Famous Dave's Menu Prices 2026: Ribs, Brisket & Feasts

A half rack of St. Louis-Style Spareribs starts around $21.09 and Baby Back Ribs start around $25.59 as of May 2026, with full racks and rib combos running higher. The St. Louis-N-Baby Combo (both rib styles) is about $35.19. Famous Dave's is franchise-heavy and pricing varies notably by location, so confirm with your local restaurant.

The cheapest item is the signature Corn Bread Muffin at $1.99, which is also included with combos and feasts. Individual sides such as Collard Greens and Fresh Steamed Broccoli run about $2.99, and most other sides (Wilbur Beans, Famous Fries, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw) are around $3.29. A Fountain Beverage is about $2.79. The cheapest full entree is the Georgia Chopped Pork or Country-Roasted Chicken at roughly $14.29.

The All-American BBQ Feast is about $99.89 and serves 4-6 people. It typically includes St. Louis-Style Spareribs, country-roasted chicken, your choice of Texas beef brisket or Georgia chopped pork, plus creamy coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans, sweet corn and corn bread muffins. It is Famous Dave's flagship shareable platter. Smaller feasts include the Feast For 2 (about $55.49) and the Founder's Feast (about $32.19).

Burnt ends are crispy, caramelized point-end pieces of slow-smoked beef brisket, tossed in Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy sauce. They are one of the most prized cuts in barbecue. At Famous Dave's you can order them as a Smokin' Apps starter (about $16.69), as a full Burnt Ends Platter (about $24.99), or in combos like the Burnt Ends-N-Ribs Combo (about $32.19).

Famous Dave's is known for a lineup of bottled signature sauces, the most famous being Rich & Sassy (sweet, smoky and the brand's flagship) and Devil's Spit (a spicy, fiery sauce that also names the Devil's Spit Burger). The range also includes Georgia Mustard, Texas Pit and Sweet & Zesty. The sauces have won numerous awards and are sold in grocery stores nationwide as well as on the table at every restaurant.

Both. Famous Dave's is best known for its St. Louis-Style Spareribs (meatier, fattier, with crisp brueleed/caramelized edges, from about $21.09) but also serves Baby Back Ribs (leaner and more tender, from about $25.59). You can get both styles together on the St. Louis-N-Baby Combo for around $35.19. All ribs are slow-smoked over hickory.

Famous Dave's operates roughly 130 locations across the United States as of 2026, the majority of them franchised. The brand was founded in 1994 in Hayward, Wisconsin by Dave Anderson and has corporate roots in Minnesota. It is operated by parent company BBQ Holdings (now part of MTY Food Group). Use the store locator on famousdaves.com to find the nearest restaurant and confirm local pricing.

Famous Dave's is a barbecue restaurant, so the menu is meat-forward, but there are vegetarian-friendly choices. The signature Corn Bread Muffin ($1.99), Cheese Curds ($11.09), Onion Strings ($8.89), and several sides (Famous Fries, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Sweet Corn, Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli) are vegetarian as served, along with the Fresh Garden Side Salad. Because this is a smokehouse with shared equipment, confirm with staff if you have a strict dietary requirement.

Yes. The Famous Feast platters are designed for the table: the All-American BBQ Feast (about $99.89) serves 4-6, the Feast For 2 is about $55.49, and the 2 Meat ($24.49) and 3 Meat ($28.89) combos let individuals sample several smoked meats. Famous Dave's also runs a full catering program for parties and events. Corn bread muffins and sides come with combos and feasts.