Evening settles easy over the fields at Bovina Farm & Fermentory. Conversation drifts through the barn as plates and pours circle the table, the backdrop a patchwork of woods, sheep, and shifting light.
What to Expect:
🍺 Farm-brewed small-batch beers served alongside natural ciders and guest wine
🍽 Fixed-menu dinners inspired by Catskills produce, served family style
🌳 Outdoor seating in fair weather with cows and mountains beyond the fence
🥚 Seasonal ingredients—think snap peas, wild herbs, sweet berries, local meats
🕰️ Summer walk-ins on Fridays/Saturdays; winter dinner by reservation only
Important Information:
✔ Reservations required for winter dinners; summer is walk-in for most tables, but check for event dates
✔ Wheelchair accessible entry and restroom, with low tables and firm ground out back
✔ Email to inquire about private events or groups 8+
✔ Beer, cider, wine; NA options on request; picnic/takeout available seasonally
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌾 Seasonal Rhythm: Friday and Saturday walk-ins are summer-only; winter dinners require advance booking through their site.
🌄 Sunset Edge: Early seating nabs the best view as the sun slides behind the pasture and cows settle in for the night.
🍻 Beer Drops: Watch Instagram for batch announcements—special brews sometimes appear unlisted or at pop-ups.
🧥 Farm Evenings: The breeze off the field cools fast after dark—bring a jacket if you're eating outside, even in midsummer.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests describe the dinners as relaxed, special occasions grounded in careful service and down-to-earth hospitality. Farm beers, natural ciders, and seasonal plates earn near-universal praise—many mention the soft pace, beautiful land, and hosts who make each meal personal. Some note limited beer styles, but the focus on quality and setting outweighs any wish for more variety. Summer weekends can get lively, but most leave feeling restored and already planning another visit.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
