Our server, Brandy, is the best! Service with a smile, attentive, patient with our questions. And the food was amazing. I ordered the Smoked Spaghetti Squash and added grilled chicken. OMG divine! Will definitely return! read more

In short: upscale offerings at reasonable prices, and great service. I came here accompanied by my +1 and our little. We made reservations, got there a little bit late, but had already checked in via text so they were pretty accommodating. We ended up with a nice outdoor table. The weather was great so we really appreciated it. Service was prompt, and our waitress gave us some good drink tips. I tried a pear mile, which was decent but not that strong. I squeezed the lime garnish into it, but unfortunately that drowned out the other flavors. My next choice was the peach old fashioned, which was delicious. My +1 tried an espresso variety that was a lot stronger and had notes of butterscotch in addition to the coffee flavor. We both tried brisket, hers in a sandwich and mine straight. It was well cooked and delicious. We also enjoyed our sides. We also ordered a "children's" cheeseburger, but that was a full-sized slab of meat that was well cooked. I had to help finish it, but I wasn't complaining. Overall, we had a great time and left satisfied. I think we'd make a point to come back again. read more

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This place had great roasted half chicken. It was so moist. Their brisket and pulled pork was also good. The elote was meh, too much stuff on it. The smashed potatoes were garlicky and yummy. We got the filet mighty bites which were so good and cooked just right. The carrot cake was way too sweet, nothing special. We didn't care for the fried pickles. The waitresses very nice. I would came back. read more

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I've been here several times, and it NEVER disappoints! Brandei and Mandy (the dynamic duo) were awesome! Great customer service! The steak bites, the Mac n Cheese (I ordered x2)!! The Caesar Salad, the carrot cake!! Oh my!!! read more

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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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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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Aw man, I hate to put in a low rating but my husband and I didn't have the best experience with the food! The burger my husband got was 6 out of 10 and overpriced for the size. I asked for a non-dairy (I'm lactose intolerant!) salad (no blue cheese/ranch), then I found clumps of blue cheese toward the bottom of the salad - which makes me speculate that the chefs may have added it and then saw the ticket that says "no cheese" then scooped out as much as they could instead of making a fresh batch. I didn't want to be "that gal" and make a fuss, and I didn't get to finish the salad at the restaurant anyway so I picked out as much as I could during the sit down part -- however upon returning home to finish the meal, I found even more blue cheese hiding that I had to just throw out the entire meal we did come on a rainy day (which made it even more disappointing as we wanted to escape the rain with a delicious meal!) Perhaps the BBQ or drinks would have been a better choice for this restaurant! Pros; The service was wonderful in that the staff was quick to have us seated and the food came out relatively quickly. The restaurant's design was also so great and cozy! Plenty of free parking as well in the back! read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - (unfortunately!) over-priced burger that didn't live up to the price tag! - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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While the service was excellent, pretty much everything else wasn't great. Food: their brisket is absurdly fatty and cut in thick slices that leave it tough to chew. Almost completely flavorless. Drinks: ordered double Palomas. If there was alcohol in them, I'd be surprised. They tasted like grapefruit soda pop. I didn't pay over twenty bucks for a Fresca. read more

This was a nice spot that we tried out. The wait was not too long to get seated. The staff was wonderful and the food was delicious. My husband got the brisket burger and it was melt in your mouth good. I got the mignon salad and the steak was cooked perfectly. The average meal was $25-30 a person. A little pricey but the food was excellent. read more

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

We came here to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, and the food and service were phenomenal! Jasmine was so kind as our server and, as a result of her recommendations, we enjoyed the Santa Ynez Punch and the Double Maple Bacon Old Fashioned during Happy Hour. We ended up devouring the loaded Mac-n-cheese, cast iron jalapeño cornbread and the delicious smoked beef brisket with garlic smashed potatoes. This wasn't our first time here and it certainly won't be our last! If you're in Solvang, treat yourself and make a reservation. You'll love it!! read more

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We were greeted and seated immediately on the patio, and our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks, which were very good. Our appetizer was fried pickles. They were crisp and well seasoned, but quite greasy. We were unable to finish due to the puddle of grease on the plate. Luckily, entrees came before we would have finished the pickles. The glazed salmon and beans were very good. My wife really enjoyed her meal. The brisket chili and cornbread were also quite good. My daughter's only negative comment was "not spicy enough." She thought is was a bit bland. The brisket had me worried. I'm from Texas and admittedly snobby about brisket. I thought I was going to be completely disappointed, but I was pleasantly surprised by the three slices under the first slice. The first slice was very dry, but the slices under it were very tasty and moist and tender. I think the top slice may have dried out under the lamp, but that's only a guess. I was happy the brisket was redeemed. The Mac n cheese was creamy and delicious. I would recommend, with the warning that it is a bit pricey compared to Texas, but it IS California, so I expected things to cost a bit more. Definitely go try it out for a casual evening in Solvang. read more

