Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
BBQ Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Gowanus, Brooklyn
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"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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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, 2014Here 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, 2014As 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.
Upvoted Mar 15- Nate FolkertSeptember 25, 2018bbq combo with brisket and lamb over rice, served with french fries, greens, and corn bread
Paige CMay 2, 2016Amazing 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!
Bin YangMay 6, 2016Ribs 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.
Christian LopezJuly 26, 2018There 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
Samantha SchwartzJanuary 17, 2015Not 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.
Barry BloomAugust 23, 2016The 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.
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellOctober 30, 2016Absolutely 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, 2017Food 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
Craig MiddletonAugust 20, 2014Great 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!
Dana DSeptember 2, 2013Another 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.
Chey KingJanuary 19, 2015Love 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
Ras MaliceMarch 8, 2014Everything 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
The Corcoran GroupOctober 16, 2013Now 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.
CarlaJuly 30, 2013Tres 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
Michael NataleMay 25, 2016Had 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.
Varun ShettyAugust 8, 2014Pile your plate high with mac n cheese and thank the lord that you are not lactose intolerant.
Nate SDecember 20, 2018The 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
Chris PolloneOctober 1, 2015Just as good as the original. Somewhat easier to get to from midtown east. Ribs, deviled eggs, green tomatoes, wings, all great.
Sean SmithJanuary 24, 2015The 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 TarAugust 23, 2015The 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.
J. LongoMarch 4, 2015Y'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.
Tony XerriFebruary 16, 2020It'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.
Kereem AbrahamJune 22, 2016The 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.
Will FlemingDecember 31, 2014The 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!- Jack TarJune 3, 2015Tthe 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.
Lenita HarrisonAugust 16, 2013Fried 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.
Kenneth BingSeptember 22, 2013Ribs 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.
William KeelerNovember 7, 2013Great staff, great food, large selection of beer and a family atmosphere make Dino's a great place for lunch or dinner.
Edward RodriguezJanuary 5, 2014Got 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.
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!!!!!!!!
Ember BakerJuly 12, 2014The family combo is a lot of food but so worth it. Also get the Mac and cheese. The best Mac and cheese by far.
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, 2019Get 3 meat combo: ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Interesting but pulled pork was the best, fries are enough as side: just concentrate on meat.
Jodi BeanSeptember 20, 2017Our 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.
Eddie JonesNovember 27, 2016Good casual non-pretentious BBQ place. That is hard to find in NYC. Mac and cheese is great.
Josh BerkowitzAugust 13, 2014If you don't know what to get, order the Tres Ninos - pulled pork, brisket, and ribs with 2 sides.
Cristina CasasMay 26, 2017Really 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.
Vicky OlivierJuly 4, 2014The food here is delicious!!! Just to let you know, the wait is never usually an hour. They say an hour, but it's rarely the case. the food is worth the wait. Wouldn't be crowded if it wasn't.
Henry YuanJune 23, 2013The Wango Tango sauce is one of the best BBQ sauces I've had and their mac n' cheese is amazing. I can't say the same about their ribs, which were pretty bland and not so tender.
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.
Theresa RoldanJanuary 3, 2016The 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
Amanda JuncoJune 29, 2013Try the chopped salad w BBQ blues house dressing. Top w meat of choice. I know it sounds lame but it's DELICIOUS! Also. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes!
ShahSeptember 1, 2014I'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.
Daniela MasciangeloJuly 16, 2013Coleman gave us great advice on what sampling platters to order and we ended up tasting every meat they make there! Loved the hot link sausage the best!
Cole KennedyJanuary 15, 2017The 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.
- Alex RainertJune 21, 2013First 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.
Steph BaltimoreJune 23, 2013If you have a group of 4 or more get the family style BBQ platter. It includes everything and the sides are a pint. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(347) 429-7030
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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Bar Service, Take-out
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