Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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700 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027

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Best

This was probably the best we have had on GH.... did have to wait a little long, but it was stillll goooooooooooodddd!!

Worst

I order take-out here often enough. Cold brisket I can handle -- I can at least reheat it. But my last order... holy shit. I think they ran out of actual slow-cooked brisket...

Hometown favorite 7/4/2006

Here's the deal: From Syracuse originally and grew up on Dinosaur so, of course, there's a soft spot in my heart for the Harlem location as well. It's true, you probably won't find better BBQ comfort food with a gourmet kick anywhere else in the city, but having frequented the original for many years, I feel the true, gritty character of the joint can only be experienced by eating at the original. However, the ribs are perfectly basted w/ Dino's signature sauce and slow cooked so they fall off the bone--delcious. Pulled pork also amazing. Brisket starts dry but is great when covered with or dipped in sauce. New BLT w/ Fried Green Tomatoes is an excellent lunch option, as is the Diablo Burger. Must have side is the Salt Potatoes--widely unknown by non-upstaters, but dip the little boilers in the cajun drawn butter and you'll fall in love. Just go eat here is the take home message. Try one of the sampler entrees to get a taste of everything, start out with wings and/or drunken shrimp too. You will not be disappointed. Pros: Best ribs, pulled pork, affordable Cons: atmosphere needs some coaching from the original more
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This is THEY place to eat in NYC in the summer!!!!! 7/2/2006

I don't think I've ever had this much fun at a place to eat here in the city. And spent so little money doing so. From the moment I walked in, the feeling was one of good vibes, good beer, and even better food. As an African American, I was very happy to see many young women of color who were pleanast from the moment I encountered them. The staff is very genterfied, which is excalty what a place like that needs to reflext the crowd that eats their. I know Bar B Q, and I know ribbs, and the I must say I was pretty impress. The shrimp were great. But the wings were by far the best wings I have ever had in my life. The fried rice is on the money. The mac n cheese will mealt away all the cares in the world.\r \r My boyfriend and I had the wings, shrimps, sweethear deal for two ribs that came with 4 sides, and we had a total of 6 beers to drink. The total of our bill was $75.00 with tip include.\r \r Eat up and have fun when you get to this spot. Pros: Food, Beer, and Cost Cons: The Beans we'ren't that good. more
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ooooooh sooo gooood! 6/7/2006

This place is amazing! All it took was 1 bite and I was completly in love with Dinosaur. Any selection from the menu is highly recommended (so amzingly soft; steaming with rich and just right bbq flavor). If you love beer, there are over 23 selections on tap, bottle and buckets, if not, not to worry there are also mixed cocktails available & virgin drinks. If you don't get there before 4pm, reservations are highly recommended! Dress sporty & comfortable for the seating area is very woody (some are church pews). Parking might be a challange. Once parking is found proceed on entering BBQ Heaven; The smell of pure flavor & out most welcoming service will walk you to your table to begin your journey of excellent BBQ experience. Happy BBQ to our Mandarin Oriental IT&T group outing for Chuan! Pros: Inexpensive, Outside picnic tables, Friendly Atmosphere Cons: Parking more
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saved a rainy Friday night 6/4/2006

I was there with a group of 8 on a very rainy Friday on June 2nd. we started with Blue Moon beer at the bar and was seated prompty at our reservation time of 7:30. We got great service all throughout the night, but I think it was largely due to their less than expected capacity due to the torrential rain that night. Some friends are regulars, and they say that they've had good and not so good service, but they keep coming back! The fried green tomatoes, bbq wings, ribs and roast chicken were amazing!!! I've ahd better brisket. Overall I will be coming back. Pros: Service, Food Cons: Traffic getting there more
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User review by elchinoloco 4/20/2006

Me and my friends went here after hearing incredible things and let me tell you, all the reviews were spot on! Food was great, service was incredible and I love the beer selection. Ate first in the dining room then went over to the bar for drinks and made friends with a man and his wife. If at all possible get Julie to help you at the bar, she's awesome. And for the long of god, tip your batender. Probably a good idea to make reservation if you're not already there at 4. Cheers. Pros: good food, prices, decor more
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Must make reservations!!!! 3/30/2006

