Spotlight: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Situated in the old Lehigh Valley Railroad station right on the Genesee River, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a Rochester institution serving up nationally acclaimed, southern-style barbecue. The atmosphere is loud, energetic, and perfectly divey, leaning heavily into a biker-bar aesthetic with vintage signs and blues music blaring. The menu is legendary, featuring slow-smoked pulled pork, massive St. Louis cut ribs, and tender beef brisket. Sides are just as important here, with the Mac & Cheese, BBQ beans, and cornbread being absolute staples. It's an ideal spot for large groups, celebrations, or a heavy dinner before catching a show downtown. Expect a wait on weekends, but grabbing a local craft beer at the massive wooden bar makes the time fly by. In the summer, their outdoor patio offers some of the best riverfront dining views in the city.
Situated in the old Lehigh Valley Railroad station right on the Genesee River, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a Rochester institution serving up nationally acclaimed, southern-style barbecue. The atmosphere is loud, energetic, and perfectly divey, leaning heavily into a biker-bar aesthetic with vintage signs and blues music blaring.
The menu is legendary, featuring slow-smoked pulled pork, massive St. Louis cut ribs, and tender beef brisket. Sides are just as important here, with the Mac & Cheese, BBQ beans, and cornbread being absolute staples. It's an ideal spot for large groups, celebrations, or a heavy dinner before catching a show downtown.
Expect a wait on weekends, but grabbing a local craft beer at the massive wooden bar makes the time fly by. In the summer, their outdoor patio offers some of the best riverfront dining views in the city.