Famous Dave's Restaurant Review:
Even though Famous Dave's is a Minnesota-based barbecue franchise, the Calhoun Square location is decorated like the Loop in Chicago. There are fake elevated tracks, a “Halsted Garage,” and the occasional recording of a train screeching overhead. We don't think anyone needs a hot needle of sound piercing their eardrums while they eat, but kids and other fans of theme entertainment will enjoy...
Famous Dave's is modeled on a Chicago blues club, including Chicago street signs and an El train track. It's no surprise that the restaurant specializes in barbecue -- the sandwiches and platters are good, but you can't beat the ribs. Live blues bands entertain nearly every night.
Famous tangy ribs and live blues music make this Hennepin Avenue chain a local fave.:
In ShortEat at this chain and you'll swear the Mason-Dixon line moved to Saskatchewan. The weathered-looking wooden walls of Dave's shacks are decked out with roadside signs and cute pig paintings. You stand in line to order, then take a numbered wooden pig to your table. The sandwiches and platters (including Texas beef brisket and Georgia chopped pork) are filling, but favorites include a...