Brandy was wonderful! Friendly, kind, and always smiling. She provided great service and made us feel very welcome. Thank you for such a pleasant dining experience! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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Loved the service, especially from Emily and Ashley...THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 30th ANNIVERSARY A MEMORABLE ONE. Food was out of this world, highly recommend. Location superb, no wonder everyone comes here. The manager was pretty much the cherry on top and refused to let us go without a special treat will definitely be back. Oscar & Natalie Gonzalez read more

Fantastic service and really delicious food. Keri our server was wonderful. She was so friendly, efficient, patient, and didn't miss a thing. I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything we ordered was amazing. read more

This is the type of place that exceeds all your expectations. Mostly because you go and thinking it's going to be somewhere between average and good, but then it turns out being great. The showstoppers for me were the ribs, elote spears mac & cheese, and loaded fries. The brisket and the pulled pork were very good as well, definitely recommend the meat plate. The only thing that wasn't so good was the Burger. Why so much arugula? Why? What is it with the arugula? There was probably a 3 to 1 arugula to burger ratio I can't imagine even the biggest arugula lover to like that much arugula. Reset on the arugula. read more

We came into town for anniversary and were looking for a place that would be good for dinner, with a casual vibe. Every time a shop owner would ask where we were from and why we came to Solvang, we told them it was our anniversary, and asked where we should eat. They all said Whisky and Rye. They were right. We were able to get a table for two that was in the back corner, our server was attentive and checked in on us often, keeping glasses full and making several on point recommendations. We had the beet salad (I don't like beets - but this salad was really good - so I found beets I like, I guess) and the sampler. It was all so good. Special shout out to the salad and the grilled corn. It was all really good but both were different than anywhere else. We will definitely be back again the next time we're in town. read more

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Haiku: Whiskey N Rye Smokehouse Nice spot in Solvang Came for the Easter prix fixe The bar is a vibe. --- Staying in Solvang, I was craving some BBQ and found this place. However, the night that we came, they were only serving their Easter prix fixe dinner. I was at least hoping their popular baby back ribs or smoked beef brisket would be on the menu. (The ribs were only on the kids' menu). Despite not being able to order their BBQ, the star of the prix fixe meal items was the Grilled Salmon. It was perfectly cooked--moist, flaky, and tender. The seasoning was on point, too. The Coffee & Chili-Crusted Filet Medallions sounded good on paper, but it was quite dry. My kid loved her ribs and fries from the kids' menu. They were meaty, tender, and full of flavor. Their desserts were a treat. The Smoked S'mores Mousse was decadent. The Banana & Bourbon Bread Pudding was dense, but was moist and flavorful. The restaurant itself had a masculine and rustic interior. There's a full bar, and I bet it's a popular spot to watch sports games. Service was attentive at the beginning, then waned as the meal progressed. Maybe it was because she was ending her shift and wanted to go home? After that, everything we needed, like boxes or paying the bill, was handled at the bar. read more

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Got recommendations from the girl behind the ice cream counter that this was her favorite place for dinner. Kinda sounded like a bar to me but it was a popular restaurant with available parking behind the restaurant. Our server took our orders which arrived shortly after. We had an outdoor table that just escaped the strong late afternoon sun like some other tables who were squinting their eyes. I ordered a bit too much: half rack of ribs with cole slaw, sweet chili and salt and vinegar wings, Cesar salad. read more

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This place is always a chill spot to come to and have a quick drink at the bar or even dinning on the patio. Service was great. The waiter was on point with our order. The old fashioned flight was tasty the peachy was surprisingly a favorite, the local whiskey flight Is always a go too, the bamble berry was surprisingly refreshing and light, the zero proof spicy watermelon was fresh and not spicy at all. The dirty fries are so tasty, a lot of flavor slight spicy but not enough to over power the flavor. Definitely a top suggestion if you're out in Solvang. read more

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We came in on a Saturday night and grabbed a couple seats at the bar. Service was fantastic. It was attentive and fast. They have TVs, but we're unable to put the Dodgers game on for us. Which was fine. The decor is beautiful. I would say average noise and pretty busy on a Saturday night. They do close at nine though so it doesn't get crazy like everything else in Solvang. The food was good. We really enjoyed the cornbread and the fried pickles. We also tried the burnt ends and the Caesar salad salad. Both were good, but nothing amazing. The cocktails were my least favorite part. It seems like they pre-batch their Old Fashioneds. They were able to give my husband tastings of them and they were all extremely sweet. So I went with a boulevardier instead, which was also too sweet. I probably stick with beer or wine next time. read more

