Review of The Dinosaur Barbeque Restaurant in Syracuse NY

Located at 246 Willow Street in Syracuse, the Dinosaur Barbeque is always packed with hungry customers looking for a great time and an even greater meal. Founded in 1983 by three bikers with a love for barbeque food, the Dinosaur opened its first location in 1988. But it wasn't until a full bar, waitress service and live blues music was added in 1990 that it became Syracuse's most popular restaurant. Since then the Dinosaur has been nationally acclaimed as one of the best rib joints in the U.S. and has seen countless hungry patrons, numerous bikers and even the occasional celebrity, the like's of which include Leonardo DiCaprio and Kevin Bacon. On any given day (especially weekends) you'll see a line that stretches all the way around the block and an entire street lined with gorgeous motorcycles that belong to the many bikers that frequent the joint.

Once you finally get inside, you'll be greeted by friendly people, a full selection of beverages from the bar, great live music (Monday-Saturday's) and awesome food. The variety of menu items to choose from is enormous and is definitely not for the weak at heart, (or stomach), so you'll want to be sure that you bring a hearty appetite with you. Some of my favorites from the menu include:

- The Pork Sket, which is Texas beef brisket topped with melted cheddar and pickled jalapenos topped with pulled pork and finished with coleslaw.

- Chili Cheeseburger, which includes 1/3 fresh ground beef topped with chili and melted cheese.

- Diablo Burger, made with fresh ground beef Cajun spiced and topped with lettuce, cheese, Diablo sauce and onions.

Now these are just a few of my favorite items on the menu, but I promise you there is so much more to choose from. For a complete list of menu items visit the website at www.dinosaurbarbeque.com. You'll also find the Dinosaur store on the website, where you can purchase numerous things, such as Dinosaur shirts, sauces and rubs, cookbooks, signature glasses, bumper stickers, BBQ beans, chili with beans, pulled pork and gift cards. You'll also be able to view the featured recipe of the month (this month is Churrasco Strip Steak with Chimmichurri Sauce).

If you're not able to make it to the restaurant in the Syracuse area, there are two other locations to choose from; 99 Court Street in Rochester, NY or 646 W. 131^st Street in New York City. The NYC location is the newest addition to the chain and is proving to be just as popular as the Syracuse location. Still not able to drop in for a visit? Bring the Dinosaur to you by using their full catering service at one of your next parties or purchase one of their five specialty sauces that are distributed throughout the United States, England and Australia.

If you're looking for a fancy and formal type of atmosphere, then the Dinosaur is probably not for you. But if you're looking for great food, great music, great people and a great time, you'll definitely find all that and then some here. After all, they don't call it a genuine honky tonk rib joint for nothing. With a catchphrase like that how could you not want to give them a shot? I guarantee you won't be disappointed.