Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a caterer in New York, NY. The Harlem location serves bold, slow-smoked barbecue and catering services to locals and visitors in West Harlem. Since opening in 2004, it has operated as the first Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in New York City, offering pick-up, delivery, and drop-off options with server availability for corporate lunches, private celebrations, and neighborhood gatherings. The restaurant holds a rating of 4.40 based on 7344 reviews.

The restaurant occupies a two-story brick building beneath the historic Riverside Drive Viaduct at 125th Street, near landmarks such as the Cotton Club and Columbia University. The menu features slow-smoked meats including ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, seasoned with a special spice blend. Specific offerings include prime brisket, St. Louis ribs, Duroc pulled pork, and smoked wings. Diners can choose from BBQ platters, stacked sandwiches, mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, salads, burgers, and specialty cocktails. The Harlem location also provides gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, as well as a kids' menu, to accommodate dietary preferences.

The brand traces its origins to 1983, when founder John Stage and two partners began serving barbecue from a mobile concession stand at motorcycle gatherings near Albany, NY. Named after a partner and a Hank Williams song, the team traveled the Northeast for five years before settling in Syracuse, NY, in 1988. The Syracuse location expanded in 1990 to include a full bar and live music. The company’s spice rub and sauces are sold nationally and internationally, and its cookbook was recognized by the National Association of BBQ. The brand's food and sauces have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Good Morning America, and ABC World News.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served, built on an established track record reflected in its large base of customer reviews. The Harlem location continues to attract diners seeking authentic barbecue and a lively atmosphere in the heart of New York City.

The restaurant sits on West 125th Street, just a short walk from West Harlem Piers Park and Columbia Residential.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Content Quality score of 100 out of 100, meaning the website clearly describes its services so AI assistants can quote it directly. A Technical score of 90 out of 100 shows the site is secure and easy for search engines to read. The business ranks number 2 of 9 Caterer businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in New York.

Services:

• Barbecue Restaurant
• Catering Services
• Dino Rewards Program
• Gift Card Sales
• Merchandise Sales