Bar Nova delivers quality bar & grill dining with a diverse menu including flatbreads, tacos, and signature meatballs paired with excellent cocktails and local beers. The venue features a fireplace, outdoor patio, and a service team praised for attentiveness, making it a popular dinner spot with both solo diners and groups.
What to Expect:
🍹 Signature cocktails and craft beer selections
🍔 Diverse bar & grill menu with standout flatbreads and meatballs
🔥 Cozy fireplace and inviting patio seating
🕓 Happy hour early evenings Monday to Friday
Important Information:
– Hours: 4 PM to 12 AM (Mon–Thu), 4 PM to 1 AM (Fri–Sat); closed Sunday
– Reservations recommended for busy times
– Delivery and takeout available via DoorDash
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
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
🍸 Happy Hour Times: Enjoy discounted drinks and flatbreads during happy hour Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM.
🕓 Arrival Advice: Call ahead or reserve to avoid waits during dinner rush, especially on weekends.
🌤️ Patio Seating: Outdoor seating is available and popular in warmer months; it may fill up fast.
🍕 Signature Dishes: Flatbread pizzas, meatballs, and tacos come highly recommended by locals.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Bar Nova is widely praised for its attentive and friendly staff, impressive drink menu featuring outstanding wines and local beers, and consistent quality food like flatbreads and meatballs. Some diners note occasional inconsistencies and slower service, but most highlight the lively atmosphere and great cocktails. Parking can be limited, and happy hour is a valued highlight.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms. Space is somewhat tight, so maneuvering may be challenging for larger mobility devices.
