Step inside Star Bar and Grill and you’re hit with frying onions and the clang of spatulas. Four tables, a sturdy bar, TVs with the game, and regulars trading stories over crisp pints.
What to Expect:
🍔 Top-shelf burgers, wings, spicy chicken sandwiches, and classics made to order
🍺 Solid beer lineup including regional drafts and bottles
🍹 Well-mixed cocktails and affordable pours
🏈 Sports always on the TV, with friendly locals at the rail
🥪 Lunch, dinner, and small plates served fast—even on busy Fridays
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in service; no reservations needed, and standing room fills up fast at peak times
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restroom
✔ Table service only at four main tables; bar seats for singles and duos
✔ Local delivery and takeout available; brunch runs on weekends
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
🍳 Brunch Hours: Brunch is only available on weekends until early afternoon—get the empanada if you find it on the board.
🍻 New Beers: Local draft and bottle arrivals come in weekly, especially Thursdays—ask what’s just been tapped.
⏰ Quietest Time: The space is calmest before 5:00 PM; lunch is unrushed and there’s usually a seat at the bar.
🦮 Dogs on Leash: Friendly, leashed service dogs are welcome; call ahead if you’re bringing a pup, as space is tight.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests call out Star Bar for its crisp craft, from house-ground burgers to fat wings and locally poured beers. Service moves quick even when it fills on weekend nights, and staff know many by name. The food is favored for consistency and value, and the bar’s small space brings folks together for sports and chat. A few mention minimal seating and rare slow food arrivals, but most highlight affordable tabs, attentive bartenders, and a menu that stands above diner fare.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
