Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

1720 22nd St, West Des Moines
(515) 267-0800

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April Wells

Food and service is always A1.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Fitzgerald

My husband and I came in for a meal after work on a Monday. It was fairly slow at the restaurant with only 6 tables filled. The service we had was overall slow as there was only one waiter and then the host who was also waiting tables. When we received our meals the meat on the ribs was dry and overcooked. Baby-back ribs should be tender, not chewy. The onion strings were also swimming in grease. The Mac n cheese also appeared to have corn in it which wasn't listed anywhere on the menu. While we like BBQ, it cost us more for 2 people here than 3 people in a different BBQ restaurant in town for much more mediocre food. Hopefully we just stopped in on a bad night, but we'll see.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Andy Kimm

They did all of us Vets right for lunch on Veteran's Day. Staff was pretty busy so not much interaction but I understood they were working as fast as they could. Atmosphere is pretty good, food is usually great here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Susan Beaumont

I ordered on the app for carside. They were right on time! Food was delicious!

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Hunsberger

Very friendly, courteous staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Double U Jay

Ordered the 3 meat combo with 2 sides and an extra meat. I requested an extra cornbread for side and only received 1 although it states 2 on receipt. I ordered 2 chicken servings but and even told them I wanted 1 white and 1 dark but was missing the wing so only got 3 PCs. Pretty disappointed seeing I spent nearly $30 which included a tip. I'm a truck driver so going back was out the question.

Food: 4

Service: 3

lydia Jones

11/1/2025 around 2, absolutely great service they were so sweet and the food was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paula Gordon

The best famous daves!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Navaja Jones

Everything I ordered was hot and delicious ribs, chicken, and brisket ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Happy Life

Chris is the BEST server!! Always great food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Mogle

Jessie, Kris and Emery a wonderful people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Delawyer

We went to this location a couple of weeks ago. We hadn't been in awhile but the food has gotten pricey and the portions much smaller. The little bit i could taste was ok but it was not worth the price. Also I don't like the concept of the new hand help credit card machines. The server just hovered while I put in her tip. It's like they are pressuring you to give them something good. We will not be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Jimmie Rasmussen

Do plumbing,great to work with.Foods excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Tyler

Very good food, great service, much improved

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Southside Rib Tips

Don Ferguson

Had baked chicken with corn and beans. Loved the chicken..moist and tasty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

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