Simple, lively, and a little out of the way—Dana’s Place feels like someone brought the whole town inside and poured a round. The bar is all easy laughter, the scent of fries, and afternoon sun sliding through open doors onto picnic tables by the water.
What to Expect:
🍔 Rotating bar menu of burgers, wings, sandwiches, and daily specials
🍻 Draft beers and a sharp cocktail list, with local and classic picks
🎸 Occasional live music and small-town gatherings, especially on weekends
🌳 Outdoor dining under the trees by the stream
👫 Both regulars and travelers swapping stories at the bar
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in seating; order at the bar, then food brought to your table
✔ Wheelchair accessible lot and entry, ADA restroom available
✔ Outdoor seating is dog-friendly; kids' menu on request
✔ Menu changes often; check blackboard or ask staff for today’s specials
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
🍺 Beer Drop Thursday: New kegs and rotating taps often roll out Thursday afternoons—ask what's fresh at the bar.
🪑 Back Patio Secret: The entrance is at the back—follow the driveway down for a perfect outdoor seat by the creek, especially in summer.
🐕 Four-Legged Friends: Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables; bring a leash and look for the water bowl under the old maple.
🎶 Live Music Evenings: Show up early on live-music nights for a spot inside—locals fill the place fast when there's a band.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Dana’s Place is known for unfussy, satisfying burgers, wings, and bar plates served with a side of local character. Most visitors call out the owner’s easy hospitality, genuinely friendly service, and a crew that remembers names. Draft beers and cocktails are poured at fair prices. The crowd mixes longtime Andes residents, bikers, and city drop-ins, with the occasional surge during events or live music—expect a quiet lunch but a lively bar on weekend nights. A few guests noted slow service if the bar is busy, but regulars and travelers alike find themselves planning return visits for the laid-back Catskills spirit.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
