Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse Menu (Update Menu 2026)

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse Menu has become a legend in New York’s barbecue scene, but the story goes back to 1983 when founder John Stage began serving slow-smoked meats from a mobile biker-style BBQ pit. What started as a roadside food operation in Syracuse quickly grew into a beloved regional icon, eventually expanding across the Northeast as word spread about its bold flavors, lively atmosphere, and unmistakable smokehouse charm.

Slowly, the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse Menu evolved with new pitmaster specials, scratch-made sides, and seasonal items—yet it never lost the soulful feel that made it famous.

Fans know the popular staples like brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and classic sides. Still, few realize there’s also a quiet secret menu filled with off-menu combos, upgraded sandwiches, and special rub variations created by longtime pitmasters. These hidden gems add a little extra magic beyond the classics for regulars.

And through all the evolution, the original signature smoked ribs remain the heart of the restaurant—still tender, still iconic, and still the dish locals proudly call their eternal favorite.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)

starters

PICKINGS

Item	Note	Price
Creole Deviled Eggs	Cajun spiced & topped with chives 3 pcs	$6
Creole Deviled Eggs	Cajun spiced & topped with chives 6 pcs	$11.5
Spicy Shrimp Boil PEEL & EAT	Shrimp cooked in a boil of beer, herbs & spices. Served COLD with habanero cocktail sauce. 1/4lb solo	$7
Spicy Shrimp Boil PEEL & EAT	Shrimp cooked in a boil of beer, herbs & spices. Served COLD with habanero cocktail sauce. 1/2lb for 2-3	$14
Fried Green Tomatoes	Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing 3 pcs	$7
Fried Green Tomatoes	Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing 5 pcs	$10
Dino Poutine	Fries, beef gravy, pulled pork, pimento cheese, pickled onion & jalapeño	$10

CHILI NACHOS (FEEDS 2-4)

Item	Note	Price
Chili Nachos	A.K. chili, house queso, pickled onion & jalapeño, smoked tomato, chipotle crema Add Pork or Brisket +$2	$12

DINO SLIDERS

(ANY 3 FOR $15.5 ★ ANY 4 FOR $20)

Item	Note	Price
BBQ Pork	Pickles, BBQ sauce	$5.5
Prime Brisket	Pickled onion & jalapeño, horsey mayo, BBQ sauce	$6.5
Cheeseburger	Pickles, zip sauce	$5.5
Fried Green Royale	Crispy green tomato, sliced shrimp, smoked tomato salsa, onion & jalapeño, zip sauce	$5.5

BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN WINGS

Item	Note	Price
Bar-B-Que Chicken Wings	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery 3 pcs	$5.5
Bar-B-Que Chicken Wings	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery 6 pcs	$10
Bar-B-Que Chicken Wings	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery 13 pcs	$19
Mild Honey BBQ	—	—
Mild K-Pow Korean	—	—
Hot Wango Habanero	—	—
Hot Jerk Glaze	—	—
Hot Garlic Chipotle	—	—
Hot Hello Buffalo	—	—
Hottest Devil’s Duel	—	—

THE SALAD PROJECT

CHOPPED SALAD

Item	Note	Price
Chopped Salad	Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, carrot, cornbread, spiced walnuts	$9

PROTEINS (CHOOSE ONE)

Item	Note	Price
Pulled Pork	—	$6
Sliced Brisket	—	$7
Pulled Chicken	—	$6
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast	—	$6
Smoked Portobello	—	$6
Crispy Fried Catfish	—	$6

EXTRA TOUCH

Item	Note	Price
Thick-cut Bacon	—	$2
Deviled Egg	—	$1.5
NYS Cheddar	—	$1.5
Danish Blue Cheese	—	$1.5

HOMEMADE DRESSING

Item	Note	Price
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette	—	—
Red Wine Vinaigrette	—	—
Bar-B-Blues House	—	—
Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch	—	—
Blue Cheese	—	—

