Dinosaur BBQ Buffalo Menu has become a favorite stop for smoked-meat lovers, but its story began long before the restaurant reached New York’s Queen City. Founded by John Stage in 1983 as a humble mobile BBQ joint traveling to motorcycle festivals, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Syracuse. As the smoke, flavor, and word-of-mouth spread, the brand expanded across New York—including the beloved Dinosaur BBQ Buffalo location. Fans were drawn to its rustic vibe, bold flavors, and a menu that evolved while staying true to its roots.
In the long run, the Dinosaur BBQ Buffalo menu has earned attention for its tender brisket, slow-smoked ribs, and legendary pulled pork.
But many diners don’t realize there’s a secret menu filled with off-menu combos and smoky twists that regulars quietly rave about. These hidden gems keep loyal fans coming back for something new each visit.
Still, even with all the new additions, the original signature BBQ classic—the dish that started it all—remains a staple, proving that some flavors never fade.
Dinosaur BBQ Buffalo Menu (Full Update 2026)
STARTERS Item Note Price Dino Poutine Fries, beef gravy, pulled pork, pimento cheese, pickled onion & jalapeño $10 Creole Deviled Eggs (3 pcs) Cajun spiced & topped with chives $6 Creole Deviled Eggs (6 pcs) Cajun spiced & topped with chives $11.5 Fried Green Tomatoes (3 pcs) Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing $7 Fried Green Tomatoes (5 pcs) Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing $10 Smokehouse Nachos (Feeds 2–4) Your choice of pulled pork or chopped brisket +$2 with house queso, smoked tomatoes, pickled onion and jalapeño, BBQ drizzle, chipotle crema, chives $14
BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN WINGS
Item Note Price 3 pcs Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery $5.5 6 pcs Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery $10 13 pcs Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery $19 Honey BBQ Mild — K-Pow Korean Mild — Wango Habanero Hot — Jerk Glaze Hot — Garlic Chipotle Hot — Hello Buffalo Hot — Devil’s Duel Hottest —
DINO SLIDERS
Item Note Price Any 3 Sliders — $15.5 Any 4 Sliders — $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
THE SALAD PROJECT
CREATE YOUR OWN SALAD
Item Note Price Homemade Dressing Creole Honey Mustard Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Bar-B-Blues House, Blue Cheese, Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch — Extra Touch Thick-cut Bacon +$2, Deviled Egg +$1.5, NYS Cheddar +$1.5, Danish Blue Cheese +$1.5 — Chopped Salad Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, carrot, cornbread, spiced walnuts $9 base Proteins Pulled Pork, Sliced Brisket +$1, Pulled Chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken Breast $6 (choose one)
PIT TO PLATE
BAR-B-QUE PORK RIBS
Item Note Price ¼ Rack (3 Ribs) Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with original BBQ sauce $15 ½ Rack (6 Ribs) Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with original BBQ sauce $22 ¾ Rack (9 Ribs) Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with original BBQ sauce $28 Full Rack (12 Ribs) Duroc St. Louis ribs, dry rubbed and slow smoked, lightly glazed with original BBQ sauce $36 Sweetheart Deal for 2 Full rack of ribs + 4 homemade sides $41
COMBO PLATES
Item Note Price Pick Two Meats St. Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork, ½ Chicken +$3, ¼ Chicken, Prime Brisket with jalapeños, Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Link Sausage $23 Pick Three Meats St. Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork, ½ Chicken +$3, ¼ Chicken, Prime Brisket with jalapeños, Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Link Sausage $28 Tres Niños Petite sampling of Prime Brisket with jalapeños, St. Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork $18.5
PLATES
Item Note Price Bar-B-Que Chicken Antibiotic and cage-free, apple-brined, pit-smoked, glazed with 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 Vegetable Plate Choose any four homemade sides with cornbread $15
FAMILY STYLIN’ BAR-B-QUE
Item Note Price ½ 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 Full Family Stylin’ Whole chicken (6 pcs) | full rack of ribs | 1 lb pork or brisket +$2 (try it half & half) | 3 homemade sides | cornbread (Serves 4–6) $93
SPECIALTY SANDWICHES
TRUE BLUE BAR-B-QUE
Item Note Price Prime Brisket 1/3 lb Prime aged beef, hand sliced, pickled onions & jalapeños, horsey mayo, original sauce, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $16 / $19 New! Grilled Brisket Taco Two soft corn tortillas, brisket, tangy onions, cheddar cheese, pickled onions & jalapeños, Red Chili Sour Cherry Sauce; 1 side / 2 sides $16.5 / $19.5 BBS Prime brisket, thick-cut bacon, melted Swiss, horsey mayo, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $17.5 / $20.5 Cheesesteak Chopped brisket +$1 or pulled chicken, tangy onions, poblano peppers, BBQ, melted cheddar, pressed long roll; 1 side / 2 sides $15 / $18 Pulled Pork Shoulder 1/3 lb hand pulled Duroc Pork, original sauce, house pickles, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $14 / $17 Memphis Pulled pork, original sauce, topped with creamy slaw, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $14.5 / $17.5 Cuban Mojito pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, on a pressed roll; 1 side / 2 sides $15 / $18
CRISPY
Item Note Price Mr. Crisp – Original Style Crispy fried chicken breast, house cured pickles, coleslaw, zip sauce, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $14 / $17 Mr. Crisp – Hello Buffalo Crispy fried chicken breast, hello buffalo sauce, celery salsa verde, blue cheese, grilled roll; 1 side / 2 sides $14 / $17 Catfish Po’ Boy Crispy fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickled onion & jalapeños, tartar sauce, pressed long roll; 1 side / 2 sides $14 / $17
BURGERS
Item Note Price Dino Burger Lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion, melted American, pickles; 1 side / 2 sides | +thick-cut bacon $2 $14 / $17 Bacon Deluxe Sautéed tangy onions, thick slice bacon, melted Swiss, pickles; 1 side / 2 sides $15.5 / $18.5
HOMEMADE SIDES
Item Note Price BBQ Beans w/ pork — BBQ Fried Rice w/ BBQ meats — Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy — Simmered Greens w/ smoked turkey — Fresh Cut Fries — — Chopped Salad — — Applesauce — — Mac & Cheese — — Cajun Corn — — Coleslaw — — Harlem Potato Salad — —
