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Famous Dave's - Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Famous Dave's - Indianapolis

4.4 (16)
$30 and under
American
3645 Vincennes Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1154

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 16 people are saying

Famous Dave's - Indianapolis reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

16 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly and greeted us right away. Drinks were resonably priced and our food portions were perfect.

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  2. Liz VIP

    Indiana23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a family of 14, and the service was excellent! Food came out hot and quick. When you have "littles" you need fast service ;)

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  3. BARBARA

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding however it wasn't as hot as it should have been and we had to send it back but when it came back it was excellent you do need to hire additional help as you were very short staffed but our waitress did an outstanding job
    Famous Dave's - IndianapolisResponded on May 5, 2025
    Barbara, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the outstanding food at Famous Dave's. We apologize that your meal wasn't as hot as it should have been initially, and we're glad it improved upon being sent back. Your feedback about our staffing will be noted, as we strive to enhance our service. We appreciate your kind words about your waitress, and we hope to have the chance to serve you even better on your next visit!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 26 and they did a fantastic job not only managing a party that size with once or but also managing individual checks for each family.
    Famous Dave's - IndianapolisResponded on March 23, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our team at Famous Dave's managed your large party so well and handled individual checks seamlessly. Your positive feedback means a lot to us and motivates our staff to continue delivering excellent service. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please let us know. We look forward to hosting you and your group again soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 7. We had reservations for 5:30 pm. It was relatively empty. Fortunately, we were able to get in on the Happy Hour menu, which ends at 6 pm. Three of us had traditional chicken wings at 6 dollars. They were delicious. Our service was excellent. Chase was very attentive, and he made sure we had everything we needed. Based on our visit today, I definitely recommend Famous Dave's.
    Famous Dave's - IndianapolisResponded on March 15, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your party had a great experience at Famous Dave's and that you enjoyed our Happy Hour menu. It's fantastic to know that Chase provided excellent and attentive service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit!

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  6. James

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great BBQ! Best Baby Back ribs at a restaurant. Service was incredible too!
    Famous Dave's - IndianapolisResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review, James! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the best Baby Back ribs and had incredible service at Famous Dave's. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team and inspires us to continue delivering great BBQ experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  7. Irma

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eleven of us got together to celebrate the holidays and the passing of a dear friend. Dave’s was our choice since as a group we’ve been meeting here 4 or 5 times a year. The staff was great, our food was perfect and our waitress took care great care of us. I
    Famous Dave's - IndianapolisResponded on December 30, 2024
    Hi Irma, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a great holiday celebration at Famous Dave's. It's fantastic to know that our staff and food met your expectations during this special occasion. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and inspires our team to keep providing excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable gatherings in the future!

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  8. NicholB

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manger was great! It was two there and he was outgoing and very professional. Made the evening more comfortable..

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was delicious and really fun to experience with my girl we had the best fun and the best food i love famous daves

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  10. CarolynT

    Indiana6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 27, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful customer service. Our server Terry didn’t send over the manager when my spouse asked to see a manager. We were not asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. We had soda and water. My spouse did leave a 15% tip even though the service was awful . At the end, the server, Terry came over to our table and sarcastically said to my spouse, thank you for leaving a tip. Unbelievable. I wonder what the manager would have said about this server?

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FAQs

Famous Dave's - Indianapolis offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 824-0200.

Famous Dave's - Indianapolis is rated 4.4 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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3645 Vincennes Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1154

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pike Township
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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