Fun atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating. Cool crowd of business and casual. Tremendous selection of whiskey & spirits. Happy to see they had amaro for a Black Manhattan. Food was excellent and served timely. Can't wait to go back again. read more

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Coming from Greensboro, I was skeptical that anything could match 913 Whiskey Bar without being priced into the stratosphere. Raleigh's Whiskey Kitchen managed to match its strengths - a deep drinks menu, a more compact food menu full of delicious-sounding Southern bites, friendly service, and affordable pricing - while providing considerably more space. Even if you are not a whiskey drinker, you can find plenty to like here. Whiskey Kitchen is a casual, seat-yourself spot, with an inviting high-meets-low motif. Think brick-and-ductwork industrial with big garage doors but also a striking mural behind a sleek, long bar. The combination proved both distinctive and inviting. Though Whiskey Kitchen offers food all day, certain items are only available during certain times. Lunch specials run from 11-3 while dinner entrees are offered from 5-11. My wife and I came in toward the end of the lunch shift and found several possibilities from among the admittedly limited (about six items) lunch menu. I opted for a smoked brisket melt, she took on the fried chicken sandwich, and we both did side salads instead of potato wedges to assuage our guilt. Our food came out relatively quickly, and it did not disappoint. The brisket was neither too dry nor too greasy, the sweet sauce balanced the smoky flavor, and the crispy bread held the sandwich together well. The chicken had a buttermilk and sweet tea batter, a quirky combination that was thankfully not overwhelming, and the meat was moist and delicious. Considering the quality of the food and the downtown Raleigh location, the $10 apiece charged for each sandwich+side was confusingly affordable (the chicken sandwich goes up to a less impressive $13 if ordered past lunch hours). All told, we had a great lunch at the Whiskey Kitchen, but we also visited during an off-hour (2:30 p.m. on a Saturday). During peak times, I can imagine the acoustics being somewhat unforgiving. Time it right, however, and you won't regret stopping by. read more

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Went here for a birthday dinner and the food was so great. Our server offered great whisky recommendations as well.

Amazing place with such a neat ambiance! Cocktail and drink menu is quite large, love that they offer half pours for some of the bourbons. Food was fabulous as well. This is a must try! read more

Cedric is the waiter to ask for. He is super attentive, got everything correct and was very reactive to our inquiries. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was top notch. Highly recommend this establishment. read more

Classy yet comfortable in a gorgeous setting. Don't miss the cozy couch area! Aaron served us drinks first at the bar and he was very personable and attentive. Food came fast and the portions were big. The fries were to die for and cheese and meat board was a perfect appetizer for 4 people. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Fries, Chef's Board and KAYA D9 drink - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Came for brunch just before brunch service was ending. Unfortunately a couple of items we wanted to try were no longer available. Our server was quick to recommend comparable dishes and they were delicious. Fun atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating. Even the inside bar/dining area had an outdoor feeling to it. Will definitely be back. read more

My favorite place in the whole city. Whiskey selection is outstanding. Food is superb, I love the brussel sprouts dish and the fried chicken sandwich. Highly recommend this place to everyone read more

Wow what a great spot! Great ambience open concept and don't even get me started on the whiskey collection. Wall to wall whiskeys from all over the world with great variety. The bartenders are super friendly and their service is also bar none, no pun intended, lol. Good wise the bbq pork was delicious and if you get the fries make sure you ask for the aioli dipping sauce. Great food great drinks highly recommend. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Old fashioned - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Atmosphere looks good, but food is really not impressive. Shrimp and grits has no flavor. Lamb burger is too spicy for having no flavor. We regret waiting 45 minutes for a table honestly read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Wow! We had reservations yesterday for brunch. I got the biscuits and gravy with chicken and homea fries. It was delicious! My friends got the shrimp and grits and something else that looked amazing! I wish I took a pix. The service was delightful, open with natural sunlight. Tons of seating, so much WHISKEY! I'd love to come back for dinner sometime. read more