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Never disappoints! We go yearly and always order the same items because we crave it all year. Definitely trying getting a reservation ahead of time but dog friendly and kid friendly! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Mac and cheese with brisket Fries with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

My friend and I wanted to grab a bite to eat after zip lining in Buellton, CA before heading back to Santa Barbara. We were really not in the mood for wine and thought this would be a perfect stop based on reviews. The restaurant was very nice with indoor and patio seating. It was a gorgeous day so we sat at the high top on the patio. Ashleigh introduced herself, very nice and attentive. I ordered and Espresso Martini and my friend ordered beer. We shared a Smoked Beef Brisket with a side of Fries and a Caesar Salad. The plate came out fast along with our drinks. We both thought the salad was OK. The fries were delicious. The Beef Brisket tasted really good and was tender, but unfortunately the 3 pieces that we were served were very fatty at $37. didn't cut it... Sorry. Would we try again, not sure, though drinks were good, maybe try the burger. Judge for yourself. Atmosphere: very nice laid back feel. Service: excellent. Food: fatty for the price not a good value. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Espresso Martini - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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The service was amazing and the food was out fast! The atmosphere is pretty chill and a nice place to relax in Solvang. The quality and selection were great. It was busy but worth the wait and a great option is you have your furry family member with you. read more

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Nice little bbq place. Ribs were tasty but the smokehouse burger so worth it. Also enjoyed the elote salad. read more

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Our hostess tonight was so warm and welcoming. She greeted us with a smile, and when she saw that we were hesitant, she reassured us that there's a table inside that she'll clean for us. She seated us promptly and asked about our days. The fifth star was for her! The fried pickles were crispy and flavorful without being too much. The loaded mac and cheese was the perfect amount of seasoning. The entrees were good. I'm not a big fan of ribeye, but I enjoyed it so much! It was tender and cooked perfectly. I feel like it was cooked Philadelphia style (my preferred style of steak), which is very difficult to do. My table enjoyed both the burger and the sampler, but I was way too full to take a bite. The cheesecake was good! My table pretty much killed it within minutes~ The restaurant is small, cute, and western themed. I can't wait to come back! read more

This is one of the most recommended places if you ask the locals in the town, and that's always a good sign. It's on the corner of Copenhagen Street, and outdoor seating had a nice cozy vibe with heaters in the patio setting. We chose to sit inside as it was a little chilly in the evening. The staff was super helpful and very patient, as we struggled to finalize an order. They even changed my order after I put it in. The ribs were great, and their homemade bbq sauce hits the spot. We ordered the seasoned fries and Mac n cheese as sides, and they were amazing too. The fries did have a spicy kick to it, and Mac n cheese were fresh and creamy. The only nitpicking I'd do with the ribs is they were slightly dryer on the outside, but no complaints other than that. read more

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Solid BBQ spot in the heart of Solvang! The brisket and pulled pork were tender and smoky. Outdoor seating is cozy and there are heaters at every table for the chilly nights; and the service was friendly. Skip the Danish pastries for a day and come here for some real bbq! read more

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My husband and I come to Solvang 3 times a year and have always wanted to eat here because it's always crowded and has good reviews. I really wanted to like this place but was disappointed. I was excited to try the brisket but unfortunately it was extremely fatty! There was 3 pieces, the 1st piece was fine with mostly meat, the second piece was mostly fat with little meat and the third piece was a pile of fat. I understand brisket has some fat but I couldn't eat most of because it was all fat. Advice to the manager, make sure the cooks are only serving pieces that have thick pieces of meat, not fat. My husband got the filet, which was good, but don't expect a nice piece of thick meat you would get at a steak house. Go to the Hitching Post for that. The sides and fried pickles were good. The cookie dessert was also disappointing, it was very thin and covered in too much caramel sauce. Get the sauce on the side. Best thing about this place was the service! *Tip: if you want a casual cool place to eat go to the Craft House that's our favorite spot. Food never disappoints. read more