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This place is the best. I am so glad I found this place. Service is great. I love the drinks. The brisket fries are unreal. The food is excellent. read more

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

Whiskey 'N Rye is one of our go to places for happy hour when we visit Solvang. The signature cocktails, outstanding shareable (filet mignon tips and loaded Mac and cheese), and the personable staff make Whiskey 'N Rye a perfect place to talk, relax, and take in Solvang . read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Peachy Old-Fashioned and Maple Bacon Old-Fashioned. - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

This place is so cute and amazing! It's nestled in the hills of solvang with so much charm. The food is great and not overly salty like most bbq spots. The bar was well stocked and the honey butter is soooo good. The staff, Maddie and Brandi, were kind and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. We had a slightly picky neighbor next to us and the ladies were kind and pulled out all the stops. I highly recommend this place. It's got it all! read more

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The food was good, but nothing special. The service was also good. We'll probably go back, as it is conveniently located in Solvang. read more

On our way to Cambria and we though it would be a nice pit stop to stretch our legs here and get some food. Made a reservation for 230 pm on a Friday. Didnt have to as there were plenty of seating inside and out. They have the nice heaters on outside. So even though your in the shade it was pretty toasty still. Our waitress was really good. She was very knowledgeable about the food options as well as the drink menu. Food comes out quickly. Atmosphere is nice. You can people watch. And its a very dog friendly place. They are well stocked with whiskeys. At least over a 100 different types of whiskies. They have rye, Kentucky, bourbon, Japanese, Irish, scotch, others, even take home in mixed can drinks!! Whiskey is definitely well represented, which is a good thing cuz its in their name. What else is well represented is their bbq. We got their smoked brisket, which comes with two of their slides. They give you 2 large slabs of brisket. Its smoked well. So tender and juicy. Just fall apart goodness. We'll seasoned and flavored. We got their sides of elote and seasoned fries. Both were amazing. I love the sauce on the corn. It paired well with the brisket. And the fries were just amazing. So crunchy and flavorful but so soft and pillowy inside. The entire experience was amazing. I love their huge selection of whiskies. And their bbq is really great. I was initially asked by people when I told them I was getting bbq in solvang. They asked your doing bbq at a Dutch city? And now I can without a doubt say yes. And you should try it too!! read more

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One of the best BBQ restaurants I've had in a while. Every item we ordered was flavorful and super delicious. The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio seating and dog friendly. It is nicely decorated. Our server was Jasmine. She was friendly and accommodating. We dined for lunch. We had the their amazing jalepeno corn bread in a skillet. WOW!!! A must have if you like cornbread. We shared the dirty fries and Brisket plate with baked beans and coleslaw. OMG!!! Flavorful and did not disappoint us. I can't wait to return back to try other items on the menu. Highly recommend while visiting Solvang. read more

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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

If you're looking for something familiar and more in Solvang, then this is the spot. Negatives: -price, it's a little pricey though they do allow you to split portion without an additional charge. This was much appreciated as we weren't too hungry but still wanted to try the brisket. The alcohol prices are little higher too, get the taster or a bottle that's better bang for your buck. Given the quality of the food and service and that we had a great time, I won't count this against them. I put this here for those who are more sensitive about price. Positives: -taste, the brisket was great. Very tender, packed with flavor, with just the right amount of fat. The corn skillet was a little dry, though the butter helped a lot. The berry tart was amazing. I also got a whiskey taster (local craft) which helped me discover Forager bourbon, a great bourbon especially considering its cask strength. My wife enjoyed her Santa Ynez punch too, and she's not a drinker like I am.... -service, quick and very attentive -ambiance, modern cowboy theme. The AC was very good too, considering how hot of a day it was. Overall 5/5 We went here for my wife's birthday, it was a special occasion for us and they gave us dessert on the house. This was much appreciated and we had a great time. I had such a good time that I bought two bottles of whiskey afterward too lol read more

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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

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It was a long wait, but everything tasted fresh and tasty. Our server was friendly and offered some great suggestions. I highly recommend sharing as it may not look like a lot, but you will get full. It was a good one time visit read more

