The other reviews for this place on here are true - if you like barbecue, run, don't walk to get…read morehere ASAP! We had "the Alamo" so tried brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and had Mac and cheese and potato salad for our sides, and also got a half ring of smoked sausage. All of the meats were juicy and flavorful, and the sides were just how we liked them. Everything was so so good. Generous portions/great value for the money. Options for cooled indoor seating or picnic tables if you want to eat outside. This guy is a one man band so if there's a line you will have a little wait, but it is so worth it. Will absolutely eat here again when we are in the area.

Visiting from the Austin Texas area, and had to try some Texas Brisket in Vermont. Definitely on…read morepar with brisket in Texas. It is tender, melts in your mouth, and has that just right gentle smokiness like properly smoked brisket that I eat in Texas. This is a definite thumbs up place to try if you want some proper Texas brisket. If you've never had Texas brisket, it is like a really good slow cooked pot roast, with the gentle addition of a subtle smoky flavor. The other products are similar, with their respective meat flavors. Although I had a brisket sandwich, I really like smoked chicken. If I come again, that may be what I try next. They have pretty limited hours. Currently only open Friday and Saturday 12 to 7 p.m. Come try them out. Casual atmosphere - order at the counter

This was a wonderful restaurant for all of the above, food, service and ambiance, wings were the…read moreBest my husband has had in years! and my burger was excellent! Was here on a weekend too! A must place to come in Waterbury while visiting!

We went in for dinner while visiting from out of town and this place was slammed. Luckily we were…read moreable to sit and eat at the bar top. Despite the packed house, servers were friendly and reasonably attentive, and while the food came out slow, that's to be expected. I wouldn't say it was unreasonable at all considering the volume, AND they were churning out a ton of to-go orders. No televisions in here, which I loved, and a great vibe. Tons of people just having a great time. Great non-alcoholic drink menu. About to celebrate three years of sobriety, and I truly appreciate that. The food was good-great, depending. My wife got a salad with pulled pork and I got the brisket. Both were just "fine" and the meats desperately needed sauce. The brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing. We also split a side of the smoked mushrooms, which we thought were good, and the pasta salad, which was unfortunately quite bland and not very noteworthy at all despite using pasta from the acclaimed Gallus. Now here's the sleeper: the dry rub wings were incredible. Some of the best I've ever had! Don't miss out on these just because they're on the appetizer menú. If I came back I'd just get a double order of these bad boys. Sweet and smoky and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10.

The food here exceeded expectations. Most items are house made and house smoked. Don't sleep on the…read morewings. The staff was also very nice. See you soon.

Great atmosphere, good/great service and really good food. Offers your typical bbq fare but a lot…read moreof other options. Every time we go the food never disappoints and we almost always have leftovers to take home-- which reheat well! If you're in the mood for bbq and solid sized potions, hit this place up. Not really a beer drinker but they have a ton of options and their flights are a fun way to try a few options without committing to a whole pint.

Absolutely one of my all time faves! Great atmosphere! Always wonderful service and the best damn…read morefood! If you order the family bbq there's no need to grocery shop! I recommend wearing stretchy pants

Possibly the best bbq we've ever had! Service and decor very good. Absolutely worth checking out.read more

We used to go to bluebird but the last 3 times the barbecue was terrible. The ribs were bone, dry…read moreand the brisket was dry as well. And then we discovered this spot, omg, it is insanely good. I will never eat at another barbecue spot in Vermont. Ever again Super cool owner, fantastic ribs, fantastic brisket. Amazing coleslaw, everything you want in a barbecue spot.

Went during opening hours, but it's nowhere to be found. Called their phone got no answer. Ways to…read moretrip.

We ordered a mix of barbecue options from Black diamond for our belated Christmas gathering this…read moreyear. We ordered enough food for 30 people. We had brisket, chicken, mac & cheese, veggie platter, salmon, tossed salad for the main course and also did a meat and cheese platter and shrimp cocktail as apps. We had more than enough food for 30 people. It was unbelievably flavorful and satisfying. We picked it up and needed to reheat the entrees slightly only because it was very cold where we were. The food endured the reheat - no drying out or loss of flavor. the food was phenomenal. I would highly recommend them.

The service was fine. I feel the Mac & cheese was bland and the Cole slaw was definitely lacking in…read moreflavor. The meat was well cooked, however, the pieces of turkey and brisket I had were fatty and not appetizing.