This is the spot for grown and sexy cocktails. We had I had Flores De Jalisco and Wabbit Season. My hubby had Anejo Old Fasioned and Old Fashioned. Cheers! read more

Great spot! Absolutely amazing banana pudding. The pickle jar had some of the best beets I've had as well. The whiskey selection was great, and the Pauline cocktail was to die for. A must when you're in the city. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great atmosphere and good food. In the heart of downtown and a wide selection of drinks

Food: below average (bbq platter) Drink: average (The Botanist) Service: average (slow but friendly) Music: average Value: average Other: bonus points for the venue itself, lots of quite unique greenery inside & a grand cool looking wall of liquor behind the bar read more

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Went here for dinner and for the New Year's Eve party. The food was good but it's a place for hamburger people and not a restaurant. Kind of a sport bar with starters and burgers. The DJ played the same music all night long even though only a couple was dancing. At some point some guests asked for latin music and everybody went to the dance floor but he changed back to pop right away. Had a good time. read more

What a cool place! A couple friends and myslef came here after work one day. We arrived around 3ish, so it wasn't busy at all. When you arrive you just seat yourself. We decided to grab a seat outside at first. Their patio area is very nice and the location is great. It's in downtown, but not on a major or busy street so it's convenient. We both ordered some bubbly as our first drink. I ordered the Cava and it was great! Just what I needed after a long day of work. We also decided to order fried cauliflower to share. We started to get hot outside so decided to move inside. The inside is really cool. You can tell it's an old warehouse, but they definitely spruced it up. Very modern and fun. The bar is nice and of course the massive amounts of whiskey are on display. Our server was knowledgeable and very friendly. All the staff was. When we found a seat inside we received our food. I do not like cauliflower at all, but I read on Yelp and heard from my friend that their fried cauliflower is amazing. The server agreed so I thought I'd give it a try. I was exceedingly pleased with my choice. I didn't even feel like I was eating cauliflower! It was delicious and flavorful. It was fried to perfection. The pesto dipping sauce was delicious and paired perfectly with the seasoning of the cauliflower. I also decided to try a cocktail, the Berried Alive. It contains vodka, so they do have some other varieties. The drink was delicious and full of flavor as well. The prices are also very reasonable, especially for the service and quality of what you get. There is not parking right outside of the restaurant, but there's plenty of parking and parking decks within short walking distances. I can't wait to return and try something new! read more

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Really enjoyed the Lamb Burger, Shrimp and Grits, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts on a cold day. The staff were all quite friendly. Vibe was okay but prices were a bit high. Would recommend for the food. read more

Great food- I like the ambiance ( a bit loud inside) The Brussel sprouts are terrific! I don't drink whiskey, and there's plenty other libations to suit! Service was terrific also- just right! read more

Best burger in FL! A little loud but it's more a bar than a restaurant. Fried mushrooms are also to died for!

A downtown industrial, cool yet welcoming vibe to all types of customers, type of Restaurant/ Whisky Bar. Picnic tables are the seating options, as is outdoors or in; divided by a large rolling garage door. Not a fan of no host/hostess, you just kind of have to figure out that you're seating yourself... that is if you can FIND a seat... if not, there is a bar area, as well as a cute little nook in the back, with a few comfy chairs and I believe a loveseat. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: B (yummy but had an interesting tangy note at the end that we couldn't put out finger on) Smoked 1/4 Chicken w/Side salad: B (the BBQ sauce was the star of the plate... the chicken was juicy but seemed to have little to no seasoning, the side salad was fresh and dressed well) Seasonal Sweet Potato Pie: A- (the marshmallow, graham cracker crust, pecans.... delicious... the sweet potato itself, a little bland, but maybe that's the point, so the other items can shine... and they did!.. and the presentation was lovely!) read more

