The Riata Diner & Tavern Menu
The Riata Diner & Tavern is a barbeque joint located in Livermore, CA, offering a variety of options for diners. They provide delivery, takeout, and reservations, making it convenient for all customers. The menu includes many vegetarian choices and the atmosphere is casual and vibrant. With amenities like outdoor seating, a full bar, and happy hour specials, this spot is perfect for groups or families. Customers rave about the delicious food, great service, and the overall welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. From the club sandwiches to the cheesesteak sandwiches and taco salads, each dish is packed with flavor and satisfaction. The Riata Diner & Tavern truly captures the essence of a classic diner with a modern twist, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area.
Lunch
The Riata Burger
Choice Of American, Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Or Swiss Cheese.
The BLT Burger
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, & Cheddar Cheese.
Patty Melt
Grilled Onions, Our House Mustard, & Swiss Cheese On Lite Rye.
Lisa's Burger
Blue Cheese Encrusted & Topped with Avocado.
Kelly Burger
Burger With No Bun, Topped With Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms & Fresh Pico de Gallo.
Hawaiian Burger
Fresh-Grilled Pineapple, Sautéed Onions & Provolone Cheese.
Riata Spicy Buffalo
Topped With Wing Sauce & Melted Blue Cheese Crumbles.
The All American
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Thousand Island, & American Cheese.
Ortega Burger
Grilled Ortega Chilies & Pepper Jack Cheese.
The PMS Burger
Beef Patty Topped With Portobello Mushrooms & Swiss Cheese.
Topher Burger
Bacon & Pepper Jack Cheese, Topped With A Medium Fried Egg.
Portobello Burger
Vegetarian! Portobello mushroom, grilled onions, and pepperjack cheese.
Western Bacon
Bacon, Onion Ring, & BBQ Sauce With Melted Cheddar Cheese.
The Beef Dip
Thinly Sliced Tri-Tip, Grilled Onions, And Pepper Jack Cheese With Au Jus.
Steak Sandwich
Choice of oz New York Or Prime Rib Served On A French Roll.
Linguica Melt
Linguica, Grilled Onions, Swiss Cheese, And House Mustard On Light Rye.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast, Choice Of Cheese, On A Hamburger Bun With All The Fixings.
The Riata Club
Triple Decker Sourdough With Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Swiss & American Cheese, Lettuce, And Tomato.
Grilled Cheese
Extra Cheesy & Grilled With Butter Choice of Cheese and Bread American, Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Or Swiss. Add Bacon Or Ham for an additional charge.
Chicken Strips
Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders Served with Your Choice Of Sauce.
Philly Cheesesteak
Tri-tip With Sautéed Peppers & Onions Smothered In Provolone Cheese.
Rueben
Corned Beef, Kraut, Swiss Cheese, And Thousand Island Or House Mustard.
Triple Decker BLT
Bacon, Lettuce, And Tomato On Your Choice of Bread. Add Avocado for an additional charge.
Pulled Pork
Slow Smoked Pulled Pork Smothered In BBQ Sauce With House-Made Coleslaw.
California Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast, Spicy Artichoke Spread, Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms & Pepper Jack Cheese.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
House-Made Tuna Salad With Choice of Bread.
Fish & Chips
Wild Atlantic Cod Beer Battered & Golden Fried With House-Made Coleslaw.
Side House Salad
Fresh greens, onion, tomato, cucumber, croutons.
Side Caesar Salad
Small version of our Caesar. Parmesan, croutons, tomato, and caesar dressing.
Oriental Chicken
Tender Chicken Breast, Oriental Noodles & Sesame Seeds On Fresh Greens With Our Oriental Dressing.
The Cobb
Tender Chicken Breast, Avocado, Bacon, Egg, & Blue Cheese Crumbles Served On Fresh Greens With Choice Of Dressing.
Taco Salad
Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl With Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Avocado Sour Cream, and Pico de Gallo Topped With Chicken Or Ground Beef
Wedge Salad
Fresh Cut Iceberg Lettuce Topped With Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Bacon, And Tomatoes. Blue Cheese Dressing.
Tri-Tip Salad
Applewood Smoked Tri-Tip, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Walnuts, Cheddar Cheese, & House-Made Vinaigrette.
Caesar
Fresh Romaine, House-Made Croutons, Tomatoes, and Shredded Parmesan. Tossed In Our Caesar Dressing. Add Chicken or Steak, Prawns for an additional charge.
Soup Of The Day
Call to ask about today's soup.
Deep-Fried Appetizer Platter
Choice Of Any Items.
Wings
Like You've Never Had Them! Basted In Your Choice Of Buffalo, Teriyaki, Or BBQ Sauce, Served With Blue Cheese Or Ranch Dressing.
Mozzarella Moons
Lightly Seasoned & Breaded. Served With Ranch Dressing Or Marinara Sauce.
