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Sun:	11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Smokin' Starters

Burnt Ends
The Pitmaster's secret. Tender pieces of Texas Beef Brisket seared and caramelized with Sweet & Zesty® BBQ sauce
$9.99
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Dave's Chicken Wings specially seasoned and tossed in choice of sauce: Rich & Sassy® (Mild), Buffalo (Medium), Pineapple Rage® (Sweet Heat), Devil's Spit® (Hot) or Wilbur's Revenge® (XXX Hot)
$10.99
Dave's Sampler Platter
Southside Rib Tips, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Onion Strings and Traditional or Boneless Wings tossed in your choice of sauce
$16.49

Serious Salads 'N Soups

Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad
Choice of Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Chicken (BBQ Pulled, Grilled or Crispy). Served on crisp greens with bacon, house-smoked cheddar cheese, tomatoes and shoestring potatoes. Tossed with honey BBQ dressing. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$10.99
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with sliced, grilled chicken breast. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$11.99
Chicken Chopped Salad
(340/730 Cal.). Choice of grilled chicken breast or BBQ pulled chicken. Tossed with cilantro, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips and lime chipotle ranch dressing then drizzled with Rich & Sassy®. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$10.99

Award-Winning Ribs

St. Louis-Style Spareribs
Hand-rubbed with Dave's secret blend of spices and pit-smoked for 3-4 hours over a smoldering hickory fire. Then slathered with Rich & Sassy® over an open flame to seal in the Famous flavor with a crispy, caramelized coating
$15.49
Baby Back Ribs
1/2 Baby (590/610 Cal.), Big Baby (1190/1230 Cal.). 2 slow-smoked options: Original style, with Dave's rib rub, sauced with Sweet & Zesty®; or Memphis-style, rubbed with herbs and spices, hit with a vinegar mop and served naked
$17.49
St.Louis-N-Baby Combo
Create your own full slab. Pair up any 2 of the following: 6 Bones St. Louis-Style Spareribs (930 Cal.); 1/2 slab Original Baby Backs (610 Cal.); 1/2 slab Memphis-Style Baby Backs (590 Cal.)
$24.99

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Phone: (732) 632-6070

Address: 52 Lafayette Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840

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Famous Daves of America

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Barbecue Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants, Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants

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Cuisines: Barbecue, Family Style, Take Out, Fast Food

Alcohol: Beer, Full Bar, Wine

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Menu

Smokin' Starters

Burnt Ends
The Pitmaster's secret. Tender pieces of Texas Beef Brisket seared and caramelized with Sweet & Zesty® BBQ sauce
$9.99
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Dave's Chicken Wings specially seasoned and tossed in choice of sauce: Rich & Sassy® (Mild), Buffalo (Medium), Pineapple Rage® (Sweet Heat), Devil's Spit® (Hot) or Wilbur's Revenge® (XXX Hot)
$10.99
Dave's Sampler Platter
Southside Rib Tips, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Onion Strings and Traditional or Boneless Wings tossed in your choice of sauce
$16.49
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers
Tender strips lightly breaded with Cajun seasoned cornmeal and flash-fried, served with rémoulade and Jalapeño Sweet & Sour sauces
$8.69
Southside Rib Tips
Memphis-Style, dry-rubbed tips served with a side of jalapeño pickled red onions, spicy Hell-Fire Pickles and our Southside BBQ sauce
$9.49
BBQ Nachos
House-smoked cheddar cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, Wilbur Beans, Dave's Award-Winning Chili, jalapeños, seasoned sour cream, Rich & Sassy®, topped with shredded smoked cheddar cheese and choice of Texas Beef Brisket, Georgia Chopped Pork or BBQ Pulled Chicken
$8.69
Onion Strings
Lightly-breaded and flash-fried, served with rémoulade sauce
$6.49
Burnt Buttz
Smoked pork, flash-fried and griddled in blackberry BBQ sauce. Finished with a topping of delicious candied peppers, served with Onion Strings
$5.99
Shack Shrimp Basket
Fried shrimp served with Cajun-seasoned Famous Fries with sides of rémoulade sauce and our Devil's cocktail sauce
$8.99
Hillbilly Hubcaps
Cajun-seasoned and fried jalapeño slices, served with rémoulade sauce
$6.49

