Whiskey 'N Rye

4.5

256 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
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
Whether it's a large party pickup or full-service catering with our mobile kitchen, we’re here to customize your special event to perfection!
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 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Lively
Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
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 lively atmosphere with "great food and service." Patrons rave about the "excellent BBQ" and impressive whiskey selection. The staff is praised for being "friendly and attentive," making it a "must-visit" in Solvang. While some dishes may vary, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.

257 Reviews

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Jason
Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I got the brisket chill!! It was all beans!! 4 pieces of brisket!!
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Kelly VIP
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best tacos and brisket ever! The food and service is so great. Love this place.
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Erin
Seattle6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and our server handled our special requests. Food was pretty good. We would return.
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Juliana
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our visit here was great, service was great, food was awesome and they’re dog friendly.
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Jenna
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for dinner last night, and it was so good I had to come back for brunch! The fritters were incredible, as was the bacon and egg sandwich.
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Jerry
Palm Springs102 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good BBQ at a fair price. Nice outside eating area.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the services just as good. I would definitely recommend this place.
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Gary
Baltimore7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and selection of bourbon and whiskey. Had the BBQ burger and it was very tasty and substantial. Many choices for sides. Recommend having a reservation as the restaurant filled up quickly and wait line formed early.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot. Great vibe and place to hangout. Brisket fries were a bit too salty and the whiskey cocktails weren't that great (kinda surprising since we thought it would be their specialty).
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eileen VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent. Just like the south I had no idea they’ve been there for two years. How could I have missed it!
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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 4.5 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 24 times today

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
Whether it's a large party pickup or full-service catering with our mobile kitchen, we’re here to customize your special event to perfection!
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

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Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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