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Famous Dave's

3055 State Road 16, La Crosse, WI
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Ranked #8 of 83 restaurants in La Crosse
Price range: €6 - €12
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly
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Good for: Child-friendly
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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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108 reviews 108 reviews
83 restaurant reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Had lunch. Ordered the new burnt ends, not burnt at all but tasted good. The Wilbur beans tasted like plain Jane beans, someone messed up the recipe. Their pickles do not taste like the ones the sell in the grocery stores. The southern tips were very good, a little fatty. All in all just average this time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Great food, fast service, easy with kids and great happy hour! I ordered the brisket sand which which I find better than the meal because the brisket is cut up with no fat. The kids meals are huge and can easily be shared by two kids!

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Oskaloosa, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

I bring several bus groups to this restaurant each year, breaking my own rule of "no chain restaurants". Why? 1. The food. It is delicious. I'll admit - I'm a Famous Dave's fan. But this particular one has better-tasting chicken than many other Famous Dave's. They do their bread pudding better too. You would think all chain food is prepared... More

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Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

very good food with a homestyle atmosphere..but get there early the place fills up quickly!!!! The food was very good.....the only gripe was how packed it gets...lol

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

My friends and I frequent Famous Dave's on a very regular basis. They have the best Happy Hour in town with all alcoholic beverages 1/2 price and $2 off appetizers. The staff there is always upbeat and friendly. The BBQ is wonderful and you can't go wrong no matter what you order, and I have tried it all!!!

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Madison, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

We had an awful order of ribs when we had a carry out. We have eaten at this restaurant numerous times and decided to have a carry out. The ribs were AWFUL, they were old and dried out. Quite a disappointment for the price you pay and for what they are know for. The dine in service is average also.... More

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

You can get regular or boneless wings, buffalo style or other, 24 of them for $10, feeds two, only thing ours were just lukewarm, also got the southern rib lunch and they were dry. Usually this place serves consistent food. It felt like the heater wasn't running inside the place so that could be part of the problem. I'll go... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

So much more than ribs. Our table of 4 each had something different. The Dave Burger is probably the best burger I have had. My wife had the Salmon and it was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. Of Course 1 person had to had to have the ribs and there was so much depth and flavor to them then any... More

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Winona Lake, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Service is great, they really get to know you and remember your fav drink etc. Blues music always playing sets the mood, along with famous red and white checkered table clothes. Rib tips are my fav, cheap and hit the spot, the grilled pineapple is unique and yummy and the best brocolli I've ever tasted. 2 happy hours a day... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012 via mobile

Brian was our server and he was very informative and helpful. We had brisket and pulled pork,both was good. Only complaint was Mac and cheese says it has a kick and it was a slam. Good but watch out very spicy.

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