Dinosaur BBQ Rochester Menu (Update Menu 2025)

If you’re searching for the Dinosaur BBQ Rochester Menu, it all begins with the story of this legendary smokehouse. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que was founded in 1983 by John Stage and two friends, starting as a mobile biker-friendly BBQ joint traveling across the Northeast. By 1988, they planted roots in Syracuse, and as word spread about their bold, rustic flavors, the brand expanded to locations like Rochester, Harlem, Brooklyn, and beyond. Fans loved the mix of Southern comfort and gritty New York character, helping the restaurant evolve its menu over the years into a must-search favorite for “best BBQ in Rochester.”

Today, the Dinosaur BBQ Rochester menu features classics like slow-smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and comfort sides that keep regulars coming back.

But what many don’t know is that there’s a small secret menu filled with experimental sandwiches, off-menu combos, and limited-time rubs that loyal fans quietly rave about.

And through every change and expansion, their original signature BBQ dish remains the soul of the place—still loved, still smoky, and still unforgettable.

Dinosaur BBQ Rochester Menu (Full Update Menu 2025)

Entrees – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
1/4 Rack Ribs	St. Louis Ribs, Dry Rubbed and Slow Smoked, Lightly Glazed with Our Original…	$16.50
1/2 Rack Ribs	St. Louis Ribs, Dry Rubbed and Slow Smoked, Lightly Glazed with Our Original…	$24.00
3/4 Rack Ribs	St. Louis Ribs, Dry Rubbed and Slow Smoked, Lightly Glazed with Our Original…	$31.00
Full Rack Ribs	St. Louis Ribs, Dry Rubbed and Slow Smoked, Lightly Glazed with Our Original…	$39.00
Sweetheart	Full rack of ribs + 4 homemade sides.	$45.00
Big Ass Pork Plate	Hand pulled pork shoulder, original sauce, piled high with house-cured pickles. GF	$20.00
Brisket Plate	30 day aged Prime beef, hand sliced, lean and moist with pickled onion & jalapeños.	$28.50
1/2 BBQ Chicken	Antibiotic and cage-free, apple-brined, pit-smoked, glazed with our original sauce. GF	$20.00
Chimi Half Chicken	Our smoked half chicken topped with our house-made chimichurri. GF	$20.50
Cajun Fried Catfish Entrée	Crispy cornmeal crusted, cajun spiced with black-eyed pea relish and tartar sauce	$20.00
Tres Ninos	A Petite Sampling of Brisket, Ribs and Pork. GF	$21.00
2 Meat Combo	Be Your Own Pit Boss. Choose your Meats, Includes Two Homemade Sides and…	$26.00
3 Meat Combo	Be Your Own Pit Boss. Choose your Meats, Includes Two Homemade Sides and…	$32.00
1/2 Family Style Package	Serves 2–3. 1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Rack of Ribs, 1/2 Pound Brisket or Pork, Two Sides…	$52.00
Family Style Package	Serves 4–6. Whole Chicken, Full Rack of Ribs, One Pound Brisket or Pork, Three…	$103.00

Sandwiches – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
Brisket Sandwich	1/3 lb. Prime aged beef, hand sliced, pickled onions & jalapeños, horsey mayo, original…	$19.00
Brisket Bacon Swiss	Prime brisket, thick-cut bacon, melted swiss, horsey mayo, grilled roll	$20.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich	1/3 lb. hand-pulled pork shoulder, original sauce, pickles, grilled potato roll. Comes…	$15.50
Pork Memphis	1/3 lb. hand-pulled pork shoulder, original sauce, grilled potato roll. Your choice of…	$16.00
Cuban Sandwich	Mojo pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, pressed roll	$16.50
Power Couple	Best of both worlds. Prime Brisket and Pork Memphis Sliders on potato rolls. Your…	$17.50
Mr. Crisp	Crispy fried chicken breast, house cured pickles, coleslaw, zip sauce, grilled potato…	$16.00
Buffalo Mr. Crisp	Crispy fried chicken breast, buffalo sauce, celery salsa verde, blue cheese, grilled roll	$16.00
O.G. Chicken Sandwich	Mojo marinated, BBQ basted, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion &…	$15.50
Big Jack Burger	Two smash patties, special sauce, lettuce, American cheese, fried green tomato,…	$16.00
Dino Burger	Certified Angus Beef ®, BBQ basted, lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion,…	$16.00
Bacon Deluxe Burger	Certified Angus Beef ®, BBQ basted, caramelized tangy onions, thick-cut bacon…	$17.50
Impossible Burger	Plant Based Burger, Caramelized BBQ Onions, melted cheddar, smoked plum…	$17.00

