The Blue Turtle Tavern offers guests a dynamic bar and grill experience featuring well-crafted cocktails, a great beer selection, and lively entertainment like live music and trivia nights. The fast service and bar games make it a popular local spot for lunch, dinner, and watching sports on multiple TVs.
What to Expect:
🍺 Wide beer selection and great cocktails
🎸 Live music and performances regularly
🎲 Bar games and trivia nights
🍽️ Lunch and dinner with quick service
📺 Multiple TVs for sports viewing
Important Information:
– Open daily from 11 AM to 2:30 AM
– Dine-in and takeout available; no delivery
– Wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, 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
🕚 Long Open Hours: Open daily from 11 AM to 2:30 AM, perfect for late-night dining and drinks.
🎶 Live Entertainment Nights: Live music and trivia nights draw crowds midweek and weekends, expect a buzz in the evenings.
🍗 Wing Specials: Enjoy wing specials on Sundays and Mondays, highly recommended by locals.
📺 Sports Viewing: Multiple TVs make it an ideal spot for game days, especially for local sports fans.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
The Blue Turtle Tavern is praised for excellent food, especially wings and burgers, with friendly bartenders and a lively atmosphere for sports and games. While many reviewers enjoy the fast service and strong drink selection, some consistently point out slow table service and occasional indifferent staff, especially during busy hours.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, seating, and restrooms ensure inclusivity. Limited parking, but accessible spots available; confirm in advance.
