Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north! We went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out! read more

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house and treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue. read more

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This place checks all the boxes of excellent food and excellent service! This wasn't our first time to dinosaur BBQ & it won't be our last! We walked right in on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away with no wait. It was pretty quiet, not too busy & we got a table overlooking the water. Our server was excellent she answered our menu questions. She did a great job with drink refills! The food was absolutely wonderful! I really appreciated that i could choose as small as a 1/4 rack of ribs & it still came with two sides! The Mac n cheese is a perfect mix of creamy with just a little bite! I loved the pork belly here & I don't generally like pork belly, but it was so tender but also crispy here! Also purchased a salted caramel bar in the way out to go, & idk where it's been all my life but I'm now on a quest to find the recipe to make it at home since I live a several hour plane ride away from dinosaur bbq. This place was awesome & we can't wait to come back next time we're in NY state. read more

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Great spot for BBQ in Troy! We were on our way to the Field of Horror's Haunted Halloween Attraction in the area and we're looking for a spot to meet up for dinner with friends. Nancy found Dinosaur BBQ through Yelp and based on the reviews we decided to met up for dinner here. It was Friday evening and the restaurant was hopping, parking was limited but we found a spot. We were promptly greeted and there was only a 5 minute wait to be seated. The restaurant is spacious and has a lot of seating available. Our server was super friendly and gave us some recommendations based on what we were interested in. We decided on a three meat combo with the half chicken, ribs, and pulled pork ($30). The entree comes with two sides, we chose collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. I also ordered a Fiddlehead IPA ($7.50) which was refreshing and flavorful. Our meals were out in about 15 minutes. Everything was delicious. The ribs were super tender and had a great flavor. The chicken was juicy and skin crispy how I like, the pulled pork was cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. The mac-n-cheese was creamy and delicious, the corn bread cake-like with a crispy outer crust, the collard greens some of the best I've had. Honestly, the collard greens and pulled pork were the star of the meal. I would have been happy just eating those two items. We closed out our meal with the Peanut Butter Cup Pie ($7) which was excellent. Very creamy, not too sweet, plenty of peanut butter flavor and covered in crispy chocolate shavings, I did not let one go to waste, so darn good. The only issue we had is all of their BBQ sauces are on the medium to hot level. They do not have a mild sauce available at the table. So fair warning don't go crazy on adding sauce to the meal without sampling it first. All-in-all, we had a great experience here and I would definitely return for some more great BBQ next time we are in the area. read more

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Came here October 10th 2025. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Nice view of the Hudson River. Food was delicious behind the sample platter. Chicken pulled pork and ribs collard greens and mac and cheese IPA beer and peanut butter pie! What a mix.. hahaha But we loved every bite. The only thing I didn't like was their barbecue sauce They didn't have a nice thick semi-sweet BBQ sauce everything was spicy spicy spicy. So I had to push my sauce to the side and put a napkin over it. I love spicy but it was not going with my barbecue. Overall I loved experience and the building is very nice. read more

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I was hungry and wandering around Troy. BBQ in NY can be iffy, but then again, it is hard to make real bad BBQ. I got an order to go. It was really busy but with a separate to go order space, I got my order quickly. The service warms excellent! I got the trio. Everything was good. Nothing special but some good solid Que. pork and ribs fine, the brisket was tender. Slaw just ok as well as the cucumber salad. Overall a good restaurant and worth trying. read more