I am urging everyone to make reservations and to hold your breath. The two times I was there with reservations I waited half an hour to be seated. Another thing is to remember the waiters face in order to track him or her down for anything. Overall, the food is very good I recommend the buffalo wings, mac & cheese, syracuse style salt potatoes, churrasco chicken steak and west texas rib eye (I think thats a handful). Pros: Buffalo wings, Steak Cons: Waiting for a table, Crowded, Tracking the waiter more
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IF YOU LOVE BBQ YOU HAVE TO TRY DINOSAUR 3/11/2006

The food,service, and prices were great. The best advise I can give you is ,go on a Sunday afternoon,you will be seated right away. Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, PRICES Cons: PARKING more
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There is reason why they call it SOUL food! 3/3/2006

Ok, ok I know this isn't exactly ""soul food"", but it's close enough & after a long day at work, this was the most PERFECT place to chill out - the food, the beer, the whole experience, WOW. I pigged out on bar-b-que chicken (so tender & seasoned just right). The bucket of beer was an excellent value. Couldn't resist having dessert and was not at all disappointed. I may live in the area, but this place is TOTALLY worth the trip uptown. Do NOT miss it whatever you do. The ambience is chill, our server was friendly and gave good suggestions and the whole meal was less than $60 for ALL that food & beer. You simply cannot beat it. I'll be a faithful Dinosaur-junkie forever! PS Don't forget to bring a sharpie so you can write your own tag on the bathroom walls - seriously, it's a trip! Pros: Chicken & Sides, Buckets of Beer, Ambiance Cons: NONE!!! more
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Dinosaur BBQ 1/4/2006

Portions are small and menu is not inexpensive. On recent meal, pulled pork and beef brisket were rubbery-like supermarket meat. Ribs were good - but not great- and again small portions and rather high prices. I ordered an Old Grand Dad and though I am not 100% sure, I think they substitued cheap booze instead. Service and ambience are good. It is scary parking around there at night. Pros: ambience, service, ribs Cons: overall taste, price, portions more
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Get the Tres Hombre 10/11/2005

went there on a Sunday with my girlfriend and were seated right away. I got the Tres Hombre which had the pulled prok, ribs and brisket (along with 2 sides) and it was awesome, plus it was only $15. Get the Salt potatoes too. Pros: everything more
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simply the best 10/2/2005

Anyone who says they don't like this barbeque either came on a strangely off night or doesn't know ribs. The atmosphere is great---families from the neighborhood, 30 somethings, bikers and just plain barbeque lovers. The beer list is fantastic and the bartenders make a very mean marguerita. Don't miss the chicken wings or fried green tomatoes. This place is very reasonably priced---just make a reservation or eat in the bar. Pros: food, atmosphere, beer selection Cons: long waits more
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A hit for Northern manhattan 7/23/2005

We'd invited friends to join us for a birthday dinner. A reservation was definitely a good idea. We were seated promptly upon arrival. Our waiter Jeremy was prompt & courtesy, answering any questions. There were an extensive numbers of beers on tap, albeit most drank the Root Beer. The food arrived quickly. . If youre used to eating a full rack of ribs from the other BBQ restaurants, be careful here, think smaller, you wont be disappointed. Great tasting Brisket & Pulled Pork. Portions are a good size. Key Lime & Sweet Potato pies for desert with 4 forks were excellent. A new delight for the Northern Manhattan neighborhood :) Pros: take-out available, beer on tap, location Cons: making reservations more
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Worth The Trip 6/20/2005

I found the Place thanks to knowing where the Cotton Club is. I had a great time. The Food was good, almost great, my brisket was a little dry, but very tender and smoky. The service was fun. We were having a good time with our server, who seemed to have fun with us. She was ontop of everything we needed, and seemed to be having fun in her section with other tables. It was cool to see some live blues that just blended into the background. Sides were good, deviled eggs were great, and the BBQ wings were excellent. Can't wait to go back. Pros: Service, Food, Blues Cons: Very Busy more
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The Best 5/15/2005

