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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que to Close Brooklyn Location After 15 Years

4/17/2026

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's Union Street location in Brooklyn will close this spring after 15 years, announced on Instagram.
The closure follows the end of its lease and demolition plans for new apartments; the final service date has not yet been announced.
Locals expressed sadness on social media, describing the replacement as "soulless" luxury condos and recalling family celebrations.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que still operates locations in Harlem and upstate New York.

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's Union Street location in Brooklyn will close this spring after 15 years, announced on Instagram.
The closure follows the end of its lease and demolition plans for new apartments; the final service date has not yet been announced.
Locals expressed sadness on social media, describing the replacement as "soulless" luxury condos and recalling family celebrations.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que still operates locations in Harlem and upstate New York.