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

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I'm flying home tomorrow, and I'm glad I picked the Best Western across the street for my last night. I pulled in, saw this place, and knew I had to have dinner here. I did not make a wrong decision. Even at 7:30 PM on a Monday, the place was busy. I was told 10 to 15 minutes for a table, but they had my table within five. I liked the place. It's large on the inside, and it gave me a kind of a "roadhouse" vibe... They also have outdoor seating as well. I like the idea of trying a "sampler" plate, so I got the barbecue bowl. It came, and it was very large. Everything was amazing. I loved the deviled egg, the creole seasoning gave it a good flavor with just a tiny bit of a "kick". The salad was a good quality, the pumpkin seeds gave a good crunch and a good little pop of flavor, and I loved the Creole honey mustard dressing. Again, the dressing had just a little bit of a "kick" to it, but just enough that I noticed it was there. The collard greens were tender and savory, the sweet potatoes were just the right consistency, and had a little bit of a buttery taste to them. So amazingly good. I loved the cornbread, you could tell it was a good quality, cornbread, and it had just a little bit of a "sweet" touch to it. Some people don't, but I like a sweet cornbread, as long as it's not overly sweet. Finally, the pulled pork was to die for! It had a little bit of a crisp on the top of it, which was good, and then underneath, the pork was just so tender and flavorful. You can tell they know how to man their pit. The barbecue sauce on top had a nice tang. to it. To drink? I was in a barbecue place, so I had to have the sweet tea! A good quality, tea, and just the right amount of sweetness. I was offered dessert, but there was no way. I was full. They do offer a military/veterans discount, and for this amazing meal, drink, tax and tip, I was out the door roughly 22 bucks. It would've only been a couple more without the discount. For such an amazing meal, I was very impressed. I would stay at the motel across the street again, just so I could come back to this place. Thanks. read more

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Slightly surprised by the lower rating for this place. Food was really good. Our server lacked some attention to detail, she didn't get the app we ordered. It wasn't on our bill so it's a pass. We wanted to try the deviled eggs... she also thought I wanted the coleslaw by asking me which one, they have two types, so I picked the sweet & sour, but I got the spicy cucumber salad which is what I really wanted anyway, but not coleslaw... she never came back to check on us until we were done. So I have to knock off a start for service. Now the food was another story! I got the power couple cuz it was the best of the two sandwiches that I wanted to try, just smaller sliders. Bothe were delicious! My DH got the bahn mi brisket and said it was good too. My kid got the pulled pork sandwich and loved it. I would go back and hope that we got a better server next time. read more

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Celebrated my friend's birthday here. It was a busy Saturday. We have reservations so we got seated right away. Our food took 45 minutes from the time we ordered. Food was consistently good but came out lukewarm. Seems to be the problem with most restaurants. read more

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Good Barbecue, great service, nice view of the Hudson, overall great place to go, especially for a large group of BBQ lovers. Our food was delivered quick after ordering and our server was super nice and attentive. Definitely worth a visit if it's the type of food you're craving! read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Double Meat Platter with Brisket and St. Louis Ribs, spicy cucumber salad, simmered greens with turkey and of course corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

Was happy to review a child hood favorite of mine, Dinosaur bbq. I grew up going to the original location in Syracuse- the Troy location was great. We had an awesome booth that over looked the water, and our server was on point. We got the family platter- and had a ton of leftovers. Ribs were amazing, brisket had a nice subtle heat, and the wings big and juicy. The wings were substituted for us, as they were out of whole chickens- The wings were huge, so I thought it was a pretty good substitute so I did not remove a star. Very good bbq. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Family Plate: sub whole chicken for wings, double mac, and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

I've always enjoyed eating here, especially on a cold winter night where the coziness of the restaurant and the wonderful smells are mouthwatering! I recently ordered takeout and the service was exceptional. The greeter was very friendly and took care of me on a very busy night. They have a limited takeout menu and so we ordered Korean chicken wings, the pulled pork sandwich, and the impossible bbq burger with a side of the amazing mac & cheese. The pulled pork was delicious, but the Korean chicken wings lacked flavor and the impossible barbecue burger was undercooked :/ . The food here is usually pretty good so it's unfortunate that this takeout experience was lacking. Because of the great service, I would probably give this a 3.5. read more

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I visited Dinosaur BBQ about a year ago, a time when beef was still new to me and I was just getting accustomed to other meatier meats. Don't think I could really enjoy it the first time. Since then I've fallen in love with the diverse flavors and various meats, and I've definitely acquired a taste for it (thank you Jesse hehe) I literally live across from Dinosaur BBQ now and we decided to go on some random Wednesday (which btw, it was PACKED) But I fell in love with everything I ate. I had the combo meal: brisket, pork belly, and pulled pork. It comes with two sides and I chose mashed potatoes with gravy and mac n cheese. I also discovered a new love for baked beans!!! And of course, that cornbread. ugh. delish The food was a 10/10, so freakin' delicious. Vibes are amaze with patio seating or indoor, and the staff are quick and kind. You bet I'll be visiting Dinosaur BBQ more frequently read more

