Wow. Visiting Raleigh for work and (sorry) ChatGPT came through with a solid recommendation. Great decor, and of course amazing cocktails. My client loved his burger and I had the lamb burger which was delicious and spicy (and a bit over-sauced so definitely a 5-napkin burger!) And then dessert. Too good to take a picture: Lemon coconut Chess pie. GET THIS PIE! It was SO GOOD. Our server was so sweet (and sassy!) and heard us rave, so she gave us another slice for the road (proud to admit I had it for breakfast!) Will definitely be back next time i'm in town read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We have been to Whiskey Kitchen before and normally have a good experience, but today was disappointing. We ordered the Lamb Burger and the WK Burger with bacon. The Lamb Burger was incredible the last time we had it, but today it came out closer to medium-well and was overcooked and very dry. The WK Burger was much better. It was juicy, flavorful, and the bacon was a good addition. The collard greens were also delightful, with just the right amount of spicy kick. Unfortunately, the entire experience was overshadowed by the flies. There had to be at least 20 houseflies constantly buzzing around and pestering us throughout the meal. It was difficult to relax and enjoy the food. Whiskey Kitchen is normally a solid experience, but the excessive number of flies completely killed the mood today. Three stars because parts of the meal were good, but the dining environment needs to be addressed. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Lamb Burger - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Stopped by Whiskey Kitchen for drinks after eating nearby. When you arrive parking can be a little difficult in this area as you'll either need to parallel park or find parking in a nearby lot. Walking in to Whiskey Kitchen it feels easy going, stylish, and lively. The bartender was super knowledgeable about the different drinks and made the experience even more memorable, For drinks I ordered the Old Fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters, Orange), Twist of Fate (Old Forester Bourbon, Campari, Averna Amaro, Jamaican Rum, Bitters), and the Blush & Brimstone (Cook's Mill Bourbon, Pink Peppercorn Grapefruit Syrup, Lemon-Ginger Juice, Rosemary Peppercorn Bitters). By far the Blush & Brimstone was my favorite as it had the right level of spice and it was just a good drink. Definitely check out Whiskey Kitchen if you are in the Downtown Raleigh area. Btw, if you go here for dinner I hear that the Lamb Burger is excellent. read more

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5 stars for the Fried Chicken Sandwich and Collard Greens. Loved the sauce and fresh pickles on the sandwich and the collards were super flavorful. I also had The Botanist - very good and reminiscent of Christmas with the allspice. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Panzanella was awesome. Ingredients tasted fresh and with the crispy chicken added it was a huge portion of food. Tons of obscure allocated bourbon and the prices were relativeky reasonable read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Panzanella - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very cool place, and great location. Went here after attending Galaxy con. I would def eat here again. I ordered a burger and fries. The sauce on the side was amazing- I was dipping the burger and the fries in it. Service was great- server kept checking on us. I tried a peach cider and really liked it. They do let you sample the drafts so that was helpful. Great burger selection on the menu. Was not overwhelmed with choices which I appreciate. read more

Whiskey Kitchen was a great experience all around. Starting with friendly service and an awesome espresso martini, I had a lamb burger per the bartenders recommendation and it did not disappoint. I didn't dive into the whiskey collection but given the quality of the drinks and meal, I'll be back for a second run. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Lamb Burger - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I like the environment and the wait staff is always phenomenal, however this last time I couldn't eat my favorite thing on the menu (lamb burger) like so many other they amped the spice up. I originally thought it was the sauce which the waitress voluntarily remade but no the current chef is apparently fallen into the current dining trope of spicy is better to the point. I gave my burger to someone else at the table to eat. That said everyone else enjoyed their meals and as always, no complaints on the drinks but... I won't be the one selecting/suggesting it when we're going out to each going forward. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Anejo old Fashioned - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The chorizo frittata was on the smaller side but very delicious. Not sure it was worth the price tho! The tomatoes were tasty as well. Service was good for our large group, and the ambiance is casual. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Chorizo frittata - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We stopped by on a lazy Mother's Day Sunday afternoon and shared a lager. I really love the open air and decor of this restaurant and bar. They have many great drink options. Also, such a cute surprise and a nice touch to be treated to a cake pop for Mother's Day! read more