Bar b-que

SMOKED MEATS

Item	Note	Price
Bar-B-Que Chicken	All natural. Antibiotic and cage-free, apple-brined, pit-smoked, glazed with our original sauce	$18.5
Brisket Plate	USDA Prime. 30 day aged Prime beef, hand sliced, lean and juicy with pickled onion & jalapeños	$23
Pork Plate	Big Ass. Hand pulled Duroc pork shoulder, original sauce, piled high with house-cured pickles	$19

NO SMOKE

Item	Note	Price
Chicken Steak	Mojito marinated, boneless, skinless breast, smoked onions & chimichurri Add peppers, mushrooms & provolone +$2	$19
Cajun Fried Catfish	Crispy cornmeal crusted, cajun spiced with black-eyed pea relish and tartar sauce	$19.5
West Texas Rib-Eye	Certified Angus Beef® Steak, center cut, 30 day aged and spice rubbed CHOICE OF: Habanero Cook’s Butter, Bourbon Molasses Steak Sauce or Chimichurri	$34

BAR-B-QUE PORK RIBS

Item	Note	Price
1/4 Rack (3 Ribs)	Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with our original BBQ sauce	$15
1/2 Rack (6 Ribs)	Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with our original BBQ sauce	$22
3/4 Rack (9 Ribs)	Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with our original BBQ sauce	$28
Full Rack (12 Ribs)	Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with our original BBQ sauce	$36
Sweetheart Deal for 2	Full rack of ribs + 4 homemade sides	$41

COMBO PLATES

(PICK TWO OR THREE MEATS $23/$28)

Item	Note	Price
St. Louis Ribs	—	—
Pulled Pork	—	—
1/2 Chicken	—	+$3
1/4 Chicken	—	—
Prime Brisket	with jalapenos	—
1/4 lb Spicy Shrimp Boil	Peel & eat cold	—
Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Link Sausage	—	—

SAMPLE ($18.5)

Item	Note	Price
Tres Niños	Petite sampling of: Prime Brisket with jalapenos, St. Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork	$18.5

FAMILY STYLIN’ BAR-B-QUE

Item	Note	Price
Family Stylin’ Bar-B-Que	Feed the fam with this Bar-B-Que Spread: Whole Chicken (8 pcs) OR Full Rack of Ribs OR 1 lb Pork or Brisket +$2, 3 homemade sides, cornbread serves 4–6	$93
1/2 Family Stylin’	1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack of ribs, 1/2 lb pork or brisket +$1, 2 homemade sides, cornbread serves 2–3	$47

sandwiches

BBQ CHEESESTEAKS

Item	Note	Price
BBQ Cheesesteaks	Served on a pressed long roll with sautéed tangy onions, poblano peppers, BBQ & melted cheese choice. Choose your meat: Chopped Brisket +$1 ★ Pulled Pork ★ Pulled Chicken. Choose your cheese: Swiss ★ American ★ NYS Cheddar ★ Provolone	—
BBQ Cheesesteaks (1 side)	—	$15
BBQ Cheesesteaks (2 sides)	—	$18
Add Thick-Cut Bacon	—	$2

U.S.D.A. PRIME BRISKET

Item	Note	Price
Prime Brisket (1 side)	1/3 lb Prime aged beef, hand sliced, pickled onions & jalapeños, horsey mayo, original sauce, grilled potato roll	$16
Prime Brisket (2 sides)	1/3 lb Prime aged beef, hand sliced, pickled onions & jalapeños, horsey mayo, original sauce, grilled potato roll	$19
BBS (1 side)	Prime brisket, thick-cut bacon, melted swiss, horsey mayo, grilled potato roll	$17.5
BBS (2 sides)	Prime brisket, thick-cut bacon, melted swiss, horsey mayo, grilled potato roll	$20.5
NEW! Grilled Brisket Taco (1 side)	Two soft corn tortillas, brisket, tangy onions, cheddar cheese, pickled onions & jalapeños, Red Chili Sour Cherry Sauce	$16.5
NEW! Grilled Brisket Taco (2 sides)	Two soft corn tortillas, brisket, tangy onions, cheddar cheese, pickled onions & jalapeños, Red Chili Sour Cherry Sauce	$19.5

