Famous Dave s restaurant has been honored with more than 100 awards for best ribs, best new restaurant, best music, best take-out and best barbecue joint. Famous Dave s road to fame began with a strong desire for fine barbecue and a stronger desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbecue anyone had ever tasted. For 25 years, its founder Dave Anderson visited rib shacks and supper clubs in search of the most succulent meats, savory seasonings and best sauces around. Famous Dave s menu items include sweetwater catfish fingers, salmon, pork ribs, chopped pork, chicken, beef brisket, coleslaw, Wilbur beans, corn bread muffins, hamburgers, bread pudding and salads. Famous Dave s has locations throughout the country, including Annapolis, Md.