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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is where everyone you ask will send you for barbecue; it's a small Syracuse-based chain that Rochesterians have adopted as their own. Amazing ribs, chicken, and black beans and rice among many other things. Expect to wait though! Average wait for a table is easily an hour, they don't take reservations, and unless your whole group is there you can't get on the list. They're a tad vigilant about it, but the place pushes so much business through they can afford to do so. The Dino is a must when in Rochester, if only for some of the sauce.

Address: 99 Court St
Hours: Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM
Price: $17-30
Website: dinosaurbarbque.com (opens in a new tab)

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