This place was good. The food was amazing. Only thing is the service was kinda slow and the place they sat us was very crowded. Also took them a while to seat us. There was 7 other people that did not have reservations that was seated before myself and my family. Then on my way to restroom a couple was in the bathroom together doing the business and no one's me said anything. The culinary offerings and the ambiance of the restaurant were undeniably appealing, showcasing a delightful presentation that whetted the appetite. However, the quality of service and the attentiveness of the staff left room for improvement, as there were moments when promptness and care were noticeably lacking. read more

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We went for brunch on Sunday in March. Surprised and excited that the brunch blood Mary was only $6 and packed a punch! The breakfast options were good. However.....the biscuits and brisket came out dry, like a day old (or longer) biscuit and the meat was dry. The egg sandwich on the brunch menu was phenomenal! Bo, our server, was wonderful. The store itself has a very cool vibe and cozy fireplace inside. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Brisket and biscuits. Very dry. - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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Walking up to Whiskey and Rye, the front patio immediately sets the tone--beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and equipped with stand-up heaters that create a warm, cozy, and very inviting atmosphere. It's the kind of place that draws you in before you even sit down. My girlfriend and I ordered the BBQ trio, which included ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, and every bite delivered. The meats were incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, tender, and moist. The ribs fell right off the bone, the brisket was rich and juicy, and the pulled pork was spot-on. Great food, welcoming ambiance, and an overall excellent experience. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Let me first off by saying this place is one of the most greatest restaurants I have ever been to. My family and I visited this past weekend, and never fails that the service, food, ambiance was 100% amazing. It has become a place we will visit everytime we're in town. A huge shout out to the waitress ASHLEY who was attentive from the time we sat down till we left. She was there for everything we needed, took initiative with excellent customer service!!!!! Thank you again , we will be back soon. read more

A bit pricey but the $$$ rating reflects that. I got a Cali Squeeze beer and it was good! Bummer that they don't have any beers or ciders on draft but I get that they're more of a whiskey place. Our server was kind and attentive even though she was bartending as well. I got the steak cobb salad, sub goat cheese for the bleu cheese. It was delicious and a generous portion. The steak was seasoned and cooked well. I'd recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

Excellent food ! Our waitress, Michele, was awesome We really enjoyed the experience. read more

Food is amazing here! Went down here to this lovely town for the weekend. Ate at a lot of places. Locals gave some recommendations and said had to try this place out before heading back to the city. All the meat was well cooked with plenty of flavors. recommend this place. A MUST TRY when here read more

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We had BBQ (ribs), chicken sandwich, hamburger, salad. They all are so good, so authentic. Service is good, ambiance is perfect. I highly recommend this place. read more

Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance we were overly impressed. Michelle was our server and was very accommodating and her recommendations were excellent!!! We are coming back for sure!!! read more

Michelle recommended the Pickle Chips and the Cornbread starters and she did not steer us wrong! The BBQ sampler plate was delicious. Thank you Michelle for a fun evening and for your perfect recommendations!!! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Cast Iron Cornbread Ft. salted honey butter - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Brandy and Mandy served us an incredible array of drinks and food this evening. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area. The whisky drinks are amazing and fun to try. read more

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

I Am A Few Days Behind Writing This Review Because I Wanted To Truly See How The Food Settled, In All Honesty. Some Places Run Through You, Some Make You Sluggish, Tired. This Was Perfect! The Fried Chicken Sandwich (Minus the tomato, lettuce and jalapeño ranch) I Added Pickles, And Asked For Regular Ranch And Buffalo Sauce, Which I Was Given. The Fries Were Crispy, Perfectly Seasoned (my opinion,) and Complimented The Sandwich A Great Deal. Fried Pickles However Were Unfortunately Lackluster. As A Fried Pickle Connoisseur, It Ranked Pretty Low. Not Enough Crisp On The Outer Layer, Too Much Seasoning Stuck To The Batter. 4/10. Our Waitress Was AWESOME. If Memory Serves Me Correct, It Was A Miss Kerri S. I Hope I Made The Correct Spelling, But They Should Know Who I'm Talking About, Cause She's Amazing. Go Check Them Out If You're In The Area. Dress Warm! read more

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Great food as always, Carrie was awesome. The staff made sure we were warm on a cold night outside. Always make sure to stop by while we are in town. read more

Great food, drinks and service. Friendly staff and great ambiance. This is a great place to come eat when in Solvang. read more

