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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy

The Syracuse-based barbecue phenomenon plunked a sprawling roadhouse with all the familiar back-road accoutrements into an abandoned meat factory. Unfinished wood-beamed ceiling, burlap bag curtains, scattered country bric-a-brac, and an enthusiastic greeting feel worlds away from the city. The roll call of devotees includes area families, couples on casual dates and groups of Columbia students. The Food Though fried green tomatoes and punchy boiled shrimp start things off right, the smell of smoking meats quickly adjusts the focus. The smokey-sweet pork ribs gently release from the bone and the Texas brisket, a touch dry, gets a lift from a topping of tangy cured jalapeños and a dash of hot sauce. It's even safe to venture from red meat with the truly moist and tender chicken, brined then smoked for deep flavor. With the exception of the cakey corn bread, sides keep pace, with tangy Creole potato salad and sweetened baked beans the standouts.
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117 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(117 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 117 reviews
5 stars
(52)
4 stars
(42)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.7 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(66)
  • hot spot(49)
  • neighborhood gem(49)
  • scenic view(46)
  • vibrant bar scene(40)
  • fit for foodies(38)
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy Reviews List
Review 1 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Smoke

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not my first time there and definitely not my last. From personal experience I find that the food (meat) is always better later in the afternoon. It's my second time there for lunch and both times the ribs were a little on the dry side but still very tasty. The pull pork and brisket are my favorite. The wings are a must. The service was great as usual."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

outstanding restaurant

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I went to Dino bbq with my family after my graduation and we all loved it. Our waitress was extremely kind, friendly, and attentive despite how crowded the restaurant was. The food was superb and everyone was well fed. As a group of seven we ordered the family style dish and one more meal which was more than enough food for all. Aral of the main dishes and side dishes were amazing in quality. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Graduation dinner for 4

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"our reservation was promptly honored. Our waitress was courteous and helpful. She brought our drinks and took our orders very quickly. The food arrived in no time at all! We each had a different dish, and were all pleased with the quality of our food. The portions were a little too large for us, but we used doggie bags. Our group included one individual with celiac disease. He had difficulty finding an entree that was gluten free, but was satisfied with eating just the pulled prok out of a pulled porksandwich. Dinoaur might want to include some gluten free items to the menu."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 4 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Same terrific Dino food as Syracuse

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first visit to a Dinosaur outside of Syracuse. The food Syracuse Dino quality. Troy Dino is larger and the parking situation is a little better. The view was much better in Troy - we had a table by the river. Best thing about Troy Dino was that you could make a reservation. No waiting on a Friday night!!!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Solid BBQ

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good food reasonable prices and good service."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Seated promptly. Attentive waitress."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

night out with friends

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place never disappoints. I've been there several times and the food is consistently AMAZING. Whenever I have out of town guests I always take them here and they are impressed. This is a must try if you live in the area."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Delicious BarbeQue..finger licking

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We loved the food...chicken and ribs melted in our mouths with that incredible barbecue sauce on top. Sweet potato and coleslaw sides were exceptional...and the cornbread was like eating candy! It was a very busy night so service was slow...waitress forgot to bring soup and wait for drink refills and more napkins (our napkin canister was empty when we got there) was longer than it should have been.
Beware..this place is very noisy with too loud music..a hearing impaired guest (with hearing aids) with us was unable to enjoy the conversation due to the very loud background noise. We had requested a quiet corner when we made the reservation, but none was to be had."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 9 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Underwhelmed

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"For a place that is named for barbecue, the food was underwhelming."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 10 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome service and food!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We got there a half hour before our reservation and the staff sat us immediately which was great! We had a great dinner and drinks, everything was really great! Overall the resturant has a great casual atmosphere that's great for anyone!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 11 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Poor service this visit

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"I requested my usual iced tea with honey. The waitress says 'no honey'. I explained that I am a regular, and they did indeed have honey. She stomped off clearly angry, and returned 10-15minutes later with our drinks. She slammed them on the table and stomped off. We got up and left. I asked to speak to the manager, Percy I think, and told him of the situation. He tried to buy my dinner, I turned that down. I just want good service. Dino needs to work on that; not the first time I had a waitress with attitude there. Teaching opportunity, the managers always seem very nice; they need better training for the wait staff and the new reception person she is so terrible even they complain. We went to the pumpstation great service/waitress."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We Want Cajun Corn

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We Want Cajun Corn as a regular side on the menu."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

babies!