Brisket was amazing. Mirah , the server was very helpful in helping this bday choose a meal. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Brisket as an add on a corn salad - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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A cute smokehouse in an adorable Danish town. We came on a Thursday and were seated right away. We ordered two drinks that came out quickly and I decided on the chicken sandwich and my friend got fries with bbq on top. The chicken sandwich was good but I have had better. The drinks were very good. I'd love to come back and try more of their menu. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Chicken sandwich with Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Finally got to try the filet mignon tips and WOW! The smashed potatoes better than last time though still tasted shade gritty. Corn was amazing and the chicken wings were good! Highly recommend making reservations especially for dinner! Server was great - go book that dream travel trip, hon! They even gave us a comp birthday dessert for my ex-mil's bday!! read more

The absolute best smokehouse I've ever been to! The service was really great! We cleared our entire table the food was phenomenal! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

We were visiting from out of town and decided to try this place and it didn't disappoint! My husband and I shared the bbq trio, Cesar salad, corn bread and brisket dirty fries. Everything tasted amazing and the service was great, fast and friendly! read more

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Ordered the "smoked" beef brisket with 2 sides and brisket dirty fries for an appetizer. The appetizer had hardly any meat. Once I got my entree I very disappointed in the quality of brisket. It was very fatty and I find it hard to believe it was smoked. It was very bland, no smoke ring, no smoke flavor. Very little meat for the price you get. Probably the worse brisket I've had. read more

The food here was delicious and very appetizing. As a result, our plates were clean! The service we received was from our server Jasmine was a 5-Star and it was fast and amazing! She checked in with us constantly and we are grateful for that! There is also A/C here, perfect for hot weather. I recommend coming here! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Dirty Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Stopped in with my wife and family just after their opening on Tuesday. Believe we might have been first in the door. Though my wife and I have visited Solvang many times in the past, this place was not around. We were all very happy with our visit! We opened with cocktails, mine was the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. That cocktail was delicious! No started were wanted by the majority put I would have liked to try their fried pickles. Our brother in law ordered the Brisket, while his wife and I both ordered the Cobb Salad, and my wife a side of Macaroni & Cheese. Our dishes came relatively quickly. I must say the Cobb Salads were HUGE! Not only huge but delicious as well! The Brisket was amazing according to our brother in law and my wife enjoyed the Mac &Cheese. We all look forward to coming back again! read more

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First stop in Solvang and most memorable place of my trip!The ribs were delicious! No reservation, wait was about 15-20 minutes on Thursday 7pm which is pretty good. Note, went during restaurant week. Restaurant week option ($30) for 3 course meal, and additional $20 for drinks flight. Ordered half-rack of baby back ribs and smoked brisket with garlic smashed potato and seasoned fries. The restaurant has a great indoor and outdoor flow. Awesome customer service too! Salad plates were awesome size and tasted delicious. The baby back ribs were delicious, the flavor was awesome. Half a ribs were about 9 pieces, the meat was tender and easy to eat. Seasoned fries were basic, so go for the garlic smashed potato. The drink called puncher's mule was tasty, tasted sweet like apple pie. The smokehouse contains delicious bbq, great portions, and awesome staff service. Definitely will come back for the brisket or ribs. read more

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Great spot if you're in the Solvang area. Can't believe I've missed it before. Happened to be Restaurant Week so I was able to get the special for $30 that included a Farm Salad, half rack of baby back ribs and a side, plus a chocolate smoked S'mores Mousse. All yummy! Bartender / server was attentive, as were several other staff who helped and ran the food. I was a solo diner so I sat at the bar, but inside was pretty busy for a random Tuesday night. Cute property. Happy hour ended at 530 which I just barely missed. I wlll make sure to come back next time I'm in town! read more

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Keri is amazing! We were treated like family! Not only Kari, but the food was outstanding as well! I highly recommend coming here!

Oh wow!! The food was amazing!! I really wanted the cornbread and wings, but alas, my stomach is only so big. We got a big mix platter and a salad. The cookie with ice cream was a MUST!! I'll be back for you, cornbread!! Thank you also to the staff who were so sweet and understanding with my aggro senior chihuahua read more

Absolutely loved our server but the food was just okay. We were recommended this place by a local. As someone who also worked in the service industry, I loved our waitress. She had great suggestions; super knowledgeable about the drink and food menu. As for the ribs and brisket, we were rather disappointed. The ribs and brisket were a little dry. Ribs tasted better day two as leftovers. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - 1/2 baby back ribs & brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

My overall experience here was very good! My husband and I took our nephew and ate inside. Outside is nice and cute, inside was nice as well. It's not too big of a place, I'd imagine they get pretty busy on a weekend. The service was wonderful, our server was very kind. The food was tasty. We got the brisket dirty fries(it's a shareable and definitely good enough for 2 people or 3 to share along with another dish).. we got the smoke house burger as well. They have a kids menu, just ask your server. Definitely a good place to goto. I'd recommend! Try it out! read more