Serious Salads 'N Soups

Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad
Choice of Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Chicken (BBQ Pulled, Grilled or Crispy). Served on crisp greens with bacon, house-smoked cheddar cheese, tomatoes and shoestring potatoes. Tossed with honey BBQ dressing. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$10.99
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with sliced, grilled chicken breast. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$11.99
Chicken Chopped Salad
(340/730 Cal.). Choice of grilled chicken breast or BBQ pulled chicken. Tossed with cilantro, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips and lime chipotle ranch dressing then drizzled with Rich & Sassy®. Served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$10.99
Cup of Soup or Chili with Side Salad
Choose a cup of Bacon Baked Potato Soup or Dave's Award-Winning Chili and a Fresh Garden** or Caesar Side Salad, served with a Corn Bread Muffin (260 Cal.)
$7.99
Fresh Garden Side Salad**
Fresh cut iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, bacon, egg, cucumbers, cheddar cheese and house-made croutons
$5.99
Caesar Side Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese and croutons
$5.99
Dave's Award-Winning Chili
Scratch-made with grilled hot link sausage, hamburger, chili beans, onions, chipotle peppers, signature spices and a touch of Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce
$3.99
Bacon Baked Potato Soup
Topped with crispy, thick-cut bacon and smoked cheddar cheese
$3.99

Award-Winning Ribs

St. Louis-Style Spareribs
Hand-rubbed with Dave's secret blend of spices and pit-smoked for 3-4 hours over a smoldering hickory fire. Then slathered with Rich & Sassy® over an open flame to seal in the Famous flavor with a crispy, caramelized coating
$15.49
Baby Back Ribs
1/2 Baby (590/610 Cal.), Big Baby (1190/1230 Cal.). 2 slow-smoked options: Original style, with Dave's rib rub, sauced with Sweet & Zesty®; or Memphis-style, rubbed with herbs and spices, hit with a vinegar mop and served naked
$17.49
St.Louis-N-Baby Combo
Create your own full slab. Pair up any 2 of the following: 6 Bones St. Louis-Style Spareribs (930 Cal.); 1/2 slab Original Baby Backs (610 Cal.); 1/2 slab Memphis-Style Baby Backs (590 Cal.)
$24.99

St. Louis Rib-N-Meat
4 bones of our award-winning St. Louis-Style Spareribs, plus 1 meat choice: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional or Boneless Wings, Hot Link Sausage, Burnt Buttz
$17.49
Burnt Ends-N-Rib
Burnt Ends paired with 4 bones of St. Louis-Style Spareribs
$18.49
Baby Back-N-Meat
1/2 slab of our Baby Back Ribs, plus 1 meat choice: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional or Boneless Wings, Hot Link Sausage, Burnt Buttz
$22.69
2 Meat Combo
Choose 2 different meats: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional or Boneless Wings, Hot Link Sausage, Burnt Buttz
$16.29
3 Meat Combo
Choose 3 different meats: Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Southside Rib Tips, Country-Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Sweetwater Catfish Fingers, Traditional or Boneless Wings, Hot Link Sausage, Burnt Buttz
$19.99

