Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que in Owatonna, MN brings together the bold flavor, relaxed comfort, and welcoming atmosphere that make barbecue such a beloved dining experience. As a wood-smoked BBQ restaurant in an American West-themed setting, it offers the kind of hearty, satisfying meals that turn an ordinary lunch or dinner into something memorable.
From tender smoked meats to classic sides and comforting desserts, every visit is designed to deliver the rich, smoky taste and generous portions that barbecue fans look for.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick meal, gathering with friends, or planning a family outing, this is the kind of place where good food and a laid-back setting come together naturally.
Guests appreciate the many ways Famous Dave’s makes dining easy and enjoyable. With outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, and on-site service options, it’s simple to enjoy a meal in the way that works best for your schedule.
The restaurant is known for fast service, a fireplace, a strong beer selection, and a sports-friendly environment, making it a great choice for both casual meals and lively nights out.
It also offers alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, comfort food, happy-hour drinks and food, and late-night food, along with lunch, dinner, solo dining, catering, counter service, dessert, seating, and table service. With a bar on site, Wi‑Fi, free Wi‑Fi, and a casual, cozy atmosphere, it creates a comfortable setting that keeps guests coming back.
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que also stands out for convenience and accessibility. The restaurant welcomes reservations and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making planning and paying straightforward. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a more comfortable experience for all guests.
Located at 4355 Frontage Rd W in Owatonna, this well-reviewed barbecue destination has earned a 4.20-star rating from 1,510 reviews, reflecting a consistent reputation for quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
For diners looking for flavorful barbecue, dependable service, and a welcoming place to relax and eat well, Famous Dave’s offers a dependable choice that feels both easy and enjoyable.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Seated quickly (Thursday around 6pm) super friendly staff. Waitress was newer but doing her absolute best 👌, Food was everything I remember from visiting the Duluth location many years ago, simply great BBQ. From the brisket, to the chicken, and the ribs. Great food, great drinks, great service
With the two adjacent restaurants closed we were happy to find Famous Dave's open and serving great food. I had the brisket, super tasty. We will be back!
Beautiful,from the warmth and attitude of the host that seated you to the attentive waitress and all who shared a smile was beyond Awesome,it was Awesomeness 👍 ,and when it came to the food , Delicious, Delicious and when it came to the Dessert, you've got to try the Bread Pudding,the Best I've ever had , I'd have to give " Dave's Famous B-B-Q" a 10 plus,plus,plus Excellent!
Stopped in for lunch. Not crowded at all. Food was plentiful and good. Restaurant was clean. Waitress was friendly and professional.
We love going to Famous Dave's and ordering the family style meals. It includes ribs, brisket, chicken, pork, and the baked beans are fantastic. You also get coleslaw, French fries, Texas toast, and cornbread. Lots of napkins and wet wipes are needed because you'll want to use your fingers. Service is fast and friendly.
I absolutely love this restaurant. I have never had a bad meal, at any location. This time I tried the stuffed baked potato. It was terrific. Highly recommend. And as always, wonderful atmosphere and a friendly waitress.
An absolutely fantastic establishment for BBQ whatever you could imagine, such a decadent menu ,mouth watering cuzine and sides . Always fast amazing service, and food is always better than the last . Full bar ,aswell as pepsi and coke products . Fun atmosphere and always friendly service, Highly recommended.
Our food was prompt and delicious. Not a thing wrong. Our server Allyssa was amazing, she knew what she was doing, very nice and displays excellent hospitality. The Texas brisket was on point, falls apart in your mouth. Onion strings were also a great choice. The amount you get and the price were balanced. Thank you Famous Dave’s!
Fantastic bbq, the service was amazing thanks to Brittany and the food to die for. Tasty and full of flavour and the details really made a difference like crackers for my chilli. The atmosphere is really cool as well, I’d highly recommend
We were stragglers on a dark desert highway...or not. But we did visit this Famous Dave's after a trip to what used to be Cabela's. We were seated quickly in a comfortable booth and our waitress was out in no time with drinks and to take our order. We got a sampler with catfish, wings, ribs, and chicken tenders with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and some beans. Food was hot and delicious. Ribs were tender and flavorful, my boyfriend loved the catfish, and the beans were pretty dang amazing. Staff were attentive and made sure we didn't have to ask for a single thing. 10/10 would absolutely visit here again if we find ourselves out this way.
Common questions about Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que is located at 4355 Frontage Rd W, Owatonna, MN 55060, United States, Owatonna, MN, United States.
You can reach Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que by calling +1 507-455-2900.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 1510 customer reviews.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Sport.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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