Famous Dave's - Thornton

Name: Famous Dave's - Thornton
Address: 16539 Washington St, Thornton, CO, United States, 80023
Telephone: (303) 280-6227
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.5

3.5 (39)

$30 and under

American

16539 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80023

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

Famous Dave's is in Thornton, and has a reputation for its award-winning BBQ. It is also popular because of the quality of the ingredients with almost all dishes being made from scratch. Though the menu at Famous Dave's in Thornton does emphasize the tasty BBQ options, it is not limited just to the famous ribs. There are chicken and pork selections in addition to alternatives like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and an array of build your own feasts and combo plates. Kids enjoy a menu of their own and the homemade dessert selections are also one of the reasons for the ongoing success of Famous Dave's in Thornton.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 280-6227
Website
http://www.legendarybbq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
16539 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80023
Neighborhood
Thornton
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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What 39 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.5Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

39 Reviews

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Kimberly
Denver / Colorado1 review
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
My sausage was overcooked, my son got the ribs, they were tough and chewy. It was an overpriced disappointment and we won't be back.
Famous Dave's - ThorntonResponded on April 29, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Kimberly. We're sorry to hear that your sausage was overcooked and that your son's ribs were tough and chewy. Your experience at Famous Dave's is important to us, and we will take action to look into these issues with our team. We understand how disappointing it can be when expectations aren't met, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with a better experience.
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HolliB
Denver / Colorado2 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
Denver / Colorado18 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
Denver / Colorado5 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
Denver / Colorado1 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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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 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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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 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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OpenTable Diner
Central Kentucky1 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
Denver / Colorado60 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
Denver / Colorado1 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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FAQs

Famous Dave's - Thornton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 280-6227.

Famous Dave's - Thornton is rated 3.5 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

Famous Dave's - Thornton does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

16539 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80023

Additional information

Neighborhood
Thornton
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.legendarybbq.com/
Phone number
(303) 280-6227

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Famous Dave's - Thornton

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Menu

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Famous Dave's - Thornton offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Famous Dave's - Thornton restaurant rated?

Does Famous Dave's - Thornton offer gift cards?

Is Famous Dave's - Thornton currently accepting reservations?

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