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Whiskey 'N Rye, Solvang, CA

Whiskey 'N Rye

4.7
4.7
222 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    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.

    Solvang's Best Happy Hour photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Whiskey 'N Rye

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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