Whiskey Kitchen
Restaurant · Depot Historic District ·
Inventive Southern fare, whiskey & craft cocktails, patio
Inventive Southern fare, whiskey & craft cocktails, patio
"At Whiskey Kitchen, the lamb burger is the way to go and has remained on the menu since day one. The burger entails a lamb patty, sheep’s cheese, tomato, Vesta aioli, and mint, housed on a brioche bun. Vesta aioli adds a nice kick while mint and basil freshen it up. Best for: People watching and late-night drinking" - Elliott Harrell
"What better way to stay warm this winter than with a whiskey? Sink into a plush seat in the lounge or head out to the large heated patio and get cozy with one of over 600 whiskeys that the bar has on hand. Winter cocktails like the Toddy for Two, a rendition of the classic warm cocktail, make for a dreamy date night drink, or try the new Cozy Sofa with spiced apple cider and Delta 8. You can eat the shrimp and grits or the hearty lamb burger during the week or tuck into the decadent monkey bread at brunch on the weekends." - Elliott Harrell
"Located in the Gulch, I knew Whiskey Kitchen for its extensive selection of more than 100 whiskeys and for off‑menu spirit offerings; M Street Entertainment Group opened it 13 years ago. The group closed Whiskey Kitchen this week and indicated the closure is likely to pave the way for a new restaurant in that space when a hotel slated for the property is completed, expected in 2024. As with Tavern, employees were offered roles at other restaurants in the group's portfolio, the company said it is relocating 100 percent of former employees, and the move appears to be part of broader changes by the group, which also operates Kayne Prime, Moto, Saint Anejo, and Virago." - Clair Lorell
"It would almost be criminal if a restaurant whose name includes the word “whiskey” didn’t have an impressive collection. The Gulch’s Whiskey Kitchen has over 159 whiskeys on its menu, plus several ‘off menu’ selections that are continuously changing." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Whiskey Kitchen is a Raleigh-based restaurant celebrated for its gumbo, offering a rich and hearty dish that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike." - Katie Toussaint