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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

99 Court St, Rochester, NY 14604-1824
585-325-9127
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Ranked #1 of 683 restaurants in Rochester
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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north pole, AK
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45 reviews 45 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW via mobile

This.place.had wonderful appetizers. Mac n Cheese wonderfull but.could have used a little.more.time in the pasta water. Just sligjtly to firm for.Mac N Cheese but tasted delicious! Fried green tomatoes were crazy delicious. Cooked perfectly. I loved the Aoali sauces they made. Yum! The.mushroom chicken soup was phenominal! Omg! I ordered.2 bowls to take home! Brisket was.pretty good but.needed.more.smoke and it.was... More

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Attica, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This was the best bar-b-que I have ever had. I had brisket, ribs and pulled pork...wow! Even the 'smaller' portion was a challenge. The french fries, fluffy cornbread and macaroni and cheese were amazing too! The outdoor seating was a treat in the spring sun.

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South Carolina
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51 reviews 51 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Listen, I was born in TX, and have lived in the South my entire life. Not to brag, but I feel like I know good barbeque when it is in front of me. The BBQ at Dinosaur is better than a lot of places I have had anywhere else! That is saying a lot! Went on a Saturday night, so... More

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

What a quirky and fabulous place!!! It is full of lots of stuff and people and best of all wonderful wait staff and food. The portions were generous and very tasty and our server kept us laughing the whole time. We were served quickly with hot delicious food. Couldn't have asked for more!!! We'll go back for sure.

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New York
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Good food. Good service. Crowded for a Wednesday night, seems like a popular place. Located in downtown Rochester.

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Dinosaur seems to have almost a cult following. Very interesting place but I think its a lot of hype. I know others will disagree but I have mixed reviews of this place. The staff was great, friendly and very informative. The funny thing is I will go back when I am in town

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Honea Path, South Carolina
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I have gave this place two visits each time its been crowded but they have always got us seated fairly quickly. The pulled pork and brisket are decent but not great nor would past muster in the South. The bbq suace is not good at all. The green tomatoes ate excellent and so is the chicken. The menu is very... More

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Depew,NY
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I have tried barbecue all over this country but this is the best!!! The sauce is what makes it and the slow smoking,you can smell it long before you reach the restaurant. Can't wait till they have a location closer to me!!,

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Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

We got there at 3pm for a very late lunch and early dinner... It was packed and had to wait to be seated(Sat). Service was very friendly and chili soup amazing! Dimly lit where we sat close to the bar, they has great selection of local beer on tap. We left at 4pm and people still came coming in!! Come... More

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Albany, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

we waited 45 minutes. Once seated drinks and food came out really quickly. Fun place for a gathering of friends.

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