“NAMED BEST RIBS IN AMERICA” NEWEST FAMOUS DAVE’S TO OPEN IN OWATONNA, MN RIBBON CUTTING FESTIVITIES AND “PASSING OF FIRE” CEREMONY SET FOR OCTOBER 18th, 2004 at 10:30 AM

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, (Wednesday, October 13, 2004) - FAMOUS DAVE’S OF AMERICA (NASDAQ: DAVE) is set to open Monday October 18th, 2004 at 4355 West Frontage Road in Owatonna, MN. This store will mark the company’s 18th restaurant in MN and 102nd unit nationwide with locations in 24 states.

“We are excited to bring Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, America’s Best Bar-B-Que to Owatonna and southern Minnesota”, stated Scott Schlachter and Dave Von Rueden, Co-Owners.

“Famous” Dave Anderson is a member of the Choctaw, Chippewa and Ojibwe Indian tribes and in celebration of his Native American heritage, he will continue his opening tradition with the “Passing of the Fire” ceremony. With each restaurant opening, a ceremonial fire that originally began at the first Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que in Hayward, Wisconsin, will be brought from the last opened restaurant and passed on to the newest location. The ritual symbolizes the prosperity and heritage that began with the first Famous Dave’s location. The “Passing of the Fire” ceremony will take place at the restaurant during the official opening and ribbon cutting festivities with the Owatonna’s Mayor, Tom Kuntz, city officials and special guests on Monday October 18, 2004 at 10:30 AM.

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Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que features hickory-smoked St. Louis-style ribs, Texas Beef Brisket, and Famous Dave’s award-winning Rich and Sassy Barbecue sauce. Additionally, the menu offers BBQ and Country Roasted Chicken, BBQ sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Plus, the restaurant serves up such down home classics as made-from-scratch corn bread muffins, potato salad, cole slaw, Wilbur beans and Famous fries. Famous Dave’s delectable homemade desserts include its award-winning bread pudding and hot fudge Kahlua brownie.

The Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que in Owatonna is 5660 square feet and has approximately 195 seats. The restaurant will provide an extensive array of catering services and offer a comprehensive take-out menu along with a full service bar. Famous Dave’s hours of operation are Sunday thru Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Saturday 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club Card are accepted. The phone number is 507-455-2900.

Having won awards for everything from best sauce to best ribs to best cookbook, Famous Dave’s has received wide acclaim and praise from customers and critics alike. In previous years during rib competition season, the Famous Dave’s Rib Team has raked in 1st place awards at the Great American Rib Cook-off in Ohio, the Sioux Empire Rib-fest in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Rib Fest & More in Fargo, North Dakota, the Pontiac Rib America Rib Fest in Pontiac, Michigan, the Twin Cities Rockin’ Rib Fest in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the Rib America Indianapolis Rib Fest in Indianapolis, Indiana to name just a few.

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants and blues clubs. The company currently owns 38 locations and franchises 64 additional units in 24 states. Its menu features award-winning, barbecued and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items, sandwiches and unique desserts.

Certain matters discussed within this press release, including timing of the transaction, restaurant openings and expansion plans, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. believes the expectation reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectation will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to defer materially from Famous Dave’s expectation include availability of consents, financial performance, restaurant industry conditions, execution of restaurant development and construction programs, changes in local or national economic conditions, availability of financing and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s SEC reports.

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