Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

1720 22nd St, West Des Moines
(515) 267-0800

Recent Reviews

gina

Food was ok. Nothing to write home about. The menu is smaller than it used to be, which was disappointing. Service was really good; our waitress was exceptional.I think you can do just as well bbq'ing at home.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Enaw Nalova

The ribs were very delicious, and so tasty and the service was way more than I expected.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pulled Pork 1 lb

Kathy Kimzey

Placed an order the day prior to when needed and they had it ready at the exact time we’d requested.We ordered two family feast, an extra pound of brisket and 6 additional muffins.Our only complaint would be the meat on both feast orders seemed to be way less than the last time we ordered.If I hadn’t ordered the extra pound of brisket we wouldn’t have been able to feed everyone.These are supposed to feed a minimum of four each.No way could it have been enough.But we made do and everything taste wise was great.Big shoutout for it being ready and packed to go as we walked in. Great staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pulled Pork 1 lb, Baby Back Ribs Memphis Style, Roasted Chicken

Jeff Thomas

Had the brisket sandwich lunch special. Came with thick steak style fries. Very good a decent price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mandi

They put corn in their mac and cheese ?? Everything else we had tasted good,but the portions were TINY. I actually left feeling hungry.

Randy Meyer

We drive 115 miles to eat at this establishment. Have really great BBQ and enjoy the server and the food. Enjoyable outing for

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: St Louis Style Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Chili, Baby Back Ribs Memphis Style, Feast for 2, Corn Bread Muffin, Ultimate Burger, Baked Beans, Southside Rib Tips Appetizer

Tonia Houston

EM was exceptional 10 stars for her....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

tech king

Save your money and go to

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sadie Conner

The restaurant was clean but not busy. We dined around 5pm on a Sunday. Our waitress visited very few times and the food was sub par. Pulled pork tasted as if it were cooked and/or held in water, very little smokey flavor or flavor in general. Burnt ends was an upcharge and offered a small portion that was covered in sauce to mask that there was also little actual BBQ/smoked flavor. A far cry from #1.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Diane Simmons

It's been several several years since I've been to a restaurant;Thanks to My Sweet Friend,I had a really camling and great quality time together ?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 5

Khoa Ly

We went on superbowl day, ribs were still on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

lowell abarr

Poor service, bad BBQ, over priced, un friendly sever.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brent Curtis

Barbecue! 'Nuff said!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Manuel Orizaba

Best place to eatParking: You'll love itKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pulled Pork 1 lb, Southside Rib Tips

OrigAngurProne

Food isn't the "best" BBQ, but it's pretty damn good. Especially since you can get it with 30 minutes notice. St Louis Ribs fall off the bone. The bread cake stuff is pretty good. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: St Louis Style Ribs, Cheese Curds, BBQ Pulled Pork 1 lb, Southside Rib Tips, Hickory Chicken Sandwich

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