Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America Come experience the best barbeque restaurant in West Des Moines! Serving up authentic, slow-cooked
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11/23/2025

Give yourself the gift of not cooking for 12 hours!โ€‹

Check out our holiday catering menu here: famousdaves.com/catering.

11/22/2025

Nothing humbles you like food going to the next table.

11/20/2025

Introducing the Pitmaster's Palmer: Because your ex still definitely check's your stories ๐Ÿงโ€‹

A smooth mix of Titoโ€™s Vodka, fresh brewed iced tea and lemonade. Cool, crisp and refreshing with your choice of Original, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry lemonade.

11/18/2025

The official drink of 'I deserve this' - QB Hot Honey Margarita.โ€‹

El Jimador Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, mango syrup, and hot honey syrup, served over ice with a salted rim and lime wheel.

11/16/2025

The wait is over. Pumpkin Pie is back! Order NOW for the holidays! ๐Ÿฅง

11/11/2025

Weโ€™re serving up gratitude this Veterans Day!
All Veterans and active military get a FREE Chopped Pork Sandwich with a side on Tuesday, November 11.
Use code Veteran25. Proof of Service required.

*Available Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Valid for Veterans and active military with proof of service. Limit one per guest. Offer valid for dine-in, to-go, and online orders only. Not valid for call-in or delivery. Proof of service must be presented in-store at the time of ordering or pickup. Valid at participating locations. Manager reserves all rights.

11/10/2025

Youโ€™ve been scrolling long enough. Time to come in, say hi, and get some FAMOUS BBQ!

11/06/2025

When the BBQ smells that good, accidents happen... ๐Ÿ‘€

11/04/2025

Make their holidays FAMOUS with the gift of BBQ! Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card for yourself. Available in-store or online today!

11/02/2025

Football, wings, and cold drinks. Thatโ€™s the game plan... ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ”ฅ

10/30/2025

Letโ€™s eat, laugh, and make it Famous! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿซถ

10/28/2025

If you know, you know. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™Œ

10/27/2025

A friendly reminder to enjoy some Famous BBQ. Youโ€™re doing just fine.๐Ÿ’ช

10/23/2025

Catering isnโ€™t just something we offer, itโ€™s who we are. Weโ€™ve been bringing people together over BBQ for years, from family dinners to company parties and everything in between.
Our pitmasters handle the hard part so you can focus on what really matters: spending time with your crew.
This holiday season, make it FAMOUS and let the catering pros handle the rest! ๐Ÿ‘Š

10/21/2025

The universal โ€œyou tooโ€ moment. Weโ€™ve all been there..๐Ÿซฃ.

10/20/2025

Group chat approved. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

10/16/2025

No BBQ? No RSVP...

RIBFEST is BACK with new flavors that bring the heat AND the hype ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ–โ NEW + fan-fave sauces are here - check out the fl...
05/02/2025

RIBFEST is BACK with new flavors that bring the heat AND the hype ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ–โ 
NEW + fan-fave sauces are here - check out the flavor lineup:โ 
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๐Ÿ†• Korean Sweet Heat - sweet, spicy & flavor-packed (Medium heat)โ 
๐Ÿ†• Maple Bacon - a perfect blend of sweet + savory (Mild heat)โ 
๐Ÿ†• Chimichurri - bold, herb-forward & zesty (Mild heat)โ 
๐Ÿ†• Sweet Sriracha - red chili peppers + garlic tang (Medium heat)โ 
โ 
Which one are you trying first? ๐Ÿ‘€

Dig into the All American Feast, packed with all your BBQ favorites. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ
04/29/2025

Dig into the All American Feast, packed with all your BBQ favorites. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽ‰ Moms, Dads, and GRADS - Celebrate with BBQ + a bonus! ๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽGet a $10 eBonus card with every $50 online gift card purchase...
04/26/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Moms, Dads, and GRADS - Celebrate with BBQ + a bonus! ๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ
Get a $10 eBonus card with every $50 online gift card purchase!

*Offer available online only from 4/21/25 - 6/15/25 or while supplies last. Electronic $10 eBONUS Reward Cards can be used from 5/5/25 - 7/27/25 (excludes 5/11/25 and 6/15/25). EBONUS Cards cannot be used to purchase Gift Cards. Limit one BONUS card per table, per visit. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons or discounts. Additional restrictions apply. ยฉ 2025 SVCC I, LLC. All rights reserved.

Like for Brisket, Comment for Ribs ๐Ÿ”ฅ
04/24/2025

Like for Brisket, Comment for Ribs ๐Ÿ”ฅ

04/17/2025

Give your grad the celebration they deserve with legendary, award-winning BBQ at an unbeatable value! Choose from three specially curated packages at a DEAL!

Make Easter a breeze with Famous Dave's delicious Double Smoked Ham ft. a Brown Sugar Glaze! Pre-order today for pickup ...
04/15/2025

Make Easter a breeze with Famous Dave's delicious Double Smoked Ham ft. a Brown Sugar Glaze! Pre-order today for pickup 4/17-4/20. Available a la carte or as a feast with sides.

A fresh take on BBQ. Dig into Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad ๐Ÿ˜
04/14/2025

A fresh take on BBQ. Dig into Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad ๐Ÿ˜

The perfect lunch.
03/27/2025

The perfect lunch.

During this season of giving, we're bringing your holiday feast to your doorstep for FREE! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿš—Chat with one of our talent...
12/11/2024

During this season of giving, we're bringing your holiday feast to your doorstep for FREE! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿš—
Chat with one of our talented catering specialists today: 877.833.9335 | [email protected]

$150 min. order required. Valid for a limited time only. Must mention this offer to receive discount.

Skip the stress this holiday season and pre-order our irresistible Whole Double Smoked Ham Feast! ๐Ÿ– Brown sugar glazed h...
12/10/2024

Skip the stress this holiday season and pre-order our irresistible Whole Double Smoked Ham Feast! ๐Ÿ–
Brown sugar glazed ham, served alongside our Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dave's Cheesy Mac & Cheese, and Corn Bread Muffins. Serve 10-12 people for just $175!

Pre-order today: famousdaves.com/Menu/Category/holiday

๐ด๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘๐‘–๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘š๐‘’. ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ ๐‘๐‘ฆ ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›.

Hosting the holidays this year? Enjoy FREE delivery on all holiday catering orders for a limited time ๐Ÿ˜Order now: 877.83...
12/06/2024

Hosting the holidays this year? Enjoy FREE delivery on all holiday catering orders for a limited time ๐Ÿ˜
Order now: 877.833.9335 | [email protected] | famousdaves.com/catering

$150 min. order required. Valid for a limited time only.

Our โœจfamousโœจ Hickory Smoked Turkey is back! Skip the cooking this holiday season and pre-order your Thanksgiving feast t...
11/15/2024

Our โœจfamousโœจ Hickory Smoked Turkey is back! Skip the cooking this holiday season and pre-order your Thanksgiving feast today: famousdaves.com/holidayturkey

๐ด๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘๐‘–๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘ข๐‘๐‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘ก.

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1720 22nd Street
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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"We serve amazing BBQ to friends and fellow food lovers. You can grab a seat, get your order to go, or have us cater your event. A passion for authentic BBQ is behind everything we do. Our pitmasters get their hickory logs smoldering around 4 a.m. We start with top quality meats, hand-rub them with fresh spices, and slow-cook them to perfection. Weโ€™re honored to be consistently chosen as Americaโ€™s favorite BBQ restaurant. We also like heading out to competitions and putting our BBQ up against what the other elite pitmasters are cooking. To date, weโ€™ve won more than 700 awards!"