The wind moves slow across orchard and vine, with barns tucked behind rolling hills and live music drifting out over the pond. Laughter and the crackle of pizza crust rise from tables beneath the umbrellas, a steady hum in golden afternoon light.
What to Expect:
🍷 Estate-grown wines and thoughtful Hudson Valley pours
🍕 Wood-fired pizzas, charcuterie, and a small food menu
🎶 Live music on Saturdays and Sundays, May through October
🍹 Rotating cocktails, local beers, and cider alongside wine flights
🐕 Spacious lawn, decks, and pet-friendly picnic setups with orchard views
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in counter ordering; food is run to tables, drinks picked up inside
✔ Wheelchair accessible entry, paved parking, and gender-neutral restroom
✔ Groups over 8 require advance reservation; well-behaved dogs welcome outdoors
✔ Book event barn or private tastings via website; contact for weddings or celebrations
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
🪑 Umbrella Table Hack: For shade on hot days, arrive early and grab a picnic table with an orchard view. Umbrellas go quick by noon.
🎸 Music Window: Weekend live music usually runs 2–5 PM, best to settle in with a flight and pizza before the first song starts.
🍂 Foliage Timing: Mid-October draws leaf-watchers—try a Thursday or Friday tasting for quieter patios and the best colors.
🚗 Access Tip: GPS brings you to the lower lot; keep left for paved, accessible parking next to the tasting barn and never get stuck in the gravel.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests talk up the laid-back pace, well-tended grounds, and friendly, accommodating staff who know their wine. The pizza and charcuterie impress, and folks call out the balanced reds, lively rosé, and comfortable outdoor seating that makes lingering easy. Crowds swell on peak weekends but the crew keeps things organized; live music adds to a festive feel without being overbearing. Families and dog owners appreciate the open lawns, while the tasting barn draws praise for its simple style and steady pours. A handful note that counter-only drink service and long food waits happen during local events and fine weather, but most leave full, content, and likely to return.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Late afternoons Thursday or Friday are relaxed, with room for families and dogs. For live music or peak color, arrive by 1:30 PM on weekends. Harvest and foliage season bring crowds to the patio; winter tastings are quieter inside the barn.