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Stopped in 8-8-24 for the first time and had an excellent time. Our server was very sweet, food and drinks were great, plenty of parking in the rear. I'll definitely be back. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Brisket, veggies, garlic potato. - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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Declines food, great ambiance, sweet servers, what more could you ask for? Also, pet friendly! They gave my lil pup some cheese so I could top his dog food with it. Love this restaurant! read more

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FOOD: - dirty fries (~$22): wish they were still waffle fries. The "regular" fries that they use now and very mushy and I didn't like that mushy taste/texture. It ruined the dish. I think this dish was overpriced for what it was. - cornbread skillet (~$8): didn't care for the jalapeño flavor in it. Other than that, wasn't very memorable. Very average. - Mac & cheese (~$22): my favorite of the three dishes. It has a kick so might not be a good option for kids. Good flavor and very cheesy. All these "shareable" dishes were just that - great for sharing. We shared among 3 adults and finished it all, but probably could've shared with a 4th person depending on how hungry everyone is. PRICE: if you're eating a shareable dish alone, it might be a lil expensive. But, if you're sharing it, it's a bit more reasonable. SERVICE: the hostess, ruby, was great! Very friendly and she remembered who you were.. 1 star just for her. Servers were ok. I hardly even remember the guy who helped us. Friendly enough, but not very attentive. Had to wait about 20 min for a table of 5 on a Saturday around 4:30 in August. They will text you, so you can walk around and explore while waiting. AMBIANCE/VIBE: ate outside, so not sure what the inside looks like. The chairs were not comfortable and left deep lines/grooves in my legs. You kinda sink down so the table felt really tall. I'm 5'3" soo it may be more comfortable/less noticeable for taller folks. But, I felt like a kid at the table. LOCATION: it's a little hidden, but Google Maps will get you there. It's in a little courtyard with a windmill thing (like a metal one you see on a farm, not a European style one). Overall, I was only visiting Solvang for the day so I doubt I would be back. I would recommend it though, depending on what kind of food you're looking to eat. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Mac, dirty fries, cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

My partner and I came to Whiskey n Rye on our trip to Solvang and we very pleased with our experience! This just might be some of the best barbecue I've had. I ordered the Santa Ynez for my cocktail and it was delicious. We ordered the brisket with mac n cheese, smashed potatoes and beans. The brisket was mouth watering. And all the sides were wonderful; especially the beans with the amazing sauce. The service was relatively fast and all the servers were friendly. The western decor was cute and I appreciated that they had heat lamps for sitting outside. You won't be disappointed if you choose to check out Whiskey N Rye read more

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

Brandie was exceptional! She knew her food and drink menu so well and made my experience an unforgettable one. Amazing service, will definitely put this place on the map to come back again and again. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Trio Sampler with mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

I had the best experience here. The little town is beautiful, and we got lucky to have front and center outside. GG was a very good server. She had the enthusiasm and character every server should! The Food was so good, you could taste the smoked flavor on almost everything you ordered. We had the cornbread, spaghetti squash, ribeye with mac and cheese side, elote corn, and roasted veggies! I absolutely loved the mac & corn so much. The spaghetti squash was good but I feel like maybe more salt or something was needed but I liked it nonetheless. I would love to come back here when I visit Solvang. read more

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Very disappointing. Service was fair. Had to ask for salt and pepper. For a $60 meal no bread offered. The smashed potatoes were very dry. No butter or sour cream just plain dry potatoes. The overall dinner was a disappointment. read more

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

Couldnt say more good things about this place. Service and food quality is top notch and comparable to casino restaurants in Las Vegas. The burger was super fresh and the meat blend of brisket and short rib was exceptional and well-priced at $22. The fries were well seasoned and not too oily and were really nice to dip in their smooth buttermilk ranch. Ill definitely be back next time im in Solvang! read more

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

My husband and I visited this establishment for the first time this morning during brunch. The food was delicious, especially the cornbread and garlic potatoes. I ordered the brisket chili, which was tasty but a bit tepid. I like my chili hot, so I requested that it be re-heated. Our helpful waitress, Kari, was apologetic and made sure to get us a free dessert. When the chili came back, it was warm and flavorful. My husband had the smoked brisket and eggs, which he devoured eagerly. He gave the entire dish high marks. The ambience was festive, with "old school" Christmas tunes playing in the background and a fire burning in the fireplace. On the whole, we had a positive experience at this restaurant. The food was tasty and service was fast, friendly, and attentive. We will definitely be going back to sample more of their menu! read more

