Basil's Lounge is a popular local bar known for its tasty food selections like wings, tacos, burgers, and a strong beer and cocktail lineup. Guests can expect a dynamic yet friendly space where the bartenders remember your drinks and the crowd enjoys watching sports or sharing a meal.
What To Expect:
🍔 Menu highlights include wings, tacos, and specialty burgers
🍺 Wide selection of beers and well-crafted cocktails
📺 Sports broadcasts throughout the day
🕒 Fast and attentive service
Important Information:
– Open six days a week with Tuesday closed
– No reservations accepted
– Casual dress, ID required for alcohol
– Large free parking lot and street parking available
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
🌮 Taco Mondays: Monday taco specials are a hit—best enjoyed dine-in as specials apply only on-site.
🍺 Specialty Beers: Try unique beer options like Bumbleberry; bartenders happily discuss current selections.
👥 Friendly Staff: Regulars recommend visiting when Codi or Jimmy are working for the best service and food experience.
🕚 Peak Hours: Wednesdays between 5 PM to 7 PM get busiest; plan accordingly for quieter seating early or late.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Basil's Lounge consistently impresses with delicious bar food, strong cocktails, and welcoming staff like Lisa and Codi. Reviews praise the attentive service and friendly atmosphere. Some mention that a few items, like the fries, can be overly salty or pre-made, but these are isolated concerns in a largely positive review pool.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