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The FCS was delicious! The fries were also super crispy and salty just how I like them. The only reason it's 4 and not a 5 was I ordered a coke and my waitress never came around with a refil during the visit. They were very busy and overall service was great read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Brunch Biscuits and Gravy with Chicken - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Brewery like ambiance with great food and large portion size. Fried chicken sandwich was very good

Way too many rules. My wife and I went out for an afternoon drink today and sat at one of the 8 open tables outside. Apparently we had entered the wrong way and needed to be seated by the host who told us there was a wait on tables but we could sit on the benches and have a drink there. So we did. Sat on the bench for about 10 minutes before figuring we needed to go to the bar to get a drink. Day was lovely and the area is nice. Entire time there 8-10 tables were open. When we went and ordered a second drink and asked for a side of fries we were told sorry cannot serve food to benches. So, seriously, silly unnecessary rules ruin what was otherwise a perfect ambience and afternoon. Won't be going back. read more

I love this place. I'm a big whiskey fan and this place has it all. It had a fantastic selection of whiskeys, and the servers are pretty knowledgeable. On top of that, the food is so good. We ordered a slew of the small plates and every dish tasted amazing. The unexpected favorite was the farmers cheese and the biscuits. I will be back here in a heartbeat whenever I'm in town. read more

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I was so excited to try Whiskey Kitchen again, but this time it was with a girl that I met on Bumble BFF! She was from New York and hadn't tried very many places in the area and I knew that Whiskey Kitchen would be just the amount of fun that we needed. I chose this place because it was open meaning lots of view points, the food are amazing and I'm sure the drinks are impeccable. When I arrived I had to drive around a bunch to find a park, so the parking can be a bit of a hassle; I ended paying $10 for parking and my friend lucked up and got a space right in the front. When I arrived there was a wait but the guy suggested that I sit in the lounge area and I'm happy he did. It was the perfect place for me to wait. The server was extremely nice. When my friend arrived we ended up ordering our small plates and then was moved to our permanent table. We were both able to chat comfortably without feeling to close to our neighbors. I ended up ordering the corn and the nikka bowl and she had the cauliflower and the mussels. We both really loved our food. My bill came up to about $22. She ended saying that this was one of the best places she'd eaten since she had come! Overall great food amazing atmosphere and wonderful service! read more

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Service was great and very attentive but the food is pretty lackluster considering the prices. My boyfriend and I grabbed the Farm Cheese appetizer (poached egg, smoked thyme oil, sumac, Union Special baguette) which was decent but pretty bland. The amount of cheese compared to bread you get is very disproportional as well. Our waitress asked if we would like more bread for it, which I assumed would be complimentary. But we were charged an additional $3 for it. Which is totally fine! I just feel it should have been mentioned. I got the Smoked Mozzarella Salad (local greens, house smoked mozzarella, cherry tomato, pickled red onion, croutons, citrus and champagne vinaigrette) with added chicken for dinner. Funny enough, the mozzarella was my least favorite part of this salad. The vinaigrette was absolutely amazing though! Per the waitress's recommendation, my boyfriend got the Fried Chicken sandwich (buttermilk & sweet tea marinated breast, sweet mustard bbq sauce, bread & butter pickles, Union Special brioche) with a side of fries. The chicken was fried REALLY well but it didn't taste like anything "special". We were expecting the sweet tea marinade to add an additional flavor. The sweet mustard bbq sauce was good, there just wasn't enough on the sandwich. Fries were soggy but okay. All in all, the patio and restaurant itself are really nice. Dogs are allowed too, and the waitresses gave them ice in bowls which was cute to watch. The food was just 100% unequivocally not worth the prices. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Farm Cheese, bread to cheese ratio is not good - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food was great. Impressive bar selection as well. Convenient to lots of attractions read more

