Barbecue Restaurants in Syracuse, New York

Sitting down to a rack of ribs in Syracuse, New York, takes some doing. You can stop at the market and set up your backyard smoker, or you can try one of the few barbecue restaurants in town. Not known particularly for its barbecue cuisine, Syracuse nonetheless has several spots where you can find ribs ready-made and served with the customary sides.

Dinosaur Bar B Que

Billing itself as "A Genuine Honky Tonk Rib Joint," Dinosaur Bar B Que also has locations in Rochester and New York City. The restaurant features live music and other events to enjoy with the ribs and other barbecue favorites, such as butterflied leg of lamb with caramelized onion barbecue sauce. The Dino Store sells sauces, rubs and other merchandise. Private party rooms are available.

Dinosaur Bar B Que
246 W. Willow St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
www.dinosaurbarbque.com

Sweet Chunky's BBQ

Pulled pork and ribs are among the popular menu items at at Sweet Chunky's, where you can also order a variety of combo meals. Southern specialties such as collard greens, cornbread and chili are also on the menu. Take-out is available.

Sweet Chunky's BBQ
158 Swansea Drive
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 438-4348

Smoky Bones

Hand-pulled pork, smoked beef brisket and grilled barbecued chicken breast are listed as favorites on the Smoky Bones menu. A favorite side dish is beer-battered onion rings. The restaurant also features homemade Brunswick Stew, which is a soup made from smoked barbecue, sweet corn and tomatoes. Smoky Bones can be crowded, and you may have to wait a while for a table. You can always opt for take-out.

Smoky Bones
4036 State Route 31
Syracuse, NY 13090
(315) 409-7195

Limp Lizard Bar & Grill

"Good grub, cold beer and good times" are advertised at the Limp Lizard Bar & Grill. Among the variety of menu items are several that qualify as barbecue dishes, including the Screaming Pig, a pizza of pulled pork topped with mozzarella cheese, and pulled pork sandwiches. A specialty is chili served in a bread bowl and topped with cheddar cheese.

Limp Lizard Bar & Grill
4628 Onodaga Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13219
www.limplizardbbq.com

Texas Roadhouse

Touting slow-cooked, "fall-off-the-bone" ribs, and award-winning homemade Texas red chili, Texas Roadhouse also offers made-from-scratch bread and home-style chicken dishes and country dinners. This chain restaurant offers 20 meals under $10 every day.

Texas Roadhouse
3143 Erie Blvd. East
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-4086
www.texasroadhouse.com

Resources

Syracuse Dining Guide

Article Written By Peggy Epstein

Peggy Epstein is a freelance writer specializing in education and parenting. She has authored two books, "Great Ideas for Grandkids" and "Family Writes," and published more than 100 articles for various print and online publications. Epstein is also a former public school teacher with 25 years' experience. She received a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri.

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