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1936 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(69 Ratings)
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- Business Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Tues. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Wed. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Thu. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Fri. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Sat. 11:00 AM-Midnight, Sun. 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Credit Cards Accepted: American Express
Pssstt got a vegetarian in your life who you just don't like? Be the bigger person and take him out to dinner. Here. Aside from a salad and a couple of side dishes, there's not a thing on this menu that won't send him running into the night. And so what? More for the rest of us. Dave's is, indeed, all about the BBQ. It's odd for a national chain to be best of anything, except maybe bad food and even worse service, but Dave's is a standout.
With its crammed-to-the-gills decor, Dave's has the frenetic charm of a Hard Rock Cafe, but with a heavy Western / South of the Border influence -- the perfect background for its large menu of, well, meat. The emphasis is on BBQ, of course, with just short-of-obnoxiously-sized meals. There are slabs o' ribs from 4 to 12 bones; oozy beef, pork or chicken sandwiches; catfish fingers and salmon and a salad or two for good measure.
Almost everything comes slathered or soaked in Dave's rich sauces, including one called Devil Spit. Side dishes include homey fare like garlic mashed potatoes, creamy cole slaw, potato salad, cornbread, and green beans (with bacon, of course). One of the more interesting appetizer choices: smoked salmon spread with fire-grilled flatbread. Prices are reasonable, especially considering that you'll never leave hungry. If you aren't close by to Dave's in South Philly and the Northeast, keep an eye out for two new locations in Springfield and Cherry Hill.
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69 Ratings and Reviews
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ADCSVITALE - 06/08/2009Worst ribs I ever tried to eat. Catfish was dry and way over breaded with a tasteless cornmeal coating. Overpriced, and awful
Add CommentHow in the world can anyone with taste choose this over Sweet Lucy's?
SBZany66 - 08/07/2008You people must be crazy! I tried ribs twice - once too fatty, next time too dried out. Only thing worth raving about is the salmon. Sweet Lucy's has this place beat by a mile!
Barbecue
CKnight488 - 08/02/2008Try a little take out place in West Chester on Market street called Mabels Barbeque, the ribs and pulled pork are the best. Not to mention the other items on the menu. Puts Daves ribs to shame.
fingerlicker
Javell5 - 07/26/2008daves is definetly the best. Ans as a south philly original, I welcome them with open arms. A must try. You'll love it.
Not Really Great
MAD215GRIFFIN - 07/25/2008This is the commerical bottom of the barrel BBQ. Their food comes delivered in cryovac bags. My mom made her food authentically and there are other places that still do. This is the "Red Lobster' of BBQ. The chicken tasted like it was cajiun-- burnt!
DAVES IS THE BEST THE RIBS ARE SO TENDER
CUTEPHILLYJAWN90 - 07/10/2008YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER PLACE IN PHILLY TO GET GOOD BAR-B-QUE RIBS, CHICKEN OR BRISKET OR BAR-B-QUE PORK I LOVE THIS PLACE IT'S THE BEST I SPEND $80 ON MY FAMILY TO EAT THERE AND IT WAS WORTH IT AND I PLAN ON SPENDING ANOTHER $80 DOLLARS NEXT WEEK AND IF YOUR A FAMILY OF FOUR TRY THEIR $56.00 DOLLAR SPECIAL THE FOOD WILL MELT IN YOUR MOUTH I PROMISE YOU WILL RETURN.
- Smbapt - 07/09/2008
- timswondrflmom - 07/09/2008
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JACKIEJLS - 07/09/2008
Famous Daves have the best BBQ ribs and please don't forget the best BBQ chicken in Philadelphia. My favorite side dishes are the Wilber beans and the buttered corn bread. I frequently go to the branch on Roosevelt Blvd. and the staff there are the best. Most of the time I go there is at lunch time. The serving size and the price are perfect for me.
- NMW30 - 07/09/2008