’s. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the many honors, awards, and recognition we have received throughout the years. We also wouldn’t be here as a nation if it were not for the many sacrifices of the veterans and members of the U.S. armed services. We showed our support during the special holiday that just passed. Keep reading to learn how Famous Dave’s honored Veteran’s Day with a special deal. 

Our Veteran’s Day Deal 

This year we showed our appreciation for the U.S. armed forces by offering a meal on the house for service members. You may have seen the following deal at many Famous Dave’s restaurants. As we posted on Facebook, here was our deal:

"Thank you veterans: FREE Two-Meat Lunch Combo (2 Meats + 1 Side + Corn Bread Muffin) just for you. We salute you. Monday, November 11 - All Day, Dine-In Only. Valid at participating restaurants. Must show proof of service to receive discount."

We are proud of the many people and organizations who shared our special with veterans. Blasting out our special made sure that we could deliver quality BBQ to as many of our honorable service members as we could. The website Military.com connects military service members and veterans as well as sharing information that would help them, including deals like ours.  The financial website Money.com featured Famous Dave’s in a roundup on Veteran’s Day deals. 

Other Recent Involvement with the Military 

The recent Marine Corps Marathon took place in Virginia and Washington, D.C. on October 27, 2019. More than 30,000 runners took to the pavement in 2019 with runners from all 50 states and more than 50 countries. This year was the 44th Marine Corps Marathon.

Famous Dave’s was a proud sponsor of the 44th Marine Corps Marathon. Below is a shot from the day of the event.

Famous Dave’s Offers Many Deals and Quality BBQ Daily

This year is not the first time Famous Dave’s participated in an event for veterans. We have proudly supported U.S. service members in years passed with a similar offering. If we missed you this year, we will have other events throughout the year. Make sure to check out our Specials Page of Limited Time Offers

Famous Dave’s offers customers quality meats cooked to perfection by seasoned barbeque experts. Our kitchen will add award-winning sauces and dry rubs to take your BBQ experience to the next level. Check out one of our locations near you today.

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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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