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We seemed too be secluded with the children's section. We came with our 3 month old. Everyone around us had small children. It seemed too be a 'sit at the back of the bus' kinda deal. I'd rather have it spaced out so we didn't have 10 children screaming immediately near us."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food great atmosphere

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food great atmophere, not a date night place per say but a great place for some exclent BBQ and a friendly staff"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 15 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Wasn't crazy about it. Felt

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wasn't crazy about it. Felt an awful lot like a Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Feeding the masses low quality food, get them in and get them out. Nothing unique or special about dining here, but lines of people waiting to get in??? Go figure."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
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Review 16 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

really good food and decent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"really good food and decent portion for the price."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 17 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Troy Dinosaur BBQ lives

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Troy Dinosaur BBQ lives up to the reputation of dinosaur name. The food was delicious and the location was perfect."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Conveniently located to RPI.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Conveniently located to RPI. Just what we were looking for."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2011
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Review 19 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Popular but...

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This upstate New York chain is well known for its biker bar atmosphere and barbecue fare. unfortunately it seems to be a victim if its own success. on a Saturday night the large Troy location was packed. We had a reservation and were seated on time, but it seemed the staff was overwhelmed. Our server got the beer orders mixed up, and our food was lukewarm by the time we got it. rather than being the flavorful, slow cooked barbecue the place its known for, the food was fairly bland, I guess to appeal to a wider audience, which it seems to be doing. I think it would have been better, but still not great, if it had been served warmer.
Our table was along the outside wall, right above the Hudson, which gave us a great view of the river, whi"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot
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Review 20 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Food, Inexpensive, Very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good Food, Inexpensive, Very Loud"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
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Review 21 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant was very crowded

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant was very crowded when we arrived - luckily we had reservations. There was a little wait to get to the hostess station, but once there we were seated quickly (though the staff could have been more friendly - I assume it was due to the crowds). Service was swift and food arrived quickly especially considering the crowd. I remember the food bring good, but not overly memorable. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, but no one said "you need to try this." We were overcharged on our receipt but the restaurant did not fix the error when we brought it up. While it was only a small amount and not a big deal, it left a bad taste in my mouth."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Make a reservation! Used Opentable

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Make a reservation! Used Opentable and was seated within 2 minutes of arrival as opposed to waiting 30 minutes like walk-ins."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place for BBQ Lovers!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Delicious bar-b-que find in this part of the country, a must-visit if you are taking kids to RPI! Fantastic BBQ plus amazing homemade side dishes and desserts (mac and cheese, mashed sweet potatoes, cole slaw, cornbread). We loved the ribs and pulled pork. All desserts made fresh in-house, so save room if possible. Large selection of beer on tap."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This place is a great mix

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place is a great mix of pub and down home Memphis blues cafe all within a mile of RPI.. The only problem is that despite the very good quality ribs, burgers, sides, most items are generously peppered in advance. Caramelized onions, mashed potatoes, veggies, even mac and cheese are peppered. Like salt, you can add, but can't subtract. Other than that, quality is high, prices reasonable and nice hangout on the Hudson River."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 25 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So Good!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a wonderful evening dining at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Saturday. Reservations are definitely a must. Food was great...ribs, chiken, pork, Harlem potato salad, and the corn muffins..we will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Other than a very cold AC

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Other than a very cold AC draught...very good food, good music, nice servers."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Easter Dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a group of 9 for Easter Dinner. The waitress was very good and attentive. She brought my steak and asked me to cut into it to see if it was done the way I wanted, it was overcooked, I said that's ok, and she said no it wasn't and took it back and got me a
new one cooked to order and the manager came over and told me the price of my dinner would be removed from the bill. I thought this was generous as they brought a whole new dinner after I had munched on the cole slaw and sweet potatoes. I was only expecting a new steak not the whole dinner. They make it right! I would recommend this restaurant as it easy to get to and it was quite delicious!
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Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome food..can't wait to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Awesome food..can't wait to go back"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
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Review 29 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Brought the kids for the first

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Brought the kids for the first time and they loved it! Perfect amount of noise so u don't have to worry about kids being too rowdy. Great kids menu, lots for them to choose from."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 30 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was very good.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was very good. My only complaint was the meat luke warm as if it had been ready before the sides. Odd the sides were plenty hot and extremely good. Overall, I enjoyed the meal."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
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Review 31 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We stopped in for dinner with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We stopped in for dinner with three young children recently. The waitress was extremely accommodating to the kids' various needs. One child has severe food allergies, and she and the manager were very careful and patient to make sure that his order was safe. Overall, we has a great experience, and the food was good to boot."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 32 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Top Notch Service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"service was fantastic. Never a bother service was always just in time for refills. Upon leaving every staff member wished us a great day. Wow what a feeling of being treated special. We will return again with friends."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

If you want to talk & hear

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"If you want to talk & hear your table guests, sit away from bar area."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 34 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I discovered this place has