Fried Calamari
Served With Tartar Or Cocktail Sauce And Lemon.
Deep-Fried Linguica
Beer Battered Portuguese Sausage. Served with House Mustard.
Potato Chips
Light & Crispy! House-Made!
Riatacados
Deep-Fried Avocados! Soft And Creamy Inside, Crunchy And Delicious Outside, Served With Chipotle Mayo.
Chips & Salsa
Our Made Fresh To Order Flour Tortilla Chips & Fresh Pico de Gallo. Add Guacamole for an additional charge.
Onion Rings
Dipped In Beer Batter Just Like At The Fair!
Potato Skins
A Meal In Itself. Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, & Green Onions.
Deep-Fried Zucchini
Beer Battered & Golden Brown.
Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, And Capers Served With Balsamic and Crostinis.
Grande Nachos
Chicken, Beef, or Pulled Pork Served On A Bed Of Crispy Tortilla Chips Topped With Cheese, Beans, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream And Guacamole.
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Served With Cocktail Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, And Tortilla Chips.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
House-Made, Fire-Roasted & Cheese Stuffed.
Deluxe Quesadilla
Chicken or Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Served With Sour Cream And Guacamole.
Hummus Plate
Fresh Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, And Parmesan Encrusted Flatbread Served With Garlic Hummus.
Teriyaki Kabob
Tender Pieces of Our USDA Aged Angus Beef With Teriyaki Sauce.
BBQ Kabob
Tender Pieces Of Our USDA Aged Angus Beef Basted With House Made BBQ Sauce.
Kid's Burger And Fries
Choice of Cheese
Kid's Quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla, add chicken for $.
Kid's Grilled Cheese With Fries
Sourdough and American Cheese.
Kid's Pasta With Butter
Parmesan cheese and toasted bread and butter.
Kid's Chicken Strips And Fries
Kid's Chicken strips and fries.
Kid's Prawns With Fries
Breaded and fried crispy prawns with fries.
Kid's Pasta With Meat Sauce
Pasta with our house made meat sauce and toasted bread and butter.
Side Tater Tots
Shredded potatoes formed into small cylinders and deep-fried until achieving a crispy, golden brown exterior.
Side Onion Rings
Dipped in beer batter just like at the fair.
Side Of Fries
Thinly sliced potatoes, fried until golden brown and lightly seasoned with salt.
Side Potato Salad
Creamy potato salad, seasoned with fresh herbs
Side Garlic Fries
Fries tossed with garlic, typically includes a light garnish of herbs.
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Delicious crispy fries made from sweet potatoes, a perfect side for your meal.
Side Coleslaw
Crisp Cabbage Salad in Creamy Dressing
Side Garlic Cheddar Fries
Side Garlic Fries with Cheddar
Side Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni mixed with celery, sweet pickle relish, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, vinegar, and a blend of spices.
Side Avocado
Freshly sliced avocado side, perfect for adding a creamy touch to your meal.
Side Cottage Cheese
A portion of cottage cheese, offering a simple and classic taste, typically served as a light side.
NY Steak
Ribeye Steak
Applewood Smoked Prime Rib
Tri-Tip Dinner
Applewood Smoked Then Finished On The Grill
Teriyaki Kabob Dinner
Tender Chunks Of Skewered New York & Ribeye Steak.
BBQ Kabob Dinner
Tender Chunks Of Skewered New York & Ribeye Steak.
Wild Caught Atlantic Cod
Cooked Your Way Sautéed Or Blackened.
Chicken Marsala
Delicately Breaded Chicken In Marsala Wine and Mushroom Sauce.
Southern Fried Chicken
Half A Chicken Battered And Fried To Crispy Perfection.
Fish And Chips
Wild Atlantic Cod Beer Battered & Golden Fried With House-Made Coleslaw.
Beer Battered Jumbo Prawns
Lightly Coated & Delicately Fried.
Chicken Piccata
Grilled Chicken Topped with Capers & White Wine Sauce.
Pasta Alfredo
Add Chicken, Steak, Veggies or Prawns!
Meatloaf
House-Made Meatloaf Platter Smothered In Our Brown Gravy.
Pasta And Meatball
Thick red sauce and meatballs heaped over a bed of noodles.
Berry Cobbler
Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Scoop Of Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie
Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Slice Of Homemade Key Lime Pie
Dinner
Breakfast
Riata Two Egg Deal
Fried-Scrambled-Poached Choice Of Bacon, Ham, Sausage Link Or Patty, and Toast. Add Burger Patty for an additional charge.
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
oz Fried Steak Smothered In Country Gravy With Two Eggs And Toast.
Eggs Benedict
English Muffin Topped With All Natural Ham, Two Poached Eggs, And Hollandaise Sauce.
Linguica & Eggs
A Full Stick of Linguica Served With Two Eggs And Toast.
Eggs In A Basket
Two Eggs Fried In The Middle of Our French Toast Bread.
