Pretty abysmal bbq restaurant. Ordered the tres ninos: brisket, pulled pork and St. Louis ribs and got an assortment of sides: a spicy cucumber salad, Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and Cole slaw. The ribs had a good char but the pulled pork and brisket were pretty bland. I wish they didn't put so much sauce on the meat because it felt like they were trying to compensate for the lack of flavor. The Mac and cheese was dry and I prefer the Cole slaw to be more bite sized and chopped up. Overall, the bbq is nothing special and I would probably go to another restaurant for a more satisfying meal. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Tres Niños Mashed potatoes Spicy cucumber salad Mac & Cheese Crispy Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pretty good BBQ spot for area, but not the juiciest I've ever had. Everything came out slightly cold and the meat could've been more tender. Also not a lot of gluten free options, but the server was very helpful in accommodating what she could! read more

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Blues music great Service great Food - 3 meats , bbq beans and sweet potatoes w candied pecans Whats not to love? read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - 3 meats - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super busy during July 4th. The wait estimated was well over 90 minutes, and even takeout took over a 30 minute wait. There weren't any seating available, so we ended up sitting at the nearby park to eat. I thought all the meats I got were okay. Ribs were fall off the bone tender, but still somehow a little dry. I thought brisket had a good flavor but could use some sauce to moisten it. The cornbread was a little on the drier side for me, but I liked the potato salad. They messed up and gave us ribs on one of the orders instead of pulled pork. However, they were extremely busy so understandable. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Overall I liked my experience here. the food i might rate between a 3/4 stars but the drinks were good and the service was pretty fast! Not all the meat was as tender but i did like their sauce flavor. The sides were great! The restaurant was a normal amount of busy and wasn't too loud. There were tvs all around to watch sports. One thing, the happy hour is only available at the bar which we didn't know until we ordered. read more

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This place left my lips quivering for more! Wow it was a truly authentic bbq spot. The bbq fried rice is freaking mind gobbling and the pork belly had me quenched mama boots. Harrison was our waiter and was so fast and kind. The atmosphere is very reminiscent of my childhood Tennessee bbq style experience. Create your own 3 piece meat really does do the job here my squirrel friends! read more

Great BBQ spot. The rotating tap list is impressive. I love the fried green tomato sandwich and the BBQ combo platters

Sighs. This is a lot to unpack. I'm in complete utter disappointment but I'm going to be as respectful as possible. I wanted some good macaroni and cheese with bbq ribs while on the drive back to Brooklyn. I was close to Gowanus so Dinosaur Bar-B-Que popped up with such great reviews on google and I went for it. Something told me I should've checked Yelp reviews first but I trusted the astronomical amount of great reviews posted on google. I placed my order for takeout. Customer service was great so there's where they earn the 2 stars. I found the prices at the time to be reasonable until I got home and unpacked pure chaos. I literally want to cry because I feel like this was money NOT well spent. Kids pulled pork sandwich was $9 and super small. Like a slider. That should be a bit bigger for sure or $6 at most. It was bland and my kid didn't want it despite me pouring BBQ sauce on it. I said I'll keep it but I also wasn't fond of it. The actual BBQ rack of ribs were very salty and too tough and chewy to eat. They did look super presentable but it was not at all what it looks like. The Korean beef is Highway robbery. It was $31 and came with 2 sides. It consist of very thin and burnt beef and underneath is something like a beef shin but not sure? That is so not worth the price at all especially since it's so little and not at all good. The corn bread pieces are so small but was tasty and hard as well. Keep in mind I picked up my order at 4:50-5:00pm. The sides were a huge disappointment as well. I understand that people have different taste preferences but this was beyond something anyone should serve. The macaroni and cheese was ULTRA BLAND 1/5. I have to emphasize that because it had no flavor at all. The Collard greens taste as if they were literally drowned in an entire bottle of vinegar, it's beyond me how anyone could enjoy that 0/5. Fried rice taste like only soy sauce 2/5. The Baked beans were decent 3/5 and the potato salad is the only thing I would rate 5 stars. I just can't and won't ever return here again. Out of every BBQ place I've eaten at in NYC this is definitely the bottom of the list. I'm so sorry to have to sound so horrible but I can't in good faith write a dishonest review. I have to be as transparent as possible. For those who enjoy it, I'm glad they do. It wasn't for my family and I. read more