Pitmaster Favorites

Georgia Chopped Pork
Our award-winning pork – smoked for up to 12 hours and chopped to order
$13.29
Texas Beef Brisket
Hand rubbed with coarse black pepper and Dave's secret spices, then slow-smoked over hickory until its juicy and tender
$14.49
Southside Rib Tips
Memphis-Style, dry-rubbed tips, served with jalapeño pickled red onions, spicy Hell-Fire Pickles and our Southside BBQ sauce
$13.99
Cedar Plank Salmon*
Grilled glazed and caramelized on a smoldering cedar plank
$14.99
Country-Roasted Chicken
Specially seasoned 1/2 chicken, flame-kissed and char-grilled to perfection
$13.79
BBQ Chicken
Specially seasoned 1/2 chicken, flame-kissed and slathered with Rich & Sassy®
$13.79
Sweetwater Catfish Fingers
Tender strips lightly breaded with Cajun-seasoned cornmeal and flash-fried, served with rémoulade and Jalapeño Sweet & Sour sauces
$13.59
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Dave's wings specially-seasoned and tossed in your choice of sauce
$14.29
Chicken Tenders
Tossed in Dave's special seasoning and served with Jalapeño Sweet & Sour sauce
$13.29
Burnt Buttz
Smoked pork, flash-fried and griddled in blackberry BBQ sauce. Finished with a topping of delicious candied peppers
$10.99
Southern Fried Chicken
Four pieces of juicy fried chicken, more mouthwatering than Grandma's secret recipe
$13.99

All-American BBQ Feast®
(7480/7520 Cal. (1870/1880 Cal. per person for 4 people)). Full slab St. Louis-Style Spareribs, whole Country-Roasted Chicken, 1/2 lb. of either Texas Beef Brisket or Georgia Chopped Pork, Creamy Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans, 6 pieces of Sweet Corn and 4 Corn Bread Muffins. Served family-style for 4-6 people
$63.99
Feast for 2
(4170-4200 Cal. 2080/2100 calories per person for 2 people)). 1/2 slab St. Louis-Style Spareribs, 1/2 Country-Roasted or BBQ Chicken, either Texas Beef Brisket or Georgia Chopped Pork, Creamy Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans, Sweet Corn and Corn Bread Muffins. Served family-style for 2-3 people
$38.49
Founder's Feast
(2260/2330 Cal.). "Famous" Dave's favorite meal. Georgia Chopped Pork, 1/4 Country-Roasted or Fried Chicken, 3 St. Louis-Style Spareribs, Sweet Corn, Wilbur Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Famous Fries and a Corn Bread Muffin
$18.49

Wilbur Beans
"Famous" Dave's home cooked recipe, made in-house. Loaded baked beans, smoked pork, brisket, hot link sausage, jalapeños and Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce
$2.29
Sweet Corn
Buttery, sweet corn-on-the-cob
$2.29
Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes
Red-skin potatoes mixed with milk, butter and garlic
$2.29
Potato Salad
Potatoes with red onion, celery, hard-cooked egg, mayonnaise and a hint of mustard
$2.29
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Specially seasoned to bring out the natural flavor and tenderness
$2.29
Creamy Coleslaw
A zesty slaw that's pineapple sweet with a hint of horseradish
$2.29
Famous Fries
Classic cut, skin on, no batter fries - just the great taste of 100% fresh potato, lightly seasoned with salt
$2.29
Corn Bread Muffin
Freshly baked and brushed with a honey-butter glaze
$2.29
Carrots & Celery
Fresh carrot and celery sticks, served with ranch dressing
$2.29
Collard Greens
House-made greens with bacon, hot link sausage, fresh garlic, onion, special seasonings and a touch of southern hot sauce
$2.29
Dave's Cheesy Mac & Cheese
Our homestyle version blended with four cheeses, corn and a jalapeño kick
$2.29
Grilled Pineapple Steaks
2 big, juicy slices grilled and seasoned with cayenne and raw cane sugar for a touch of sweet heat
$2.29
Famous Apples
Crisp granny smith apples coated in an Amaretto, orange and cinnamon sauce
$2.29
Firecracker Green Beans
Green beans with bacon, onion, garlic and crushed red pepper
$2.29
Side Salad
(320/290 Cal.). Fresh Garden Salad** or Caesar Salad
Loaded Baked Potato
(730 Cal.). Freshly baked potato topped with house-smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and whipped butter
Cup of Soup or Chili
(260/380 Cal.). Chicken Wild Rice Soup or Dave's Award-Winning Chili

