Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Harlem)

A long-running Harlem barbecue restaurant on West 125th Street known for smoked ribs, brisket, and pulled pork that draws steady crowds and reservation-recommended waits.

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//The line

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's Harlem location is a large barbecue restaurant and bar on West 125th Street near the Hudson River, part of a small regional barbecue chain known for smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and Southern-style sides. Its popularity, particularly during weekend dinner service, means demand for tables can be high.

Yelp reviews describe waits occurring even for guests holding a reservation (one reviewer cited about 45 minutes), with walk-ins reportedly facing longer waits still, especially on busy nights. The restaurant offers online reservations and is also bookable via OpenTable and Resy, which reviewers recommend using to help minimize wait times.

//When the line peaks

Weekend dinner (Friday-Saturday evenings) is reported as the busiest, with the longest waits Sunday and weekday lunch/early-evening service appear comparatively calmer Even reservation holders have reported some wait during peak periods

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//FAQ

How long is the wait at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Harlem?

damnlines does not have a live camera at this venue yet, so we can't show a real-time wait count. Based on reported reviews, waits can occur even with a reservation (one reviewer cited roughly 45 minutes), and walk-ins have reportedly faced longer waits, especially during busy weekend dinner hours. Booking ahead is recommended.

Does Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Harlem take reservations?

Yes, reservations can be made online and through platforms like OpenTable and Resy, and reviewers suggest reserving ahead to help reduce wait times.

What are Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Harlem's hours?

Reported hours are Monday-Wednesday and Sunday 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday 12:00pm-10:00pm, and Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-11:00pm. Hours can change, so it's worth confirming directly with the restaurant.

When is the best time to go to avoid a wait?

Reported patterns suggest weekday lunch or early evening tends to be calmer than Friday and Saturday dinner, when waits are more commonly mentioned in reviews.

Where is Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Harlem located?

It's at 700 W 125th Street in Harlem, Manhattan, near the Hudson River.

Sources: Yelp — Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Harlem, New York) · Dinosaur Bar-B-Que official site — Harlem BBQ

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