Definitely the best barbecue in the city. Great food, reasonably priced, generous portions, fun atmosphere, great beer selection. I'm glad it's so far out of the way or I'd wind up there every night. Pros: Excellent food, Beer selection Cons: Crowded, Loud more
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Best BBQ in NY Area! 5/10/2005

Being orignally from upstate I was already a fan of the Dinosaur, I thought the NYC location may not be as good. I was wrong. Still excellent food, best in the city. Great prices and a great atmosphere. The best part is the location, while far removed it keeps the pretentious New Yorkers away...god forbid they have to drive to Harlem! Pros: Food, Price, Chill crowd Cons: Parking more
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What about the chicken? 4/30/2005

I got the ""Big House Special"", which consisted of 3 ribs (Nice & meaty & lean - tender too) and 1/2 BBQ chicken. Now, nobody here has talked about the chicken yet. It was the best BBQ chicken I've ever had in a NY BBQ restaurant. The usual danger is the chicken drying out. This didn't happen. It was moist, held the hickory flavor well, and wasn't doused in sauce - it was just right. The steamed greens & BBQ beans were very good. I also found the prices to be quite reasonable. Next time I go, I want to try a sandwich platter. A BBQ sandwich with 2 sides for under $8? How can you go wrong? If you go there, make a reservation. The place was packed, and there were a lot of people waiting for tables. And nobody rushes through a plate of barbeque... Pros: food, price, service more
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BELIEVE ALL THE BAD REVIEWS!! 4/20/2005

Yes this place had bad reviews resulting from the backlash from opening up. But these negative reviews are all true. The ribs were very dry and they are NOT the best ribs in NYC! What else can you expect from a mediocre chain? The parking is horrendous and don't even dare try to park in Fairway's lot! Security watches that lot like a hawk! They were on top of my car and ready to tow within minutes! This place is not worth the hassle of driving to. Pros: Service Cons: Food, Parking more
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Dinolicious 3/31/2005

Delicious food, fast service, and affordable prices. Be sure to make reservations, especially if you are dining in a large group. Pros: fast service, take out Cons: location more
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A Great Addition to NYC 3/20/2005

The negative reviews for this place must have been the result of growing pains the restaurant went through after it opened. Food was BEST bbq I have ever had. We went Saturday night around 8pm and the wait for a table was 2hrs for 2 people so we ate at the bar instead.The bartenders were extremely receptive and eager to serve.The bar has a large selection of beers on tap,bottles or cans.We had the chicken wings as an app which were not your typical style buffalo wings,they were phenominal.For dinner we split a order of ribs with potatoes and mac&cheese.The ribs were unbelievalbe, they were cooked to perfection.I have never tasted a better batch of ribs anywhere.The mac&cheese was also fantastic which I highly recommend as side.I suspect word will travel quickly on this place,inevitably the bargain prices will be a thing of the past. Pros: Service, Food, Beer Selection Cons: location more
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Fantastic 2/17/2005

I've been to this restaurant several times and have sampled a variety of items on the menu and have been overly impressed with everthing I've tried. If you are a fan of barbeque food, I highly recommend this restaurant, in my opinion, it's the best barbeque NY has to offer. Withr regards to the prior review which commented on the service: the restaurant is now accepting reservations for parties of all sizes. I would highly recommend making one as I too have had to endure some long waits before being seated. If you are not in a hurry however, there is a very pleasant bar area with a great variety of draft beers for you to enjoy while you wait for your table. All in all, this restaurant is a must try for any fan of slow-smoked authentic barbeque! Pros: The whole menu, Location, Attitude more
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  • The Syracuse-based barbecue phenomenon plunked a sprawling roadhouse with all the familiar back-road accoutrements into an abandoned meat factory. Unfinished wood-beamed ceiling, burlap bag...

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