Fried Egg Sandwich
Eggs Cooked Your Way Served With Choice Of Cheese & Bread.
Riata's Signature Mexican Benedict
English Muffin Topped With Chorizo, Two Poached Eggs, and House-Made Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce.
Huevos Rancheros
Lightly Fried Corn Tortillas, Topped with Beans, House-Made Ranchero Sauce, Two Eggs, and Cheddar Cheese.
NY Steak & Eggs
oz NY Steak Cooked To Order Served With Two Eggs And Toast.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Slow Cooked & Pulled Fresh Daily Mixed With Country Potatoes Served With Two Eggs on Top And Toast.
Veggie Benedict
English Muffin Topped With Sautéed Veggies, Avocado, Two Poached Eggs, And Hollandaise Sauce.
Biscuits & Gravy
Two Buttermilk Biscuits Smothered In Our House-Made Sausage Gravy.
Build Your Own Omelet
Add cheese, veggies and items for an additional charge.
Deep-Fried Appetizer Platter
Choice Of Any Items.
Wings
Like You've Never Had Them! Basted In Your Choice Of Buffalo, Teriyaki, Or BBQ Sauce, Served With Blue Cheese Or Ranch Dressing.
Mozzarella Moons
Lightly Seasoned & Breaded. Served With Ranch Dressing Or Marinara Sauce.
Fried Calamari
Served With Tartar Or Cocktail Sauce And Lemon.
Deep-Fried Linguica
Beer Battered Portuguese Sausage. Served with House made Mustard
Potato Chips
Light & Crispy! House-Made!
Riatacados
Deep-Fried Avocados! Soft And Creamy Inside, Crunchy And Delicious Outside, Served With Chipotle Mayo.
Chips & Salsa
Our Made Fresh To Order Flour Tortilla Chips & Fresh Pico de Gallo. Add Guacamole for an additional charge.
Onion Rings
Dipped In Beer Batter Just Like At The Fair!
Potato Skins
A Meal In Itself. Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, & Green Onions.
Deep-Fried Zucchini
Beer Battered & Golden Brown. Served with ranch.
Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, And Capers Served With Balsamic and Crostinis.
Grande Nachos
Chicken, Beef, or Pulled Pork Served On A Bed Of Crispy Tortilla Chips Topped With Cheese, Beans, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream And Guacamole.
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
Served With Cocktail Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, And Tortilla Chips.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
House-Made, Fire-Roasted & Cheese Stuffed. Served with chipotle mayo.
Deluxe Quesadilla
Chicken or Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Served With Sour Cream And Guacamole.
Hummus Plate
Fresh Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, And Parmesan Encrusted Flatbread Served With Garlic Hummus.
Kabob Appetizer
Tender Pieces of Our USDA Aged Angus Beef With Teriyaki or BBQ sauce.
French Toast
Classic French Toast with a hint of sweetness and a golden, fluffy texture.
Pancakes ()
Fluffy pancakes served with a dollop of butter.
Short Stack ()
Two buttermilk pancakes, typically served with syrup and butter. Additional toppings available for an extra charge.
Oatmeal
Made To Order Served With Brown Sugar And Raisins Or Dried Cranberries.
Side Of Bacon
Crispy, savory strips of cured pork.
Side Of Ham
Side of sliced ham, typically includes a single, thick slice of ham, lightly grilled.
Side Of Sausage Link
Sausage links, typically made from finely ground meat seasoned with a blend of spices, served as a hearty addition to any breakfast.
Side Of Sausage Patty
A juicy pork sausage patty, typically seasoned and cooked to bring out its rich flavors.
Stick OfLinguica
A single, savory link of linguica, typically includes a blend of pork, garlic, and paprika.
Burger Patty
American beef burger patty, choice of meat temperature from rare to well done.
Side Of Toast
Sourdough - Light Rye - Whole Wheat -English Muffin - Biscuit.
Fruit Cup
Fresh mixed fruit served in a cup- a perfect burst of natural flavors
Pancake
A single, freshly made pancake, typically served with a dollop of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Side Of Avocado
Fresh Avocado Slices: Perfect Creamy Addition to Any Dish
Slice French Toast
Brioche bread dipped in a seasoned egg mixture, typically includes a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Side Of Egg
Eggs prepared to preference: over easy, over hard, medium, poached, scrambled, or scrambled with cheddar.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
Soda
Choice of cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime soda.
Coffee
Rich, aromatic brew crafted from freshly ground coffee beans.
Juice
Orange, apple, cranberry, tomato, pineapple or grapefruit.
Pigs In A Blanket
Sausage links wrapped in our house pancakes.
Kid's French Toast
Kid's portion of house made french toast.
Mickey Mouse Pancake
With chocolate chips, butter and syrup.
Kid's One Egg Breakfast
Egg, meat choice, potato, and toast.
Long Island Iced Tea
Everyone's favorite "Iced Tea"!