Whiskey Bar Kitchen occupies a comfortable spot in the downtown dining scene, straddling the line between serious bar and proper restaurant. The food is American with Southern inflections — burgers, smoked meats, cast-iron dishes — and the kitchen does it all competently without pretension. The whiskey list is extensive and the bartenders know what they're doing with it.
The space is lively without being loud, the service is casual and friendly, and it's the kind of place where you can have a good meal or just drinks without feeling out of place either way. A solid option for dinner on Broad Street when you want something relaxed. Reservations accepted; walk-ins usually possible except during Masters week.