Famous Dave's Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Famous Dave's is a sit-down barbecue chain built around hickory-smoked ribs, brisket and chopped pork with scratch-made sides. St. Louis-Style Spareribs typically cost about $21.09, a Georgia Chopped Pork platter about $14.29 and a Corn Bread Muffin about $1.99. Our list runs from about $1.99 to $99.89 for the All-American BBQ Feast.
Famous Dave's quick facts
| Founded | 1994, Hayward, Wisconsin |
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| Founders | Dave Anderson ("Famous" Dave) |
| Headquarters | Minnetonka, Minnesota (BBQ Holdings) |
| Parent company | BBQ Holdings, Inc., owned by MTY Food Group since 2022 |
| U.S. locations | about 107 U.S. listings in 29 states, including some takeout-only stores (official locator, October 2026) |
| Countries | United States, plus locations in Canada and the United Arab Emirates (official locator) |
| Known for | Hickory-smoked ribs, burnt ends and corn bread muffins |
| Estimated price range | $1.99–$35.19 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 23 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
The Famous Dave's menu at a glance
Dave Anderson opened the first Famous Dave's in Hayward, Wisconsin, in 1994, after years of chasing roadside smokers and competition barbecue. The company says its pitmasters light hickory early in the morning and hand-rub the meats before a long smoke. Ribs are the headline, but the burnt ends, Georgia Chopped Pork and sweet corn bread muffins are just as much a part of a visit, and feasts arrive on a trash can lid.
The prices here are typical U.S. estimates. Famous Dave's posts dine-in menus by price tier, and the September 2026 version we read was lower than our list on several combos and feasts, so treat the numbers as a ceiling rather than a quote. Calories come from the chain's official nutrition guide, which it labels as a guide; recipes and portions may have changed since that guide was printed.
Best-value orders at Famous Dave's
- Corn Bread Muffin$1.99 est. · 260 calAt about $1.99, an extra muffin is the cheapest add-on on the menu and stretches any meal.
- Georgia Chopped Pork$14.29 est. · 530 calAbout $14.29 for a smoked-meat platter is one of the lowest-priced full dinners on the menu.
- Country-Roasted Chicken$14.29 est. · 450 cal / 1/4 chickenAlso about $14.29, and at 450 calories for the quarter chicken it is a lighter choice too.
- Wilbur Beans$3.29 est. · 210 calAbout $3.29 for smoky baked beans with chopped pork adds protein to any order.
Popular orders at Famous Dave's
- St. Louis-Style Spareribs$21.09 est. · 480 calRibs are the dish the brand built its name on, smoked over hickory and finished with sauce.
- Burnt Ends$16.69 est. · 940 calCaramelized cubes of smoked brisket point, offered both as a starter and as a meat choice in combos.
- Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich$14.29 est. · 530 calSlow-smoked chopped pork topped with Rich & Sassy sauce, and it appears on both the dinner and lunch menus.
- Down Home Banana Pudding$8.89 est. · 1,100 calAt 1,100 calories for a full order in the official guide, this old-fashioned pudding is built for sharing.
Nutrition highlights on the Famous Dave's menu
Calories and protein on this page come only from Famous Dave's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for. Where the official guide gives figures for only part of an item, such as one slice of a pizza or a few pieces of an order, the calorie and protein columns say so (for example "/ slice"); those are not whole-item totals.
Famous Dave's allergen information
Famous Dave's posts a Nutrition Guide and an Allergen Guide as PDFs on its Nutrition Info page. The chain says it does not run gluten-free kitchens and that cross-contamination can occur, so it cannot guarantee any item is allergen-free. Ask the restaurant manager to see ingredient listings before you order.
Famous Dave's hours
- Typical hours
- Most restaurants open at 11 a.m. and close between 8 and 10 p.m.; Monday-to-Thursday hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. are the most common on the locator.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set by each restaurant. Check your location's page on famousdaves.com or call before visiting on Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holidays.