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You love brisket, you come here. You love bbq rice, you most definitely come here. You love friendly service and many drink options, you come here. This place gets super busy during the rush hour so I advise calling ahead and making reservations. This place is loud, full of that delicious smoked bbq smells. Great waiters, fast service always smiling and getting your orders correct. I had nothing but a great experience here again and look forward to more outings. read more

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First time here looking for good food on a Saturday night and was not dissapointed! They have a vast and mouth watering food selection. I started with Cajun deviled eggs (highly recommend) and had brisket and pulled pork sliders with spicy cucumber salad and mac. Meat was pull apart perfect. Spicy cucumber salad was amazing and very refreshing, I need to find a recipe for it this summer! Mac was thick and cheesy. Me and the lady got a good buzz with their great drinks and became full with the very very tasty food. We will certainly be back. read more

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

We love this place. We live in Florida but our son lives in Troy. This is a MUST when we come to visit. The food is always great as is the customer service!! read more

We decided to go here for dinner on a Saturday evening and it was a 45min wait for our party of 2. We were seated at a nice booth by the back windows overlooking the Hudson River. This is a large bustling restaurant. They were quite busy but our waitress took great care of us. Food took awhile to come out. We ordered the Combo meal with 3 choices ( 2 ribs pork bbq, jalapeno beef brisket, and cold ¼ shrimp boil). We picked mashed potatoes and Cole slaw for the sides. The ribs were really good but the beed brisket we got was half full of fat. The shrimp was good. It was enough food for 2 people. We also ordered the large fried green tomatoes appetizer. I think we could have gotten away with the half order. read more

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Really chill joint! The bar is huge and great ambience. Service was extremely friendly. The food is all very solid. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - 13 Bar-B-Que Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

I've always loved Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and this time around did not disappoint! We were able to walk right in without a reservation on a Saturday evening. I ordered the vegan burger which was delicious! I also tried some of the collard greens which were very flavorful! Fried green tomatoes were also great but could do without the cheese on top. read more

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4 star BBQ joint. Great selections, fresh salads, good drinks. The wings were smoky and juicy, amazing, really. Would def come again. Service was great, too. My kid is @ RPI so it's a natural destination. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Catfish - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

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No one tells you that in order to get a decent plate you have to request it lean . Or else they will literally season the fat and try to feed it to you . I literally got a plate with all fat no meat. That was after the near hr wait . It's mediocre at best not worth the wait I'm from Texas , I have a high expectation for bbq This place ain't it and sucked read more

No .. No .. No ... fried , greasy and a stomach ache waiting to happen . Would expect something a little less messy . read more

3.5/5 - The restaurant is very beautiful and has a nice seating area inside and outside on the River!! The sliders and Mac and Cheese were delicious, however it was very greasy and my wife and I ended up getting a small stomach ache. The nachos were delicious as well although even without the jalapeños they were a bit spicy. Our server was attentive the entire night! I may come back again but I would probably order something different! Overall decent experience, I'm sure if we come a second time we would have a bit more pleasant of an experience! read more

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Solid place for the whole fam, and nice location by the river. I really liked my veggie burger (especially the sauteed onion topping), and my husband's catfish was crispy and very flavorful. Kids' meals portions are large. While the entrees were all very good, I feel they neglect their side dishes. Fries were ok, but wasn't a fan of the mac n cheese, and the cornbread was dry and didn't have much flavor. read more

The food here was pretty good! The outdoor patio is very nice and has a great view. The service here is also great! (This is also a great spot for Father's Day) Over all I think this place is pretty good! read more

Everyone raves about this place and I'm not joining the club on that. Today I went and I ordered the BBQ chicken with 2 sides, mac and cheese and spicy cucumber salad. I got 2 leg quarters and boy were they TINY. Im going to say each leg was 2 small bites and the thigh was one bite and a few nibbles. Let these chickens live more that 5 weeks for cripes sake! The mac and cheese is tasty but again the portion is tiny! My buddy had the pulled pork and brisket and the portion size looked better than my plate I will say, I asked him how it was and he said "meh." The location is excellent and the river view is very nice. The service was good I will say, but I'm there for the food and there wasn't enough to feed me! If you go during peak hours you could wait 45 min or so, but me personally? I'm mystified why people would do that. read more

