Famous Dave's - Tacoma

4.0

60 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Kid-friendly

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(253) 722-0500
Website
http://www.famousdaves.com/Tacoma
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Treat your guests to authentic, pit-smoked BBQ and made-from-scratch sides and desserts. Perfect for business events, graduations, meetings, weddings, parties, and neighborhood get-togethers.

Location
1901 South 72nd Street, Ste C-39, Tacoma, WA 98408-1200
Neighborhood
Tacoma
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4Service
3.7Ambience
3.8Value

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60 Reviews

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Brian
Boise
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
2 of us sat in the bar on a Saturday night around 530 and the bar was basically empty besides one other table. The service was awful. Our server was running around to other tables and the whole place seemed very understaffed, which is unfortunate because we still pay full price but get horrible service and cold food because it was brought out to us after sitting in the kitchen for awhile. Won’t go back
Famous Dave's - TacomaResponded on November 27, 2024
Hi Brian, Thank you for sharing your experience at Famous Dave's. We're sorry to hear about the service and food quality issues you encountered during your visit. It’s disappointing to know that you didn't receive the experience you expected, especially with the restaurant being understaffed. Your feedback is important, and we will certainly look into this with our team to help improve our service. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.
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Kara
VIP
Seattle
36 reviews
1.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
If you want Faux News blaring and impatient, overworked waitstaff, this is the place for you. The food was meh and they seemed to be ‘out of’ nearly everything I wanted to order. Won’t be back.
Famous Dave's - TacomaResponded on November 12, 2024
Hi Kara, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience at Famous Dave's. We aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere and quality food, so it's disappointing to learn that we fell short in both service and menu availability during your visit. Your feedback is important, and I will ensure it is shared with our team for improvement. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and I hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you for your feedback.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was very good service was not the best even tho I made reservations we still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, after that it took over 15 minutes to get our drinks. I was very unhappy with the service but the food was great but will not be dinning in next time.
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GeorgeH
Seattle
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The waitress was nice, but slow. Overall food was okay, but not great. Brisket sandwich was lacking and fries were dry and hard.
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paulm
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was closed!!!! Your site took a reservation for a site will be closed till 1 March 2024
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Virginia
Seattle
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was a dreadful New Year's Eve experience. Although we arrived during their open hours, we had to convince them to let us in because we literally had no other dining options. We have had previous wonderful experiences with Dave's, but this was dismal. Poor food. Service was okay under the circumstances, but it felt like Famous Dave's is just a shadow of its former self.
Famous Dave's - TacomaResponded on November 15, 2024
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Foodie
VIP
Seattle
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I typically enjoy Famous Dave's and was looking forward to dining there with several family members. The first problem occurred when I ordered a 'Smokin Long Island Tea' which is supposed to be served at our table since it involves pouring the tea into a glass filled with smoke. The waitress brought just the tea itself and when I asked where the smokey glass was, she said it was unavailable. I had hoped she would at least offer a price break, but she did not. I told her I was really wanting the smoke affect (as advertised) and since it was not available, I would just have a regular iced tea instead. 'Miraculously' she returned with the smoke-filled glass and I was happy to enjoy it. The other problem was with the Brisket, which we had to pay extra for. It was very fatty and fairly disgusting to eat.
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Patrick
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our family used to love this place, but after our last visit we won't be going back. The restaurant was not very busy, with plenty of tables everywhere, yet it took 90minutes for our food to arrive. I can forgive a long wait if the food is worth it, which it normally is. This time however, the food was awful. My ribs were dry as shoe leather, the burgers were burnt on the outside and raw on the inside and my son's 3 chicken tenders were roughly the size of a shrimp. Throughout it all our server was nowhere to be found. The one time I managed to get his attention, he looked me in the eye, turned on his heel and walked away.
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Lolo
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Waitress was friendly, food was delish!
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YohanaM
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and we loved it! The service was awesome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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FAQs

Famous Dave's - Tacoma offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 722-0500.

Famous Dave's - Tacoma is rated 4 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Famous Dave's - Tacoma does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

1901 South 72nd Street, Ste C-39, Tacoma, WA 98408-1200

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tacoma
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.famousdaves.com/Tacoma
Phone number
(253) 722-0500
Catering
Treat your guests to authentic, pit-smoked BBQ and made-from-scratch sides and desserts. Perfect for business events, graduations, meetings, weddings, parties, and neighborhood get-togethers.

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Famous Dave's - Tacoma

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Famous Dave's - Tacoma offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Famous Dave's - Tacoma restaurant rated?

Does Famous Dave's - Tacoma offer gift cards?

Is Famous Dave's - Tacoma currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card