Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7

228 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Great for outdoor dining

An American Smokehouse and Tavern, Whiskey 'N Rye features a varied menu of barbeque classics along with an eclectic mix of modern wine-country cuisine. Our dining experience focuses heavily on grill and smoke cooking techniques, with several unique signature features including our Hickory Smoked Brisket and Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Romaine Caesar, Smoked Spaghetti Squash, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri, and our Whiskey 'N Rye Brisket/Short-rib Burger, just to name a few. Enjoy your meal with our full bar featuring Signature Craft Cocktails, Zero-Proof Elixirs, and more than 60 specialty whiskeys from both local as well as national and international distilleries. With both covered patio and cozy indoor dining areas, Whiskey 'N Rye is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening dining experience. Also visit us for the Best Happy Hour in town hosted Mon. to Thu. from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Featuring $10 Craft Cocktails and 1/2 priced Appetizers!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 688-4227
Website
http://www.whiskeynryebbq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering menus for guest pick-up coming soon!
Private party facilities
Book our Tavern, Patio or both for your next special occasion! Please contact gatherings@whiskeynryebbq.com for your event details.

Location
442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463-2731
Area
Solvang
Cross Street
Located just 2 blocks south of Mission Drive at the end of Atterdag Road.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 16:00 - 17:30
Solvang's Best Happy Hour happens every Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 5:30pm at Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse in the heart of the village. Enjoy 50% all Sharables, $10 Craft and Whiskey Cocktails, and $2-off all Craft Beers and Local Wines.

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Service
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Ynez Valley
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whiskey 'N Rye offers a hearty barbecue experience with standout dishes like "tender brisket" and "amazing ribs." The restaurant boasts a "great atmosphere" with friendly and attentive service. While some found certain items overpriced, the "delicious cocktails" and extensive whiskey selection add to its charm. Ideal for family gatherings and special occasions.

228 Reviews

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Erica
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Keri was the kindest server. She was so full of love and very attentive. We really appreciated her suggestions, energy, thoughtfulness, efficiency, friendliness, and overall loving demeanor. She really made our experience so memorable and wonderful and every single way. This is honestly some of the best food we have ever had. Oh my goodness make sure to order the cornbread and get the street corn! It is truly the best dinner and we regret not ordering dessert. We would come back tomorrow, but you guys are closed on Christmas, which I’m happy so people can be with their families. All around wonderful restaurant we literally wanna fly in our families from around the country to come try the food because it’s that good! we will definitely be back the next time. We are in town. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of us, Keri.
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Tiffany
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for date night and had an amazing experience. Excellent service, delicious food and big portions!
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Richard
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a nice dinner with the family. Food was delicious
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heather
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the many options and the extra time we had to make our choices. The drinks were fun and the food was yum!
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Alenna
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, seated in a timely manner. Ordered 16oz Ribeye Steak with sides of fries and side harvest salad, BBQ Burger with Mac n cheese and more fries and BBQ Sampler Trio with beans and crispy smashed potatoes. Brisket and Ribs were delicious. The kids said their strawberry lemonade was really good. Had an Atterdag and husband had an old fashioned and both were great. We enjoyed everything we got and had a nice dinner. Thank you!
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Denise
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Make sure you make reservations as it is very busy and so many people were just walking up getting denied a table as it was so packed. The food was good I wouldn’t say great but I’d give it another try and want to sit outside when the nice days call for it.
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Joyce
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They were out of many food options, even after we ordered were told they were out of those things then. It took about 40 minutes for our kids food to come which extremely long, only 5 tables were sat when we were there so it wasn’t like the kitchen was getting slammed.
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Cyndi
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is our favorite spot in Solvang and a must when we are in town. Amazing BBQ.
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Maria
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Definitely our favorite place to eat
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Tom
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wanted to try Whiskey and Rye so took advantage of the opportunity when we were in Solvang. The food was excellent and our server went above and beyond beyond to make sure my wife’s dietary restrictions were accommodated. The Salmon and Smoked Brisket were delicious. Did not need a knife for either. My wife enjoyed the farm salad and had the mac-n-cheese, both were very good. Topped the meal with the skillet cookie which was a perfect end to our Solvang adventure.
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FAQs

Whiskey 'N Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 688-4227.

Whiskey 'N Rye is rated 4.7 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463-2731

Additional information

Cross Street
Located just 2 blocks south of Mission Drive at the end of Atterdag Road.
Area
Solvang
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.whiskeynryebbq.com/
Phone number
(805) 688-4227
Catering
Catering menus for guest pick-up coming soon!
Private party facilities
Book our Tavern, Patio or both for your next special occasion! Please contact gatherings@whiskeynryebbq.com for your event details.

Whiskey 'N Rye

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Whiskey 'N Rye offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Whiskey 'N Rye restaurant rated?

Is Whiskey 'N Rye currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information