DUROC PORK SHOULDER

Item	Note	Price
Pulled Pork (1 side)	1/3 lb hand pulled pork, original sauce, house pickles, grilled potato roll	$14
Pulled Pork (2 sides)	1/3 lb hand pulled pork, original sauce, house pickles, grilled potato roll	$17
Cuban (1 side)	Mojo pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, on a pressed roll	$15
Cuban (2 sides)	Mojo pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, on a pressed roll	$18
Power Couple (1 side)	Best of both worlds, prime brisket and pork Memphis sliders on potato rolls your choice sweet & sour or creamy slaw	$15
Power Couple (2 sides)	Best of both worlds, prime brisket and pork Memphis sliders on potato rolls your choice sweet & sour or creamy slaw	$18

CRISPY

Item	Note	Price
Mr. Crisp Original Style (1 side)	Crispy fried chicken breast, house cured pickles, coleslaw, zip sauce, grilled potato roll	$14
Mr. Crisp Original Style (2 sides)	Crispy fried chicken breast, house cured pickles, coleslaw, zip sauce, grilled potato roll	$17
Hello Buffalo (1 side)	Crispy fried chicken breast, hello buffalo sauce, celery salsa verde, blue cheese, grilled potato roll	$14
Hello Buffalo (2 sides)	Crispy fried chicken breast, hello buffalo sauce, celery salsa verde, blue cheese, grilled potato roll	$17
Catfish Po’ Boy (1 side)	Crispy fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, tartar sauce, pressed long roll	$14
Catfish Po’ Boy (2 sides)	Crispy fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, tartar sauce, pressed long roll	$17

BURGERS

(6oz. Certified Angus Beef, zip sauce)

Item	Note	Price
Dino Burger (1 side)	Lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion, melted American	$14
Dino Burger (2 sides)	Lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion, melted American	$17
Add Thick-Cut Bacon	—	$2
Bacon Deluxe (1 side)	Sautéed tangy onions, thick slice bacon, melted Swiss, pickles	$15.5
Bacon Deluxe (2 sides)	Sautéed tangy onions, thick slice bacon, melted Swiss, pickles	$18.5
The Pitmaster (1 side)	Smoked plum tomatoes, melted cheddar, red onion, burnt ends	$15.5
The Pitmaster (2 sides)	Smoked plum tomatoes, melted cheddar, red onion, burnt ends	$18.5

Vegetarian ‘Que

Item	Note	Price
BBQ Mushroom Reuben (1 side)	Smoked portobello “burnt ends”, tangy onions, red slaw, melted swiss, zip sauce, pressed long roll	$15
BBQ Mushroom Reuben (2 sides)	Smoked portobello “burnt ends”, tangy onions, red slaw, melted swiss, zip sauce, pressed long roll	$18
Impossible Bar-B-Que Burger (1 side)	Plant based burger, caramelized BBQ onions, melted cheddar, smoked plum tomatoes, pickle, zip sauce	$15.5
Impossible Bar-B-Que Burger (2 sides)	Plant based burger, caramelized BBQ onions, melted cheddar, smoked plum tomatoes, pickle, zip sauce	$18.5

O.G. Chicken Breast

Item	Note	Price
O.G. Chicken Breast (1 side)	Mojito marinated, bbq basted, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, zip sauce, grilled roll	$14
O.G. Chicken Breast (2 sides)	Mojito marinated, bbq basted, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, zip sauce, grilled roll	$17

BOWLS

Item	Note	Price
Bar-B-Que Bowl	Black beans & rice, mixed greens, grilled cornbread, deviled egg, toasted pumpkin seeds. Choice of: Pulled Pork, Brisket +$1, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Portobello	$14
Dirty South	Cajun dusted southern fried chicken breast, mac & cheese, A.K. chili, cheddar cheese, simmered greens, cornbread	$15

HOMEMADE SIDES

Item	Note	Price
Simmered Greens	with smoked turkey	—
Mashed Potatoes	with gravy	—
Mac & Cheese	—	—
Coleslaw	—	—
Macaroni Salad	—	—
Black Beans & Rice	—	—
Applesauce	—	—
Fresh Cut Fries	—	—
Tomato Cucumber Salad	—	—
BBQ Beans	w/pork	—
A.K. Chili	—	—
Side Salad	—	—