Whiskey 'N Rye

4.5

264 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463-2731

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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!

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 264 people are saying

Whiskey 'N Rye reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Ynez Valley
Good for groups
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Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Hot spot
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 "outstanding food" with dishes like brisket, ribs, and tacos that delight guests. The "great service" and lively, cozy atmosphere make it a must-visit. Patrons appreciate the "excellent whiskey selection" and happy hour deals. A favorite in Solvang, it's perfect for a satisfying dining experience.

264 Reviews

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Pryncess
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is wonderful and the food is really outstanding. It’s very easy to want to go back multiple times while traveling to eat there. A Solvang favorite!
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Melanie
Los Angeles5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a fun evening with a group of 6. Only downside was that the drinks seemed a bit watered down.
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Dina
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food! Great chicken, ribs, elote. We will be back!
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Cathy VIP
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. We went for happy hour so we tried more shareables than we normal would have. Dirty brisket fries were amazing. We also had the cornbread and wings, which were both top notch. The prime tips were the absolute best. We sat on the patio and Tina took care of us. Great food, great staff, great venue.
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Bob VIP
Los Angeles44 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My waitress was so nice. But she upsold me on a double Manhattan for an extra $7, regular size was $14 so now $21...received a tiny cocktail. Felt ripped off. Salmon was pretty good.
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Lisa
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. They have outdoor and indior area. The food waa excellent. We got the brisket and pulled pork. The meat was tender and well seasoned
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Jason
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, but a bit pricey, so I recommend coming during happy hours for half off appetizers and discounts on cocktails.
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Jason
Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
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 on March 29, 2025
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 on March 27, 2025
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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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 264 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 11 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.
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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 264 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?

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