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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 729 restaurants in Rochester
Price range: S$13 - S$19
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Chicago,IL
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30 reviews 30 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

the decor very "southern like", the waiter amazingly gracious, the location perfect, parking space was very easy to find, and the food was excellent, we shared an full slab of ribs, (and we had 1/4 left) the side dishes we chose were: french frys (real potato thick cut, skin on) -delicious, cole slaw, macaroni saldad and corn, all very good... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Great service and food. I had pulled pork menu and it was fantastic. It is next to the river so you can walk after the dinner.

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Princeton, New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Great BBQ and outstanding wings! Dinosaur is set up right on the river and you can walk in the park after to burn off all the food you will want to eat. The servers are friendly and most nights there is live music. I've been to several of their locations and they always have a nice beer selection with local... More

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Finger Lakes Wine Country Region, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

If you never been to a dinosaur's before you might be a little intimidated by all the Harley's parked outside. It's a neat place not a biker bar don't worry. They are fun to look at. You can eat outside though seating is limited or inside but be prepared to wait a long time on weekends. We think it's worth... More

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Baltimore, MD
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41 reviews 41 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Was in town for three days with a business colleague and we made beasts of ourselves at this place one night. The ribs are killer, the sides awesome. The beans taste like meat, the mac and cheese can go up against any in the country. The appetizer of three different kinds of wings was fantastic. Great service. Could not move... More

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Delmar, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The old railroad building housing this outpost of a popular local ( New York city and upstate NY) barbeque joint makes it look like it'll be another trendy "re-do" of an old building along the river in downtown Rochester. And, the assortment of large bikes and large, beer drinking bikers in what poses for a front entrance area would further... More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This is one of the reasons we stay in Rochester. A must do! Last time we went there twice! I suggest splitting some apps together first.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

The best authentic bbq you will ever have in western NY. Go early becsuse it will be busy. They have a great beer selection and phenomenal bbq, what more could you want?

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rochester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Famous local Bar-B-Que. Very popular. Great food and fun environment. Always enjoy the food and experience of eating there.

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Arlington Heights, IL
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48 reviews 48 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

I hadn't been here for almost ten years. The atmosphere is great, fun and casual decor with lots of old advertising on the walls. I came in at the end of a weekday lunch hour and there was no wait. I was given a booth with a great view of the river. I ordered brisket and pulled pork with sides... More

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