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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Barbecue restaurant · 604 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States · United States

4.4 on Google · 6,534 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 48 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.4★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.4★

952 examined reviews

Flagged
5%

48 of 1,000

Coverage
15%

1,000 of 6,534 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this casual restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with friendly service and a popular selection of barbecue meats and sides. While many patrons praise the tender ribs, wings, and flavorful combinations, some note inconsistencies such as dry meat or overly salty dishes.

+ Repeated strengths

Ribs

Reviewers frequently highlight the ribs as tender, flavorful, and falling off the bone.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2023-09-17

Ribs were fantastic, but brisket was sadly dry. Sides and other meats were also good, so if the brisket were more tender, this place would be amazing.

5★ · 2025-07-04

This is by far the best BBQ in the city. The brisket and ribs are perfectly smoked and super tender. Service was excellent and very accommodating. Can’t recommend this place enough and will definitely come back here.

5★ · 2026-05-05

I'm so sad that this restaurant is leaving! I know they're getting kicked out but I still can't believe it. I've come here two times in the past month to get my last bites. I really like their nachos, wings, and ribs. Last time I went here...

Wings

Reviewers praise the chicken wings as a standout menu item with great smoke and seasoning.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-02-29

Sat at the bar and got wings to start. Amazing. I get them bare to get the smoke flavor and they were on point. Then for dinner the pork belly, ribs and the white chicken. And all were some of the best I have had. I will be back in town in...

4★ · 2025-08-13

Try the wings! Without a doubt, the best chicken wings I've ever had

5★ · 2026-05-05

I'm so sad that this restaurant is leaving! I know they're getting kicked out but I still can't believe it. I've come here two times in the past month to get my last bites. I really like their nachos, wings, and ribs. Last time I went here...

Atmosphere and Service

Reviewers frequently commend the welcoming vibe, spacious environment, and accommodating staff.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-10-23

This place was EPIC!!! The vibe !!! The Food !!!!!! The Staff !!!!!! All was beyond perfect. I loved it and I loved that bathroom lol its was super clean and like some kinda steempunk 80s puck vibe lol

5★ · 2025-10-05

Huge Sunday family dinner. Was busy but we were seated immediately. Short staffed but our waiter was great and managed to do everything on time even if so short staffed. Food was excellent.

5★ · 2026-04-28

The hostess sat us fairly quickly (even though the place was packed). Food was great! Service by Patrice was excellent! If you're planning to visit, get there quick, as we were told this location will be closing for good in May (making way...

− Repeated complaints

Dry Meat

Some reviewers report receiving dry or tough cuts of brisket and ribs.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2023-08-29

The bbq ribs were extremely dry and way too salty. I tried this place out based on the pictures which look great, ribs look juicy so I was confused/disappointed to find them to be the way I described above…

4★ · 2023-09-17

Ribs were fantastic, but brisket was sadly dry. Sides and other meats were also good, so if the brisket were more tender, this place would be amazing.

1★ · 2025-08-09

I've been to the one in Harlem alot better than this one in brooklyn. I felt the ribs are tough. Didn't like it

Salty Food

Several reviewers mention that certain dishes and sides are overly salty.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2023-08-29

The waitress was very good. I gave 3 stars because the food was very salty.

5★ · 2024-07-03

Prices for excellent very reasonable. little salty on the greens though. But all in all outstanding place, delicious food and very good service.

4★ · 2026-01-22

Brisket and Mac and cheese is way too salty.

Service Wait Times

Reviewers occasionally note long wait times for tables or slow service during busy periods.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-09-28

Dinner at dinosaur BBQ in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NYC. Made a reservation and our party of 5 was seated right away. Cons: service very slow, food service very slow, and crazy loud. My wife had difficulty speaking to the person next to her. Pr...

5★ · 2026-04-24

Hope coming back before they closin

Good for

  • Family gatherings and group meals
  • Casual lunch or dinner
  • Meat lovers looking for combo platters

Avoid if

  • You are sensitive to high sodium levels
  • You are seeking strict traditional southern barbecue standards
  • you dislike potential wait times during peak hours

Recent pattern — Newer reviews from early 2026 frequently mention that this specific Brooklyn location is closing permanently in May 2026.

Summarized from 598 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2023-08-29 to 2026-05-13 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Aug ’2350
Sep ’23290
Oct ’23394
Nov ’23310
Dec ’23340
Jan ’24431
Feb ’24191
Mar ’24330
Apr ’24436
May ’24351
Jun ’24370
Jul ’24311
Aug ’24351
Sep ’24281
Oct ’24223
Nov ’24180
Dec ’24172
Jan ’25224
Feb ’25253
Mar ’25301
Apr ’25361
May ’25380
Jun ’25282
Jul ’25481
Aug ’25321
Sep ’25220
Oct ’25261
Nov ’25273
Dec ’25352
Jan ’26210
Feb ’26221
Mar ’26304
Apr ’26300
May ’26293

Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • burst 6 five-star reviews on 2024-04-21 vs avg 1.1/day weight 1
  • low activity account 38 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 4 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 48 flagged reviews.

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EC L Channel

93 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-02-19

Had a wonderful time and the service helped to relax the moment, setting the mood for a great meal. Other customers helped to make the experience more enjoyable.
generic account suspicion 85
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PaulsNYCBlues

21 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-10-08

We have visited the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que previously, pre covid, and had a great time. Our most recent visit , pleased to, say did not disappoint. Still the best ribs on the planet, as far as we are concerned. The place has a great vibe and our server Teddy B. was first class.
generic account suspicion 85
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Lauren Pires

230 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-11-05

I ordered rack of ribs on uber eats with a side of bbq sauce and Mac with simmered greens. Delicious and it was a lot of food. I reheated it in my Dutch oven with a little bone broth and it was tender and full of flavor. Next time I want to try brisket and their whipped sweet potato.
generic account suspicion 85
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Evan

130 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-03-12

New York isnt known for its BBQ but as far as the city is concerned, Dino is definitely up there. The cajun fried shrimp are a must have appetizer. The meat and sides are also top notch.
generic account suspicion 85
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Andy Lopez

11 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-04-21

Great food, good prices and kid friendly.
burst suspicion 80
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Sabrina Brown

31 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-04-21

The food was good, the 2 servers we had was attentive for the 22+ people in our group.
burst suspicion 80
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Flo Law

4 reviews

★★★★★

2024-04-21

burst suspicion 80
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Amelia

41 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-04-21

We’re from Texas and have been desperate for decent BBQ. As a Texas native, i can say with my whole chest that this place is phenomenal. Every meat was amazing, from the pulled chicken to the pork belly, and the spicy guava margarita was fantastic. Our server Abigail was kind and attentive. The vibe...
burst suspicion 80
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Sunny Kim

15 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-04-21

We celebrated our 1 year old’s birthday at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The process was incredibly easy from start to finish - the team was friendly, responsive, and accommodating. On the day of, Megan was very helpful throughout the event. On top of it all, our guests loved the food. Thank you!
burst suspicion 80
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Stylianos Varchanis

97 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2024-04-21

Best BBQ in NYC. Mouthwatering dishes and excellent service. Long waiting time to be seated.
burst suspicion 80

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