Tables settle under leafy shade, with river sounds and crackling fire filling pauses in conversation. Music runs late, and beer flows as the sun drops through the branches.
What to Expect:
🍺 Rotating draft beer list with local brewery favorites and classics
🌭 Hearty comfort food—sausages, small plates, plus vegetarian options
🔥 Outdoor fireplace and relaxed, dog-friendly garden seating
🎲 Bar games and open lawn for families, kids, and friendly competition
🎶 Live music and performance nights bring in a lively crowd
Important Information:
✔ Outdoor-focused beer garden with some covered and indoor tables
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance; level garden and accessible restrooms
✔ Reservations accepted for groups; walk-ins typically accommodated weekends
✔ Dogs allowed throughout the garden; families welcome any time
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
🎵 Friday Sessions: Live music pops up most Fridays and Saturdays—come early for the best picnic tables.
🔥 Firepit Evenings: The fireplace gets going at dusk—bring layers if you're lingering after dark.
🌿 Shadiest Seats: For midsummer afternoons, the east side picnic tables catch the most shade.
🍻 Mug Club Drop: Regulars can join seasonal beer clubs for early-release pours and discounts—ask at the bar.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Regulars call out the friendly, easygoing staff and a backyard-style beer garden great for groups. Most reviews mention the wide outdoor space, music, and a family atmosphere. Beer selection is local and satisfying, though a few visitors note the food pacing can be slow on busy days. Service is informal but welcoming; there's a sense of neighbors gathering, especially on music nights.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Best mid-afternoons Wed–Thu for easy seating and chat; Fridays and Saturdays after 6:30 PM draw music fans. Firepit evenings, sunset pours, and weekends with lawn games.
