Famous Dave’s is often called “America’s Best BBQ,” but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out. READ MORE: How to Make Polish Sausage from Scratch [Recipe]. Recently, my wife and I found ourselves in Indianapolis and decided to give a popular barbecue chain a try. Now, if you don’t know already, I love backyard barbecue and have spent many hours outside tending to my smokers. Still, I’m far from an expert and went into the restaurant with a standard set of expectations. Hungry and ready for some quality barbecue, I was excited to walk into Famous Dave’s for the first time.