Durham's Best Barbeque
Items
74
Avg Price
$15.8
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
73
Durham's Best Barbeque vs Famous Dave's— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 1 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated July 2026.
Famous Dave's
Items
47
Avg Price
$13.21
Rating
4/5
Unique Items
46
Durham's Best Barbeque vs Famous Dave's — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
Famous Dave's
Shared Items
1
Avg Price Gap
$2.59
Top Rated
Famous Dave's
Price analysis:
Durham's Best Barbeque averages $15.8 per item while
Famous Dave's averages $13.21, making Famous Dave's
approximately $2.59 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
barbecue
Menu Item Price Comparison
1 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's
| # | Menu Item | Durham's Best Barbeque | Famous Dave's | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheeseburger | $3.45 | $6.00 | $-2.55 |
Durham's Best Barbeque vs Famous Dave's — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (barbecue), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
Famous Dave's is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Durham's Best Barbeque averaging $15.8 per item and Famous Dave's at $13.21, the price difference of $2.59 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 74 menu items at Durham's Best Barbeque and 47 items at Famous Dave's, with 1 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Famous Dave's leads with Durham's Best Barbeque scoring 3/5 versus Famous Dave's at 4/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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Durham's Best Barbeque vs Famous Dave's — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is Durham's Best Barbeque or Famous Dave's cheaper?
Based on current menu data, Famous Dave's offers better average value. Durham's Best Barbeque averages $15.8 per item while Famous Dave's averages $13.21 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Durham's Best Barbeque cheapest items and Famous Dave's cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Durham's Best Barbeque or Famous Dave's?
Durham's Best Barbeque has the larger menu with 74 items tracked compared to Famous Dave's's 47 items. Between them, there are 1 shared items with the same name, plus 73 items unique to Durham's Best Barbeque and 46 exclusive to Famous Dave's.
How many menu items do Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's share?
Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's have 1 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Durham's Best Barbeque has 73 exclusive items and Famous Dave's has 46 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — Durham's Best Barbeque or Famous Dave's?
Famous Dave's leads on customer satisfaction with a rating of 4/5, compared to 3/5 for Durham's Best Barbeque. When choosing based purely on quality, Famous Dave's has the edge — though both restaurants serve the same broad customer base.
What type of food do Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's serve?
Both restaurants serve barbecue. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at Durham's Best Barbeque and Famous Dave's?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Durham's Best Barbeque cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $15.8). The Famous Dave's cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $13.21). Both are updated July 2026.
How much can I save by choosing Famous Dave's over Durham's Best Barbeque?
Choosing Famous Dave's saves you approximately $2.59 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $9.06 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $36 or more.