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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

BBQ Joint and American Restaurant$$$$

Gowanus, Brooklyn

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Brooklyn
This BBQ joint is famous for their Southern food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Great brisket and the donkey punch is great!"(7 Tips)
"Pulled pork sliders and fried green tomatoes is where it's at."(18 Tips)
"Fried green tomatoes, wango tango wings and ribs are great."(5 Tips)
"First time here? The Tres Niños is a great way to go to sample the goods..."(5 Tips)

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Laura BeeOctober 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This place is so good. The combo platter is great if you want to try a few things. We got brisket, sausage, pulled pork and chicken wings to share. Just enough for two.
Daniel RochaJanuary 26, 2014
Here for the first time? For two, get the Tres Ninos with beans, an order of fries green tomatoes and an order of hot wings. Plenty of food, taste of everything, no regrets.
Hans HauptJune 21, 2014
As a first timer, I ordered the 'Tres Niños'. It was excellently meaty & just fantastic. Plate filled with soft and succulent beef brisket, ribs & pulled pork. Perfect with a side of Mac & cheese.
Christian LopezJuly 26, 2018
There are 3 certainties in life: death, taxes and quality tucker at Dino's. The ribs? Stunning. The brisket? Stunning. The pork belly? Yep, you bloody know it, stunning. I highly recommend this joint
Nate FolkertSeptember 25, 2018
bbq combo with brisket and lamb over rice, served with french fries, greens, and corn bread
Bin YangMay 6, 2016
Ribs are pretty good (not incredible), but the pork belly and lamb shoulder is awesome. The BBQ fried rice is a great side and I recommend eating family style. Pair your food with an empire amber ale.
Paige CMay 2, 2016
Amazing service! Outside seating with heatlamps and overhead protection from rain. You can always come and dine with your dogs! Don't miss the mac and cheese and brisket!
Dana DSeptember 2, 2013
Another fine edition to the Dino family from top to bottom. The smoky goodness hits you from the moment you enter, but the Dino Poutine is a must. Think Montreal meets Sturgis. Yeah, like that.
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellOctober 30, 2016
Absolutely delicious barbecue! Very big space so great for large groups and the sweetheart deal is perfect for two people splitting food. Worth the visit!
Alex PyatetskyAugust 21, 2017
Food dramatically surpassed kitschy Cracker Barrel interior. Ribs, wings and brisket all ~perfectly cooked and with delicious, balanced sauces. Decent sides. This place is a sleeper. My NY BBQ #2
Varun ShettyAugust 8, 2014
Pile your plate high with mac n cheese and thank the lord that you are not lactose intolerant.
Chey KingJanuary 19, 2015
Love there ribs and pulled pork a must try I would have to say are the fried green tomatoes they are so yummy and served with this yummy ranch sauce the donkey punch is yummy as well love it
Tony XerriFebruary 16, 2020
It's good bbq. NOT great bbq. Confused by the sauced brisket, but the pork belly was interesting. The sausage link was also thin, small, and dry. Cornbread was great, so was the lamb shoulder.
Jack TarAugust 23, 2015
The best Chicken Barbecue that I ever shoved down my throat. Unbelievable how they are marinated and smoked I think: Wango Tango /my favorite. Excellent staff. Smells great. Generous.
Samantha SchwartzJanuary 17, 2015
Not as much grit as other locations around the state. Almost feels more like a Applebees than a Dinosaur. New limited menu feels generic, lacks the genuine "honkey-tonk" vibe Dinosaur always had.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 16, 2013
Now NYC has a 2nd Dinosaur Bar-B-Que location, and the food is just as good here as in Harlem! The ribs are pretty incredible, as is the mac and cheese.
Barry BloomAugust 23, 2016
The Brooklyn version of the Syracuse eatery. Long wait for food. Too long. But worth it in the end. Great cold spicy shrimp appetizer. Pulled pork sliders. Can't beat the ribs.
Chris PolloneOctober 1, 2015
Just as good as the original. Somewhat easier to get to from midtown east. Ribs, deviled eggs, green tomatoes, wings, all great.
Craig MiddletonAugust 20, 2014
Great bbq food. You have to peel the spicy shrimp yourself but it's worth the work. Plus, this place is right down the block from the Royal Palms Shuffleboard club. Have a bite and walk over!
Ras MaliceMarch 8, 2014
Everything was delicious! Food comes out FAST! The app wings are STILL on my mind- weeks later! I wanna sample the entire menu- at once! U can get $3 beers! Shiiiiiiiiiiit! My kinda joint! IllBeBack
Michael NataleMay 25, 2016
Had the family shared feast. Sampled a lot. Chicken was great. Brisket and ribs on point. The fried tomatoes are awesome and grab a bucket of beers with the chow.
MarthaDecember 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
love this place. belly-buster, for sure. the deviled eggs are insane! wango tango wings are some of the best i've ever had. and of course, the BBQ is delicious.
Jodi BeanSeptember 20, 2017