Dinosaur BBQ is a favorite! The food is consistently great and portions are HUGE for the price! I will say, it is really hard to get something plain? I have a garlic allergy and EVERYTHING except the salad, cornbread, and desserts has garlic (and cannot be modified) so that was a little rough BUT it did taste delicious so if you don't mind being uncomfortable... The service was pretty fast and the restaurant was honestly PACKED so that if a great sign! Everything was clean and even the bathrooms were well maintained so although there was a pretty classic BBQ vibe, it was still very very clean! read more

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It was just ok for $40.00, I think since it was a takeout order. I don't get the best pieces of ribs or brisket. That and everything's tasted like the jalapeños that they put on top of the meat. Kind of killed the overall taste. Mac and cheese was a bit crunchy and under cooked. Had ok flavor, same as the beans. Overall, just an ok overpriced takeout order. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - 3 combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

I wish I had taken a pic of the prime rib brisket & Korean pork belly combo meal! It was absolutely delicious & the portion size was perfectly filling. Our server was knowledgeable & entertaining. The building itself still had original features & was the perfect setting to enjoy bbq. read more

So delicious!! I've been meaning to visit Dinosaur BBQ for a while now and it didn't disappoint! First the location has a pretty view since it's by the water and the restaurant has such a fun casual vibe to it. The hostess and our waitress were both really kind and attentive as well. The creole spiced deviled eggs were recommended to me by a friend and I definitely agree they are not to be missed if you come! I also split the sweetheart deal that comes with a rack of ribs and 4 sides and it was the perfect amount of food. The ribs were well done, tender, and slid right off the bone and the sides were delicious, we especially liked the Mac and cheese, whipped sweet potatoes, and cucumber salad. I'll definitely be bringing friends and family back and recommend trying this place out if you are craving bbq! read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Creole Spiced Deviled Eggs - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

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Wow just wow this place was amazing! The service was amazing they were all so nice! I got the 2 meat plate and I got the brisket and st Luis ribs and for my sides I got the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy they were all delicious! My mom got the sweet potato's they were great to.i would definitely recommend 5 stars read more

I came here with some coworkers while in the area for a work conference. It is in a great location right on the river, and nearby to most of the downtown area. We went for dinner on a week night so it wasn't too busy. There is plenty of parking in the lot. The service was great throughout, and the vibes were great for a BBQ place. All of the food we tried was great, and well worth the price. I ordered to platter that had brisket and pulled pork. Both tasted great, and everyone else at the table loved their food as well. If I am ever in the area again, I would definitely come back. read more

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - 2 Meat Combo. Pulled Pork and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Troy, New York

Went here for lunch with some coworkers and it was absolutely worth it!! Our bartender, Jess, was super friendly with the best attitude and made us feel incredibly welcomed. The food was fantastic- I had the chicken cheesesteak with a side of Mac and cheese and it was worth every bite !! It was even a super comfortable place to pull out my laptop and do some last minute work as the day drew to a close. Highly recommend a visit with friends, family or coworkers! read more

My husband and I had an excellent lunch date here at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. We split the poutine fries, a brisket cheesesteak sandwich, and a two meat platter with sides. All winners. (the pork belly is to die for) Our waitress was super friendly and outgoing which made for really pleasant service. It was great experience, top to bottom. We can't wait to recommend this place to our friends and family! read more

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

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Recently hit Dinosaur BBQ in Troy to meet up with previous co-workers. It's been quite some time since I last visited Dinosaur and was unsure what to get for lunch. Happily, the server said the chef was recommending the fish and chips. I'm not a tartar sauce girl so I inquired if cocktail sauce was available. Yes! It is with a bit of habenero heat in it. Enjoyed the fantastic fish and chips. Enjoyed the company, the view. Parking is plentiful. Server was more than pleasant. It was a nice afternoon out connecting with old friends. read more