While in town for a conference I came in for BBQ for dinner one evening and sat at the bar. The…read morelady working the bar was great, very helpful, friendly, and personable. Their menu is loaded with all sorts of BBQ style food, as well as steaks and some seafood too. The décor is nice, cozy, and dimly lit. I started with their wings with the Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce on them - They were REALLY GOOD! Meaty wings, great crunch and smokey flavor and that BBQ sauce was so tasty! Next up was to try an order of their brisket nachos. They came out pretty quick and looked nice. They're definitely huge and I wasn't that hungry, so I really wanted to pick the good stuff, like the brisket and many of the toppings and that was all pretty good. The brisket I had was excellent! It had a nice bark and good smoke, yet was moist. Very nice experience, a place I'd definitely return to for another meal or even a drink at the bar!

Food was phenomenal. 10/10…read more Service was shockingly poor. I had to open the door to the kitchen to ask for our "server" who was seated doing side work. I get it. I was a server for a very long time. Side work sucks. However, neglecting your guests so you can get a jump on roll ups is just poor.

We chose this restaurant as it was close to our accommodation (The Smuggler's Notch Resort) and, as…read moreit was Tuesday during the off season, it was the only place nearby that was actually open. We were pleasantly surprised. The food here was excellent. We started with the fresh bread and maple butter - yum! I had the fish and chips, my spouse had a Greek-style pasta with salmon. My fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked with a crisp crust. The fries were obviously hand cut. My spouse's salmon was also perfectly cooked, and the pasta was tasty, although he questioned the addition of a copious amount of feta. As for beverages, I had iced tea that tasted freshly brewed. Spouse opted for beer. He felt that the beer list, although good, was nothing special. It was mostly IPAs. I wonder if this will change during the high season. The staff was very friendly and helpful. As for ambiance, it was rustic in a clean, friendly, and cheerful way.

This is a solid bar with good food. We came a few years ago when they had a musician. This year was…read moreduring the playoffs during a snowstorm ;) Services were good, and food was plentiful. We started with the picklesand skins. For dinner, we got the beet salad and BBQ pork sandwich, and I got the fish sandwich with a strawberry pound cake for dessert, which was not your typical pie but very good. We enjoyed ourselves and the meal, and the drinks were reasonably priced.

Delish mac and cheese with pulled pork! Add the Fire on the Mountain sauce…read more Wings & pulled pork sandwich are also a favorite.

We got to Shakedown right when they opened at 12. We also happened to arrive at the same time as a…read morelarger party, but didnt think it would be an issue. We had 2 dogs in our party, so sitting outside was expected and their yard where they had us sit was pretty decent and well kept. However, the problem began we wanted to order food. We went inside to find out they were ALREADY sold out of an item, when they opened not even 15 minutes prior. So, we then pick different items and dont pay to much mind to it. That is until the time ticks by, and 10 minutes become 20 and 20 soon becomes 45 minutes with no food. So a member of our party goes in to find out whats going on, and come to find out they ran out of another item, and no one let us know! So we believe if we never went inside, no one would have told us and we simply wouldnt of gotten our food ‍. However, the workers did make amends and refunded us the food, and were nice about it. Just wish they wouldnt run out of food in the first our of their opening and would give more heads up if they do.

This company does not know the first thing about bbq! They serve brisket and pulled pork and ribs…read moreall tasteless bland and overpriced! I mean a real bbq truck / trailer serves chicken , pulled pork , burnt ends , ribs beef an pork , brisket and all the fixings ! With sauces to go with . Nope not these minimalists . Their meats are bland with hardly any smoke ring as you will see in their brisket nope nothing ! And their sauces suck and are only from high priced bullcrap privateers . They obviously did not do any homework before opening . Ive heard from a few wedding parties they catered and those parties were not happy at all and basically had the same critique as i do . We will never buy so called bbq from them ever again

Still fabulous…read more They've evolved from being a completely home based operation to operating a food truck on weekends. This is the message from the business when I wrote to inquire (as of December 2024): "We are doing a food truck now in Waitsfield on Saturdays during the winter in the Waitsfield in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. It is across from Valero gas station. We will be there from 12-5 on Saturday. We ask if someone is getting food for 12 or more people to please preorder, otherwise just stop in and we can serve you." Meats are awesomely tender and moist, perfectly imbued with smoke, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and paprika-forward spice. Lesser barbecue sometimes clonks you over the head with smoke, sugar, and seasonings. Dino Bones is so much more nuanced and refined. It does not rely on sweetness for its appeal. We recently tried a half pound of brisket and a half rack of ribs, each $15, with sauce on the side for a bit extra. There's a good reason the sauce is sold on the side: meat is so good you don't really need (or want) a sauce to obscure those great flavors. Ingredients are well sourced, locally sourced -- and you can taste the quality. Hope we can keep this place open!!