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Daily Suppertime Specials

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Daily Suppertime Specials

Syracuse Suppertime Specials

MONDAY-FRIDAY. DINE-IN ONLY AFTER 5 PM.

We cook a limited amount each night; when they’re gone, they’re gone! All orders come with two sides and cornbread.

MONDAY:

  • Bar-B-Que Meatloaf. Pit cooked with/ smoked tomato gravy.

TUESDAY:

  •  Hot Honey Fried Chicken. 24hr buttermilk brined, secreto spices with hot honey drizzle. 4pc.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Cajun BBQ Pork Chop. Double cut, Cajun rubbed, pit smoked, served w/
    our NEW Hot Honey Gold sauce, scallions

THURSDAY:

  • Smoked Jerk Chicken. 24hr marinade, pit smoked & grilled, finished w/
    jerk BBQ glaze & smoked pineapple salsa. Don’t forget to add 2 center cut ribs!

FRIDAY:

  • Texas Beef Short Rib. Salt & Pepper rubbed, pit-smoked & Bar-B-Que glazed. Served on a bed of green chili grits.

 

Check out the full menu here!

 

Come hungry, leave fired up.

 

Happy Hour

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Happy Hour

Every Tuesday–Friday from 4PM-7PM

Join us for $4-$8 bar bites and drink specials ONLY at the bar every Tuesday through Friday from 4:00PM-7:00PM

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Happy Hour

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Happy Hour

Join us for $4, $5, $6, $7 bar bites & drink specials ONLY at the bar!

Monday & Tuesday: 4 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday – Friday: 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm – 3 pm

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Join us for Magic Hour featuring Greg Dubin + friends Every Thursday 6 – 9 pm!

15% off Student Discount

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15% off Student Discount

All college students receive 15% off in-house with their valid Student ID.

*Excludes alcohol

Syracuse Lunch Specials

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Syracuse Lunch Specials

Syracuse Lunch Specials 

MONDAY–FRIDAY. LUNCH SPECIALS UNTIL 4 PM.

Each plate is stacked and served hot with your choice of 1 or 2 sides: slow-smoked meats and bold flavors.

MONDAY :

  • BOTD: Smoked Chimi Burger: Smashburger with crispy Pecorino Romano, chimichurri, and smoked chopped onions.
  • Pork-sket: Brisket, pulled pork, cheddar, jalapeños, slaw, BBQ sauce, and horsey mayo. The king of BBQ sandwiches.

TUESDAY :

  • BOTD: Red & Green Chili Cheeseburger Smash: Double burger with poblano peppers, smoked tomato salsa, tortilla strips, melted American, and zip sauce.
  • Turkey Tuesday “Spiceman”: Smoked turkey and pulled pork with provolone and zip sauce on Stretch Bread.
  • Turkey Club: Smoked turkey, original sauce, thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, zip sauce.

WEDNESDAY :

  • BOTD: The Pitmaster: Smoked burnt ends with cheddar, red onion, and smoky plum tomatoes.
  • Texas Salute: Prime brisket + split hot link sausage with pickled jalapeños, cheddar, and Weber’s horseradish mustard.

THURSDAY:

  • BOTD: Oklahoma Onion Burger: Pressed onion smashburger with pickles, BBQ drizzle, American cheese, jalapeños, BBQ chips, and zip sauce.
  • Chimi Chicken Sandwich: Pulled chicken, chimichurri, smoked onions, mayo, and melted Swiss on a pressed long roll.

FRIDAY:

  • BOTD: Jucy Lucy: Minneapolis-style stuffed burger oozing with American cheese, caramelized onions, more cheese, homemade pickles, BBQ drizzle, and zip sauce.
  • Three Little Pigs: Duroc pulled pork, smoked ham, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and melted Swiss on a toasted roll.

Certified Angus Beef® burgers. Real-deal BAR-B-QUE.


Check out the full lunch menu here.


Come hungry, leave fired up.

Mondays Just Got Saucy

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Mondays Just Got Saucy

Dino is now open for dinner on Mondays

 

Good news, Brooklyn!

 

Kick off your week with slow-smoked BBQ, bold flavors, and the kind of comfort food that makes Mondays feel a little less Monday.

Monday Dinner Service
Join us every Monday from 4 PM to 9 PM for all your Dinosaur Bar-B-Que favorites.

Happy Hour Specials
Slide into Happy Hour with drink deals and BBQ bites that hit just right. It’s the perfect excuse to grab your crew and make Monday night plans.

 

 Check out the Happy Hour Menu

 

Nothing fixes a Monday like good BBQ and a cold drink.

Industry Night at Dino Brooklyn

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Industry Night at Dino Brooklyn

Industry Night - Tuesday in Brooklyn

 

Hey Hospitality Fam!

 

Tuesdays are your weekend, let's celebrate your grind!

 

Join us every Tuesday night from 6 to 9 PM at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Brooklyn for an extended Industry Night Happy Hour, where restaurant, bar, and hospitality/service industry workers get the VIP treatment.

What to Expect:

  • Exclusive specials just for industry folks

  • Happy hour vibes and late-shift cheers

  • Good eats. Cold drinks. Loud laughs.

  • Karaoke hosted by MC JesseLee, you bring the pipes, they bring the hype

 

 Check out the Happy Hour Menu

 

You take care of everyone else all week. Tuesday is your turn.

