Enjoy Hickory Smoked, Southern BBQ Prepared Fresh Daily at Famous Dave's Detroit

Proudly serving our Michigan communities in Novi, Roseville, Taylor and Westland

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Famous Dave’s Detroit started with a passion for excellence and a deep love of barbecue. Elliott Baum, owner of Blue Ribbon Restaurants, a franchisee of Famous Dave’s, had a vision to bring the best BBQ in the nation to Metro Detroit. With hundreds of national awards already under its belt, Famous Dave’s opened on April 28, 2003 in Westland, MI. Barbecue aficionados and local families waited hours for a chance to pig out on the best darn BBQ ever! Seven months later, the Famous Dave’s in Roseville opened its doors. They smoked hundreds of slabs a day to keep up with the demand for Metro Detroit’s best barbecue. In 2005, the Famous Dave’s in Taylor made its debut followed by Famous Dave’s in Novi. Collectively, the four restaurants have become known as Famous Dave’s Detroit and have spent over a decade preparing Metro Detroit’s best barbecue. Our pit masters arrive early every day to prepare our scratch-made sides and homemade desserts. Our smokers never sleep, and you can smell that real hickory wood smoked meat from blocks away. 

 

Ten Restaurant of the Year and three Franchisee of the Year awards later, Blue Ribbon Restaurants is one of the most awarded franchisees in Famous Dave’s history. But even more beloved than our company awards are the awards we win within our communities. These come from the heart and soul of our Famous Fans. Without them, we wouldn’t be Detroit’s Best BBQ (ClickonDetroit.com 4TheBest 2006-2016).  The love of our surrounding communities has allowed our flame to endure for more than 14 years. Today, Blue Ribbon Restaurants owns and operates ten Famous Dave’s throughout Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. Our mission: Be Famous. Be Real. Kick Butt. Have Fun.

 

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BBQ meat, potatoes, corn and cornbread muffin

Dine-In

You’re never too far from Detroit’s best barbecue! Famous Dave’s in Detroit has four great locations to satisfy your BBQ cravings. Our local barbecue restaurants feature craft beers, award-winning barbecue and an amazing dining experience in a fun and kid-friendly atmosphere.

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To Go

In a hurry? No problem! Famous Dave’s offers curbside service at all of our Detroit locations. We make it easy to take our homemade sides, desserts, and slow-smoked and grilled meats to a party, a picnic, a sporting event or just a relaxing night in.

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Catering

Treat your guests to something original! Famous Dave’s caters events of all sizes and types. From outdoor weddings, graduations and birthdays to corporate events, luncheons and celebrations. We provide exceptional food, attention to detail and amazing service for you and your guests.

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If You're Looking for the Best BBQ in SE Michigan, You've Found It

We're not joking here. Famous Dave's has earned over 700 awards nationwide. We have KCBS Certified (Kansas City Barbeque Society) Pitmasters - 12 of them are judges. We know BBQ. 

Every Famous Dave's location starts the day by preparing only the thickest cuts of meat. Our Pitmasters begin by hand-rubbing fresh seasonings on top quality pork, beef and chicken. Our ribs are smoked low and slow for 12 hours before we finish them off on the grill and serve them to you. If you are looking for authentic smoked BBQ and rich, zesty sauces, stop into Famous Dave's. Our Detroit barbecue restaurants offer award-winning BBQ, craft beers and a robust children's menu in a fun and family friendly atmosphere.

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Our Corporate Awards

  • Franchisee of the Year- Famous Dave's of America 2010, 2013, 2015
  • Famous Neighbor Award- Famous Dave's of America 2011
  • Restaurant of the Year- Famous Dave's of America (Westland 2004 and 2005)
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(855) QUE-TOGO / (855) 783-8646

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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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