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If bourbon and whiskey choices were a personality trait, The Whiskey Kitchen would definitely have commitment issues...because the selection is massive. Seriously, if you can't find a pour you like here, you may just need water instead. Started with the biscuits topped with crackling and house-made preserves, and honestly, that combo alone made me question why I don't eat more biscuits in life. Sweet, salty, buttery chaos in the best way. For the main, I went with the pork chop and greens. The chop leaned a little overcooked for me personally, but the sauce helped bring things back together and added good flavor. The greens had a nice little kick of heat, but I kept waiting for that deep smoky ham hock flavor to show up like an old Southern grandma entering the kitchen... and it never quite arrived. Overall though? Still a solid meal, strong whiskey program, cool atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in Raleigh looking for a bourbon-forward dinner spot. Travelin_Broke approved with a slight side-eye from the greens. read more

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I stopped by on my road trip from NJ to FL, having had plans to spend the night in Raleigh. My main criteria for a place to go for dinner was proximity to my hotel and something unique to the area, followed suspiciously closely by fantastic, perhaps southern-focused food. Check and check. + Old Fashioned - in all honestly, one of the best ones I've ever had. I let the bartender do his thing since there were far more rye and bourbon choices than I had time to absorb, and the balance of what was put in my glass was A+. + Hazy IPA - always a beautiful sight and it was a great second act to my old fashioned. It was local and delicious. + Crispy Chicken Sandwich with side salad - generously sized, incredibly crispy, and exactly what I was craving. The place itself is huge (with a nice outdoor space as well) but since I was a solo traveler I found a nice spot at the bar just fine. There's plenty of other menu to look over and by the looks of the other reviews you won't be disappointed. Please do take the time to absorb the enormous selection of lovely brown liquids. It's in the name, so it's clear they know what they are doing. If I lived in the area I could see this being a weekend staple. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Wow! I said I'd come back but I didn't realize it had been 8 years! My husband Dan H and I had a great lunch with some friends today. We all shared an order of fries for the table, which were amazing. Then I got the grain bowl with shrimp, and everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. My husband enjoyed his biscuits and gravy with fried chicken- so tender and decedent. Our friends enjoyed their meal, too, and enjoyed the apple custard for dessert. The mocktails were also delicious- I loved one with hibiscus and ginger. So nice to have a bunch of mocktail options! The ambiance was just as great as it was 8 years ago- spacious and light. The server was great, and let us linger for a few hours without hovering. Hope to be back sooner than another 8 years from now! read more

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The ambience with everything. Perfect date scene. The lounging area with all of the fiddle leaf figs was a vibe. The food was savory and lived up to the menu description. The Lamb burger was juicy and the trout was bold! I'd love to try the smoked catfish dip next time. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Rainbow trout and Lamb Burger - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Loved the food, drinks, and ambiance. Disappointed in our waitress. She seemed bothered by having to wait on us and was a tad rude in her interactions. There was no interest in interacting with us. We had one drink, and after we finished those, she asked, "Do you want one more drink?" with the subtext that we were only to have one more, then be on our way. Other than the strange service, what I found unprofessional is that the crew were all hanging out at the bar after their shift. There were more staff/crew at the bar than customers. I was hoping to have our last night on vacation with fun, drinks, and food, but was turned off by the service and crew's "party like" atmosphere. read more

The atmosphere here is wonderful! The bar is huge and there is indoor and outdoor seating. We arrived for lunch and were seated quickly and our server brought water right away. The menu is very small along with daily specials. Since we would be eating dinner in 4 hours, we wanted something lighter, but the appetizers were not anything that appealed to us. We ended up splitting a chicken sandwich and fries. Food came out quickly and was hot!!! They even cut it in half for us and brought an extra plate. The chicken was good, but nothing special. Fries are fries. Overall, great atmosphere, but menu is too small for my senior food choices. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Atmosphere - Great! The restaurant has a fun, casual feel. The inside is huge with tall ceilings and a very large bar. There must be 50 tables or more inside and a couple dozen on an outdoor patio area with umbrellas. Service - Very Good. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Food - Disappointing. I ordered the Fried Chicken sandwich that came with French Fries. The fries were good, but the sandwich was dry, thin and overly breaded. Overall Value - Below Average. read more