Came here on MLK and made reservations on Open Table but since we were there at opening -- we were good. They have a nice patio as well as indoor seating. Very good service and they didn't mind our small dog -- very accommodating. We both split the brisket sandwich which was good. Though I thought it would have been more like slices then pulled but still good. They gratefully split it for us and we also had a side ceasar salad and a beer. Great little spot in Solvang if you are wanting bbq. Wish I could have tasted more. Great spot to come and get some lunch or dinner and they do do brunch on weekend so come hungry! read more

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First, they don't take reservations on the weekend. What? Upon arrival, the hostess greeted us warmly. She informed us that the wait was about 20-minutes. There were a couple of seats open at the bar so we opted to grab them. Turns out the menu at the bar is the same as dining seating. Given how attentive the bartender was, we should have just stayed at the bar. Once seated, Michelle took great care of us. She answered all of our questions with a smile. We went with the spaghetti squash and filet. Both were fantastic! The smashed potatoes side was a garlic lovers delight. It's nice when the menu says "prime" describing the beef and it actually is prime quality. Great all around experience! Cheers! read more

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Try this place out and visiting Solvang and was very impressed. Nice seating and super nice waitress, shout out to Keri. We split the bourbon, salmon and Jadori chicken along with onion rings, Mac and cheese, garlic potatoes and elote corn. Everything was really good. Highly recommend. Nice music as well read more

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Lots to love about this place! Very good food. I especially love the chicken wings, and the Cobb salad that has sliced filet mignon on top. But the best part is chatting with Jake P. He is the best bartender ever! He makes the best drinks and he's so much fun to chat with. I'm local so this is one of my usual spots. Natalie read more

A lil bit of everything never hurt nobody! lol this place was great from the beautiful ambiance to the amazing staff (Brandi and Riley). The food packed a punch of flavor and the drinks added a stiff jab to knock this one out! Every bite was perfect salty savory with just the perfect amount of smoked flavor. The barbecue was also a hit. Just the right amount of tang and not overbearing when dipping the meats. Don't miss out on this spot! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Sampler trio - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

We were fortunate enough to walk in and get a table despite not having a reservations with no wait but had to sit a the short counter at the bar. We lucked out after grabbing our seats with an open spot at the high bar before we even had a chance to order a drink. There were lots of tables filled with very happy patrons so we were glad to find a quick and easy spot to grab dinner for the night. Both of our bartenders were wonderfully friendly and very attentive. They answered all our questions and made great suggestions. We peeked around at other tables to see what was most popular and we saw everything on the menu around us. Everyone seemed very happy with their food and lots of empty plates going back to the kitchen so we were very confident we'd be happy with our meals. We got the brisket w elote corn quarters and seasoned fries and the brisket chili and it was all very delicious. The portions were generously sized but not overly so which was perfect for us. Our meals came out so quickly and everything was just perfect. We walked there from our room so I don't remember seeing if there was any parking. I do know that there are tons of parking areas and street parking. I don't expect that parking would be an issue for anyone wanting to come in. We would definitely recommend stopping in for a drink and bite to eat as everyone was welcoming and friendly from start to finish. We look forward to returning the next time we're in Solvang! We're confident you'll be very happy if you decide to go check them out! Enjoy! read more

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We love the food, servers are great, nice atmosphere. We go here a lot a lot because it's dog friendly. read more

(+) Host was very accommodating at the time for my large party of 12, even though we didn't have a lunch reservation. Chat GPT led us here honestly as we were planning the afternoon visit to Solvang. This is a popular place so plan on waiting or making a reservation. (+) Non alcoholic drinks were nice, forgot the name of the lemonade. Trying to cut back so nice to have a mocktail option. (+) Cast iron jalapeño cornbread and fried pickles were the favorite appetizers of the group. (+) Was craving brisket but didn't want a heavy plate so I went for the smoked brisket sandwich which was kinda small but good. (+) We were lucky with the nice weather and outdoor patio seating to people watch and enjoy the fresh air. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Fried pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Brandy was an absolute gem! She made our party of 8 at the bar feel like we were regulars here. Food and drinks came quickly and cocktails were top notch. We hope to be back soon. Brandy definitely made our experience memorable. Hitched 4 Life RV Club read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Hitched 4 Life RV Club - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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