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Dinosaur BBQ

Dinosaur BBQ Dinosaur BBQ is a barbecue restaurant known for its legendary “que” and a distinctive, high-energy vibe. The brand began in 1988 in downtown Syracuse, New York, starting as a biker bar and quick-service BBQ joint before growing into one of the best barbecue restaurants in America. With multiple locations across New York, Dinosaur BBQ combines bold smoked flavors with a welcoming atmosphere where people gather for great food, drinks, and entertainment. The street location listed is West Willow Street.
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Great BBQ starts with great people.We're growing our team and looking for hardworking, hospitality-minded people to join...
06/30/2026

Great BBQ starts with great people.

We're growing our team and looking for hardworking, hospitality-minded people to join us.

Hit the link 👇 below for the full list of open positions

Your cookout deserves better. 🍖This is your sign to outsource the grill this year.We'll handle the smoking.You take the ...
06/29/2026

Your cookout deserves better. 🍖
This is your sign to outsource the grill this year.

We'll handle the smoking.
You take the compliments.

📞Call our Dinosaur Bar-B-Que catering team today for Fourth of July catering.

🎸 TWO LEGENDARY BANDS. TWO WINNERS. 🎸We’re teaming up with Live Nation CNY to give away 4 tickets to see Godsmack and St...
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! 🤘🔥

🏀 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...
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.

Ever wonder what makes our St. Louis-style ribs so good?Our ribs are smoked low and slow over pure hickory for 4 hours, ...
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.

Now Hiring: Prep & Line Cooks 🦖🔥We’re looking for hardworking people who can handle the rush, work as a team, and care a...
05/28/2026

Now Hiring: Prep & Line Cooks 🦖🔥

We’re looking for hardworking people who can handle the rush, work as a team, and care about great food.

Apply now ⬇️

Road trip season officially starts now. 🔥🦖Honored to be featured as one of New York’s small-town restaurants worth the t...
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.

We’re bringing back a favorite from the Dino recipe vault for   🔥🥚Creole Deviled Eggs have been a longtime favorite of D...
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.

At our house or yours… the party starts when the bbq hits the table. 🔥From backyard parties to full-service catered even...
05/20/2026

At our house or yours… the party starts when the bbq hits the table. 🔥

From backyard parties to full-service catered events, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse is now booking graduation season.

📍 Syracuse
📞 315.579.0400
📧 [email protected]

BBQ, cocktails, and a bar full of people acting like they’re headlining MSG.Join us in Harlem for karaoke nights with ma...
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

Tomorrow night, join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner filled with suspicious relatives, bad intentions, unexpected twists,...
05/19/2026

Tomorrow night, join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner filled with suspicious relatives, bad intentions, unexpected twists, and a full BBQ dinner buffet while the story unfolds around you.

🎟 Dinner, show, & parking included with your ticket: https://dinosaurbarbque.info/may-murder-mystery-syracuse

This is what Fridays were made for 🔥Cold drinks. Smoked wings. Good company. See you ‘round the smokehouse!
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.

05/08/2026

Hey Syracuse!

Some familiar faces from the OG Dino fam are getting ready to open something new this sping.

Our founder, John Stage, alongside Apizza Regionale owner Paul Messina, are opening Apizza Alimentari in Fayetteville, and their team is officially hiring.

While John has always been known for great BBQ, he also has always had a serious love and appreciation for amazing pizza, and this new project brings together that same passion for hospitality, quality ingredients, old-school craftsmanship, and community.

Check out the full list of openings here: https://bit.ly/4cW42Fo

Something’s not right… 👀A goatherd is dead.Maria’s acting strange.And the Abbey? Full of suspects.Join us for The ACME M...
05/07/2026

Something’s not right… 👀

A goatherd is dead.
Maria’s acting strange.
And the Abbey? Full of suspects.

Join us for The ACME Mystery Co.'s THE SOUND OF MURDER

Not all heroes wear capes… some run on no sleep and still show up for everyone else.Teachers. Nurses. First responders. ...
05/04/2026

Not all heroes wear capes… some run on no sleep and still show up for everyone else.

Teachers. Nurses. First responders. This one’s for you🫵

To say thanks, we’re offering 15% off catering for the people who hold it all together.

🚨 Tomorrow night. Someone’s getting whacked…and it might be your dinner guest.Big Louie is down.The Bangalone crew is sp...
04/28/2026

🚨 Tomorrow night. Someone’s getting whacked…and it might be your dinner guest.

Big Louie is down.
The Bangalone crew is spiraling.
Nobody’s talking…but everybody’s suspicious.

Meanwhile, you’re just trying to eat BBQ and mind your business 👀

Join us TOMORROW for a full-on Murder Mystery Dinner where the drama unfolds around you while you eat, drink, and try to figure out who did it.

⚠️ Tickets are almost gone. Once they’re gone… that’s it.

Eat Local New York Restaurant Weeks start today at all 6 Dinosaur BBQ locations, and we’re bringing the smoke.April 13 –...
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?

Address

246 West Willow Street
Syracuse, OH
13202

Dinosaur BBQ (West Willow Street, New York)

Public transport
- Subway: Take the subway to the nearest station serving the West Willow Street area, then walk a few minutes to the restaurant. If you’re coming from Midtown, use the closest line that stops near downtown Brooklyn/Manhattan connections depending on your starting point.
- Bus: Use local bus routes that stop along West Willow Street or nearby cross streets; exit at the closest stop and walk 3–8 minutes.
- Rideshare/taxi: Request pickup/drop-off on West Willow Street or a nearby cross street with easier curb access.

Driving and parking
- From major highways/arterials: Follow signs to downtown/New York City center, then navigate to West Willow Street.
- Parking options: Look for metered street parking on surrounding blocks (hours and rates vary) and nearby paid garages/parking lots. Arrive early during peak meal times for better availability.
- Tip: Avoid last-minute turns into narrow side streets; use a garage entrance off a larger avenue when possible, then walk to West Willow Street.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+13154764937

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What people say

Dinosaur BBQ on West Willow Street in New York delivers the kind of barbecue experience that feels both iconic and genuinely fun. Known for legendary “que,” the restaurant has grown from its 1988 roots in downtown Syracuse into one of America’s standout barbecue spots, with multiple locations and a reputation that keeps getting stronger.

The atmosphere is a big part of the appeal. Expect a unique vibe, a lively bar scene, and plenty of energy—like you’re stepping into a place where people come to celebrate good food and great company. Whether you’re stopping by for smoked favorites or settling in for drinks at the bar, it’s easy to see why it draws crowds.

Food-wise, Dinosaur BBQ leans hard into what it does best: bold, smoky barbecue with crowd-pleasing sides and standout items that keep guests coming back. The menu also reflects the brand’s broader love of comfort-food classics, including moments where the smokehouse meets other oven-fired goodness.

If you’re looking for barbecue with personality—served in a setting that’s equal parts flavor-forward and high-energy—Dinosaur BBQ is an excellent choice on West Willow Street.

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