Our waiter actually cared if we're in the mood to have a hearty meal or just wanted to sample all of the top picks. The soda drinks don't taste light soapy water. The plates really fill you up.
CarlaJuly 30, 2013
Tres Niños! cornbread and 2 sides gets u- portion of pulled pork, 2 ribs and 3 slices of brisk.. I chose mac&cheese and gravy mash potatoes for sides. The best of everything w this order DO IT lol
Sean SmithJanuary 24, 2015
The sauce is delicious on anything, though I usually get the ribs. The Dinosaur Poutine is good, but a little extra cheese would take it to great. Fresh house fries are amazing!
Jack TarJune 3, 2015
Tthe best chicken I have had. Always busy and I am never disappointed. Plenty of sauce, plenty of napkins, waitress's / marathon runners remain absolutely amicable and gregarious.
Will FlemingDecember 31, 2014
The ribs & pulled pork are favorites of mine. The brisket is fine, but you can do better elsewhere. Their wings are a bit non-traditional, but really excellent, especially with Wango-Tango sauce!
Kereem AbrahamJune 22, 2016
The RIB's are the best thing on this planet. The collar greens are great, the mash potatoes are on point. Didn't like the fried green tomatoes to much.
Tiffany FNovember 14, 2014
The ribs were great and I don't even eat ribs...the mashpotatoes and baked beans were awesome..not a fan of the mac'ncheese or the collard greens.. greens 2 sweet and mac tasted similar 2 box Velveeta
Kenneth BingSeptember 22, 2013
Ribs are top-notch, and the sides were also good , although I like my Mac and cheese a bit more"gooey ". It is a large place , so you may need to wait a bit for your server.
Nate SDecember 20, 2018
The food is good, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here. I recommend this place if you have a large group + pair it with a visit to Royal Palms shuffleboard nearby. Makes for a good group outing
Cole KennedyJanuary 15, 2017
The mac 'n' cheese is good but not the best I've ever had. The Memphis pulled pork sandwich, on the other hand, is remarkably tasty.
William KeelerNovember 7, 2013
Great staff, great food, large selection of beer and a family atmosphere make Dino's a great place for lunch or dinner.
J. LongoMarch 4, 2015
Y'know, it's not always the best BBQ, but the sauce's good, rub's tasty, no major/affordable competition aside from another DBBQ. AND, a damn tasty bowl of chili; something the area has none of.
Lenita HarrisonAugust 16, 2013
Fried green tomatoes! Mac n cheese was better than s'mac, and the black eyed pies are a hit! Try a half n half too 1/2 lemonade/ice tea! Yummy! Great food friendly service.
Eddie JonesNovember 27, 2016
Good casual non-pretentious BBQ place. That is hard to find in NYC. Mac and cheese is great.
Edward RodriguezJanuary 5, 2014
Got to make a reservation, if not you're waiting 30mins. Brisket was great, pulled pork was dank, everything was pretty delicious. Best BBQ spot that I've been to so far.
Alex RainertJune 21, 2013
First time here? The Tres Niños is a great way to go to sample the goods -you get some brisket, some ribs and some pulled pork for 16 bucks.
Ember BakerJuly 12, 2014
The family combo is a lot of food but so worth it. Also get the Mac and cheese. The best Mac and cheese by far.
ShahSeptember 1, 2014
I'd eat here every day if I wasn't afraid of dying. Go for the meat, stay for the sides; the mac & cheese and Harlem potato salad is amazing.
Cristina CasasMay 26, 2017
Really good meat, soft and tender. I recommend this place despite the waitress wasn't very engaged and we had to fight to keep our plate on the table. Every minute 1 waitress wanted to take it away.
Jeremy WilcoxJune 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Hands down, the best macaroni and cheese I have had in NYC. Also, the ribs are so good, every ounce of sweat from your body for a day will smell of meat. That's a compliment.
Idil UygunJune 17, 2019
Get 3 meat combo: ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Interesting but pulled pork was the best, fries are enough as side: just concentrate on meat.
Elizabeth RussellSeptember 9, 2014
The ribs along with the coleslaw and BBQ beans was to die for. Had the sampler plate also with a lil bit of everything which was awesome✌️😘
Alex RavenelAugust 23, 2014
Wings and ribs are excellent. Brisket is good--burnt ends are the best. Collards surprisingly solid as well. Mac and cheese is average at best.
Josh BerkowitzAugust 13, 2014
If you don't know what to get, order the Tres Ninos - pulled pork, brisket, and ribs with 2 sides.
Cancun PFebruary 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
This place is awesome the food is to die for the drinks are good esp the one called Donkey punch def you must try And app you must est the wings!!!!!!!!
Theresa RoldanJanuary 3, 2016
The wait is ridiculous but the food is just SOO good! I got the spicy wings, ribs, mash potatoes, and pork beans.... I ate every single bite all by myself
Jay BlessedAugust 13, 2015
We had the sweetheart deal, 13 wings, crackers/cheese & sausage and all 3 of us are full! WE'LL BE BACK!!!
Henry BridgeOctober 31, 2014
Awesome ribs, brisket, wings, fried green tomatoes and beer selection. Skippable mac & cheese, shrimp and overly sweet cocktails.

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