FIELD NOTES
4.8
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Low light, a bar lined with tchotchkes, and the hum of fast conversation set the tone. Slices come out hot, the scent of baked cheese and garlic drifting past clusters of friends between rounds. Locals tend to linger, jawing over another round or splitting the week's special pizza.
What to Expect:
🍕 12-inch crispy bar pies with rotating seasonal and inventive toppings
🍸 House cocktails, local beer, and non-alcoholic drinks mixed to order
🥗 Fresh salads and vegetarian options, plus a vegan pie if you ask
🌱 Gluten-free crust available (and praised by regulars)
🕗 Kitchen takes orders until 11 PM with snacks after
Important Information:
✔ Table and bar seating, mostly walk-ins—shows up fast after opening
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms
✔ Dine-in and takeout; no delivery offered
✔ Call for group queries, as it’s better for parties under six
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
🍕 Pie of the Week: Specials rotate every week—ask the bartender what's new before you order.
🍹 Mocktail Staples: Not drinking? Non-alcoholic cocktails and sodas are given the same attention as the regular drinks menu.
😋 Vegan Option: Vegan cheese and pie are available off menu if you ask—let staff know when you sit down.
⏰ Late Bites: Kitchen runs till 11 PM, but you can still get snacks (like nuts and pickled veg) after that if you’re lingering late.
Hours
Monday: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM
Friday: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM–12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM–12:00 AM
Best For
Couples, friends, small groups, pizza lovers
COORDINATES
523 Delaware Ave
,
Kingston
,
NY
12401
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Sorry, Charlie draws steady praise for inventive bar pies with crisp crusts and creative toppings, plus cocktails that locals and visitors both mention by name. Guests highlight the attentive, upbeat staff and a setting that feels like the best version of an old neighborhood haunt, though the small space fills up fast and groups larger than four may feel a bit squeezed. Gluten-free and vegetarian eaters rave about their options, and the crowd appreciates specials always changing week-to-week. Some find the room noisy during peak hours, but nearly all agree the food and drink keep them coming back.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
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What You'll Find
Bar pies (Detroit/pan style pies, French Onion Pie, Hot Debbie, Drunken Nonna, Vampire Slayer, mushroom pizza, weekly specials), green salad, Caesar salad, butternut squash arancini, pimento cheese dip, pickled veggies, Chuck's Nuts, vegan pizza (by request), gluten-free crust, craft cocktails, local beers, non-alcoholic options.
Best TimeS TO visit
For the best shot at a table, arrive before 5:30 PM or after 9:30 PM. Weekends fill up fast, especially for the special pies. Late afternoon is the sweet spot.
Accessibility
Accessible entrance and restrooms, tables at bar height and standard height, tight quarters when crowded but staff are attentive with seating help.
Reservation Policy
Walk-ins only; no reservations.
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✅ Cancellation Policy
Not applicable (walk-ins only).
