Dinosaur BBQ Troy Menu (Update Menu 2026)

Dinosaur BBQ Troy has a story that feels as smoky and soulful as its food. The journey began in 1983 when founder John Stage started serving slow-smoked barbecue from a mobile concession stand at motorcycle festivals. What began in Syracuse eventually grew into a beloved New York tradition, expanding to several cities—including Troy—thanks to bold flavors, biker-style charm, and a menu that evolved with every new location.

As the restaurant’s popularity grew, the Dinosaur BBQ Troy menu became known for its hearty plates, house-smoked meats, and signature sauces that fans travel miles to enjoy.

Gradually, the menu expanded from basic ribs and brisket to creative sides, sandwiches, and seasonal specials. Yet most people don’t realize there’s also a quiet secret menu—a collection of off-menu tweaks, extra-smoky cuts, and sauce-packed combos that regulars swear by. These hidden gems make the dining experience feel even more personal.

Still, no matter how much the Dinosaur BBQ Troy menu evolves, the original signature dish—the classic slow-smoked ribs—remains a timeless favorite. Fans keep coming back for both the tradition and the secret surprises waiting to be discovered.

dinosaur bbq troy Menu (Full Update 2026)

Starters

DINO SLIDERS

Item	Note	Price
ANY 3 FOR $15.5 ★ ANY 4 FOR $20
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 ★ 6 pcs $10 ★ 13 pcs $19
Honey BBQ	Mild
K-Pow KOREAN	Mild
Wango HABANERO	Hot
Jerk Glaze	Hot
Garlic Chipotle	Hot
Hello Buffalo	Hot
Devil’s Duel	Hottest

PICKINGS

Item	Note	Price
CREOLE DEVILED EGGS	Cajun spiced & topped with chives 3 pcs $6 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 1/2lb for 2–3 $14
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES	Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing 3 pcs $7 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

Bar-B-Que

SMOKED MEATS

Item	Note	Price
BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN	Antibiotic and cage-free, apple-brined, pit-smoked, glazed with our original sauce	$18.5
BRISKET PLATE	30 day aged Prime beef, hand sliced, lean and juicy with pickled onion & jalapeños	$23
PORK PLATE	Hand pulled Duroc pork shoulder, original sauce, piled high with house-cured pickles	$19
CHICKEN STEAK	Mojito marinated, boneless, skinless breast, smoked onions & chimichurri	$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

Item	Note	Price
PICK TWO OR THREE MEATS	ST. LOUIS RIBS, PULLED PORK, 1/2 CHICKEN +$3, 1/4 CHICKEN, PRIME BRISKET with jalapeños, 1/4 LB SPICY SHRIMP BOIL PEEL & EAT COLD, Jalapeño Cheddar HOT LINK SAUSAGE	$23/$28
SAMPLE		$18.5
Tres Niños	Petite sampling of: PRIME BRISKET with jalapeños, ST. LOUIS RIBS, PULLED PORK

FAMILY STYLIN’ BAR-B-QUE

Item	Note	Price
FAMILY STYLIN’	Feed the fam with this Bar-B-Que Spread. WHOLE CHICKEN (6 PCS) / FULL RACK OF RIBS / 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
1 side		$15
2 sides		$18
Add Thick-Cut Bacon		+$2
G’Will GRILLED BRISKET TACO	Two soft corn tortillas, brisket, tangy onions, cheddar cheese, pickled onions & jalapeños, Red Chili Sour Cherry Sauce	1 side $16.5 / 2 sides $19.5

U.S.D.A. PRIME BRISKET

Item	Note	Price
PRIME BRISKET	1/3 lb Prime aged beef, hand sliced, pickled onions & jalapeños, horsey mayo, original sauce, grilled Martin roll	1 side $16 / 2 sides $19
BBS	Prime brisket, thick-cut bacon, melted swiss, horsey mayo, grilled roll	1 side $17.5 / 2 sides $20.5
PRIME BRISKET BANH MI	Korean BBQ, sweet & sour red cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, cilantro, zip sauce, pressed roll	1 side $16 / 2 sides $19

DUROC PORK SHOULDER

Item	Note	Price
PULLED PORK	1/3 lb hand pulled pork, original sauce, house pickles, grilled Martin roll	1 side $14 / 2 sides $17
Make it a ★Memphis	top with coleslaw .50c Your choice of sweet & sour or creamy slaw
CUBAN	Mojito pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, on a pressed roll	1 side $15 / 2 sides $18
(2 SLICERS) PORK NEW COUPLE	Best of both worlds, prime brisket and pork memphis sliders on potato rolls your choice sweet & sour or creamy slaw	1 side $15 / 2 sides $18

CRISPY

Item	Note	Price
MR. CRISP Original Style	Crispy fried chicken breast, house cured pickles, coleslaw, zip sauce, grilled roll	1 side $14 / 2 sides $17
MR. CRISP Hello Buffalo	Crispy fried chicken breast, hello buffalo sauce, celery salsa verde, blue cheese, grilled roll	1 side $14 / 2 sides $17
CATFISH PO’ BOY	Crispy fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, tartar sauce, pressed long roll	1 side $14 / 2 sides $17

BURGERS (8oz. Certified Angus Beef, zip sauce)

Item	Note	Price
DINO BURGER	Lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion, melted American	1 side $15 / 2 sides $18 ★ +thick-cut bacon $2
BACON DELUXE	Sautéed tangy onions, thick slice bacon, melted Swiss, pickles	1 side $16 / 2 sides $19
THE PITMASTER	Smoked plum tomatoes, melted cheddar, red onion, burnt ends	1 side $16 / 2 sides $19
O.G. CHICKEN BREAST	Mojito marinated, bbq basted, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, zip sauce, grilled roll	1 side $14 / 2 sides $17

VEGETARIAN ‘QUE

Item	Note	Price
BBQ MUSHROOM REUBEN	Smoked portobello “burnt ends”, tangy onions, red slaw, melted swiss, zip sauce, pressed long roll	1 side $15 / 2 sides $18
IMPOSSIBLE BAR-B-QUE BURGER	Plant based burger, caramelized BBQ onions, melted cheddar, smoked plum tomatoes, zip sauce	1 side $15.5 / 2 sides $18.5

BOWLS

Item	Note	Price
BAR-B-QUE Bowl	Whipped sweet potatoes, simmered greens, cornbread, deviled egg, mixed greens, 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

THE SALAD PROJECT

Item	Note	Price
CHOPPED SALAD	Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, carrot, cornbread, spiced walnuts	$9 BASE

PROTEINS (CHOOSE ONE)

Item	Note	Price
Pulled Pork		$6
Sliced Brisket		$6 +$1
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
Creole Honey Mustard
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Bar-B-Blues House
Cayenne
Buttermilk Ranch
Blue Cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette