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Famous Dave's

1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
419-627-2324
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Ranked #14 of 83 restaurants in Sandusky
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Estes Park, Colorado
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Food choices were typical of smokehouses, and quite tasty. Large portions, high prices on everything (resort prices), great location on the docks away from all the hullabaloo of the park. The meal prices were a downer: $75 for 3 people to eat, no alcohol involved, no desert.

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tyadams01, Manager at Famous Dave's, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your honest comments. Overall value for our guest is an important consideration and we will certainly continue to review our pricing to ensure we are providing a high value dining experience. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Dave's never fails to please! Ask for a sauce tour (especially if you have children) if your waiter does not offer. The family meal is huge! They say feeds 5-6 honestly we always have left overs. Also, if you want to go a bit cheaper get some different appetizers and split you will have more than enough and can experience... More

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tyadams01, Manager at Famous Dave's, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

The sauce tour is a great tip for first timers. Thanks for coming! More

Atlanta, Ga
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The ribs are excellent, and the food is plentiful. There is plenty of seating, and the service is good. There is a variety of choices in sauce for ribs, pulled pork, chicken and other barbeque delights. You won't go away hungry!

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Chicago, Illinois
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54 reviews 54 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

This is the typical Famous Dave's franchised concept at CP. Decent BBQ at a slightly overpriced level. Been to Dave's many types back in Chicago and see it as tasty. The CP location is a bit pricier but was expected. Overall considering prices of burgers and fries in park, the value at Dave's I believe is slightly better and gives... More

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Sandusky, OH
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

May 10th was Famous Dave's opening day to the public. The food was delicious as always. I like the fact that they have big table and booths. We always get the sampler platter. This time we just got it for one person and it was plenty for the two of us. It was too cold to sit outside, but they... More

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Oskaloosa, Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Great service. Great Food. Great staff. Very attentive. The drinks were good. I would recommend eating here.

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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

If you're staying at the Cedar Point hotels, you've got to walk over (Breakers also offers a shuttle) and get some BBQ! Great food and views, but like the rest of the attractions here; they LOVE YOUR MONEY.

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allen park
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42 reviews 42 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

If you like Famous Daves, this location is like any other, except for the fact that, since it is in Cedar Point, the menu prices are exceptionally higher.

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Shelby, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Easy access near Cedar Point... Best ribs in the area. Cedar Point parking is included in a $10 rebate on food purchase. Full menu also available. Moderate pricing.

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Ashtabula, Ohio
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

If you like BBQ, then this is the place to go! Took a break from all the walking at Cedar Point, and had an early dinner at Famous Dave's. Enough food left over to take back to the hotel and put in the refrigerator for a late night snack.

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