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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

BBQ Joint$$$$

West Harlem, New York

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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Ranked #1 for BBQ joints in New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
"Fried tomato, devil wing, salted potato highly recommended!"(25 Tips)
"As recommended, Fried Green Tomatoes and Mac & Cheese are a must."(45 Tips)
"Have to try donkey punch, w swag sampler and the ribs are the best!!"(13 Tips)
"I had the wings, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes and deviled eggs."(21 Tips)

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Jessica BishopOctober 24, 2014
Huge plate of BBQ, brisket and ribs plus 2 sides and cornbread. Best BBQ I've had in NYC!
Stephanie P.September 2, 2013
Deliciously flavorful BBQ!! Gotta say though - the pulled pork, brisket and Mac & Cheese (as AMAZING as they are here) are better at their Brooklyn location.
Chris EvansApril 1, 2015
Pretty solid bbq. Ribs are a great dish to share. Just make sure you have a reservation because waits can be ridiculous - up to 3 hours on a weekend.
Jonathan L.September 15, 2014
Avoid the Mac & cheese and hot link sausage. Can't go wrong with the ribs and pulled pork. Excellent selection of beers for everyone's tastes.
Vincent SteursNovember 14, 2013
Get the tres hombres (when you are hungry), or tres niños (when you are less hungry). You get to try three of the best options on the menu.
Ryan GingeryOctober 26, 2019
It gets really crowded on the weekends. Make sure to reserve a table otherwise the wait is at least 45 minutes. Just a heads up to all my hangry folks.
Trevor BeckinghamFebruary 16, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Best BBQ around. I love the wango tango wings. Also, the salt potatoes are unreal. Even for someone who has had a lot of salt potatoes growing up these are like no others.
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Yes, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is sort of like the Dwight Howard of smoked meats and sides these days, but whatever, the food's still delicious, and we're going to talk about it forever. Read more
Bullfrog & BaumSeptember 13, 2011
There are few places in New York that know their meat like Dinosaur BBQ. The BBQ's meat here is obviously the star, but don't forget about the fantastic salt potatoes and fried green tomatoes.
Carmen Gloria RiquelmeMarch 18, 2016
The food is a little heavy, sauce is the best and the potatoes.Nice ambient, weekends is better make a reservation. Sometimes live music
Cory EsperApril 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
We had a great time! The buzzfeed app is great use of technology to let you know when you're going to be seated. Our server was fantastic!
Mike HopkinsJanuary 28, 2015
Brisket. Just. Yes, get it. The plate is $18 but you get SO much food. Great value.
AlexSeptember 14, 2013
Best meal .. For desert skip the menu an just ask for corn bread and whipped cream you'll thank me .
Joy AllenJuly 6, 2014
The food is fantastic but don't order your whiskey neat. They'll pour you a larger shot and charge you for a shot and a half without telling you because that's "how they do it."
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015
Just come here! Gets crowded so make a reservation if you have a group. If it's date night, get beers at the bar while you wait.
Tiffany LangstonSeptember 4, 2014
Super popular. Expect hour-long waits during peak dining times. The barbecue is pretty good, but the fried green tomatoes are where it's at
Edmund BoeyApril 11, 2016
Delicious barbecue, ribs and pull pork are amazing, and a great value for money! Food portions are totally worth it!
David BillsMarch 5, 2018
Been here 50+ times
I love everything here, but the fried green tomatoes and ribs really stand out.
David ZhangSeptember 21, 2014
The sweet potato purée is amazing. All of their sides are fantastic actually. But the main dishes are just solid, not amazing.
John BrianJune 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Deviled Eggs. Mac-n-Cheese. Potato Salad. All good. But... hands down some of the best Chicken Wings in NYC!
Serious EatsMarch 14, 2013
John Stage's fun and un-fancy destination for ribs and other tasty barbecue. Wings are a must.
Angie LauJune 3, 2014
Awesome ribs! Love the pulled pork and brisket too. Def really good BBQ!
Dew CitiDecember 24, 2015