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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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BEST ONION RINGS EVER. DON'T SLEEP ON THEM Me and bf dined in for lunch during our Cali coast trip. We came at a time where there wasn't much people, but it got busy by the time we left. We were taken care of by Bo. Bo was the sweetest and her hospitality was great! I ordered a pulled pork sandwich for myself and bf got the brisket. This blew our minds and exceeded our expectations. My pulled pork was tender, slaw balanced it out, and the bbq sauce was delicious. We love a hearty pulled pork sandwich. Bf couldnt stop talking about his as well. He also loved the onion rings too! While Solvang is mostly known for its Danish heritage, Whiskey n Rye is worth trying. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Pulled pork sandwich with onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

Maybe best BBQ ever. Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork on the Trio Sampler is all good. Jalapeno Cornbread = best cornbread I have ever had. Brisket Fries are good. read more

The restaurant is one of the newer restaurants in Solvang, but it has been here for years already. After walking by and seeing the people enjoying the outdoor seating for years we finally decided to give them a try, but we sat indoors. The service was very good. The atmosphere inside is somewhat like a higher end sports bar crossed with a higher mid range steak house. There is loud music playing and TVs with games on. There is a lot of public parking in the area but the closest lot behind the restaurant can get full during the tourist season in Summer and the holidays. There is street parking also available near by. If you are staying in Solvang everything in the main tourist area is within walking distance--just how far you want to walk. Even though a BBQ-steak place, we both got salads. One salad had filet mignon and the other chicken as toppings. Both meats were well seasoned but dry. The filet was not their fault as I forgot it should always be ordered rare or medium rare and never more than that. However, the chicken was cooked to the same level of dryness. The rest of the salad items were fresh tasted good. We got a rum & Diet Coke with the shot on the side and they did not skimp on the shot. Overall a good experience and would come here again when in the area. Most people sit outside, but the indoor seating was nice and our table somewhat open air or near the entrance. read more

Beautiful site, food was amazing, prices are good. Perfect ambience after a nice walk through town. Fast Service and friend staff. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Food and outdoor tables. - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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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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

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

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

Amazing find in the small town of Solvang. We came here for early lunch and the food was great. Everything seasoned to perfection. Server was also very attentive during our visit. The parking lot is located at the back and it's quite ample considering there isn't many places to park in Solvang. Definitely on my top 3 places to eat at again while in Solvang. read more

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

We had a great experience at Whiskey N Rye. Gastropub type setting with multiple TVs playing sports behind the bar, but more upscale than a sports bar. Our server Marelyn was extremely friendly, prompt, and gave excellent suggestions, including the ribs and garlic smashed potatoes - would repeat both. We also got the side farm salad which was easily one off the best side salads I've had. The corn and onion rings were sides for our burger. Would definitely repeat those sides, but probably not the burger - I thought there was too much bun for the amount of meat, and it was a little mushy texture wise. They have a great bourbon list as well. The old fashioneds were a little sweet, but I'm more of a whisky neat guy. Would definitely return though as the service, ambiance, ribs, and sides were all on point. read more

We loved our experience here today for lunch. We ordered two steak (filet tips) Cobb salads and two hot chicken sandwiches. Modifications were easy and our servers even made suggestions like feta instead of blue cheese crumbles on my salad and it was fine to ask for the steak more well done. In fact, the service really was a shining star of this restaurant other than the food. The server we had and anyone else we encountered were like a breath of fresh air. So friendly and wanting to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. We sat outside on the patio and it was very pleasant in the shade even in July. The feel is casual, but also really nice and well just comfortable without being either stuffy or too casual. I highly recommend if you are traveling and want a delicious and fresh salad to lighten up your menu for the day or love a good crispy chicken sandwich. read more

Whiskey 'N Rye Smokehouse - Crispy chicken sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Solvang, California

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I was really hoping for this place to be good considering that it had such good ratings. However we were kind of disappointed with their foods. We ordered their bbq sampler and cornbread skillet. Everything came out cold. Cornbread that was supposed to be warm since it was in a skillet was cold. The fries were cold. Brisket had a lot of fat on it and you can see all the grease coming out to the side from their pulled pork. Ribs were okay. The people who helped us were nice and had good TVs to watch sports games. But very disappointed with their foods read more

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

My wife and I stayed at the Wine Valley Inn, and were looking to find a drink other than another glass of wine. After about a minute's walk, we saw this place. It's practically next door, and it was open until nine. Also, the name was quite alluring. We each ordered a whiskey from their vast selection, and had them make them doubles. This is a better deal by far than ordering two. The whiskies were wonderful, and the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. I didn't order food, as it was close to closing, and not wanting to be rude... I'd go back for sure. Lots of BBQ options, and BBQ goes great with whiskey. read more