Appetizers – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
6 Bar-B-Que Wings	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery. GF	$13.00
13 Bar-B-Que Wings	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, with blue cheese dressing & celery. GF	$22.00
Green Tomatoes Small	Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing	$8.00
Green Tomatoes Large	Panko crusted, crispy fried, Pecorino Romano, buttermilk ranch dressing	$13.00
Deviled Eggs 3	Cajun spiced & topped with chives. GF	$7.00
Deviled Eggs 6	Cajun spiced & topped with chives. GF	$13.50
Cheeseburger Slider	Pickles, zip sauce	$6.50
Pork Belly Slider	Pickled onion & jalapeño, K-Pow Korean BBQ sauce	$7.50
Pork Slider	Pickles, BBQ sauce	$6.50
Prime Brisket Slider	Pickled Onion & Jalapeno, horsey mayo, BBQ Sauce	$8.50
3 Sliders	Served on grilled potato rolls	$20.00
4 Sliders	Served on grilled potato rolls	$25.00

Salad & Bowls – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
Chopped Salad	Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, carrot, cornbread, spiced walnuts	$11.00
Dirty South Bowl	Cajun dusted southern fried chicken breast, mac & cheese, BBQ Beans, cheddar chees…	$16.00
Sweets & Greens Bowl	Whipped sweet potatoes, simmered greens with smoked turkey, cornbread, deviled…	$12.00

Sides – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
Dino BBQ Bag Chips (1oz)	Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Sensuous Slathering Wavy BBQ Potato Chips.	$1.00
Side Cornbread	2 hunks of Homemade Cornbread	$2.25
Side Dressing	—	$1.50
BBQ Beans w/pork (GF)	—	$4.00+
Cajun Corn	—	$4.00+
Coleslaw (GF)	—	$4.00+
Mac & Cheese	—	$4.00+
Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy	—	$4.00+
Potato Salad (GF)	—	$4.00+
Simmered Greens W/Smk Turkey (GF)	—	$4.00+
Tomato Cucumber Sal (GF)	—	$4.00+
Whipped Sweet Potato	With Spicy Nut Topping	$4.00+

Kids – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
2 Ribs Kids	St. Louis Ribs, Dry Rubbed and Slow Smoked, Lightly Glazed with Our Original…	$9.00
3 Wings Kids	Spice-rubbed, pit-smoked, grill finished, slathered in our Mild Honey BBQ, with blu…	$9.00
Beef Slider Kids	—	$9.00
Burger Slider Kids	Pickles, zip sauce	$9.00
Chicken Fingers Kids	—	$9.00
Grilled Cheese Kids	—	$9.00
Mac & Cheese Kids	—	$9.00
Pork Slider Kids	—	$9.00

Beverages – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
Bottle Water	Dasani	$3.00
Pepsi Can	—	$3.00
Diet Pepsi Can	—	$3.00
Gingerale Can	—	$3.00
Grape Can	—	$3.00
Orange Can	—	$3.00
Mountain Dew Can	—	$3.00
Saranac Orange Cream Bottle	—	$4.00
Saranac Root Beer Bottle	—	$4.00
Saranac Shirley Temple Bottle	—	$4.00
Pepsi 2 Liter	—	$5.50
Diet Pepsi 2 Liter	—	$5.50
Starry 2 Liter	—	$5.50

Desserts – Rochester

Item	Note	Price
Key Lime Pie	Fresh squeezed lime custard and graham cracker crust.	$7.50
Peanut Butter Pie	Peanut butter cookie crust, peanut butter cream filling and dark chocolate ganache.	$7.50
Pumpkin Pie	—	$7.50
Salted Caramel Cookie Bar	Crispy and soft chocolate chip cookies stuffed with gooey salted caramel with a…	$6.50