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Whiskey 'N Rye, Solvang, CA

Whiskey 'N Rye

4.6
4.6
242 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Charming
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
    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.
  • 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 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • 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 is celebrated for its "outstanding food and beverages," including a superb whiskey selection and "delicious brisket." Guests enjoy generous portions and an inviting atmosphere. Service is generally praised as "excellent," with standout staff like Keri enhancing the experience. While some encountered menu shortages, the "casual atmosphere" and "delicious cornbread" remain crowd favorites.

242 Reviews
  1. Julia

    VIP

    Wilmington

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought our two year old and we all had the best time. The food was great and the service was wonderful.

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  2. Ana

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s very sad that I booked like 4 days in advance to be seated at the smallest table around. Food was cold and not that great. Hosts need to work on their customer service skills.

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  3. Reggie

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except the corn !! That needs a bit of work !!!! All the other Food was great and cooked just right Service was great as well 😉

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  4. Joanne

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate lunch on a weekday so it was nice and quiet. We sat by the fire and enjoyed the ambiance and great music. The fried chicken sandwich is amazing and the caesar salad was a notch above because of the homemade croutons. Great experience, great food and EXCELLENT service.

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  5. Laura

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, and delicious mocktails!

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  6. Heather

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and beverages were outstanding. So much food, we had to take some home. Absolutely delicious.

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  7. Neil

    VIP

    Central Coast

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, casual atmosphere. Excellent whiskey selection. What more could you ask for?

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  8. Angemir

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed that at 6:15 they were out of brisket which is what we came here for. They replaced brisket for filet mignon for restaurant week special but did not order- just wasn’t what we wanted. Service was super slow for entrees and they did not clear our salad plates until after dinner was done. Server on table next to us comped an item for their long wait. Our server did not do that for us. Will likely return as I have been before and enjoyed it but this time around was just ok

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  9. valerie

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great, although we went for restaurant week and there were three entrée choices, one beef, one pork and one vegetarian. When we’re placing our orders at 5:15, we were told that the beef was already gone … there was no substitution. This was the only drawback.

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  10. Steve

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was hoppin! The staff moved at a good pace which made the experience seedless! The food was awesome! We started with the corn bread and some drinks. I had the Spaghetti squash (vegetarian) where my wife had the short rack of ribs as she is NOT a vegetarian! Food was delicious but after a day of wine tasting, exhaustion and sleep were coming quick! Fun place with a big bar!

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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 4.6 stars by 242 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 25 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
    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.
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