Famous Dave's - Thornton

Famous Dave's - Thornton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. HB

   HolliB

   Denver2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   the service was inattentive. the waiter was more interested in two other tables. I have a rule of thumb. keep my drink filled and check back to see if everything is ok. this didn't happen at at all. the brisket was very tough, and the pulled pork was more fat then meat. we wanted to point this out to the waiter. the portions were not even the same. my wife had part of her order the same as mine. had to wait to get the check and then wait to pay. very annoying evening. we have enjoyed Famous Dave's in the past. this time it will make me reconsider.
   

   Famous Dave's - ThorntonResponded on March 2, 2025

   HolliB, We’re sorry to hear about your experience at Famous Dave's. It's disappointing to learn that the service was inattentive and that the food did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the drink service, food quality, and portion sizes. Your comments will be taken seriously, and we will take action to look into these issues with our team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, as your input is crucial for us to improve.
   

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   Cathy

   Denver18 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was incredibly slow. The restaurant wasn’t terribly busy but our server was definitely over sat. We were seated close to 7 minutes before we were even greeted by a server by which we were told she would be right with us and we waited more. After that service was very fast. Food was very quick like to the point we were not finished with our appetizer before our meal arrived. The food was fine. I think some of it was just a matter of timing how she was sat and how food was coming out. Timing was definitely off somewhere.
   

   Famous Dave's - ThorntonResponded on February 5, 2025

   Cathy, thank you for sharing your experience at Famous Dave's. We're sorry to hear about the slow service and timing issues during your visit. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to look into these matters with our team. We appreciate your insights and hope to provide you with a better experience in the future.
   

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   Karen

   Denver5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great spot to meet a special friend half way between our houses. Service was timely, food was yummy. Thank you!!
   

   Famous Dave's - ThorntonResponded on December 26, 2024

   Hi Karen, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Famous Dave's was a great spot for you and your friend, and that you enjoyed timely service and yummy food. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and encourages our team to continue providing excellent experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable visit!
   

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   Marisa

   Denver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on August 25, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was 0/10. Food was cold. We usually love eating here but this experience just ruined it for us.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver1 review

   4.0

   Dined on June 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great. Service was outstanding, we had a party of 14. If had to make a complaint it would be that the floor was sticky. I don't know if this was due to humidity or the staff not properly cleaning it.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 12, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was cold, brought our food before our appetizers asked if we wanted refills and then didn’t bring them. We most likely won’t go back. We’ll go to Georgia boys.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 1, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   If over salted chain bbq is your thing this might be your place.
   

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   Dnvrtrvlr VIP

   Denver59 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 24, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We made a reservation through Open Table and the host could not find it. Luckily, the restaurant was not too busy or we would have been asked to wait regardless of the reservation. While we were greeted right away, and soft drinks came fairly quickly, the standard lunch items took about 15 minutes to arrive. There were only two servers for the entire restaurant. Both were doing their best but that was not enough staff. Food is fine, rib tips were tasty but not much meat. Sausage was a generous portion for lunch. Restaurant was not very clean. The cutesy stuff they have on shelves looked dusty. The quaint custom of writing on the walls wasn’t fun, just looked unkempt, and the sauce bottles were sticky messes that did not appear to be wiped down after each patron left. We had an unfortunate drink spill and no effort was made to clean it up so we literally sat, feet in a puddle under the table for the whole meal. A three or three and a half all in all given the basic food, the lack of staff, and the slightly dirty interior.
   

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   DorisM

   Denver1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 25, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We left after 30 minutes of waiting to get served We sat down no waters no order taking Not very happy with this
   

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    RussellW

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Staff is great. The food is great. It was a great experience. I would recommend anyone.
    

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