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This is the 2nd time coming to this place. I have to say it was great once again. The waitress was sweet. The food was great. I love the decor. We definitely will be back again. You can't go wrong with the family dinner for 4-6. My kids are big eaters and we actually took some food home. Please keep up with the good food and service. Oh one more thing the karaoke person was hysterical. read more

Had a great experience here! I'm no bbq connoisseur but I enjoyed all the dishes we had - ribs with a bunch of different sides, brisket, and some apps. It was a bit busy on a Saturday but service was excellent. read more

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I came to Brooklyn for work and live in Texas so was not expecting the bbq to be at par but thought I would give it a try. Trini the bartender recommended the ribs and brisket and knowing I was from Texas she said go for it. I can tell you the Brisket was good but the first order of ribs was dry. However, Trini said I got you and brought me another half rack that was moist and fell off the bone. Try the Harlem potato salad. I enjoyed it and the portions were large. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Brisket ribs and Harlem Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I received an order from this restaurant on accident after a mixup by an UberEats driver, so this is probably the most honest review you can get. I received an order of BBQ wings - it was like they had been baked and then rolled in bbq sauce as opposed to being bbq wings. The meat was also very low quality. Overall, they weren't good. I also received a kids' wing meal and the wings were noticeably better flavored but were still lower quality wings. There were also ribs and some sort of jalapeño pork that were both very dry looking - they looked so unappetizing i didn't try them. Can't say much on the sides - i don't eat mac and cheese or mashed potatoes, but they both looked like they were from a box. The corn slaw was okay. Overall, can't recommend anything I had, but online the place looks like a nice spot to have a drink and hang out outside -- just don't expect much re: food quality. read more

Lunch. Still excellent. They didn't do anything wrong but I'll hit it with 4 stars. It's not exactly destination dining but it's good enough for me to go to Brooklyn for brisket with Tania. Over-ordered intentionally can came prepared for leftovers to take home. Smoked wings (delicious) with garlic chipotle sauce that was full of flavor with solid spice. Brisket plate, smoky and flavorful. Ribs, decent smoke and surprisingly tender and moist. I see the smoke ring but I wonder how they keep it relatively moist, even at the ends of the rack. Solid beer recommendation from Devon (unsure of spelling). Appreciated the sample pour before committing. All in, good food and experience overall. Easy recommendation if you're in the mood in the area. read more

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Just had cancer surgery and was given a gift card to try while on bed rest. I regret it. Maybe it's due to delivery or because i ordered 2 hours before closing. The food was just not good. Everything tasted as if they poured a tad more vinegar in it. How disappointing it is to get your food and your deviled eggs are not formed, the filling is everywhere and it tastes rank. I wept. I may give it another chance when I've recovered but this is truly disappointing. The ribs and baked beans! Best part. Even the bbq sauce tasted like a cup of vinegar. I'm really sad guys, I love bbq. read more

It doesnt get much better than this in terms of bang for your buck. The portions are enormous! I love the nachos, fried green tomatoes, and the brisket slider, and the sauces are great- love having a variety to choose from. Theyre great for the wings! While this isnt BBQ that would rival those in TX, it holds its own in the area. Ambiance is very welcoming- I've come here with a family with 2 young kids and also by myself. read more

Love this barbecue joint in Gowanus! I really enjoyed the ribs and the jalapeño cheese sausage. The ribs were super flavorful and fell off the bone. The sausage had great flavor and snap. The cole slaw and Mac and cheese sides were good. Definitely a safe choice for bbq! read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If meat is your favorite dish, you came right on the spot. Magnificent flavors together, fast service, waiters are not very friendly but the food is delicious. read more

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The food is delicious but what is outstanding is the customers service. Manager Ziggy actually walked around and checked on all the customers making sure everyone was happy and satisfied. He really cares about the happiness and satisfaction of all his customers. Very rare in New York restaurants lately. read more

We tried this place for dinner recently and it was just ok. Our waiter was not friendly. She seemed annoyed that we were there. They were completely out of beef and pork when we went (7pm). We were told it was because they were busy the day before. I wanted to try the brisket and pulled pork, but we were still able to find some options. My sides were incorrect and when I asked for the correct sides, the waiter charged me for them as extra sides. We were ready to leave and didn't want to interact with the waiter any more. Overall, the food was ok. Service was not. read more

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Let me start off by saying this is not a biased review in any way, the food was mediocre. to start, my meat was dry, bland, gray served with a fat plop of whatever sauce on it to make it seem juicy, second was the Mac and cheese, pretty good not that bad, but it's Mac and cheese. Third was the fries, cold, service wasn't terrible, server had us waiting a while from The start to order and wards. read more

