Cloak & Dagger delights guests with layered, complex cocktails and a fully vegan menu spotlighting creative small plates and entrees. The dark, antique-styled space filled with books offers fast, attentive service ensuring a polished night out.
What to Expect:
🍸 Innovative, carefully crafted cocktails
🌱 Entirely vegan menu with tasty small plates and entrees
🎶 Music enhancing the moody, intimate atmosphere
🌿 Outdoor seating on a dog-friendly patio
Important Information:
– Reservations highly recommended; 90-minute seating policy
– Strict 21+ age policy for evening hours
– Free street parking usually available, but somewhat limited
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, 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
⌛ 90-Minute Reservation Limit: Reservations come with a strict 90-minute limit, so plan to order promptly for full enjoyment.
🍸 Off-Menu Wonders: Bartender Ethan is renowned for creative off-menu cocktails—ask him for recommendations when seated at the bar.
🐾 Dog-Friendly Patio: The outdoor patio welcomes leashed dogs, but the indoor space is small and can be busy.
🅿️ Parking Tips: Free street parking is often available but can be limited during busy times—arrive early to secure a spot.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Cloak & Dagger is celebrated for its inventive cocktails and outstanding vegan cuisine. Guests appreciate the unique gothic ambiance combined with attentive, fast service. Some note challenges with the strict 90-minute seating limit and occasional wait times, but overall, the quality and creativity justify the experience.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms available. Staff accommodates accessibility needs comfortably. Venue has gender-neutral restrooms.
