Featured Items

Riot Burger
2 smashed patties with lettuce tomato pickles and red American cheese onions served with riot sauce$20.00
Short Rib Tacos
Braised short rib, melted cheese, cilantro & onion on corn tortillas, served with house-made salsas$16.00
Wedge Salad
Iceberg wedge salad served with house made creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, red onion, and heirloom cherry tomatoes$18.00
Food

Lunch Special
Your choice of a Riot Burger or Spicy Riot Burger (Single Patty) with Tallow Fries$15.00
Cheese Board
Rotating artisan cheeses with grapes, candied nuts & crostini$14.00
Tallow Fries
Fries fried in beef tallow, parmigiana and flaky salt$12.00
Focaccia Bites with Dip
Roasted garlic oil, flaky salt, served with a side of basil aioli dipping sauce.$12.00
Brussel Sprouts
Tallow fried brussels sprouts tossed in maple and sriracha glaze with pickled red onion$14.00
Chicken Wings
Tallow-fried chicken wings with choice of Buffalo, Lemon Pepper or Firecracker sauce$14.00
Riot Sliders
Two smash style Riot sliders with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion and American cheese$14.00
Chicken Bites
Lightly breaded chicken bites served with Riot Ranch$14.00
Potato Skins
Tallow fried with cheese and bacon bits drizzled in ranch$14.00
Short Rib Tacos
Braised short rib, melted cheese, cilantro & onion on corn tortillas, served with house-made salsas$16.00
Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce with house made Caesar dressing, roasted garlic panko breadcrumbs, and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese Add chicken +5$16.00
Poached Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
Maple and cinnamon poached pears, arugula, spinach, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onions, and radish - tossed in a lemon vinaigrette Add chicken +5$18.00
Wedge Salad
Iceberg wedge salad served with house made creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, red onion, and heirloom cherry tomatoes$18.00
Caprese Salad
$16.00
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onion, red wine & beef broth, crostini with melted mozzarella$12.00
Riot Burger
2 smashed patties with lettuce tomato pickles and red American cheese onions served with riot sauce$20.00
Spicy Riot Burger
2 smashed patties with lettuce, tomato, roasted jalapeños, and crispy onion strips, with hatch chili cheddar, and riot sauce$20.00Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned and roasted chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion, all tossed in a basil pesto aioli on a brioche bun.$18.00
Firecracker Chicken Sandwich
$17.00
Short Rib Sandwich
$20.00
Pesto Flat Bread
Basil Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes$19.00
Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread
Mozzarella Cheese, Chicken, Buffalo Sauce$20.00
Fig and Goat Flat Bread
Fig, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Bacon Crumbles$18.00
BBQ Brisket Flat Bread
BBQ Brisket, BBQ Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese$22.00
Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce$14.00
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce$16.00
Vegetable Medley
$14.00
Firecracker Chicken
Lightly breaded chicken pieces served over shredded cabbage with sweet and spicy firecracker sauce. Sauce Options: Firecracker, Buffalo or Teriyaki$16.00
Riot Short Rib
Short rib with demi glace and vegetables$40.00
Steak Frites
Tender 8 oz sirloin steak served with tallow fried French fries Parmesan cheese and bourbon peppercorn sauce$35.00
Riot Salmon Piccata
$40.00Kids Riot Slider
$14.00Kids Grill Cheese
$14.00Kids Chicken Bites
$14.00
Kids PB&J
$14.00Cut Plain Chicken Breast (dog)
$8.00
Ice Cream Cookie
$12.00
Lemon Delizia Cake
Three-layer lemon delizia cake with lemon icing and blueberry compote drizzle$12.00Small House Salad
$7.00
Barrel Riot Wines

