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Crispy Korean-style chicken strips with sweet glaze

Barrel Riot Menu

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, CA, Barrel Riot exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms. With its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a menu bursting with mouthwatering dishes, it's the perfect place to unwind and savor a delightful meal. Our diverse menu caters to every palate, whether you're looking for a leisurely dinner with loved ones, a quick lunch catch-up with friends, or a solo meal at the bar. Barrel Riot offers a relaxed setting where laughter flows as freely as the conversation.

Food

Large Cheese Board

Mixed variety of 6 cheeses served with grapes, candied nuts and crostinis

Small Cheese Board

Mixed variety of 3 cheeses served with grapes, candied nuts and crostinis

Edamame simmered in a sweet and spicy togarashi glaze topped with green onions and sesame

Potatoes twice fried in beef tallow dusted with Parmigiana and salt

Tallow fried French fries tossed with truffle zest and Parmesan cheese

Focaccia Bites with Dip

Fluffy focaccia brushed with roasted garlic oil and flaky salt. Served with basil aioli or roasted garlic aioli

Brussel Sprouts

Tallow fried brussels sprouts tossed in maple and sriracha glaze with pickled red onion

Baby gem lettuce with house made Caesar dressing, roasted garlic panko breadcrumbs, and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese Add chicken +5

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

Iceberg wedge salad served with house made creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, red onion, and heirloom cherry tomatoes

French Onion Soup

Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Seasoned and roasted chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion, all tossed in a basil pesto aioli on a brioche bun.

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Seasoned and roasted chicken breast with lettuce tomato and pickled red onion tossed in a rancho chipotle lime aioli

Vegetable Medley

Fig and Goat Flat Bread

Fig, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Bacon Crumbles

Pesto Flat Bread

Basil Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes

Truffle Flat Bread

Portobello Mushroom, Truffle Oil, Mozzarella Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread

Mozzarella Cheese, Chicken, Buffalo Sauce

BBQ Brisket Flat Bread

BBQ Brisket, BBQ Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce

Spicy Riot Burger

2 smashed patties with lettuce, tomato, roasted jalapeños, and crispy onion strips, with hatch chili cheddar, and riot sauce

2 smashed patties with lettuce tomato pickles and red American cheese onions served with riot sauce

Bacon and Blue Burger

2 smashed patties with lettuce tomato and caramelized onions bacon and house made creamy blue cheese spread

3 smash style sliders featuring the burgers at barrel riot, the riot burger, bacon and blue, and the spicy riot

Tender 8 oz sirloin steak served with tallow fried French fries Parmesan cheese and bourbon peppercorn sauce

Grilled lamb served with a mixed lettuce and goat cheese salad and sweet and spicy sticky soy sauce or balsamic glaze.

Firecracker Chicken

Lightly breaded chicken pieces served over shredded cabbage with sweet and spicy firecracker sauce. Sauce Options: Firecracker, Buffalo or Teriyaki

Kids 2 Sliders With Cheese

Kids Small Cheese Pizza

Kids Small Pepperoni Pizza

Kids Chicken Bites

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Cookie

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie

Lemon Delizia Cake

Three-layer lemon delizia cake with lemon icing and blueberry compote drizzle

Apple Spice Layered Cake

Delicious apple spice layered cake with caramel drizzle and whipped cream

Blue Cheese Dressing

Firecracker Sauce

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 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

Tequila Barrel-Aged Red Blend

Smooth, Hearty, Fruity 14.8%, Spirit Boldness 3/5 This deep red blend combines the smoothness of Malbec (50%) with the heartiness of a Cabernet Sauvignon (50%). Loads of fruit flavors fill your palate as you taste this wine integrated with spices from its barrel. Aged in tequila barrels, this blend is complex yet smooth and finishes with a great taste through your palate and warm backend.

$15.00 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

Tequila Barrel-Aged Pinot Gris

$15.00 - $45.00

Tequila Barrel-Aged Zinfandel

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Malbec

Plump, Full-Bodied, Smooth 16.1%, Spirit Boldness 3/5 This Malbec has been aged in bourbon barrels and takes on a nice smooth quality as it travels through your palate. This plump full-bodied red has a traditional smoky Malbec finish enhanced by aging in its spirit barrel. Dark fruit flavors finish off this wine with a nice warm feeling down the back of your throat.

$15.00 - $45.00

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pinot Gris

Refreshing, Crisp, Floral 15.7%, Spirit Boldness 2/5 This bright white wine is refreshing and crisp with an integrated bite from aging in a bourbon barrel. This simple wine is added with a nice complexity as it travels through your palate. Light fruit flavors drift across your palate with tastes of apple, peach, and lemon. Finishing smoothly with bright floral notes on the nose, this wine is best served chilled.

$15.00 - $45.00

Bourbon Barrel-Aged White Blend

Subtle, Smooth, Light Spice 15.3%, Spirit Boldness 2/5 This light bodied wine blend was aged in Bourbon Barrels for 3 months and has a great fragrance from its barrel. The subtle characteristics of the barrel come through with a hint of spice on the backend of your palate. This blend of 35% Grenache, 33% Zinfandel and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon gives this wine a smooth complexity.

$15.00 - $45.00

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Reserve Malbec

Creamy, dark fruit, and smooth. Aged for over 10 months in Bourbon Barrels.

$15.00 - $45.00

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Meritage Red Blend

Extra Dry, Complex 15.6%, Spirit Boldness 3/5 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Grenache Blend. Refreshingly sweet tropical nose with a bold, powerful, dry, and peppery finish.

$15.00 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

Rum Barrel-Aged Red Blend

Big, Bold, Spicy 17.2%, Spirit Boldness 4/5 Aged in rum barrels, this robust red combines a hearty Merlot with a sweet Zinfandel creating a well-balanced bold and powerful wine.

$15.00 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

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 - $45.00

Spirit Barrel-Aged Merlot

Bold, Smooth, Complex 17.3%, Spirit Boldness 4/5 Aged in both rum and bourbon barrels, this wine has a butterscotch-cherry nose which integrates well with its smooth and smoky quality.

$15.00 - $45.00