Dino Ribs at Gee's BBQ: What They Are and How to Order

If you have scrolled our menu and wondered what dino ribs are, you are not alone. They are one of the most asked-about items at Gee's BBQ — and one of the first to disappear when we are busy on a weekend in Santa Ana.

Dino ribs are large beef ribs — the kind that demand two hands, leave smoke on your fingers, and make a tray feel like an event instead of a meal.

How we smoke them

Like our brisket, dino ribs get time on post oak. We are not rushing a short cook and calling it barbecue. The goal is deep smoke flavor, tender meat off the bone, and enough richness that you want a bright side on the same plate.

Our regulars pair dino ribs with creamy mac or tangy slaw — something rich or something sharp to balance all that beef.

Sold by weight — what that means for your order

Dino ribs are sold by weight with a minimum portion (1.25 lb). That matters when you are ordering for a group:

• One or two people sharing as a centerpiece — start at the minimum and add a side
• A tray for the office — plan roughly half a pound to a full pound per person depending on what else you order
• A mixed tray with brisket and sausage — ribs become the showpiece; let other proteins fill the gaps

When you build a tray order, weight-based items calculate automatically so you know what you are paying for before checkout.

Best ways to order dino ribs

• Single pickup — add them to your menu order when they are available
• Tray for a group — order trays with at least one week's notice
• Event catering — mention dino ribs in your catering inquiry for larger events

Leftovers reheat well wrapped in foil at 275°F for about two hours — see our full heating instructions for details.

Make them the centerpiece

Dino ribs are not a side item. They are the reason people gather around the table, take photos, and ask where you ordered.

Two hands, post-oak smoke, and enough beef to share — that is a dino rib plate at Gee's BBQ.