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

I ate here on my first evening in town. I arrived without a reservation and the restaurant was busy. I was able to get the last available table inside as it was too windy to sit outside. We were seated and had plenty of time to review the menu. There were two orders of brisket, one order of baby back ribs and one order of the BBQ sampler Trio with brisket, pulled pork and baby back ribs (mine). There wasn't many options for vegetables so I went with a Caesar salad and three cheese mac n' cheese for my sides. The food didn't come out all at the same time, sides were put on the wrong plates and we were shorted a salad. Overall my group was disappointed with the brisket and three of the four of us had it. The common feedback was that although the presentation looked good, there was a lack of bark or spice rub on it. The brisket although was wet likely from dumping juice on it was not that moist. It just didn't taste great. The baby back ribs had a nice spice rub and the light sauce on it tasted great. It might be the the sauce was punchy enough (plus the apple cider vinegar) that I didn't get to taste the smoke flavor but overall the ribs were meaty, looked good and tasted great! The pulled pork appeared different likely due to the Carolina Gold BBQ and had good flavor. Inside it had bar ambience and the tables inside were and extension of the bar. The service was friendly but service was slow. It took a long time to get out bill after we finished eating. This was a sold 3 star visit with a huge opportunity to improve the brisket, order accuracy and speed of service. read more

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Came here for an Anniversary dinner as we just drove in from NorCal. So we were HUNGRY, and this was one of the places that were open late enough for us to squeeze in a dinner. Parking wasn't hard since it was basically an hour out til closing so street parking was easy and walking over was a breeze. Took a little long to get seated but that's probably because all the waitresses were busy going table to table to close out tabs. So no one was at the podium to take care of us promptly. Sat down inside and the interior is gorgeous, high ceilings and had that barn country vibe to it but modern with the black trims that gave it elegance. Originally came here to try the Fried Chicken sandwich however, the menus online didn't indicate that was only for Lunch, so they didn't have it for Dinner. Nonetheless, it's good to have options and with it being our anniversary, we ordered a Ribeye as we don't typically get it, but on special occasions we will. Along with a side of Loaded Fries. We should've paid attention to the ingredients listed as there was Jalapeno in the dish and my girlfriend can't do spicy so we just carefully picked them out. As for the Ribeye... it was like they gave me a New York Strip. (At least that's what a friend said when they looked at my picture) Even biting into it, it felt off. Sadly even the butter couldn't help the "Ribeye" it essentially had no flavor that could've elevated the meal. Which made me sad I didn't get the actual New York Steak as I'm sure the Chimichurri would've popped with flavor. The only thing that saved that night was the Pizookie. Served in a cast skillet with ice cream on top, this dish was warm and gooey at the bottom with a refreshing cold bite of vanilla Ice Cream to balance everything out. read more

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We stopped by for a late lunch and came by here. Looks like a cool place, at the end of the Solvang main drag. I put our name down as a walk in and we watched as people left and there were empty tables and my name was never called, while others who came by were seated. About 40 minutes later, I got frustrated, went on Open Table to make a reservation, and went back to the host table to tell them that I had a reservation and was called in shortly after. I don't know if that made a difference, but you gotta do what you gotta do. By the time we got seated, it was so late and we had dinner reservations a few hours later, so we only ordered a couple dishes and shared so we could save room for dinner. We ordered the Smoked Brisket sandwich and whiskey fried chicken sandwich, and when our dishes came, my whole family was pretty disappointed with what we got. Portions were on the smaller end and the food was average - premium pricing for non-premium food. I guess because it's in a tourist area, you're paying tourist prices. From the long wait to the average food, our overall experience was less than stellar. I bumped up a star for our server who was attentive and took the initiative to split our plates without us asking her to. Thank you! read more

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Checked this place out while wine tasting nearby and it did not disappoint! Whiskey N Rye Smokehouse is a great spot to stop by if you're craving some solid BBQ. The food was delicious I genuinely enjoyed everything we ordered. We started with the fried pickles, and they were perfect: super crunchy and not soggy at all. You can tell they were freshly made. For the main, I had the platter and wow... it was so soft and tender, literally falling off the bone. Full of flavor and cooked just right. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. My friend and I had some nice conversations with them it felt like we were regulars even though it was our first time. The vibe inside is super chill, with TVs playing in the background if you want a bit of entertainment, and the overall ambiance is great for hanging out with family or friends. If you're in the area and looking for some delicious BBQ, this is definitely the place to come. read more

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

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The service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. Seated outside. It was a little buggy. Would have asked for the table bug fan but we thought the one we saw at another table belonged to a guest so we didn't ask for one. It didn't. If we make another trip definitely coming back, and asking for the bug fan. Ordered corn bread, fried pickles, brisket fries, and BBQ sampler with smashed potatoes and corn on the cob, old fashioned flight, 805 and a paloma. Went during happy hour. read more