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Had such a great time at WK - and it lived up to the hype! My husband and I sat outside on a beautifully mild Labor day and enjoyed a few drinks (omg the Downeast cider was amazing!) and also the Ashe Co. burger as well as the shrimp and grits. The burger was very good, and the shrimp and grits were great to try as they're a bit different being topped with a tomato-based shrimp sauce. Definitely want to come back! read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Ashe Co. Burger with side of fries and the shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a great spot, nice indoor/outdoor space and great for our large workgroup. We tried a medley of appetizers, smoked fish dip, biscuits, and burrata. Burrata was the highlight of the three. I ordered the grain bowl with fried chicken which was really great. Would recommend! read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Grain bowl w/ fried chicken which - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fantastic restaurant- we absolutely love the drinks, they were able to make off menu drinks for us too (like a hot toddy). The food was delicious and the portions were huge, would definitely go back. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I wish I could give this 10 stars! We've lived in Raleigh for about a year now and only visited once before making the move. While here visiting we were looking for a unique experience to end our trip. Per usual, I took to Yelp for some recommendations and Whiskey Kitchen's reviews caught my attention. On our first visit the weather was a cool early summer evening so we sat on the patio. We asked our server for her recommendations and she suggested the lamb burger or the fried chicken sandwich so we got both. I got the lamb burger was out of this world, it is now what I get every time we go and we go often! My husband got the fried chicken sandwich it is was ok, not bad I just think the lamb burger outshined it. We both got the Flores de Jalisco cocktail which is sooo yummy! This has become our favorite restaurant! There is not a bad seat in the house, we've sat at the bar, outside, in the dinning area and in the little enclave next to the hostess station. The space is filled with gorgeous murals from local artist, the service is ALWAYS stellar and well the lamb burger speaks for itself. The Anejo Old Fashion has become my new favorite drink although the Flores de Jalisco is a perfect summer cocktail. I'd also recommend the hummus for a light appetizer. Cheers! read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Bar Seating: Front Anejo Old Fashion, Back Traditional Old Fashion - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My friend and I decided to stop by Whiskey Kitchen for a late-night dinner after taking a rug-making class nearby. Unfortunately, the food was a miss for me. I ordered the fried chicken burger with fries. The fries were fresh and well-seasoned but the chicken burger was burnt, dry, and lacked any taste (probably because it was burnt). Cocktails were tasty tho. Our waiter was decent although she looked to be covering a large area. Inside decor - it was very pretty inside. I loved that the kitchen is visible and you can see what's happening in the kitchen. They also have a patio with plenty of seating options. Overall, I think this could be a good place to hangout with friends and grab drinks as they do have a well-stocked bar. read more

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A staple for me and late night cravings before heading home for the evening. I had the CBD Kaya Huckleberry a refreshing nightcap for a good nights sleep. I do feel that this one kept me up even later instead of putting me asleep as the bartender suggested. I enjoyed a chicken sandwich with collards and the cauliflower appetizer. I got the pecan pie to go. Everything was delicious. Never any complaints here. The service was impeccable for my dining experience at the bar. The restaurant was clean and well lit. read more

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I enjoyed eating here twice while visiting downtown Raleigh and absolutely cannot speak highly enough of the atmosphere at Whiskey Kitchen. It really adds to the meal and the gathering. I dined here once inside and once outside, and both were good experiences. Some of the dishes were a little salty, but I would still recommend just about anything here. Service was good both times, though I felt the inside service was even better, and that was with a much larger group of two combined tables. Outside was just three of us. One night I enjoyed the Pork BBQ Sandwich ($17) with the house BBQ sauce, creamy coleslaw, and a brioche bun. I had fries as the side. The other night I had the Lo-Fi Beets Salad ($14) with local greens, NC goat cheese, figs, radish, carraway, candied orange peel, toasted pecans, and a maple beet vinaigrette. I added a Crispy Chicken Breast ($7), which absolutely made the salad. Some of the sides to mention that I would recommend are: Crispy Broccoli Chef's Board Fried Brussels Roasted Cauliflower The Lo-Fi Beet Salad w/Crispy Chicken and the Crispy Broccoli are my absolute favorites. read more

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This rating is based off on my first experience here for a wedding reception. I got the chance to try this place because it was one of my closest friend's reception in NC. It was very impressive! The cocktail drinks that they had were amazing! I can't confirm if it's on the regular menu or if it was specially made for the reception. Beautiful location and the restaurant was actually closed due to the private event. They did a fantastic set up where we ate on the outdoor patio, but they had the tent up and heaters on and we were definitely comfortable. The staff were fantastic and made sure that the guests were taken care of and if we needed anything else. I will definitely be stopping back here to try their regular menu. The catered food that we had were like Southern food and it was delicious. Anyways, left a really good experience and will have to stop here for a date. read more

I stumbled upon this place while looking for somewhere to have dinner. The ambiance is nice as well as the staff. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by attentive staff members. I had the shrimp and grits which was a bit salty, the dish has bacon in it. Nonetheless it was a good portion and presentation. I also had a French 75 cocktail and it was tasty and strong. Overall I enjoyed the experience. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Unassuming place in Raleigh downtown. Good outdoor seating area (you don't need reservations for outdoors) and a nice indoor space and bar area. The service was quick and friendly and they had good selection of drinks. We tried the chefs board, fried Brussels and the hummus and everything was good. The boiled peanuts were very salty and missed the mark totally. Good place to hangout with friends. read more