Legendary Burgers

Dave's Favorite Burger*
Slathered with Rich & Sassy®, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and bacon, served with fresh lettuce and tomato
$10.49
Devil's Spit® Burger*
Slathered with Devil's Spit® BBQ sauce, topped with melted pepper-Jack cheese, jalapeño bacon and spicy Hell-Fire Pickles
$10.79
Ultimate Burger*
Fresh burger piled high with Georgia Pork, jalapeño bacon, sharp American cheese and our signature Beam & Cola BBQ sauce, served with fresh lettuce and tomato
$11.29
Classic Cheeseburger*
Simple perfection topped with choice of melted Monterey Jack, house-smoked cheddar or sharp American cheese
$9.79
Jacked-N-Stacked Burger*
Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and stacked with crispy Onion Strings
$11.29

Signature Sandwiches

Georgia Chopped Pork
Award-winning, slow-smoked chopped pork topped with Rich & Sassy® on a toasted bun
$9.69
Texas Beef Brisket
Hand-seasoned, hickory-smoked Texas Beef Brisket piled high on a toasted bun
$10.99
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Roasted, pulled chicken tossed in Rich & Sassy® and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese
$9.99
The Manhandler
(780/790 Cal.). Choice of Texas Beef Brisket or Georgia Chopped Pork piled high with Hot Link Sausage and topped with spicy Hell-Fire Pickles
$10.29
Hickory Chicken
Marinated, grilled, chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese and bacon on a toasted bun
$10.49
Cajun Chicken
Grilled, Cajun-seasoned chicken breast topped with pepper-Jack cheese, Onion Strings and rémoulade sauce on a toasted bun
$10.49
Burnt Buttz
Smoked pork, flash-fried and griddled in blackberry BBQ sauce, finished with candied peppers on a toasted hoagie
$7.99

Homemade Desserts

Dave's Award-Winning Bread Pudding
Melt-in-your-mouth, scratch-made bread pudding, topped with pecan praline sauce, served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
$6.49
Hot Fudge Kahlúa Brownie
Walnut-covered chocolate brownie soaked with Kahlúa liqueur, served with vanilla ice cream, fudge and whipped cream
$6.49
Down Home Banana Pudding
Rich and creamy banana pudding with slices of fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream
$5.99
Dave's Famous Sundae
(1040/1070 Cal.). Vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge or pecan praline sauce and whipped cream
$5.69

'Q Platter and Combos

1 Meat Platter
Choose 1 meat selection
$8.79
2 Meat Combo
Choose 2 different meat selections
$10.49
3 Meat Combo
Choose 3 different meat selections
$11.29

Famous Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Loaded Baked Potato
Topped with house-smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and whipped butter
$6.99
Broccoli & Cheese Potato
Tender, fresh broccoli, smoked cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream and whipped butter
$8.29
BBQ Baked Potato
Top your Loaded Baked Potato with a choice of Georgia Chopped Pork, BBQ Pulled Chicken or Texas Beef Brisket
$8.99

Serious Salads 'N Soups

Chicken Chopped Salad
(440/490 Cal.). Choice of grilled chicken breast or BBQ pulled chicken. Tossed with cilantro, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips and lime chipotle ranch dressing then drizzled with Rich & Sassy®
$8.69
Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad
Choice of Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Chicken (BBQ, Pulled, Grilled or Crispy). Served on crisp greens with bacon, house-smoked cheddar cheese, tomatoes and shoestring potatoes.Tossed with honey BBQ dressing
$8.69
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with sliced, grilled chicken breast
$8.69

Soup, Salad and Potato Specials

Dave's Award-Winning Chili or Soup
Side Salad (Fresh Garden** or Caesar)
Loaded Baked Potato

Legendary Burgers

1/2 Lb. Double Stack Cheeseburger*
2 - 1/4 lb. all-beef patties topped with choice of cheese
$7.99
1/2 Lb. Double Stack Dave's Burger*
2 - 1/4 lb. all-beef patties topped with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and Rich & Sassy®
$8.99

Slammin' Sandwiches

Georgia Chopped Pork
Award-winning, slow-smoked chopped pork topped with Rich & Sassy®
$6.99
Texas Beef Brisket
Piled high with hand-seasoned, hickory-smoked Texas Beef Brisket
$7.99
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Roasted, pulled chicken tossed in Rich & Sassy® and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese
$6.99

Lil' Wilbur Meals

Kid's Country-Roasted Chicken
Specially seasoned 1/4 chicken, flame-kissed and char-grilled to perfection
$4.99
Kid's BBQ Chicken
Specially seasoned 1/4 chicken, flame-kissed and slathered with Rich & Sassy®
$4.99
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Tender strips lightly-breaded with cornmeal and flash-fried
$4.99
Kid's Mini Corn Dogs
Mini hot dogs wrapped in a honey batter and fried
$4.99
Kid's Burger
Our traditional 100% ground beef burger on a toasted bun. Served with bread & butter pickle chips
$4.99
Kid's Cheeseburger*
Our traditional 100% ground beef burger, topped with cheese on a toasted bun. Served with bread & butter pickle chips
$4.99
Kid's Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich
Award-winning, slow-smoked chopped pork topped with Rich & Sassy® on a toasted bun. Served with bread & butter pickle chips
$4.99
Kid's Macaroni & Cheese
Original Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese
$4.99
Kid's St. Louis-Style Spareribs (2 Bones)
Hand-rubbed with Dave's secret blend of special spices and pit-smoked over a hickory fire. Then slathered with Rich & Sassy® over an open flame to seal in the Famous Flavor
$4.99

St. Louis-Style Spareribs
Hand-rubbed with Dave's secret blend of spices and pit-smoked for 3-4 hours over a smoldering hickory fire. Then slathered with Rich & Sassy® over an open flame to seal in the Famous flavor with a crispy, caramelized coating
$22.99
Baby Back Ribs
(1190/1230 Cal.). 2 slow-smoked options: Original style, with Dave's rib rub, sauced with Sweet & Zesty®; or Memphis-style, rubbed with herbs and spices, hit with a vinegar mop and served naked
$21.99
Southside Rib Tips
Memphis-style, dry-rubbed tips. Served with a side of jalapeño pickled red onions, spicy Hell-Fire Pickles and our Southside BBQ sauce
$9.99
Hot Link Sausage
A real mouthful of hollers! Hot Link Sausage best served with an ice-cold beer to douse the flames
$10.99
Georgia Chopped Pork
Our award-winning pork – smoked for up to 12 hours and chopped to order
$13.79
Texas Beef Brisket
Hand rubbed with coarse black pepper and Dave's secret spices, then slow-smoked over hickory until its juicy and tender
$17.69
BBQ Pulled Chicken
BBQ Hand Pulled Chicken tossed in Rich & Sassy® Sauce
$15.49
Country-Roasted Chicken
Specially-seasoned chicken, Flame-Kissed and char-grilled to perfection
$14.49
BBQ Chicken
Specially seasoned chicken, flame-kissed and slathered with Rich & Sassy®
$14.49
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Dave's Chicken Wings specially seasoned and tossed in choice of sauce: Rich & Sassy® (Mild), Buffalo (Medium), Pineapple Rage® (Sweet Heat), Devil's Spit® (Hot) or Wilbur's Revenge® (XXX Hot)
$43.99
Side Dishes
$4.99
Corn Bread Muffins
Calorie for each muffin
$5.99
Dave's Award-Winning Chili
Scratch-made with grilled hot link sausage, hamburger, chili beans, onions, chipotle peppers, signature spices and a touch of Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce
$15.99
Bacon Baked Potato Soup
Topped with crispy, thick-cut bacon and smoked cheddar cheese
$15.99
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, Sweet Tea or Lemonade
(0-1440 Cal.). Refreshing iced tea, sweet tea or lemonade in a convenient gallon size to go
$6.99

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