Whiskey 'N Rye

4.5

249 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 21 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!

Additional information

Location
442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463-2731
Phone number
(805) 688-4227
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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 249 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Lively
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 delights with "great barbecue food" and a "fun atmosphere." The brisket, ribs, and pulled pork earn high praise for being "tender and flavorful." The service is described as "excellent" and "friendly," with standout staff like Taylor and Bella. A wide variety of drinks, including whiskey, complements the menu.

249 Reviews

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Gary
Baltimore7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and selection of bourbon and whiskey. Had the BBQ burger and it was very tasty and substantial. Many choices for sides. Recommend having a reservation as the restaurant filled up quickly and wait line formed early.
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eileen VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent. Just like the south I had no idea they’ve been there for two years. How could I have missed it!
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Jay VIP
Los Angeles33 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still a wonderful addition to Solvang. Great happy hour deals and a cozy environment. Amazing friendly staff. However we're noticing that the food is hit or miss. Still worth a roll of the dice.
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kelleyy
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed the brisket dirty fries and loaded mac and cheese. So good! Corn bread a little disappointing but the other dishes more than made up for it.
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TriciaW
Palm Springs1 review
1.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The people were great, but I thought the food was horrible
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David
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, drinks, food, and atmosphere at Whiskey N’ Rye were excellent. We will definitely be returning!
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Alana
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ribs weren’t the best we’ve had, but the drinks, sides, service and ambiance were fantastic!
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Julia VIP
Wilmington14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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 Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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 Diego4 reviews
5.0
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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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 249 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

442 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463-2731

Additional information

Phone number
(805) 688-4227
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Whiskey 'N Rye

Make a reservation

Additional information

Offers

Solvang's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 249 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?

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