Famous Dave's - West Des Moines

4.1

10 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Kid-friendly
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Famous Dave's is in West Des Moines, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in West Des Moines does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in West Des Moines.

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Location
1720 22nd St, West des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 267-0800
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Meat
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

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10 Reviews

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Fede
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! Best American BBQ!!! I really recommend this place!!!
Famous Dave's - West Des MoinesResponded on December 23, 2024
Hi Fede, Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you love Famous Dave's and consider it the best American BBQ. Your recommendation means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering great food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal!
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Tim
Des Moines2 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation for Thanksgiving day about a week ahead of time. When I showed up for my reservation the restaurant was only open for take out. I had been given gift certificates especially for this occasion. It was a huge waste of time and money. Why were there reservations available for a day when no tables would be seated? Why was I not contacted prior to the day and advised that my reservation wouldn't be honored? This was going to be our Thanksgiving meal, it was planned in advance. This poor management of the reservation system made this the biggest Thanksgiving failure I've ever experienced. We were all so excited to be having a good BBQ meal for Thanksgiving but instead we had to scramble and have the anxiety and mental anguish of trying to figure out how we were going to celebrate Thanksgiving at the very last minute.
Famous Dave's - West Des MoinesResponded on December 2, 2024
Hi Tim, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience with your Thanksgiving reservation at Famous Dave's. It’s disappointing to learn that you arrived expecting a meal and found the restaurant only offering takeout. I understand how frustrating this situation must have been for you and your family, especially with the special occasion planned. Your feedback regarding our reservation system is important to us, and I will share your comments with our team to look into this matter further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best, The Famous Dave's Team
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VickiM
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and love the decor and sink to wash hands and very nice waitress
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
You let me schedule a reservation when you were CLOSED
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TAMS
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here in Iowa for wrestling most places booked being Valentines weekend - this place was great. Great food , service and very clean!
Famous Dave's - West Des MoinesResponded on April 8, 2021
Guest - Thanks for the review! Hope to see you again soon.
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JudyP
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a party of ten- made reservations - they were ready for us , made sure everyone, including the kids got drink refills. Food was very good. Prices were reasonable. Very pleasant experience.
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Shauni
Des Moines1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Shanta, was so friendly and timely. My family enjoyed our time interacting with her. The restaurant was clean and calm. The food was delicious.
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KevinF
Des Moines1 review
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was cold to touch and sent it back. Girl who had chicken sandwhich only ate half and thought it was undercooked. Ate there a week ago and it was excellent.
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Homer
Des Moines6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 24, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were a large group, 20! We had a couple hiccups with orders and bills, but they handled us pretty well!
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville2 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 22, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Asked for another table to be added for the group but answer was a flat NO. Table setup was tight and not comfortable.
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FAQs

Famous Dave's - West Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 267-0800.

Famous Dave's - West Des Moines is rated 4.1 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Famous Dave's - West Des Moines 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.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Google Map for Famous Dave's - West Des Moines

1720 22nd St, West des Moines, IA 50266

Additional information

Phone number
(515) 267-0800
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Meat
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Famous Dave's - West Des Moines

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What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Famous Dave's - West Des Moines offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Famous Dave's - West Des Moines restaurant rated?

Does Famous Dave's - West Des Moines offer gift cards?

Is Famous Dave's - West Des Moines currently accepting reservations?

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