Dinosaur BBQ Reviews
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32 reviews
Recommended by 97% of couples
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Kaitlyn Sent on 09/29/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Great food for a great price!
Dinosaur BBQ did the catering for our wedding reception and we just loved them. Food was delicious and SO reasonably priced. Pickup was easy, and we were able to make changes to our order just a week before our wedding. Highly recommend!! -
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Michelle Sent on 10/12/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Dino BBQ was a big hit at our wedding!
We hired Dino BBQ to cater both food and bar for our wedding. People RAVED about the food! The service was great too - the buffet line servers were very nice and the bartenders were super friendly and outgoing! Chelsea, the catering manager, was extremely helpful from the beginning of this process. She was quick to reply to my emails and when I dropped the ball and forgot to let her know we also wanted bar service she was very quick to get us on the right path to make sure that happened in time for our wedding day. Dino BBQ is so delicious and we loved having it our wedding!! -
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Brier Sent on 10/07/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing for our wedding!!
When we heard we could have Dino bbq cater our wedding it was a no brainer! My husband and I are huge fans of Dino bbq and have been eating there for years. First off the pricing is incredible. Other caterers we looked at the pricing is absolutely outrageous and we saw no point in spending that much money! The pricing was so appreciated. The amount of food was insane! So much food everyone was stuffed! The service was outstanding! Everyone was so friendly. We also did the open bar and when we inquired about them staying longer they could not but left what alcohol they legally could which was perfect!! The communication beforehand was great as we had lots of questions and details. They made sure that everything was correct and what we wanted. The food was absolutely delicious as expected! I would recommend them for catering any event especially weddings! It went perfectly with our laid back vibe. Thanks Dino!! -
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Kaitlin Sent on 10/29/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Excellent service and Delicious!
Dinosaur BBQ was great at our wedding. Our guests were excited about the food and it certainly lived up to the hype. Everything was delicious and well made. The team was very flexible with us and accommodated everything we needed. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a great caterer for their wedding or large event! -
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Angela Sent on 05/21/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best food!
Amazingly delicious food that was delivered on time and exactly as ordered! We had a guest say “best food I’ve ever had at a wedding ever!” The ordering process was easy and Chelsea was great to work with. -
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Lindsay Sent on 01/03/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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A deliscious meal for a large crowd
Do I did a great job catering our wedding. They knew the location and what they were doing, and even helped our day-of-coordinator with some last minute details and issues. Plus you just can’t beat the awesome food! -
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Olivia Sent on 11/03/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Great experience!
Amazing food (everyone is still raving about it). Great prices for drinks and consumption bar was an option. The coordinators are responsive and helpful, even for someone like me planning from out of state. If you don’t care about having some details included in the price (linens, fancy glasses and plates, etc.), this is a great option and reasonably priced. We added some things for an additional fee. The space is awesome, too! Keep in mind there is an administrative fee separate from any gratuity you might pay. Overall, super happy with our experience and had a great reception here. -
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Briana Sent on 09/26/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Awesome place to have a wedding! Amazing food, great service! -
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Harley Sent on 06/19/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing I wouldn’t change anything! Great service! Nice people! -
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Kristin Sent on 12/29/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We loved their food and so did our guests. Many of our guests have tried their food before at their restaurant and said it was iffy. When they tried it again at our wedding, they raved about it! We ordered their highest package which included dessert so instead of cake we had pies. It was perfect and their variety of pie was vast! -
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Stephanie Sent on 09/09/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dino BBQ catered our wedding and it was a hit! Everyone loved the food and was raving about it. The catering crew was very nice and helpful the day of the wedding. The staff at the catering office was very responsive and helpful as well. I would most definitely recommend Dinosaur BBQ as a caterer for your event! -
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Samantha Sent on 08/29/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing food and service. Lots of left overs to eat! -
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User2484735 Sent on 12/29/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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When my (now) husband and I were planning our wedding, he only wanted one thing - he wanted Dinosaur BBQ to cater it. We decided to hold our wedding at the Arrowhead Lodge in Brewerton and found that Chelsea from Dinosaur BBQ's catering department was in close contact with Brenda from the Arrowhead Lodge. They've worked together before. Brenda let us know that Dinosaur BBQ could handle the bar as well, so we put our trust in Dinosaur BBQ for both the dinner and the open bar.
