After 15 Years, A Beloved Upstate NY-Founded BBQ ...
Brooklyn is losing Dinosaur Bar-B-Que after 15 years in Gowanus. Click to find out when it closes and where to use your gift cards.
secretnyc.coHere’s what’s happening with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que closures based on recent reporting:
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The Brooklyn location (Gowanus, Union Street) is closing this spring due to the lease ending and the building being demolished to make way for new apartments. This is being framed as a lease-driven ending, but reports note broader market pressures affecting its footprint [source coverage mentions NYC/Brooklyn outcome and lease/ demolition context]. [cite ]
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The closure is part of a broader pattern of closures and reductions for the chain, with several out-of-state locations having already shuttered in recent years, contributing to a smaller overall footprint than in earlier years [cite ].
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Other reported closures or relocations include Buffalo closing its location to relocate to Hamburg, NY, tied to lease expiration, illustrating how real estate costs and lease terms are driving changes for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in multiple markets [cite ]. Additionally, local outlets covering Syracuse and Chicago indicate downshifts in some markets but not uniform across all locations [cite ][cite ].
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Public sentiment around the Brooklyn shutdown has been significant, with local coverage noting the closure marks the end of a long-running neighborhood institution and prompting discussions about the impact on the community and staff [cite ][cite ].
If you’d like, I can pull more details on each location’s status or compile a quick map of which Dinosaur Bar-B-Que spots are still open vs closed, and any announced relocation plans. I can also search for official statements from the company for the latest dates and any gift card or warranty considerations.