Was pleasantly surprised by how good dinner at Dino BBQ was. It was my boyfriend and I's first time so we tried to order as many different menu items as possible. For starts we had the deviled eggs and poutine, which were both great. The poutine fries were crispy and the texture and taste wasn't outshined by the toppings. Our entrees were even more impressive. I got the tres ninos (because I need to maximize the items I try ofc), which came with pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. The meats were all good but the ribs were amazing. The ribs were so good that my boyfriend suggested that we return just to order a bunch of ribs. All of the sides were delicious as well. The macaroni and cheese was probably my favorite. It was creamy and had a unique flavor profile for mac and cheese (had a similar taste to jalapeño in my opinion). The cornbread was heavenly. It wasn't too sweet and practically melts in your mouth. Overall, everything we had was delicious and I'm glad that I finally tried this restaurant. The servers were kind and attentative. The overall vibe of the restaurant is rodeo themed which is a fun casual, setting. Location wise, it's right by the Hudson and Downtown Troy so there's plenty to do around. There's a large parking lot as well so no issues with parking. read more

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The food was off the hook. My best guess for the mediocre reviews is an over abundance of Karens. Anyone complaining seems to be a washed up 50-60 F. read more

Here's the scene ... I had to make a delivery for the wife and when I'm in Troy I eat BBQ at dinosaur. Full disclosure I haven't heard the best things lately. And the yelp reviews were a bit low. I'm here to tell ya don't believe it. The place has the juice still There was a bit of a wait so we hit the bar. The bartender was rough loud and served it up right. She picked the IPA and it didn't disappoint. She served my son sprite too with a side of sarcasm that had us both laughing! So the food. We started with smoked wings and poutine. Both were on point. The wings were perfectly cooked and the blue cheese is housemade I'd bet my lawnmower on it. And the poutine was steaming hot crispy cheesy smooth gravy dripping and I couldn't have asked for better. He had a chicken sandwich h and I had the bbq sampler with Mac and collards. Brisket was bomb. Ribs were tender moist and smoky pulled pork was in ok on point. Mac and cheese was like grandma made (but better) and the show stopper was the show stopper! I didn't catch our waitresses name but she was the best. On us but not pushy. Go here. Keep good bbq in the capital region. read more

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I have been visiting dinosaur bbq on a regular basis, and almost every time they have been pretty consistent with their woods. Wings , deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, nachos are a must try. Yet to have a bad encounter with these orders. For entree ribs has been good most times but sometimes it tends to be on the dryer side. Chicken and pork sandwiches are also pretty good. They also have live music at times, most of the time it's busy, and they have quite a few screens with ongoing sporting events. read more

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We were here last weekend on a brilliantly sunny and beautiful recent autumn day in New York's Hudson Valley. We had traveled the 3 hours from home to pick up a Gustav Stickley console. We love Mission/Craftsman style furniture and found a piece that we had been looking for. It is certainly available new but this piece, in absolutely pristine condition, was being sold by a couple downsizing from their rather large home to a smaller one now that they are retired. After picking up the console, loading it in the pickup truck (that's another story! Lol!) we were ready for a late lunch. We are both fans of good barbecue and had been to another of the Dinosaur locations in Syracuse NY a couple of years ago. We have also been to the Dinosaur location in Newark NJ which has since closed. This location in Troy is in a lovely industrial style building right on the Hudson River. There is plenty of seating inside including at a bar. There is also patio seating and on another side of the building on what they call "porch seating". We wanted to sit outside since it was a sunny almost 80 degree day. Both the patio and porch are covered so happily we could be outside but protected from the sun. The porch where we sat is a smaller space and unlike the interior, it is quiet and relaxing out there. We were greeted warmly by our server whose name I believe was Mike. He was terrific and coincidentally had once lived in the Boston area and was quite familiar with our town. As expected, Tom ordered his barbecue favorite, brisket. I ordered the chopped salad which comes with a choice of protein and I too chose brisket. My salad with the brisket was excellent. It was exactly what I was looking for which was to have some brisket but also a lovely salad. I chose blue cheese dressing on the side which accompanied the salad and the beef nicely. Tom's brisket came with two sides and he chose potato salad and a cucumber salad. We enjoyed our meals immensely. The brisket was tender and flavorful. I had a glass of pinot grigio and Tom had a hard cider. Our server was attentive and very friendly. There was no rush to leave so we enjoyed our meals in leisurely fashion while observing the boats going by on the Hudson River. It was really a delightful experience. The only confusing part is having been told when we entered that the wait was about 30 minutes only to find that in every area of the restaurant there were plenty of open tables...far more than it seemed there were people waiting. They may have a staff shortage but either way our wait was less than 15 minutes. I do recommend a stop in to this Dinosaurs if you're in the area and are a fan of barbecue. read more