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Famous Dave's: Restaurant Reviews

4355 W frontage RD, Owatonna, MN
(507) 455-2900
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Ranked #7 of 18 restaurants in Owatonna
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Dining options: Takeout
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Dining options: Takeout
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very good chain BBQ”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

Good service , little spendy . bathrooms were clean staff was pleasent , will visit again , nice to have cabelas close by

Visited August 2012
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Minneapolis
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“I love BBQ and this is a great place to stop”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

This is one of my favorite bbq places and when going by Owatonna this is a great place to stop for food south of the twin cities. They have an old timey motif going as they are in the same area as Cabelas. Do a taste test of all their sauces such as Texas Pit, Devil's spit, Rich and Sassy, Sweet and Zesty and Georgia Mustard.

Visited July 2012
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Grand Island, Nebraska
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Seriously? How are they still in business?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012 via mobile

Entered, requested take out, we're kindly escorted to take-out area, asked a bunch of questions, tried to determine portions and pricing, ordered and waited. And, waited. Now this was at 8:30pm on a Sunday night. I wondered how their sizing compared to standard measures. For example, a "quart" priced bowl is served in a pint container. A "pint" priced bowl in a half pint container. A purchased 1/2 pound of pork wasn't even 8oz WITH a big spoonful of sauce (no thanks!!!) on it! I happen to eat a weighed and measured, no sugar food plan... So I used my scale. Asked for salt and pepper packets and got literally a quarter cup of each! Felt like a middle schooler was pulling a prank on us. Over cooked, under measured, expensive, steamed to mushy, and thus the last time I hit that chain. Wish I verified here if it was good. Kind people packed the bag...

    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Food
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Owatonna, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“good value but slow sevice on weekends”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2012

Great Barbecue and location......;.................................................

Visited June 2012
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Treasure Island, Florida
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“Good BBQ”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 via mobile

I had the brisket burger, very good. Since normally this is not seen on bbg menus, I recommend it!

    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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