Tequila Barrel-Aged Orange Muscat
Sweet, but not super sweet, with a balanced spice and unique orange blossom fragrance. A crowd pleaser and best seller. Serve cold for a more refreshing and crisp bite. Serve just under room temperature for more spice and fragrance$15.00+
Tequila Double Barrel-Aged Orange Muscat
Sweet and Spicy, Balanced 16.1%, Spirit Boldness 3/5 This double barrel-aged wine aged in tequila barrels for 3 months, it was then put into another tequila barrel for an additional 3 months for a unique double barrel-aged flavor. Stronger in spice than our single barrel with a nice orange blossom fragrance.$15.00+
Tequila Barrel-Aged Pinot Gris
$15.00+
Tequila Barrel-Aged Rose
Floral, Crisp, Subtle 14.2%, Spirit Boldness 2/5 The clean floral fragrance of this wine is followed by a smooth crisp taste of nice balanced fruit flavors. A subtle spice comes through on the backend from aging in Tequila barrels for 3 months. This Rose is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Grenache giving a great tasting balance to the wine.$15.00+
Spirit Barrel-Aged Rose
Smooth, Crisp and light. Subtlety spice Rose aged in both Tequila and Bourbon barrels with a floral balance of Cab Sauv, Zin and Grenache$15.00+
Tequila Barrel-Aged M.OM Blend
Fun, Complex, Sweet 15.2%, Spirit Boldness 3/5 This fun blend is 50% Tequila Barrel-Aged Malbec (M) with 50% of our award winning Tequila Barrel-Aged Orange Muscat (OM). The M.OM Blend was inspired by Anh, a wine club member experimenting with blending our legacy wines. This red blend could be considered a deep Rose with its sweetness and complex character.$15.00+
Tequila Barrel-Aged Zinfandel
$15.00
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel
Bold, Complex, Spicy 17.2%, Spirit Boldness 4/5 Deep, complex and blossomed with a strong spirit bite. This Zinfandel is a favorite among bourbon whisky drinkers.$15.00+
Rum Barrel-Aged Grenache
Rum Forward, Spicy 17.2%, Spirit Boldness 5/5 Spicy with powerful rum flavors, sip this lighter bodied red as if it was rum. Enjoy slowly to allow the robust spices of this wine to excite your palate.$15.00+
Guest Wines
House Chardonnay
J. Lohr Chardonnay$10.00+House Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Lohr Cab Sauv$12.00+House Prosecco
$10.00+
J Pinot Gris
Fruit flavors of melon, papaya and pineapple, coupled with juicy, mouth-cleansing acidity.$12.00+
Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp and refreshing with bright citrus, grapefruit, tropical fruit, and subtle herbal notes. Clean, vibrant finish.$15.00+
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc (Organic)
Crisp and refreshing with notes of passion fruit, citrus, green apple, and fresh herbs. Bright acidity with a clean, mineral finish.$15.00+
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and crisp, with grapefruit, lemon zest and melon, and a clean, mineral finish.$12.00+House Chardonnay
J. Lohr Chardonnay$10.00+Bonanza Chardonnay
$12.00+
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Green apple, pear and lemon zest with a touch of toasty oak, a creamy texture and bright, balanced acidity.$15.00+Belle Glos Balade Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay with ripe apple, juicy pear and a hint of tropical fruit, rounded out by subtle vanilla and oak.$18.00+
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rich flavors, creamy texture, and mouth-watering acidity$78.00
Mendo Pinot Noir
Distinctly Mendocino: ripe cherry and pomegranate with an earthy, savory edge and an elegant finish.$14.00+
Loveblock Pinot Noir
Central Otago Pinot Noir from Kim and Erica Crawford: red cherry, plum and raspberry with savory spice and silky tannins.$19.00+
Belle Glos Dairyman Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir: blueberry, blackberry and black cherry with cola, cedar and forest floor, refined tannins and a long finish.$20.00+House Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Lohr Cab Sauv$12.00+Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon
$15.00+
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
A Napa Valley classic: ripe dark fruit, cassis and cocoa with velvety, round tannins and a rich, lingering finish.$35.00+
Revana RX Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA- Fragrances of cinnamon, bing cherries and vanilla on the nose. Layered by Black tea, sage and a unique cocoa aroma. A ripe cherry and plum notes on the palate. Followed by baking spices and minerality. Only 1400 cases produced.$165.00Marshall Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old Vine Zinfandel
OUT OF STOCK$15.00+
Duckhorn Merlot
Napa Valley Merlot with black cherry, plum and cassis, notes of cocoa and baking spice, and supple, polished tannins.$18.00+
Chappellet Mountain Cuvee
A Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend: red currant, cassis and baking spice with hints of sage and toasty oak, plush tannins and a long finish.$25.00+
Caymus Walking Fool Red Blend
Caymus's Suisun Valley red blend: rich and jammy, with blackberry, plum and dark chocolate and a smooth, velvety finish.$17.00+
Paraduxx Red Blend
A Napa Valley blend built on Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon: black cherry, blackberry and plum with cacao, cedar and baking spice.$18.00+
Marshall Dessert Wine
A port-style Old Vine Zinfandel dessert wine with rich chocolate, cherries and baking spice.$15.00+
Alexana Pinot Noir
Lively and fresh, with lovely raspberry and strawberry flavors accented by orange blossoms and fresh violet as this glides on the long, supple, refined finish.$50.00
Decoy Limited Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with dark cherry and raspberry, hints of smoke and spice, and a silky, generous finish.$40.00
Marshall Union Meritage
A Bordeaux-style blend from Marshall Stuart: dark berries, plum, cassis and vanilla, with soft tannins and an elegant, approachable finish.$30.00
Marshall Tatria
Blackberry, dark plum, espresso and spice, with balanced tannins and a smooth finish.$30.00
Marshall Bonnie Lass
Half Petit Verdot, half Petite Sirah: bold and rich, with blackberry, plum and spice.$30.00
Love You Bunches Rose
Stolpman's lively carbonic rosé: strawberry, cherry and juicy watermelon, light and fresh with a soft herbal edge.$12.00+House Prosecco
$10.00+
Emmolo Sparkling Wine (Camas Vineyards)
Traditional-method sparkling wine: crisp green apple and citrus, fine bubbles and a hint of toasted brioche.$22.00+
Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut Sparkling Wine
Roederer Estate's top Anderson Valley sparkling wine: fine, persistent bubbles with pear, citrus, toasted brioche and hazelnut.$35.00+
Spritz Hugo
Elderflower, fresh mint and lime topped with bubbles and soda. Light, floral and refreshing.$10.00
Spritz Lemoncello
Limoncello, bubbles and a splash of soda over ice with a twist of lemon. Bright, sweet-tart and sunny.$10.00
Spritz Classico
The Italian classic: a bittersweet orange aperitivo, bubbles and soda over ice, with an orange slice.$10.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 8:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Barrel Riot is a one-of-a-kind wine bar and restaurant where half the menu celebrates our own craft winery, featuring bourbon, rum, and tequila barrel-aged wines with curated tasting flights and food pairings designed to elevate the experience of every sip. The other half offers shareable plates, including charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and tapas, along with a rotating selection of beer on tap, bottled brews, and traditional wines. The atmosphere blends fun and excitement with a relaxing lounge vibe, making it the perfect place to gather, explore bold flavors, and enjoy unforgettable pairings.
Location
16765 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128






