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Famous Dave's

9971N Grand Pines Lane, Hayward, WI 54843
715-462-3352
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Ranked #10 of 32 restaurants in Hayward
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

We had a wonderful time at the original Famous Dave's barbeque shack! We got the giant feast for 4 and my wife noticed that I had never eaten so many ribs--her favorite --not necessarily mine until now. The meal was served on a garbage can lid. Not sure of the history behind that? Also I couldn't find any signs that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Food was great, made for the hungry person. I love their corn muffins and pork - pulled, on the rib, or any way they prepare it!

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New Mexico
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Famous Dave's has become a chain restaurant with close to 200 locations. This is the original location. I prefer to gauge BBQ taste/quality without sauce. - Good Service - Tableside Service - BBQ was good with a variety of menu choices - Large Portions - Multiple Sauce Choices - Nice Atmosphere with outdoor seating - Great view of the lake... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

We made reservations for noon and got seated almost right away and had a very nice server named Alac...we all had the buffet and noticed the extremely long and slow line...we must have been in line for almost 20 minutes and finally when we get to the food we started running into empty containers...no bacon...no ribs...no chicken..and we and alot... More

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Hayward, WI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Luke, the best waiter in Sawyer County, had recommended we come back for the fish fry. We hadn't had Friday fish fry at Famous Dave's in 3-4 years, back when it was the buffet. The new presentation is the typical Friday night fish fry ... breaded ... a fairly thick batter, but not greasy at all. And a substantial bite,... More

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Norsk country Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

It's a very interesting, rustic place. Son took us here when he was here for the Birki, so it was winter snow, high and dark, so missed the outdoor beauty. Staff was lite, understNDbly considering and the food was OK. We've eaten at Famous Daves's in sioux city, it was tops there.,

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Rice Lake, WI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Fun place with great variety on the menu. The ribs are fabulous, along with all the BBQ sauce options. Get the All American BBQ Feast if you want to try out a few different meats and sides in one sitting, plus who doesn’t love eating off of a garbage can lid? Looking forward to going back in the summer and... More

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Milwaukee, WI
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

All show, no go. Ordered 1/2 rack of ribs. Looked great but all bone no meat. Great scenic location.

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Hayward, WI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Again, went to spoil ourselves with a very reasonable night out, for wings at Dave's. Alas, Famous Dave wasn't there, nor was Luke, "The Best Waiter in Sawyer County." But Famous Monica was and served us well. I had the buffalo wings. Cooked to perfection, in my book. So many places UNDERCOOK their wings, yuk. But not Dave's. My spouse... More

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Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Great bar-b-que, really beautiful restaurant on edge of Round lake. Interior has a lot of interest. Highly recommended!

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