The lights are low and the hiss of hot pans mixes with a few steady piano notes. Steakhouse scents settle into each room, and regulars lean in over bread and cocktails while the kitchen works in the background.
What to Expect:
🥩 Sharply focused steakhouse classics—filet mignon, pork chops, short rib
🍸 Craft cocktails, old-school wines, and a proper Manhattan
🎹 Live piano most nights, creating a comfortable hum in the dining room
🔥 Fireplace, intimate side rooms, and a tight bar for solo sips
🌿 Covered patio for outdoor dinners in milder months
Important Information:
✔ Table service; reservations strongly recommended, walk-ins sometimes wait
✔ Wheelchair accessible entry, low tables, and accessible restrooms throughout
✔ Direct booking for parties and special events via Resy
✔ Live music is common on weekends—expect longer, unhurried meals
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
🎹 Piano Nights: Thursday through Sunday, live piano starts after 6:00 PM—ask for a table away from the keys if you want quiet.
🥃 Manhattan Watch: The bartenders pour a solid Manhattan—most weeknights the bar is less busy after 7:30 PM.
🔥 Fireplace Table: If you want the fireplace seat, book a spot early—locals claim it first in colder months.
🍰 Last Call Desserts: Dessert orders sometimes close up to thirty minutes before the kitchen, so ask with your main if you’re set on a sweet ending.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Most guests praise End Cut for steaks with a deep sear and thoughtful sides, plus desserts that linger long after the meal. Staff, especially Brent and Helen, earn raves for genuine knowledge and small touches, though a few mention slow pacing and feeling hurried on crowded nights. The piano draws a range of reactions—some love the background music, others call it loud. Prices are higher, and a handful feel portion sizes fall short of expectations, but the majority describe memorable meals and reliably strong drinks.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible with no-step entry, accessible restrooms, and low dining tables. Patio is flat and easy to navigate. Service staff accommodate mobility needs.