Chelsea was amazing to work with. We had an itemized quote given to us with the 'maximum' we would spend, letting us know that the quote would go down with the headcount adjustment. It gave us a clear budget of what we were working with, and there were no surprise costs that were suddenly added. Every time we contacted her, she got back to us within a day with a response or adjustment to the invoice.
On the day of the wedding, they were on time, took care of the service, and I didn't have to worry about anything. Well, just one thing - my guests were dying to know where to get the BBQ sauce. They were amazed not only by the quality of the food, but the amount of it. For less than $20 per dinner (see their catering menu options), people were walking away with heaping platefuls of amazing food. They even catered to my gluten sensitive and vegetarian guests.
If I ever have another event that needs catering, I will definitely go back to Dinosaur BBQ. The price was right and the service amazing.
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User2388205 Sent on 10/25/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Chelsea and the catering staff at Dinosaur were awesome! We chose the full service option with a bar which was great. The food was obviously amazing and the experience was flawless. The staff went above and beyond all night and everyone complimented them and the food. -
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User2302595 Sent on 09/06/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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AMAZING!!!! We had an "I Do BBQ" wedding and who else should cater but the best! Chelsea in the catering department was top notch. She was so helpful, friendly, and professional though out the whole experience. Guests said it was the best wedding food ever! We had Dinosaur bring their smoker and 2 guys served everyone. I can't remember the 2 guys names but they were awesome! We loved every minute of the day, especially the food and their presentation. A++++ -
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Tia C. Sent on 05/29/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Dino is the perfect place to hold a reception. The staff was incredibly responsive through the entire planning phase. I never waited more than 48 hours for a response, even when my event was still more than a year out. I was able to access the facility several times, which was very nice. The upstairs is definitely rustic, but if you work with it, it can be beautiful! The food was AMAZING! I loved having a reception where I knew for sure that the food wouldn't disappoint my guests. We had ribs, mojito chicken, pulled pork, salt potatoes, coleslaw, and orzo salad. Our apps were chimichurri shrimp and burnt ends meatballs and our desserts were peanut butter pie and cookies (along with the cake and cupcakes that we had brought it) The menu was a huge hit. The staff was professional, attentive, and amazing to work with. I would highly recommend that couples consider having their receptions here. It was truly an incredible time, with incredible food, and I just can't say enough good things about them. -
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User2042943 Sent on 02/17/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dinosaur BBQ made our wedding perfect! Food and servers were on time and everything went smoothly! Very friendly staff and would recommend anyone who loves pulled pork to go here!! Thanks again! -
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Johanna Sent on 12/04/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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We had a laid back outdoor wedding and Dinosaur BBQ provided the perfect food for the occasion. Not to mention is was delicious. -
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User935750 Sent on 09/16/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dino BBQ brought their smoke pit and set up at our venue. What could be better than bbq? Our guests were all thrilled with the non-traditional food choice, and everything tasted amazing. -
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Amanda Sent on 08/17/20115 out of 5 rating5.0
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We had Dino BBQ for the rehearsal lunch. I have long been a fan of their food, and they delivered once again! The food was fantastic, hot, and cheap. -
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Andrea Sent on 06/19/20105 out of 5 rating5.0
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I couldn't recommend the Dino more highly! Not only were they super pleasant to work with (Chelsea is a doll) but the food was as delicious as it always is right at the restaurant and left everyone content and we had oodles of leftovers for our families to take home. We chose the Drop off with Servers option - they came, they set up, they served, they cleaned up - it was magnificent! -
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R Sent on 09/07/20085 out of 5 rating5.0
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Food was awsome, arrived hot - they even delivered 120 miles away for cheap!!! -
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User1873387 Sent on 10/15/20144.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Everytime, always love Dinosaur - but only the original!!! Syracuse!!! The workers were extremely friendly and fun, the food was BEYOND delicious, hundreds of good comments, and we had tons of leftovers to enjoy. Great food, great service. Also, flexible when we had to change dates and numbers, even with only a week to spare! -
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Erin Sent on 08/10/20204.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Worth Every Penny!!!!
The upstairs is amazing. The catering department was great and with booking you get a free tasting.
I loved the long wood tables it gave the space a country chic look without the expensive of renting a bar.
I wish we could have had access to the balcony and second room, but due to coronavirus they needed the space to house their extra furniture.
The entire upstairs is only $500! The food is really reasonable per head.