A great patio and yummy bbq and salads. We had a wonderful server named Dakota who was funny and good with our large party of 13. Best dishes: pulled pork, brisket, and beet salad. Free parking behind. Oh and the patio has misters: great for a hot day! read more

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

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Great vibes, great food, but what really made it an awesome time was our waitress Brandy!! She made sure our little 2 year old was taken care of and was on top of everything. Sit in her section if you can!! read more

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

Nice place tucked away a little hidden. Made reservations and definitely needed. Lots of people kept coming as we were there. Sat outside on their patio and server came and took our drink orders quickly. She also made a good recommendation to go with the tequila old fashioned. Very good Being my wife and I are dieting we choose the BBQ Trio Sampler to share. Hickory smoked baby back 1/2-rack, 12-hour hickory smoked brisket, hickory smoked pulled pork tossed in Carolina Gold BBQ sauce It was plenty for the two of us. Ribs were fall off the bone tender but the meat still had a little bite to it, which I like. Pulled pork and brisket were also very good. Server did forget a bottle of sparkling water my wife ordered but overall the service and meal were very good. Well worth the visit. read more

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This is the trio sampler platter, which was amazing. And ask for Ross P when you arrive-he was fantastic. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - This is the trio sampler platter, which was amazing. And ask for Ross P when you arrive-he was fantastic. . - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Every time my family and I are up north this is our Go-to spot. Food is amazing, drinks top tier and staff more than welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone on a road trip who needs a good pit stop. read more

This place was one of the best barbecues I've had in California! It was a good way to break up all the danish food I've been eating. Upon walking in, the ambiance had an upscale western vibe. Super modern, but also super country. The service here was solid, nothing necessarily noteworthy, but they were quick. But the food and drinks were phenomenal. They had an amazing assortment of whiskey cocktails, I loved how inventive they were. The sides were amazing, we got the smashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and beans. I think the beans were my favorite. They had a smoky, sweet flavor to them. The brisket was amazing, it was super tender--fall apart tender--and it was perfectly fatty. Was definitely better than some barbecues I've waiting an hour+ in line for read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Beans, smashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and tri tip - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

**Whiskey 'N Rye Steakhouse - A Birthday to Remember!** If I could give more than five stars, I would! Whiskey 'N Rye Steakhouse absolutely knocked it out of the park for my birthday celebration--and then did it again the very next night. Yes, we went two nights in a row. It's that good. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality, thanks to the incredible Tenna V. and GiGi G. These two are absolute gems! Tenna's radiant energy and GiGi's effortless charm made us feel like VIPs. Their sparkling personalities lit up the room, and their attention to detail was flawless. They anticipated every need, made perfect recommendations, and treated us like old friends. Honestly, they're the kind of people who make you want to come back just to see them again. Now let's talk food: **Brisket Dirty Fries**: Decadent, smoky, and piled high with tender brisket. A flavor explosion in every bite. **Cast Iron Cornbread**: Golden, buttery perfection with just the right amount of crisp on the edges with a small bit of heat from the jalapeno baked into the bread. Comfort food at its finest. **Cobb Steak Salad**: Fresh, hearty, and beautifully balanced. The steak was cooked to perfection and elevated the whole dish. Definitely shareable. **Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs**: Fall-off-the-bone tender with a glaze that was sweet, tangy, and addictive. These ribs deserve their own fan club. Honestly, half the rack would have been fine to share but if you order the full rack - you can then take the rest home and keep the party going. Every dish was a hit, and the ambiance was just as impressive--cozy yet upscale, with a vibe that made celebrating feel extra special. Come on, it's Solvang, so you know it's just chill and relaxing... Whiskey 'N Rye didn't just serve us dinner; they helped us to solidify some happy birthday memories. Tenna and GiGi, thank you for making my birthday unforgettable. We'll be back soon, and we'll be asking for both of you by name! Next time ladies, I am not letting you off the hook on singing "happy birthday" to me! read more

