The Arcade On Detroit blends a dynamic bar scene with a curated selection of arcade and pinball games that mostly function well. Guests enjoy a strong $3 happy hour draft list, tasty bar snacks, and a unique graffiti wall fostering community expression.
The tight layout challenges gameplay space, and most games require quarters, with some complaints about game prices and occasional machine issues. Service is friendly when engaged, and the venue offers ample parking.
What To Expect:
🕹️ Variety of arcade and pinball machines
🍺 $3 draft beer happy hour
🎨 Graffiti wall for guest art
🍗 Limited but well-executed food menu
Important Information:
– Age Restriction: 21+ after 5 PM weekdays
– Parking: Free and paid options, usually plenty of spaces
– Payment: Games require quarters; change machine on site
– Service: Friendly bartenders, sometimes inattentive at bar
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 Value: $3 drafts run daily during early evening, attracting steady crowds.
🎮 Change Machine Setup: Bring cash or use the change machine on site as all arcade games require quarters.
🚗 Parking Ease: Plenty of free parking spots in the lot and on nearby streets, including paid options.
🎨 Community Graffiti Wall: Visitors can leave their mark on the bar’s graffiti wall, adding to the local charm.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Most visitors praise the extensive game selection, $3 happy hour drafts, and community feel via the graffiti wall. Mixed feedback centers on game prices, occasional inattentive bar service, and cramped machine spacing.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
