Famous Dave's B-que - Tacoma

I usually enjoy dining at Famous Dave's and was excited to go there with my family. However, we encountered some issues during our visit. I ordered a 'Smokin Long Island Tea' expecting the tea to be poured into a glass filled with smoke at our table. Unfortunately, the waitress only brought the tea itself and said the smokey glass was not available. I was disappointed and asked for a regular iced tea instead. Surprisingly, she later brought the smoke-filled glass and I was able to enjoy the experience. Another problem was with the Brisket, which we had to pay extra for. It was very fatty and not enjoyable to eat.

My family used to enjoy dining at this restaurant, but after our most recent experience, we have decided not to return. Despite the restaurant being relatively empty with plenty of available tables, it took a frustrating 90 minutes for our food to be served. While I can tolerate a longer wait if the food is exceptional, this time the quality was disappointing. My ribs were dry and tough, the burgers were burnt on the outside and undercooked inside, and my son's chicken tenders were incredibly small. To make matters worse, our server was often absent and when I did manage to get his attention, he rudely walked away without addressing our concerns.

Angie helped us today and was amazing. Awesome food and awesome service! 10/10, would recommend for any occasion. Not to mention great pricing all around. Absolutely love this place!

We have been coming here since it opened. The food continues to be consistently good. Our server Angie was a rockstar! She was covering both the bar section as well as the dining room. Our food was out quickly, and our glasses never empty.

Warning: Be cautious of finding hair in your food, whether intentional or accidental. My birthday celebration at this restaurant was a disaster. The empty dining room was a bad sign from the start. The high chairs were unsafe for children, as the buckles were broken or missing on all of them. I had to constantly watch my grandson to make sure he didn't fall and hurt himself. The damaged flooring was a tripping hazard for elderly individuals or small children. Adding a rug over the buckled floor joints was not a sufficient solution. To make matters worse, I discovered a dark hair on the side of my child's burger, and later found another one in my older daughter's food. She had already started eating and mistakenly thought it was her own hair. This is unacceptable, as there are food handling and safety protocols that should prevent these issues. I will not be returning to this restaurant and cannot recommend it to others.