Tender brisket
The oak-smoked brisket is repeatedly praised for its tenderness, including one review describing it as melting in the mouth.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Palm Jumeirah
Famous Dave’s is a barbecue restaurant in Palm Jumeirah with an American West-themed setting and oak wood-smoked meats. Reviews make the oak-smoked brisket and ribs the clearest reasons to consider it, with burgers, steaks and generous platters extending the menu beyond barbecue staples.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
4,812 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout ribs
Ribs are one of the strongest recurring recommendations, with one diner calling them the best they had ever eaten.
Fast service
Several reviews describe service as quick and attentive, including during a busy visit.
Large portions
Portions can be substantial: one group could not finish the All American platter.
Family friendly
Children’s choices received positive mentions, including cheeseburgers, chicken and tender fingers.
Comfortable setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as clean, cozy and relaxed, with comfortable seating and modern background music.
Menu variety
The menu covers more than barbecue, with burgers, steaks, chicken dishes and American platters mentioned by diners.
Extra sauces
A request for extra buffalo sauce was handled quickly, useful if you like to adjust the meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose brisket. For a first order, brisket is a safer starting point than less consistent dishes; diners describe it as tender and flavour-packed.
Check doneness. If ordering steak, confirm the doneness when it arrives, since one medium request came out rare.
Ask about sides. Before ordering, check which sides are included, as a review says some meals no longer come with them.
Share platters. Consider sharing a platter or arriving hungry: one table could not finish the All American platter because of its size.
Check desserts. If ordering molten lava cake or pudding, check that it is freshly served rather than refrigerated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall - 10 - 2 Palm Jumeirah Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cooking
One child’s chicken burger was reported as undercooked and difficult to bite or swallow.
Steak doneness
A steak arrived rare despite a medium request, although the staff corrected it quickly.
Reduced portions
One recent review says portions had become smaller and some meals no longer included their former sides.
Dessert problem
A diner reported receiving refrigerated molten lava cake and pudding that remained inedible after microwaving.
Uneven flavour
Feedback includes a burger with no salt and short ribs described as a burned piece of oakwood.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 Dhs
lava cake with ice cream
“The beef burger was huge and super filling, I couldn’t even finish it 😂 The chicken tenders were juicy and crispy, and the lava cake with ice cream is honestly a steal at 25 Dhs”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Famous Dave’s is a barbecue restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where the clearest draw is smoked meat. Reviews repeatedly point to the oak-smoked brisket, ribs, Burnt Ends and brisket burger; the brisket is described as tender enough to melt in the mouth, while the ribs earned an unusually strong recommendation. Burgers, steaks and American platters give groups plenty of alternatives.
Portions can be generous. One table could not finish the All American platter, and families mention children enjoying the cheeseburger and other kid-friendly choices. The setting is described as clean, cozy and relaxed, with comfortable seating and modern music.
Service is commonly reported as fast, friendly and attentive. There are a few reasons to pay attention when ordering. A steak arrived rare despite a medium request, and another review reported an undercooked chicken burger.
One diner also felt portions had shrunk and that some meals no longer included sides. Dessert feedback is mixed: the lava cake with ice cream was praised as good value at 25 Dhs, but another customer received refrigerated molten lava cake and pudding. Checking doneness, sides and dessert freshness at the table is sensible.