We took our family there during the uptown artfair, we thought the children would love the atmosphere. We arrived at 7:45 and were bullied into paying a cover charge for a show that didn't start... More

We took our family there during the uptown artfair, we thought the children would love the atmosphere. We arrived at 7:45 and were bullied into paying a cover charge for a show that didn't start until "9 or 9:30" (thats $25 just to be seated for dinner...whatever). Right, we have kids with us like we are going to sit there all night for a show with kids, we told him that we were just there for dinner. The "bouncer" told us if we got out of there before the show started we could get our "cover charge" back...so basically everything relied on our servers capability. Didn't enjoy anything as I felt we were in a hurry to order eat and get the hell out. The food was comparable to that of fast food or a frozen entree. The server was unpleasant...you don't go out to see someone else having a "bad day". Says a lot about the management.
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I was recently at Famous Dave?s with a group of 7 people; it was on a Sunday evening so it was not busy at 7pm. Because the group did not all arrive at the same time, many of them waited at the bar... More

I was recently at Famous Dave?s with a group of 7 people; it was on a Sunday evening so it was not busy at 7pm. Because the group did not all arrive at the same time, many of them waited at the bar until our table was ready. Once we all were there we went to our table escorted by the hostess (some of us still had our beverages in hand). After 18 minutes one of the members of our group went to talk to the manager about getting a server to wait on us as the assigned server was not waiting on us. We received a new server, throughout the meal the service was alright. At the end of the meal when asked if we needed anything, we said no, hoping to get our check. It took another 10 minutes until another member of our group tracked down the server to get our check. We paid and left. Little did the staff of the restaurant know that every single person at the table was at one point in time or currently in the hospitality industry, so we know what is good and bad service. Some suggestions to the staff at Famous Dave?s: 1) Have the hostess communicate with the server when they are seating a group (especially if there have been at the bar drinking beforehand) 2) Let the serving staff know that just because their friends or someone they think is attractive is in the bar, others need service as well... (There is such a thing a too much customer service) The food was very good and the "open jam" session was very good as well. Maybe next time I go there, I?ll eat before and get my beverages at the bar... Pros: Good food, entertaiment, price/amount of food Cons: Inattentive staff. poor customer service.
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This is the most fun location to go if you are into Jazz/Blues. Here's a place you can go in Uptown, eat, and stay for the entertainment. The service was good. There was a huge line-up but they... More

This is the most fun location to go if you are into Jazz/Blues. Here's a place you can go in Uptown, eat, and stay for the entertainment. The service was good. There was a huge line-up but they still got us in and seated in less than 20 min. Super service! The wait staff was super on top of everything. No complaints! Pros: Fun fun! Cons: none
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Sunday night is a crapshoot with open mic night and the management may want to consider buying a gong. It's painful watching someone develop stage legs, and you would have to be a double-fisted... More

Sunday night is a crapshoot with open mic night and the management may want to consider buying a gong. It's painful watching someone develop stage legs, and you would have to be a double-fisted drinker to make it through most of the acts that I saw. Dave's is always a good bet for live music but don't waste your time on Sunday. Pros: Monday-Saturday Cons: Sunday
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I like going to Famous Daves as a last resort when trying to please a group of people. When ordering large platters (for groups) or the largest cut of ribs and sharing with two people, its worth it.... More

I like going to Famous Daves as a last resort when trying to please a group of people. When ordering large platters (for groups) or the largest cut of ribs and sharing with two people, its worth it. Single items are a bit much for the decent (but not amazing) quality you get, but you do get a lot of sides. Also, the music is fun to watch and a lot of nights there isn't a cover to get in if you just want to see some decent (again not usually great) jazz. They are also open later than many restaurants, which is great.
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Famous Daves is a solid choice when looking to grab some Bar B Que. They have a full bar and often have live music at nights which makes it a fun spot to grab a meal at. The prices sometimes seem... More

Famous Daves is a solid choice when looking to grab some Bar B Que. They have a full bar and often have live music at nights which makes it a fun spot to grab a meal at. The prices sometimes seem a bit high for what you are getting. The best value is grabbing a family platter for a group. It is not the best ribs in town but it is gauranteed to please most people. The Devil's spit Bar B Que sauce is my favorite.
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I love this spot. I have been coming here for years and I never have had a bad experience. The Uptown location really makes you feel like you have left Minneapolis and you have just walked into a... More

I love this spot. I have been coming here for years and I never have had a bad experience. The Uptown location really makes you feel like you have left Minneapolis and you have just walked into a BBQ joint in Chicago. Service is always fast and friendly. Pros: Great Food, Quick Service, great atmosphere Cons: none
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Famous Dave's is a popular BBQ chain here in MN, but I have never been to, or never will go to, another location other than here in Uptown. I belive its the only one with music. The atmosphere is... More

Famous Dave's is a popular BBQ chain here in MN, but I have never been to, or never will go to, another location other than here in Uptown. I belive its the only one with music. The atmosphere is great. Food is outstanding, and I'm not even a huge fan of BBQ. Brisket is perfect. Happy hour is one of the best for drinking. Pros: food, happy hour, music
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I was taken to this restaurant as a surprise on my birthday. I had been to other Famous Dave's and loved the food and ambience, especially the recorded music. This was one of the best evenings out... More

I was taken to this restaurant as a surprise on my birthday. I had been to other Famous Dave's and loved the food and ambience, especially the recorded music. This was one of the best evenings out I have ever spent. The food was wonderful, we had the 'garbage can lid' full of wonderful bar-b-que and were entertained by a live blues band. The whole experience was just wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone who loves bar-b-que and blues. Pros: Bar-B-Que Food, Ambience, Staff
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The food is wonderful and the live music is a plus. Good place to just go and eat great bbq and have a good time

The food is wonderful and the live music is a plus. Good place to just go and eat great bbq and have a good time
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