Step inside Ralph's and there's a hum of clattering pins, music on the jukebox, and the smell of char from fresh pizza. Walls are lined with old trophies and animal heads in funny hats, every table echoing Catskills gatherings.
What to Expect:
🎳 Free bowling lanes, billiards, and classic pinball
🍕 Chewy, blistered wood-fired pizzas made weekends
🍸 Well-made craft cocktails and rotating beer taps
🎶 Live music and community events some nights
🧺 Eclectic mountain décor and group-friendly tables
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in only, no reservations; weekends fill fast
✔ Mostly accessible: single-level, but some older thresholds; low and standard bar tables
✔ Family friendly until 9:00 PM, then 21+ only at the bar
✔ Vegan/vegetarian friendly options, gluten-free dough available on request
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
🎳 Free Lanes: Bowling is free, but arrive early Friday–Saturday if you want a lane before it fills.
🍕 Pizza Timing: Wood-fired pizza is only made on weekends, usually after 5:00 PM—plan to grab a drink and hang while you wait.
🎶 Music Nights: Check Instagram for pop-up live music and trivia, which always draw a crowd.
🌄 Lawn Hang: On summer nights, the patio and lawn fill up with folks catching sunset (bring a sweater, it cools off fast).
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Ralph’s wins over Catskills locals and out-of-towners with its lively mix of free bowling, friendly bartenders, and simple, flavorful food. Guests rave about the chewy wood-fired pizzas and strong cocktails, highlighting the fun atmosphere and live music. Most find staff welcoming and the space packed but comfortable for groups. Weekend waits for pizza can run long, especially when the lanes are busy, but most agree it’s worth lingering. Nearly every review calls it a spot for making memories, with almost no recurring downsides outside occasional waits.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
