Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7

222 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Solvang

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

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
Neighborhood
Solvang
Cross street
Located just 2 blocks south of Mission Drive at the end of Atterdag Road.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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 222 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

222 Reviews

J
Joyce
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Gabriela
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Will definitely go there again.
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Shuk-Yin
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We waited 45 mins for the food on a not-so-busy night. Food was ok but prices were high.
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Toni
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food -- perhaps a little bit pricey, but it's a tourist town, so that's to be expected. Service was very friendly and place was lively. We'll go back!
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Cheri
Sacramento
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & good service. Had the burger & Mac n cheese w/salad. Recommend this place!
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Luis
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food is was good but the service was terrible. The waitress didn’t even know we were here table and walked by us 10 times before she even acknowledged us for drinks . I actually heard her ask someone else if we were her table. Just not enough staff at the restaurant.
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Robert
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The brisket was amazing as was the mac and cheese side. The ribs were mediocre and the chipotle vegetables and coleslaw were disappointing. The fried pickles were decent but not unique. Overall, as BBQ goes, it was an average experience and as a result, over priced for the quality of food and service.
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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 222 OpenTable diners.

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

Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Solvang

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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.
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Whiskey 'N Rye

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Whiskey 'N Rye

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information