I HIGHLY recommend getting the beef tenderloin it was sooooo amazing. It isn’t on their normal menu, but worth the extra $2 a head.
Oh and your guest can park free across the street, so you don’t have to worry about anything parking in downtown. -
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Kirsten Sent on 08/13/20154.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dino came right on time, set up (we provided the tables and they brought everything else, including disposable dishes), and were very self sufficient until it was time to serve. They dished out the food quickly but politely and with a sincere smile.
The employees were dressed extremely casually (black Dino t-shirt, cargo shorts, and one of them had a ball cap), which did not matter to me at all for a backyard, pretty informal wedding reception in the summer. However, it's an important thing to consider if you are having a more formal affair.
We chose the BBQ Duo, which allowed us to choose two meats and three sides. They even let us split one of the sides into half portions of two sides. There was SO. MUCH. FOOD! And there was something for everyone-- they really do have an excellent catering menu. We picked brisket (melt-in-your-mouth!) and BBQ turkey, which was tender and succulent.
Unfortunately, they don't recommend/allow the mac and cheese to be catered off site, so we didn't get to have that as a side dish. However, the beans, corn, salt potatoes, cucumber/tomato salad, and cornbread were all excellent. Everyone was stuffed and danced it off later that night!
The value was definitely excellent, at $18 per person (plus tax, tip, etc.) for all that food plus buffet servers. They have other options for service as well that are worth checking out. Overall, it was exactly what we were looking for! -
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User1905089 Sent on 11/04/20144.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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Great space for our rehearsal. Room was even bigger than we needed, food was delicious. -
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Erika Sent on 07/05/20114.5 out of 5 rating4.5-
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Great food, great service. The cooking on site had everyone's mouths watering! Very flexible and worked with us really well to coordinate set-up/serving time. -
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Olivia Sent on 10/07/20174.4 out of 5 rating4.4-
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We chose Dino because we LOVE their food (obviously, who doesn't?). On the day of our wedding, the food tasted just as good as it did at the restaurant. Since we are only an hour away, they made an exception for us and allowed us to have their wonderful mac & cheese and collard greens. They also were great about providing alternative entrees for those with dietary restrictions, even keeping one vegetarian dish separately packed to ensure it wouldn't come into any contact with meat.
The only issue we had was with their responsiveness. It often took multiple emails to get things confirmed, but we had no issues with them accommodating our requests. -
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Lauren Sent on 03/13/20174.4 out of 5 rating4.4
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We had our wedding reception at the Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, NY this past February and were happy with our choice. The food was to die for as can be expected. The banquet managers are very attentive to your needs. I had my own event planner which definitely helped the process. Between my DJ (Visa Versa Entertainment), event planner and Dinosaur, the room looked amazing for our reception. We received many compliments from guests who loved the ambiance. The only complaint we received was that it took the last couple of tables almost an hour to get up to the buffet line. Other than that, we loved this venue! -
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Kelly Sent on 07/01/20084.3 out of 5 rating4.3
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Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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They did a wonderful job. If you would like a laid back, delicious reception, I would highly recommend getting Dinosaur BBQ to cater your wedding. I would suggest buying a bottle of their regular BBQ sauce for each table though, because to get more you have to go back through the buffet line and some people would forget about sauce until they got back to their table with their plate. You did need to provide your own tables for their set up as well, which would have been nice not to have worried about. -
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User2387025 Sent on 10/24/20154.2 out of 5 rating4.2
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Quality of service 4.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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Amazing venue. Great food! Decorations turned out beautiful. -
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Amanda Sent on 10/08/20173.8 out of 5 rating3.8
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Quality of service 3.5 out of 5 rating3.5
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Professionalism 3 out of 5 rating3.0
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Our food was delicious! It’s dinosaur bbq, you can’t go wrong! There were a few mishaps throughout our planning. The main thing was we wanted fried green tomatoes for an app and that was good to go until about a week before the wedding. They said due to travel time they would become soggy.. which I was appreciative of there honesty but why such short notice. We also worked with multiple different people and I wish it could of been the same coordinator throughout the planning process. We paid for full service and bussers. The service was ok.. not really memorable or extremely professional. I know it’s bbq but it’s a wedding and it should still be classy and professional. All in all I wouldn’t change our caterer, the food was fabulous and all of our guests loved it! I would recommend dinosaur bbq this is just a few of the areas I think could of been better. -
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