Whiskey 'N Rye

4.6

242 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 36 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
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
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 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Feb 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 36 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
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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 242 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?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information