Baked Mac and Cheese was awesome, and the BBQ chicken was finger licking good, had it twice in the same night.
New York HabitatOctober 25, 2011
Up near Morningside Heights is some of the best BBQ in the city, but it's the fried green tomatoes and mac n cheese that make this place awesome.
Yolanda ShoshanaJuly 30, 2011
Finger lickin' good bar-b-que! Love going here. It's a great vibe and people from all backgrounds are at this joint. The have live music on the weekends. Worth a trip to Harlem!
Jenna HellerDecember 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Gotta get a drink from Adam!! He'll make you the most original and delicious drink you've ever had in your life! I'm in heaven right now :) Tell him Jenna sent you!
AlexisAugust 11, 2012
It gets packed at dinner time, so the earlier you go the better, but the tables by the bar are all first come first serve. You must order a plate of fried green tomatoes.
Katie DesmondOctober 9, 2010
the best BBQ in NYC. call ahead to make reservations or get there early Thur-Sat. otherwise it's a mad scramble to grab a table at the bar or out front. great beer selection on tap, too.
Natalie S.December 4, 2011
Enjoyed everything on the swag sampler plate. Preferred the brisket over the pulled pork. Ribs were good. Cajun potato salad better choice over boiled potato. Southern creamy style w egg.
Carlos RojasSeptember 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the SWAG SAMPLER PLATE - Wings, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and deviled eggs... Nicely done!
KarenJanuary 28, 2019
The food here is incredible. They're open late. The service is excellent.
Monique SmithNovember 1, 2015
The donkey punch packs quite the kick. You can't really go wrong with the desserts. The mac and cheese is really great
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2013
Order the fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade, which has that smokey BBQ flavor with a spicy twist.
EvaJune 30, 2017
The Brisket, mac & cheese, shrimps, fried tomatoes and my favorite devil eggs are delicious.
GourmetLiveJuly 25, 2011
There are now four Dinosaur outposts around the state, including one in Harlem, which offers appetizers like smoked shrimp remoulade and classics like brisket that’s smoked over hickory for about 12 h
Natalie LeMossOctober 19, 2022
The bar b que is incredible I love everything on the menu! Pulled pork is a must
Christen ClinkscalesApril 25, 2015
Gotta get the tres ninos. Deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese are a must!
mary lisleyOctober 9, 2011
Love love love this place! If you are ever in Syracuse, NY you have to go to the original. The vibe is completely different but still the same great food!
AhmedJanuary 18, 2014
The best chicken wings I ever had and you MUST have the salty potato on the side. Great mac&cheese too.
Rahul GuptaAugust 29, 2017
Ribs mac and cheese and the wings are a must try 👍
Swift SwiftAugust 2, 2015
Get the ribs, sweet potatoes, and mac & cheese. Skip everything else. Spicy BBQ sauce is the one.
Matt HantzFebruary 18, 2013
As a native Rochesterian, the wings with the garlic/chipotle/pepper sauce are very nostalgic, evoking images of wide right, no goal and Keith Smart.
Denise D.April 9, 2023
The brisket is so tasty. I’ll pass on the Mac and cheese but the potato salad was perfect as a side to my meal.
Tohm SansaniMay 3, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best chicken wings. Like the pulled pork more than the brisket. Mac n cheese is my favorite side.
Sam BrownDecember 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Wango tango wings are the business, order 13 and get half garlic chipotle. Little spicier but just as delicious.
Stephanie MahanOctober 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Apps: Fried Green Tomatoes and The Shrimp, ask for them hot (they are normally served cold, but are to die for when the are hot.) Entree: COMBOS! Sides: Mac and Cheese & Syracuse Salt. No dieters!
Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
Always a great place when you're in the mood for BBQ! Check out the ambiance with the virtual tour! Read more
Maryann MorgenfruhOctober 6, 2017
Omg the skirt steak with chimichurri was the best!!!
Réjane TFebruary 15, 2012
Sweet baby Moses, the BBQ basted turkey burger and fried green tomatoes are out of this world. I'm serious. Sangria is really good, too.
mayMay 31, 2013
put your name on the list and wait at riverside park whilst looking at the menu to decide what you want. (get salt potatoes!)

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