Downtown Troy Restaurant Week Fall 2025

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Downtown Troy Restaurant Week Fall 2025

DINO BBQ DOES RESTAURANT WEEK

Downtown Troy Restaurant Week
September 7–14 | 4 PM–Close
$43 Four-Course Prix Fixe


Grab a RESY today!

Check out the full lineup of participating locations here.

This ain’t no ordinary Restaurant Week. Roll up and grab four courses of straight-up BBQ glory. Ribs? Brisket? Wings? We've got it all.

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This:
• BBQ with a twist: Southern roots, with our legendary Upstate edge
• Fresh, from-scratch cooking: Always homemade, never halfway
• Limited time only: September 7–14, after 4 PM daily

Whether you’re a rib-lover, wing fanatic, or brisket believer, this is your week to dig in and experience what makes Dino BBQ a Troy favorite.

Late Night at the Rochester Dino

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Late Night at the Rochester Dino

Saturdays, 9pm–11:30pm

Live Music is Back at Dino Bar-B-Que Rochester 

Join us at Dino BBQ Rochester every Friday & Saturday night for LATE NIGHT AT THE DINO, our summer music series featuring local bands playing in the bar from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

We’re pairing our *NEW* Late Night Pub Menu with live music and great drinks for the perfect weekend night out.

Get ready for:

• A rotating lineup of live bands playing rock, country, blues, and more
• The Late Night Pub Menu served from 10 PM–11:30 PM, burgers, wings, and *NEW* BBQ faves
• Cold drinks, great vibes, and good times!

No reservations or tickets required. Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like.

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Late Night at the Syracuse Dino

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Late Night at the Syracuse Dino

Saturdays, 9pm–11pm

Live Music is Back at Dino Bar-B-Que Syracuse

Join us at Dino BBQ Syracuse every Friday & Saturday night for LATE NIGHT AT THE DINO, our LIVE MUSIC series featuring local bands playing in the bar from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

We’re pairing our BBQ classics with live music and great drinks for the perfect weekend night out.

Get ready for:

• A rotating lineup of live bands playing rock, country, blues, and more

• Our Late Night menu dishes out Dino BBQ favorites fresh from the pit, served ’til sellout. Menu selection may vary nightly.

• Cold drinks, great vibes, and good times!

No reservations or tickets required. Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like.

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BBQ Brunch in Brooklyn

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BBQ Brunch in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Best New Brunch

Dino Bar-B-Que Brings BBQ to Sundays

Brooklyn, your Sundays just got saucy. For the first time, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Brooklyn is opening early and bringing the smoke to brunch.

From Pig & Praline Johnnycakes with crispy pork belly to Prime Brisket Poblano Hash, plus stacks of Sweet Baby Bundt cornbread and a Ribeye Steak & Egg Frites worth every bite, this isn’t your average brunch. Pair it with a fresh-squeezed cold Mimosa, our signature bold Dino BBQ Bloody Mary, or our NEW Beanmonger Espresso Martini and settle in Dino-style.

Every Sunday | 11 AM – 3 PM | Dino Brooklyn


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Where’s Dino: BBQ Tasting at Foodlink Festival of Food 2025

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Where’s Dino: BBQ Tasting at Foodlink Festival of Food 2025

Mon, Sep 15 @ 6pm–8:30pm

Where's Dino? Follow the Smoke...

 

 You can find us at...Foodlink Festival of Food 2025

 

We’re fired up to be part of the 20th Anniversary of the Foodlink Festival of Food, the Finger Lakes' biggest and most delicious tasting event! Join the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Rochester crew at the Rochester Public Market on Monday, September 15, from 6 to 8:30 PM, for an unforgettable night of food, flavor, and community.

This epic event brings together dozens of the region’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, bakeries, caterers, and farms, all under one roof. Guests get to sample their way through the most mouthwatering bites and beverages in the area.

What We're Dishing Out:

Don’t forget to vote for us in the Best Taste Contest!

All proceeds from the night will go directly to Foodlink, the Rochester-area regional food bank that has been fighting hunger and building healthier communities for over 45 years. Every bite you take helps fuel that mission.

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Rochester Public Market, 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY

Let’s eat good and do good. Come hungry. Leave inspired.

 

 

 

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Where’s Dino: BBQ Tasting at Prohibition 2020

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Where’s Dino: BBQ Tasting at Prohibition 2020

Tue, Sep 16 @ 12am–11:59pm

Where's Dino? Follow the Smoke...

 

 You can find us at...Prohibition 2020 Bike Night

 

Hey Buffalo, we’re bringing the flavor to Bike Night with a BBQ tasting and sauce sampling, and you don’t want to miss it.

We’ll be out there with our friends from 97 Rock, Buffalo Barbecue Quest, and the guys from The Shredd & Ragan Show right next to Highmark Stadium, serving up:

Pulled Pork Samples: smoky, tender, and sauced just right
Sauce Tastings:  try our award-winning lineup and find your new favorite

And because it’s not Dino without a little extra… might want to stick around for merch giveaways and raffle prizes you’ll want to get your hands on.

  • Where: Prohibition 2020 (across from Highmark Stadium)
    • 3847 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
  • When: Tuesday, September 16 |6 PM

 

 

Plus, keep your eyes on Hamburg, our newest Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is coming soon, and we’ll be hiring soon!

 

 

 

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