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Famous Dave's BBQ Ribs & Blues
3001 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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#160 of 958 restaurants in Minneapolis
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $13-$35
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Child-friendly
  • Address: 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • Phone:  (612) 822-9900
  • Fax:  612 822 9921
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“While the food may be...”
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4 of 5 stars
dining-ala-charle 114 contributions
Mar 27, 2009

While the food may be chain-Famous Dave's, no other Famous Dave's can claim the atmosphere that Uptown's does. Awesome awesome live music scene!! more

“Fun atmosphere.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 13, 2008

Fun atmosphere. more

“I love the cornbread...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

I love the cornbread (barbecue is good too) more

“Uptown Location - best in the chain”
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3 of 5 stars
Austol 13 contributions
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Aug 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Uptown Blues bar is by far the best Famous Dave's in the now expansive nationwide chain. The BBQ is generally good, but not on par with what you may be used to if you are from BBQ country or have a true passion for BBQ. It can be a satisfying substitute if you can get down to Memphis or... more

“Meh.”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 16, 2008

Meh. more

“Eat Meat.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 14, 2008

Eat Meat. more

“ryan's favorite night out”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 9, 2008

ryan's favorite night out more

“Freakin awesome Ribs...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

Freakin awesome Ribs, with great entertainment. Very cool atmosphere more

“Best Famous Dave's in...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 24, 2008

Best Famous Dave's in the state more

“MOA branch - Excellent”
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5 of 5 stars
AlwaysDream 12 contributions
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 6, 2008

one of the best restaurant for going out with friends, we choose the one in MOA, as it was mid-week we were seated fast, we were group of 3 so we ordered the All-American BBQ Feast, everything was so tasty, chicken, beef and especially the ribs, the BBQs sauce on your table was one of the largest selection I saw... more

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Famous Dave's BBQ Ribs & Blues Address

3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel: (612) 822-9900 Fax: 612 822 9921
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.