Small restaurant Best to make reservation Happy hour menu available Great service Quality food and drinks Stopped by here on a whim and glad we did!! Everything was amazing , from the service to the food! Highly recommend trying this place out read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Cauliflower bites and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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Be prepared to wait up to TWO HOURS to be seated here! That's what they were telling us and many other guests as we walked up. Fortunately we were seated within 10min after we mentioned to remove us from the wait list....since there was some outside seating available on the right side of the building (bring a thick jacket, it gets very cold out there) It would be so nice to allow reservations but they don't take any. The great service made up for the inconvenience. Our server frequently checked in with us. Appetizers we recommend : Loaded Mac n Cheese (love the jalapeño spicy taste) Fried Pickles (surprisingly addicting) Highly recommend their Cobb Steak Salad! Ultra delicious!! And you'll love the tenderness of their Smoked Brisket plate. The sandwich version is also good: Smoked Brisket sandwich. Other tasty items included Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich Brisket Chili read more

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I came in yesterday for Valentine's day brunch. The hostess and waitstaff were friendly but all over the place. I had a reservation but still had to wait over 20 mins to be sat. I was offered to sit at the bar but would rather sit at a table. Finally sat down at a table but was distracted the entire meal by the amount of flies around my table. It was unappetizing and annoying to deal with. A few ended up in my water and meal which I had to ask the waitress to switch out. When visiting Solvang, I would probably visit another restaurant instead. read more

Mandy was awesome! She made our night special. After a long drive, my wife and I just wanted to rest and have a drink. Two seats at the bar and we were in our happy place! What goes better with beer than kick ass brisket chili? Nothing if you are eating at Whiskey and Rye! Thank you Mandy Go #33!! read more

Was super excited to try brunch at this location with friends. Was a bit disappointed with the food. Ordered the bisquits and gravy with smoked brisket and scrambled eggs. - The eggs were not scrambled - The plate needed a bit more gravy, my bisquits were a bit dry and needed an additional gravy serving for balance - The portion needed a bit more brisket, a very small portion was provided and a large piece of fat was provided on my plate - The online photos differed slightly from what was actually served leaving is all feeling deceived - Our waitress Brandy was kind and genuine, however other wait staff were not as kind Maybe dinner here would be different, this was our first time here and hope to maybe come back and try other items. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Website photo vs what I actually received. Bisquits and Gravy with Brisket and a "scrambled" egg - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

I hated Solvang and don't want to ever come back, BUT the bbq here made me consider coming back. Our first stop was Whiskey 'N Rye, we didn't have a reservation and they had availability to seat us for lunch. The ambiance was not what I was expecting, it was a lot smaller and a darker vibe, but the service was great, I wish I remembered our servers name because she was wonderful. The food was perfect, I haven't been to a lot of bbq spots, but this is absolutely top 3 for me, everything was delicious! If you come here and love pickles, I would absolutely order the beer battered pickles, I don't think I'll find better fried pickles anywhere else. read more

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

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Oh. My. GAWD! This place is a must! Stopped here with my husband, Mom, and dog on our way to Pismo for the weekend and we are so glad we did. It's pretty rare that all three of us LOVE what we had but it happened here. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and mac and cheese, I had the beet salad (dear lord this was FABULOUS!), and my mom had the grilled romaine with chicken. Everything was absolutely delish!! Plenty of food, no one was left hungry. Beautiful presentations. Just yummy, yummy, yummy! We had our dog with us too and it was no problem to sit on the patio with her. They even brought her a big bowl of ice water (and she loves ice!). We will absolutely be back next time we're in town. Don't miss this place! read more

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Can't believe this place suggested by another restaurant while we tried to dine in for 5 people and it were almost 8, so he suggests it and was not disappointed. Can you believe make sure you are hungry to come here, portion was generous, drink looks good too, service and ambience was great indoor or outdoor a lot sitting area and our girl Boo was attentive to us. read more

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It's been a while since I'd been to Solvang, so I was surprised to see my favorite lunch spot changed. The rich smokehouse aroma convinced me to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful with the menu. Patio was dog-friendly. Food was delicious. I ordered the three taco plate. The vegetable taco was really good and had just enough spice. The two meat tacos, brisket and pulled pork were VERY good. Sides of sour cream and a roasted salsa rounded out a very good lunch plate. Will definitely eat here again. read more

Visited Whiskey and Rye today in solvang around 11:00am. We were seated right away, no wait time and there was space available. I ordered the Kentucky coffee which had whiskey and banana syrup and it was good. The mimosa was good and my step dad loved the Bloody Mary. I ordered the egg sandwich and added a hamburger patty and this sandwich was bomb! The potato's on the side were very crispy and good. The French toast fritters were very good as well. The caramelized bananas were amazing. Overall my family really enjoyed their food as well. The service was great, staff were very attentive. Love the look and location of this spot. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Kentucky coffee, Bloody Mary, mimosa - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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