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Whiskey Kitchen is a staple for me, but I also wish some things were better... First, I found them capable of handling my party of 6 better than most places for brunch. Though sometimes we were seated outside, it still worked well. They also are one of the few places you can get w hot meal that's not fast food late. The downside is that they only cook half their menu after 10:00 pm. They make an excellent whiskey sour and the other drinks are good too. The food is ok. Not great, but good with their fried broccoli being the must try. Best broccoli you'll ever eat and one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. read more

We kept passing by here as we go on about our days and so glad we ended up trying this place out on our last day here visiting NC. Our server was super friendly and gave us some good recommendations on what to order. I ordered the botanist and it was amazing! Right amount of alcohol and sweetness to it. Also ordered the bbq pork sandwich which was so flavorful! Service and food was top notch read more

Whiskey Kitchen - BBQ Pork Sandwich The botanist - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Hubby and I stopped in to Whiskey Kitchen for brunch a couple weeks ago. It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was busy but not packed. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The ambience of this place is lovely! I would call it garden rustic. There's a skylight panel gives the place wonderful natural lighting and the massive ficus trees add a nice home feel and brings seems to bring the ceiling down a bit in the very large space. The food was amazing! There kitchen is open next to the bar and you can see them prepping food. We watched so many delicious looking plates being passed to tables all around. When it was our turn, we were not disappointed by our choices. Hubby got the burger and fries and I got the biscuits and gravy with chicken. Everything was top notch and seasoned to perfection. We would definitely visit this place again to try more menu items. read more

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Stopped in here right before a concert at a the Red Hat Amphitheater. One of the most amazing selections of Bourbon you can find with a huge book detailing each one. The bar staff was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was served hot- one of my pet peeves is when food is not hot- and delicious. We spent our time here before the concert and had a very nice evening. Would definitely visit again. read more

Really cool ambience and great food. We got the roasted sweet brussel sprouts, rainbow trout, and pork chop. The meals were inventive and thoughtful and very tasty. Our server was helpful and explained everything and gave us a couple of samples of cider so we could choose what we like. Would definitely visit again. read more

Came at lunch on a Thursday and was not super impressed unfortunately. Got a chicken sandwich with pickles, and basically honey mustard and a side of fries. $14 for a sandwich and side like this seems pretty over priced. Overall price to quantity and quality is a bit meh. The server was nice but didn't visit back too many times. Definitely may be a place for just alcohol drinkers considering their vast variety of drinks at the bar. The restaurant was clean and the Christmas decor was nice. Don't think I'd make it a consistent location though read more

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I ordered a Manhattan and boiled peanuts. I'm from the north and the peanuts were hot, mushy and gross. The drink was good. I should have listened to another reviewer and avoided the peanuts. Overall, the place was cool and the bar attendant was cordial. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Boiled peanuts and Manhattan - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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WK has a delicious, hearty pork chop and some yummy black-eyed peas. I didn't really like the arugula salad that was served with it. The crispy broccoli is a must try! The service was good. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Smoked NC pork chop with black-eyed peas and arugula salad - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The service at the bar is great, lots of smiles. The food is yummy and the ambiance feels energetic. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Twist of fate - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The drinks were amazing and the food was quite good. Really nice outdoor seating section and our server was awesome.

It has been a while since I have returned to Whiskey Kitchen and I should have returned sooner. It is still a beautiful spot with a ton of seating available both inside and outside. On this most recent visit my husband and I split the corn and squash chowder, fried brussels and farm cheese. It was all delicious. I had a beer but they have a large selection of whiskeys and also offer whiskey flights. read more

Excellent selection of spirits, craft drinks and beer. Great food as well. Good vibe. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Beyond an amazing experience... I've genuinely been to many top tier restaurants that didn't have even near the quality of service (and I'm very critical coming from the service industry) the server Ana greeted us within 2 min of seating with water... both our cocktails were perfectly balanced in every way. My wife had the Botanist and I had "I'll have another" and both drinks were perfect... the appetizers were incredible (again so perfectly balanced) we shared the Brussels sprouts and cracklin' biscuits... and again we were over the moon... finally our entrees arrived... My wife got the BBQ sandwich and I got the Ashe & Co. Burger... (I'm sure at this point you're tired of hearing how amazing this place is... too bad...) literally the best burger I've had... on top of everything we spend less than we do at most places... ordering significantly less... I can't recommend this place enough... If you should happen to try it, you're very welcome... If not, it's your loss... Regardless, we'll be back regularly... read more

Whiskey Kitchen - The Botanist and "I'll have another" - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina