Famous Dave's is a barbecue restaurant chain founded in 1994 by Dave Anderson, serving award-winning ribs, brisket, and smoked meats with regional BBQ styles. The brand celebrates American barbecue traditions with slow-smoked meats, signature sauces, and classic sides in a casual atmosphere. Famous Dave's has earned hundreds of barbecue competition awards while expanding nationwide, maintaining quality through proprietary smoking techniques and recipes that honor authentic pit-style cooking adapted for restaurant service.