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I discovered this place has music on Saturday night;nice.
One issue, when I order pulled pork, the last 3 time it arrives ice cold. They let me keep the cold Oder, and brought me some warm meat;but what the heck? Why can't it come warm from the start? Would like to eat it all together.....
Band was pretty good thought, and the day manager Margery? Is excellent!
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Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 35 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a group of 11 celebrating

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a group of 11 celebrating 2 birthdays. The food was great and came out quickly. Our waitress was fast, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. She anticipated our needs before we asked. Great food - great experience."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The wife and I were looking

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The wife and I were looking for a good place to get dinner with our 2 1/2 year old and 10 month old, and we wanted better food than Friendly's and McDonalds, but wanted to go to a place where if our kids made a noise, we wouldn't immediately feel guilty. Dinosaur completely delivered. It was awesome, and well worth the drive for us. The parking lot was a little shaky, so we ended up parking on the street and walking a bit, but that's ok. The staff was great with our kids, and it was just over all a great experience. And my 2 1/2 year old was pumped to go to the Dinosaur Restaurant "GRRR!""
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 37 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The ribs were so fatty that

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The ribs were so fatty that I planned on writing or contacting the management to tell you how terrible they were. I would have sent them back but I had already sent back my frozen drink that had no flavor and was like eating snow. We were with another couple whom we had not seen in a while so we at the sides and picked what little edible meat there was off the ribs. My boyfriend absolutely hates fat on any kind of meat and there was so little meat on the ribs that he had to eat something when we got home. The only thing good about the entire experience was the ease in making the reservation on line. I so wish we had ordered chicken or something that we could have enjoyed."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 38 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Simply Amazing!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"An absolute delicious place! We love Dinosaur BBQ its our favorite. Nothing but the best BBQ in the world. cant wait to come back"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

It was a great place to eat,

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was a great place to eat, food is pretty expensive though for what they serve."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was an extremely busy Friday

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was an extremely busy Friday night. Lots of folks waiting for tables. Service was outstanding. St. Louis Ribs were overcooked and were not as hot as they should have been. A little tougher than I expected."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Loud and jammed. Very causal

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loud and jammed. Very causal attired crowd. Food is okay. St. Louis ribs are dry and not fall off the bone tender."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
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Review 42 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

dinosaur bbq has such great

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"dinosaur bbq has such great reputation that i went, my first visit, w/ high expectations. it was good, but not outstanding (not even great). the wings were excellent, the rest was ok. the fried green tomatoes had so much breading it was difficult to know what was inside. the sides were starch heavy; the menu was red meat heavy. it was too noisy, esp, since we got there @ 3:00 (that might have been due to the sunday of president's day weekend). i would not give someone a negative recommendation; nor would i give high praise."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 43 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinosaur in Troy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Dinosaur BBQ restaurants in Syracuse and Rochester have a well earned reputation as high quality BBQ. Troy offers that same quality to Albany Capital District, if with a somewhat more sedate, less "biker" atmosphere. Great that there's one in our area. Some of the best BBQ anywhere. Moist ribs, great brisket, pulled pork, really exceptional sides."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 44 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredible smoked ribs & sauce,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Incredible smoked ribs & sauce, flavorful soups & appetizers. On the spot every time! Lunch specials can't be beat."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 45 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The dinner was great would

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The dinner was great would have given it better review except they lost my credit card from the table to the credit card machine. How that happens I don't know. Manger took care of the meal which was good but still unsure how u loose a card."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 46 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very good 1st time visit.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very good 1st time visit. Enjoyed it tremendously."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 47 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was very attentive.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was very attentive. Our Waitress recommended an excellent beer. The food was delicious. We enjoy dining here and will return."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2010
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Review 48 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was wonderful and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was wonderful and the service was fast and cheerful."
Dined on 02/04/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 49 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinosaur is consistent. Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Dinosaur is consistent. Great food. Great service.One thing slightly negative is that an odd number of guests (like 7) will get you a table for six with an extra chair pulled up to the end. The tables are simply too small for the amount of food when they do this.If you havent been to the Dinosaur you are missing out on some fantastic food. Hard to imagine that some of the country's best BBQ comes from NY State."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2011
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Review 50 for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Troy
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Parking was terrible at this

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
"Parking was terrible at this facility...we drove around for over 15 minutes looking for parking, and had to finally park a block away. We had reservations a week ahead of time, but still had to wait over a half hour to get in. The waiting area was so crowded, there was hardly room to breath,(which didn't thrill us, and it was LOUD... . Once we got in, the waiter was very pleasant and the food & service was good. All in all, I don't think we'd make the effort of going there again."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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