Ordering and rewards
- Official app
- Famous Dave's app (order ahead, save favorites, track rewards)
- Rewards program
- Famous Dave's Rewards: a $5 reward for signing up, then a $10 reward for every $100 spent, plus bonus offers.
- Delivery
- Many locations offer to-go, curbside pickup and delivery, ordered through famousdaves.com or the app; options vary by restaurant, and some stores are takeout-only.
Famous Dave's ordering tips
- Go between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the lunch menu, which offers smaller meat platters and combos at lower prices than dinner.
- Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at many locations, dine-in only, with snacks such as fries, rib tips and two-bone ribs at about $4 to $6.
- Order your ribs naked, without sauce, and add your own at the table; the menu says this trims 60 to 160 calories.
- For takeout, sides by the pint or quart and a dozen corn bread muffins are an easy way to stretch a meal for a group.
- Join Famous Dave's Rewards before ordering to collect the $5 sign-up reward on your first visit.
Famous Dave's menu questions
How much is the Feast For 2 at Famous Dave's?
Our typical U.S. estimate for the Feast For 2 is about $55.49, but Famous Dave's September 2026 dine-in menu lists it at $51 in at least one price tier. It includes St. Louis ribs, country-roasted chicken, brisket or chopped pork, four sides and corn bread muffins, and serves two to three.
Does Famous Dave's have a lunch menu?
Yes. Famous Dave's current dine-in menu lists a lunch menu served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-meat platter at $12, two-meat combo at $14, three-meat combo at $16 and BBQ sandwiches from about $10. Each platter comes with a side and a corn bread muffin. Prices vary by location.
What is the lowest-calorie option at Famous Dave's?
In Famous Dave's official nutrition guide, a quarter Country-Roasted Chicken has 450 calories before sides. Creamy Coleslaw has 120 calories, Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes 140 and Sweet Corn 160. Ordering ribs without sauce also lowers the count. A corn bread muffin adds 260 calories.
Does Famous Dave's have a happy hour?
Many Famous Dave's restaurants run happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., dine-in only. At the Apple Valley, Minnesota, location in October 2026, specials included $4 Famous Fries and Southside Rib Tips, $5 two-bone St. Louis ribs and $6 wing baskets. Deals vary by restaurant.
Does Famous Dave's have a rewards program?
Yes. Famous Dave's Rewards gives you a $5 reward just for signing up, then a $10 reward for every $100 you spend, along with bonus offers. You can join on famousdaves.com or in the Famous Dave's app, which also handles online ordering and saved favorites.
What time does Famous Dave's open?
Most Famous Dave's restaurants open at 11 a.m. and close between 8 and 10 p.m., based on the official locator in October 2026. Monday-to-Thursday hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. are the most common, and some stores stay open later on weekends. Breakfast is not served.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Famous Dave's About Us — used for Founder Dave Anderson, first restaurant in Hayward, WI, in 1994, hickory smoking, 700+ awards
- Famous Dave's dine-in menu, September 2026 (Core High) — used for Current items and prices, lunch menu 11 a.m.-4 p.m., feasts on a trash can lid, Ellsworth cheese curds, kids menu, calories, data flags
- Famous Dave's to-go menu, September 2026 (Core High) — used for Pint and quart sides, muffins by the dozen, to-go prices
- Famous Dave's Nutrition Guide (PDF) — used for Official calories cross-check
- Famous Dave's Nutrition & Allergy Information — used for Allergen guide location, cross-contamination and gluten statements
- Famous Dave's Rewards — used for Rewards terms and app features
- Famous Dave's locations (state lists) — used for 29 U.S. states, about 107 U.S. listings, hours, international markets
- Famous Dave's Apple Valley, MN location page — used for Happy hour times and example prices, delivery and curbside options
- Restaurant Business: MTY Food Group completes purchase of Famous Dave's owner — used for MTY ownership, BBQ Holdings based in Minnetonka, MN
- MTY Food Group press release, BBQ Holdings Form 8-K Exhibit 99.1 (Sept. 27, 2022) — used for MTY completed its acquisition of BBQ Holdings in September 2022; support center stays in Minnetonka, MN