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This place seems like a great drinking bar. They have a hugeeeee selection booze that should fulfill most needs. The space is beautiful both indoor and out and this bar has ambiance. Unfortunately the food wasn't up to standard. We ordered the chicken sandwich which fell flat. Couldn't put our finger on it, but the sandwich is missing something. Salad was a salad, smoked mozz was a good touch. 3/5 - recommend as a bar, but not as a spot for food. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So glad I found this on my first day of the convention, from convention center- use the exit doors outside of auditorium C, make a right onto street and Restuarant is two blocks on left. Hours are great 11 AM till late, easy to find and plenty a seating. Although we sat at the bar because the seating seemed more comfy than the benches- there is also a cozy sofa corner. Our bartender , Ben had the best suggestions. Drinks/ Magic Merlin- tasty martini that slightly changes color- pricey but very tasty(sweet lemon) and full of alcohol. I ordered a small glass of ice so I could enjoy it with dinner. Appetizer- crispy broccoli - very good, shareable x3 people. Mains- fried chicken sandwich; sooo good, ask for extra pickles on side, don't expect a huge sandwich like the ones served at chain restaurants, this is a well crafted, perfect size. Meatloaf sandwich- only served on Thursday is amazing. Chicken Pot Pie- really good and the perfect amount Dessert- carrot cake ; AWESOME not a big Costco size cake. This is several layers of carrot cake and fluffy cream cheese icing- so good. read more

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Looking for a place to have a drink in the sunshine? Then seek out this patio. When spring and summer weather hit, this place is booming. But make sure the patio entices you because that's the only stand out thing about this place. They bill themselves as a premier whiskey bar, but Blind Barber is the true whiskey lovers respite in town and places like Dram & Draft offer an equally good experience (and list) to WK in a less crowded environment if you're downtown already. The food has never impressed me and the staff can be downright slow and unresponsive. The beer selection is one of the worst in town for a place of its size and it will win no awards for the wine list, but the overall liquor selection is solid so even if you aren't a whiskey drinker, you can probably find a liquor you'll like. There is no time better than a sunny day, but this place also attracts crowds Friday and Saturday evenings. During the week, unless there is a special event, it's usually pretty dead. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - The seating area - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This review is tough because the experience truly dining here versus coming for drinks and a quick bite are two different experiences. I'd say this is more of a 3.5/5 than a 4 but I can do a half star rating so I'll round up. I've been a few times and the star of the show are the drinks. They've really done a great job with their cocktail menu and it keeps me coming back. Their drinks have such a great variety, pack a punch in terms of flavor AND THE POUR! However, the food is hit or miss. On my last visit my partner ordered the Tonkatsu Catfish and I ordered the Pork Chop. The Catfish needed seasoning BAD. It was doused in a sauce meant to be Asian inspired but just tasted like ketchup. After two bites of unseasoned catfish doused in ketchup she sent it back. The pork chop was THICK but was severely undercooked for my preference and again was sent back. The second pork chop was MUCH thinner and cooked through and was delicious. To replace the catfish, my partner ordered their burger and really enjoyed it. I think if you're coming here for dinner you MIGHT be disappointed but if you come here for drinks and maybe snack on their small bites, it would be far more satisfying. That aside the service is impeccable, the location is great and it has a great vibes read more

Awesome food, interior, and crazy whiskey selection. We counted over 300 varieties. They have an awesome little lounge to hang and drink if you have to wait for a table. Bbq was incredible, can't wait to go back. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - whiskey flight - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My partner and I LOVE Whiskey Kitchen! The food is always really good. I usually get either the whiskey steak or the lamb burger; and both have always been amazing. Sometimes I'll get the special, and I've never been disappointed. They have an excellent cocktail selection and obviously an amazing whiskey selection. The wait staff has also always been very helpful when we've had questions! I like to get a whiskey flight, because then I can try different whiskeys to figure out what I like. And the Kitchen Whiskey cocktail is usually a great choice, as it's a rotating whiskey cocktail. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I really wanted to like Whiskey Kitchen as I love converted buildings. This building had been an auto repair shop. I really liked the decor. The murals and the open space were nice. I didn't like that the garage door was opened on a chilly day. It was not open when we arrived or we probably wouldn't have gone in. It may have been warmer sitting outside as that had heaters. A group got up and left to dine elsewhere while we were there so that may have been why. Service was mediocre here. The place was empty when we were there for brunch but it took a while to be acknowledged. I think there were three tables of diners there. I did like that you can order off of the brunch menu or the regular menu. I went with the brunch menu but found the food was disappointing. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite brunches so Whiskey Kitchen had a version with steak.It was to be a grilled ribeye but what I was presented was thin slices of something. My steak was overcooked and tough. The dinner menu might be better than the brunch menu. It is possible we were there on an off day but it isn't anywhere I'd want to return based on my brunch experience. There are too many great places to eat in Downtown Raleigh. read more