Came here on a weekend for lunch and was sat promptly. First thing I noticed was that the table felt sticky so that wasn't pleasant, but interior was fine. Our waitress was really attentive and sweet. Onto the food, we ordered the dino poutine as an appetizer and to be honest, we were pretty full after it. It is super filling- the fries were crispy and the brisket was tender. I do wish there was more crazy though. The relish? Added a nice tang to cut the richness of the dish. Bf and I probably ate two bites of our actual meals before tapping out and getting it wrapped. The food held up pretty well after being heated up. Brisket- tender, juicy, flavorful Mac- I prefer a Mac and cheese with more cheese sauce, this one was quite dry Mashed potatoes- was well seasoned and paired well with the gravy. This is a very dense mashed potatoes, not creamy or fluffy Corn bread- didn't stand out to either of us, nothing special Sliders- bf said they were all good read more

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First time here and it does not disappoint!!! All the food was amazing, service was amazing and the ambiance was super comforting. Donkey punch was great, all the sides were awesome. We had mashed potatoes, Cole slaw and Mac n cheese with our family meal. It feeds 4 people really well, probably 6 people . Brandon came by and checked on us several times and took good care of us. Super nice guy!! Can't wait to come back again read more

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Came here recently after the Gowanus Art Tour for lunch with friends. If you are looking for barbecue in this part of Brooklyn than this is the place. I had the BBQ Brisket Original, slow-cooked with sauce and horseradish mayo. It is a very filling, flavorful, and satisfying sandwich. They have a good selection of beers to accompany your meal. Atmosphere, pricing, and service were all on point... read more

Excellent food and lots of it. Our half chicken and fried catfish came with two sides each so we went for mac'n'cheese, Harlem potato salad, Cajun corn, and mashed taters with gravy; Yuh-um! This place does not hold back! In addition to the food being great, the three servers we met were each awesome in their own way. Go Dino! read more

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It was my birthday and I ordered from dinosaur BBQ with my family. The food arrived and my order was left out. The establishment made no effort to remedy the situation. They did not send it even after speaking to a manager. It ruined my birthday dinner with my family. So I will be ordering from another more reputable restaurant and hope you do the same. Customer is always right, except here. read more

Service is normally great. Tonight Moesha G was dreadful. Didn't check back during the meal. Went the whole entree without a drink. Seemed annoyed that we wanted a refill. We sat at 7:55, so not during the dinner rush, not that would be an excuse. read more

We are a group 9 - seated for 15min no water no service. The bathroom stalls have markings all over the doors; and used paper towels were everywhere. We had to pass down our own plate. Ribs were salty, chicken was dry and corn bread was dry as well. I guess the fries were alright. Simmer greens were sour and they looked like "collard greens" gave up after its 9-5 job read more

Spacious restaurant, even on Saturday, very accommodating staff regarding obtaining a comfortable chair for the disabled and great service! The food was delicious! We ordered a cold Harlem potato salad, and it was amazing, and all the combinations of different meats were prepared very well. However, the beef brisket in our opinion was the best and very tender. The food felt nourishing and tasted great, especially hot mashed potatoes with gravy. The ambiance was good. The music was a bit loud when we arrived, but it was turned down a bit when we requested politely. We recommend this restaurant if you are in the mood for barbecue meats and gravy! It was surprisingly delicious and very well prepared! read more

It was okay my friends dragged me here. I'm not really into rustic places and wet food. I was expecting way much more. Service was ehh, they enjoyed the food though. You get a lot of value here for sure. Prices are nice for what it is. Parking is bad though. Feels like 2008 inside. read more

This place has warm service in a setting that fits perfectly. My partner and I shared this plate. The restaurant's look complements the food. The staff provided excellent assistance with genuine niceness and giving attitudes. This restaurant knows its craft well. read more

Great bbq and service. Maybe the best bbq place in the USA. Just writing now to hit 85 characters

