Famous Dave's in Denver Colorado

Famous Dave's

Address: 7557 E. 36th Ave

Cross Streets: 36th & Rosemary (Quebec Square at Stapleton)

Phone: 303-399-3100

Price: $$

Reservations: No

Hours: L-D:Daily

When you see the huge roadhouse with a filled parking lot, you’ve found Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que. Very new, the place is known from locations in other states, and folks here are thrilled. The space is huge with lots of wood, paintings, posters and paraphernalia that gives a country feel. Walk by the kitchen as you go from one big room to the next to settle down for that “messy” treat. The very friendly staff wears T-shirts with great barbecue sayings. The fare is terrific. Start with onion strings, catfish fingers, chicken tenders and smoked salmon spread on fire-grilled flatbread. There are chicken wings, chili, soups, and salads as well as chicken or fundido entrée salads. Sandwiches are another option with burgers offered as well. The corn muffins are delicious—light, crumbly and addictive. The combo platters offer two or more options so one can taste it all. The brisket is tender, juicy and a hit when served with excellent pulled pork. Chicken comes cooked perfectly, while the ribs delight all, with lots of meat on the bone. Sides of coleslaw, potato salad, yummy beans, sautéed apples and corn on the cob give diners many choices. Getting to the important part, the sauce is where the real fun begins. Order your meat dry-cooked and sample from the six-pack of sauces on the table. Go for mustard, sweet Texas, killer spice, and sweet and spice combined. Mix and match is a fun alternative when ordering. Do not leave until you end your meal with an outrageous chocolate brownie à la mode with chocolate sauce, pecan pie or praline bread pudding. It says to share, but you might not want to. Dave’s has pigs everywhere and that porker defines a great “pig out.”