*If you want good BBQ, do not go here. This a place that sells BBQ. It is not a BBQ place. Food is average to fair at best. The place looks a hunting lodge 125 miles north of St. Paul. It should be serving Pike (fish), not BBQ.

*Dave’s was great. It is a new restaurant that opened near the racetrack. It is also close to Cabella’s and Nebraska Furniture Mart. I tried the "Feast for Two" and there was plenty of food for 3 people!! On the platter was chicken, brisket, coleslaw, beans and corn bread. The brisket and ribs were excellent. I will probably get the Brisket or Rib Tip combo the next time I visit. Service was good. We had 14 people on the trip and we were seated in 10 minutes. I would say it is one of the better chain BBQ places we have been.

*The ribs were outstanding and so was the beef sandwich.  The meat tasted smoked but it was hard to tell for sure if it was put on or placed in a smoker. Having 5 sauces to choose from was a real plus. I liked 3 of the 5 choices. There was a mix up with my order but the server apologized. The fries were above average and I would like to go back and try some other dishes. The atmosphere reminded me of being in a cabin in the woods or being at Stine's house.

*The atmosphere was a great, clean fun place that is decorated to compliment the nearby Cabella's Sporting Goods Store. I think that it is a great family restaurant with enough of a varied menu for everyone, but it is not a "true barbeque" restaurant. The meat does not taste like it has been naturally smoked and though it is good, even tastes like artificial flavorings are added to get the taste of smoked meat. The quantities are very good portions including the drinks. The "pulled chicken" sandwich was good but was a roasted chicken with barbeque sauce on it. The 6 sauces on the table were all very good and our table agreed that they were very acceptable choices. I would return to Famous Dave's, but would not expect to go there because I or my guests are looking for "great barbeque". Good food and a great atmosphere are definitely a more accurate description of this restaurant.

*Famous Dave's is a big place and was able to accommodate a large party with only a half hour wait.  Portions were generous and the food was good.  Presentation of the food on the plates was very attractive with both a bit of corn on the cob and a cornbread biscuit.  I had the brisket plate which was a large amount of meat and two sides.  The brisket was tender and tasty, but NO smoked flavor.  The five (or six?) different kinds of sauce were essential for providing the BBQ experience.  A good place for those not experienced in K.C. style BBQ.

*A good restaurant serving good food but not a place for KC barbeque.  

*I was hesitant to go out to try out the newest entry into KC's BBQ market because it is a chain, but I was impressed.  The array of food and sides on the plate was superb.  The ribs were tender and tasty.  The restaurant has a great feel to it and the wait staff was great.  The only down side was that I did not taste smoke flavor in the meat.  Maybe that is what KC has come to expect in BBQ.  This place will stand up very well as a restaurant in KC, but will not be a favorite of hardcore fans of smoked meat.  Try it out.