Honestly some of the best BBQ I've ever had in NYC! Food: Come hungry because you'll be stuffing your face with the pretty generous portions. The menu was so fun- not only do they have BBQ, but also many options for sandwiches and tacos, too! I decided to be greedy and get the Tres Niños, which let you try the prime brisket, ribs and pulled pork. Platters come with two sides so I got the BBQ Fried Rice and French Fries. My husband got the grilled brisket tacos with a side of simmered greens. I'm not even exaggerating when I say everything was delicious! The meat was so tender and flavorful. Sometimes you get barbecue that is just doused in sauce and that's all you can taste, but I could really tasted the rich flavor of the meat through the sauce. The simmered greens were tangy and delicious and I gobbled it all up. (if you're like "wait, didn't your husband order that?"... yes, you're right. I just stole it off his plate, oops. Don't worry, he was compensated in French fries and these fries were crispy and tasty!) Ambiance: Kinda like a barn? Check out the mobile in the back made out of glass bottles. Lots of fun things to look at. Service: This is the one thing they need to really work on. We waited a lot- from placing our order, to getting a glass of water, to getting the check. Since it was early, it wasn't that crowded but unfortunately service was slow. Next time, we'll probably sit at the bar or just get takeout. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Tres Niños with BBQ Fried Rice, fries and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great vibe cool quiet bar good family experience in the wings are to die for don't forget to get the donkey punch happy juice!! It's there best drink there read more

Large comfortable room and attentive service. And the cocktails are good. The Prime Brisket is moist and pairs well with their BBQ sauces. A little disappointing that they do not serve Burnt Ends. read more

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Everything was absolutely awesome. The food was delicious and my favorite server was great ,my Macy's crew was very, very pleased!!! We will be back!! read more

Love me some Dinosaur Bar-B-Que! When I'm in the mood for some good wings this is my go to. I always place an order for the 13 Bar-B-Que wings and I mix 3 sauces (wango, garlic chipotle, devil's duel) together giving me a delicious flavor bomb. My other favorite is the fried green tomatoes, always crispy and flavorful with the buttermilk ranch dressing. I've tried most of the sides and they're also good. The meats are a hit or miss. I guess it depends on who's the in the kitchen that day. All in all I love this place! read more

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In the NYC BBQ power rankings, Dinosaur is probably middle of the pack to above average when it comes to the actual meat. For full disclosure, I am biased towards Central Texas style BBQ as being the superior method of preparation and Dinosaur isn't Texas style. With that said, I enjoy Dinosaur quite a bit. The food is all tasty and satisfying - and I feel like the portions are very reasonable for the price. The space is quite large, and during COVID they've expanded their outdoor footprint. Their happy hour specials (only available at the bar) are some of the best deals in town when it comes to local beers and bar bites. Service is always friendly. I've honestly never had a bad meal here, and if anyone suggested this place as a meeting spot, I would never object! read more

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We walked in with a large group of hungry guys on a weekend out in NY. We made a reservation and had no problem getting seated in the Carter room. I ordered the Pick 2, here's the rundown: Brisket: Subtle smoke flavor, otherwise lightly sauced (no other sauces provided at the table) and was looking for more smoke and flavor from this staple BBQ offering. Jalapeños offer a bit extra with some heat. Pork Belly: This is the better of the two: a nice "not too fatty" cut that benefits from the smoked cooking. Mac & Cheese: Solid with plenty of seasoning and a nice cheesy baked crust on top. Potato Salad: light and fluffy, a simple execution done well. Overall, this firmly lands in "good, not great" territory. If o could give it 3.5 stars I would but looking for more in the smoked meats to get to that four star level. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - BBQ Brisket Pork Belly Mac & Cheese Harlem Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hands down 5 stars for good, customer service, ambiance, wait time, cleanliness, to go order process, etc. First time at Dinosaur and it won't be our last! We both had combo plates so we could sample as much as possible and when I say we enjoyed everything...WE ENIOYED EVERYTHING ((hand claps/foot stomps)). Pork belly, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken in white bbq sauce, Mac n cheese, fried rice, cucumber salad, bbq beans, sweet tea and a cucumber jalapeño margarita. Yea, we grubbed! At the end of dinner, I was leaning back in my chair with what could only be termed "the itis". I ate too much but it was sooo damn good. Great job Dinosaur. We will see you again. read more

Yum! We went on a Monday night and there were plenty of tables, inside and out. The service outside was a bit slow, so we went to the bar and got a couple of craft drafts (then you don't care how slow the service is). When our order did get taken, the food came out faster than the app! The food is delicious. We had 6 different meats and each was flavorful. Is it the best cut of meat?..... No, but it is flavorful and we ate them all. We enjoyed all of the sides including the heavy vinegar based greens. (Good for the stomach). Love the craft draft choices. read more