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06/24/2026
🎸 TWO LEGENDARY BANDS. TWO WINNERS. 🎸
We’re teaming up with Live Nation CNY to give away 4 tickets to see Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on June 30.
🎟️ Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets.
👇 Want to enter?
Head over to our Instagram page and look for the giveaway post for all the details and official entry rules.
Good luck, rock fans! 🤘🔥
06/11/2026
🏀 Harlem is ready for Game 5. 🏀
After last night's win, our Harlem crew had to celebrate.
If you're in NYC and looking for a spot to catch the game with great BBQ, cold drinks, and fellow Knicks fans, we've got you covered.
🧡💙 Let's go Knicks.
06/11/2026
🏀 Harlem is ready for Game 5. 🏀
After last night's win, our crew is celebrating!
If you're in NYC and looking for a spot to catch Saturday's game with great BBQ, cold drinks, and fellow Knicks fans, we've got you covered.
🧡💙 Go Knicks.
🎈: Beyonddecornrentals
06/09/2026
Ever wonder what makes our St. Louis-style ribs so good?
Our ribs are smoked low and slow over pure hickory for 4 hours, then finished with our signature mop sauce.
It's a process that takes patience, but around here, great barbecue always does.
That's the Dino way.
05/21/2026
Road trip season officially starts now. 🔥🦖
Honored to be featured as one of New York’s small-town restaurants worth the trip in 2026. From the smokehouse to the sauce stains to the memories made around these tables… we’re grateful for every guest who’s made Dinosaur part of the journey.
Syracuse roots. Southern soul.
Still worth the drive.
These small-town New York restaurants in 2026 are exactly why you should stop scrolling and start planning a day trip already.
05/20/2026
We’re bringing back a favorite from the Dino recipe vault for 🔥🥚
Creole Deviled Eggs have been a longtime favorite of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que founder John Stage ever since his mother made them for family cookouts growing up.
Creamy. Tangy. Hit with Creole mustard and Cajun spice.
The kind of side dish that somehow disappears before the ribs even hit the table.
🔖 Save this for Memorial Day Weekend.
05/19/2026
BBQ, cocktails, and a bar full of people acting like they’re headlining MSG.
Join us in Harlem for karaoke nights with main character energy. 🎤🔥
Karaoke every other Tuesday at Dino Harlem
5–8 PM with
05/19/2026
Karaoke Tuesday is BACK in Harlem TONIGHT!
📍Dinosaur BBQ Harlem | 5–8 PM
🎤Music by Jesse Lee
Tag who you're dragging with you tonight👇
05/19/2026
Memorial Day Weekend in Harlem starts at the Dino. 🇺🇸🔥
Cold drinks. Slow-smoked BBQ. Good people. Whether you’re out all weekend or just looking for a spot to post up between plans, the pits are rolling all weekend long.
Come hungry.
05/15/2026
This is what Fridays were made for 🔥
Cold drinks. Smoked wings. Good company.
See you ‘round the smokehouse!
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
From the smokehouse to the pizza oven 🔥🍕
Our founder, John Stage, and longtime OG Dino family member, Paul Messina of Apizza Regionale, are getting ready to open Apizza Alimentari in Fayetteville, NY, and their team is officially hiring.
While John may be best known for amazing BBQ, anyone who knows him knows he’s just as passionate about great pizza, old-school hospitality, and restaurants that bring people together.
Full list of openings in the comments below. For more info on the Grand Opening, be sure to follow our friends at Alimentari.
04/24/2026
Eat Local New York Restaurant Week is still on at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Harlem.
Three courses of slow-smoked BBQ.
Pick your appetizer. Pick your meats. Pick your sides. Finish with dessert.
Available April 13–26.
Take a look at the menu and start planning your combo plate.
👇 What two meats are you picking?
04/13/2026
Eat Local New York Restaurant Weeks start today at all 6 Dinosaur BBQ locations, and we’re bringing the smoke.
April 13 – April 26.
Bring your appetite and your favorite people.
👇 What’s your combo?
04/10/2026
Friday night plans = handled.
Grab your people, grab a drink, and let the smokehouse do the rest. Slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket stacked high, cold drinks flowing.
If you’re still deciding where to go… this is your sign. 🔥
📍Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Tag the crew you’re bringing tonight.
04/07/2026
The Donkey Punch.
A longtime Dino bar legend.
If you’ve had one before…
you definitely have a story. 🍹
04/06/2026
No one is having a bad day after this plate. Prove us wrong. 🍖
Mondays hit different when you've got a plan. The plan is: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
Since 1988, we've been the cure for bad days, long weeks, and sad lunches. Come through. 🦖
03/14/2026
Where have Reu-been all my life!? ☘️🥩
Smoked Corned Beef Reuben + Corned Beef Dinner specials now available ALL DAY today through St. Paddy’s Day
Each day we cook a limited amount.
When it’s gone, it’s gone. 🦖
📍 All locations | March 14–17
Address
700 W 125th Street
Nyack, NY
10027
To get to the restaurant location on West 125th Street in New York, you can take the subway to the 125th St. station on either the A, B, C, or D lines. Alternatively, you can take buses M4, M11, or M60-SBS which stop nearby. If you prefer driving, there are several parking garages available in the area. Please note that traffic can be heavy during peak hours and parking may be limited.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Barbecue restaurants are known for their delicious smoked meats and award-winning sauces, and Dinosaur BBQ on West 125th Street in New York is no exception. This rustic BBQ restaurant, blues venue, and cocktail bar serves up some of the best barbeque in the area. What sets Dinosaur BBQ apart is their commitment to using fresh, homemade, and high-quality ingredients in all their dishes.
Their menu is firmly rooted in the traditions of Southern barbeque, but they also incorporate other influences that give their food a distinctive character. Whether you're looking for lunch or dinner, Dinosaur BBQ has got you covered with their extensive menu that includes everything from ribs and brisket to pulled pork and chicken wings.
The atmosphere at Dinosaur BBQ is casual and laid-back, making it the perfect spot to grab a meal with friends or family. They offer a range of restaurant services including delivery, catering, groups, outdoor seating, takeout, waiter service, and walk-ins. Plus, their location underneath the Riverside Drive Viaduct adds to the unique ambiance of this establishment.
Overall, if you're looking for some mouth-watering barbeque in New York City, look no further than Dinosaur BBQ on West 125th Street. Their commitment to food quality and genuine hospitality will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more.
