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3.8 (900 reviews)
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Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Menu October 2025
Scott W.

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.

A metal tray contains barbecue dishes including smoked ribs, grilled chicken pieces, cooked collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and a piece of cornbread. The food is arranged on a dark wooden table with drinks and utensils nearby, indicating a dining setting.
Nancy W.

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.

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L G.

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.

The menu from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers a variety of barbecue dishes including starters like deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, pit plates such as USDA prime brisket and pork, combo plates with multiple meats, and sandwiches like pulled pork and prime brisket. It also includes salads and homemade sides like coleslaw and mac & cheese. Prices are listed for each item, with options for different portion sizes and add-ons.
Claudia L.

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.

Thomas B.

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.

Alan C.

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.

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Renee A.

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.

Double Meat Platter with Brisket and St. Louis Ribs, spicy cucumber salad, simmered greens with turkey and of course corn bread.
Steffen R.

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!

Family Plate:  sub whole chicken for wings, double mac, and fries.
Lonnie S.

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.

The image shows two metal trays filled with barbecue food. The trays contain ribs, brisket, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread. The food is garnished with sliced jalapeños and chopped green onions. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with a dark wooden table. The presentation emphasizes classic barbecue dishes with a variety of sides.
Shubhi G.

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

Brisket w/baked beans an BBQ Fried Rice with BBQ Meats
Andy V.

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.

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Brooke N.

Another amazing dinner at Dinosaur BBQ! I know what you're thinking, if you go to a BBQ joint, you gotta eat BBQ. And guess what, I did! I had pulled pork nachos that were so good I think I heard angels singing, and then a crispy chicken salad that was off the chain. But let's get real, their corn bread is the real MVP. It's like a party in your mouth and everyone's invited. The aroma of smoked BBQ fills the air and you can't help but get a little too excited for your food to come out. The service was on point, and the food came out faster than you can say pulled pork nachos. The place was packed, but I was smart and made reservations a few days before. I'm glad I did, because it was packed during dinner time. Who's down to join me for some pulled pork nachos? I'm ready to go back!

Sharon B.

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.

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One of the best BBQ places in the northeast - been coming for over a decade and it's consistently good!

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