Wide Open Saloon offers a lively bar and grill with live music performances, great beer selection, and cocktails. Guests enjoy fast service with ample indoor, rooftop, and patio seating and vistas near the Platte River.
What to Expect:
🎵 Live music and performances
🍸 Strong cocktails and great beer selection
🔥 Cozy fireplace and rooftop seating
🍽️ Comfort food with quick service
Important Information:
– Reservations accepted but not required
– Family-friendly with kids' menu available
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating
– Open daily with extended hours Fri–Sat
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
🎸 Live Music Nights: Weekends feature live bands and karaoke, usually starting around early evening, drawing larger crowds.
🍹 Bartender Specials: Try the bartender's recommended Casamigos and Grand Marnier margarita for a perfectly mixed experience.
🌞 Patio & Rooftop: Afternoon and early evening are best for enjoying rooftop and patio seating with great mountain views.
🍽️ Quick Bites & Happy Hour: Fast service makes this spot ideal for lunch or early dinner, especially during happy hour windows.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Wide Open Saloon is widely praised for attentive staff, delicious food, great drinks, and live music with moderate noise levels. Many appreciate the rooftop patio and accommodating atmosphere, though a few note pricing as on the higher side.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restrooms, and seating available, ensuring accessibility throughout the venue.