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Great food and the collard greens are amazing! Service and drinks are excellent! Lots of options and loved the lamb burger. Wife had grain bowl and enjoyed every bite. Did not have enough room for desserts so we will be back again. Coming for lunch is better than dinner. Lunch seated right away and dinner hostess mistyped phone number so wait was 55 mins to sit outside since she gave away our table inside. After asking again for an inside table and more waiting we were seated inside. Food is excellent and chef's board was very delicious. read more

I came here with my friend on a Friday night. It was packed, but we were able to be seated inside relatively quickly. There's an indoor/outdoor feel when they open up their large garage door. This is not the place for an intimate dinner, as it gets very loud in there! That being said, the vibe is very cool/hipstery. It's a great place for whiskey lovers (pages and pages of different scotches/bourbons/whiskeys) My friend and I decided to split two apps. We got the farm cheese and the fried oysters. The fried oysters were SO good and I loved the dipping sauce. The farm cheese was interesting. It had a poached duck egg in the middle... The best I can describe the cheese it kind of had a cottage/ricotta cheese texture to it? I liked it at first but I felt like as I kept eating it the texture kind of got to me. I really think this comes down to my own personal preference though, not necessarily a reflection on Whiskey Kitchen. read more

Great place. Fun atmosphere but loud due to high beam ceilings. We were told the wait was gonna be an hr for dinner so the Host suggested getting a drink and sitting in one of their waiting areas. They have several long benches outside and a nice inside sitting room with couches. We sat at the bar so our wait wasn't long at all. The food is yummy and they have a big variety of drinks. Of course they are known for their whiskey hence the name but there are plenty of other options for cocktails if you don't drink whiskey. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be returning. read more

We were in town for a basketball tournament at the convention center and had a pretty long break in between games and were looking for somewhere to eat. We stopped at Whiskey Kitchen. When the men in our party approached the hostess stand the Caucasian guy in the picture motioned with his hands no, for them not to accommodate us. When they asked why they proceeded to give every excuse in the world. When we challenged the excuses they ended with "it'll be a wait". We ended up leaving but I strongly believe we were denied access because of the color of our skin. I am not one to quickly pull the race card but when you're approaching a restaurant and upon walking up staff is motioning to not seat your party despite there being empty tables, when there are Caucasian people waiting in line who come after you and are seated, and you're given excuse after excuse that just don't make sense then you have to accept the reality that racism and discrimination do still exist in 2022. The pictures I posted are of empty tables both inside and outside. I am appalled that we were treated this way. There is only one explanation I can come up with and I believe it was because our party was primarily African American. I feel like this behavior is unacceptable and instead of venting to my friends I want to let others know about how people of color are treated. UNACCEPTABLE. read more

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Great atmosphere for any meal time. Service was a bit slow but we didn't mind. The food was terrific. Not pictured is the farm cheese which was my favorite. The smoked mozzarella salad had a delicious flavor from the dressing and honestly would have been better without the chicken (especially for the price). Lamb burger was fantastic with the spice of the meat and the basil, mint aioli. Fries were surprisingly good as well. The Botanist cocktail was very good and they make a strong old fashioned. read more

Whiskey Kitchen - Smoked Mozzarella Salad + Chicken - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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