Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

4.1

806 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 30 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem

Whiskey Joe's will be open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Takeout, delivery, and catering are available! Reservations available for all seating areas, 7 days of the week. Join us for Live Music every Thursday from 5pm-9pm. Happy Hour is Monday- Thursday from 3PM to 6PM. Happy Hour specials include 1/2 off select appetizers, $2 Busch Light cans, $3 domestic draft beer, $5 select well drinks, $6 house wine, and $7 select specialty cocktails. Our special event office is booking events! To start planning your Private Events, call 941.263.3151 or email us at wjmrcatering@srcmail.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(941) 263-3111
Website
https://www.thewhiskeyjoes.com/whiskey-joes-manatee-river-ellenton-fl
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We can cater your events. Please visit our website for our catering menus.
Private party facilities
Our special event office is booking events! To start planning your Private Events, call 941.263.3151 or email us at wjmanateeriver@srcmail.com

Location
5313 19th St, Ellenton, FL 34222
Area
Ellenton
Parking details
Onsite parking and complimentary valet parking available.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Offers

Join us for Island Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:00 - 16:00
Kick back and relax at Whiskey Joe's for our NEW Island Hour! Enjoy drink specials starting at $2, half off select appetizers, and $1 Oyster specials! Enjoy Island Hour Monday - Friday from 3pm - 6pm.

Joe's Pile of NachosUS$11.99
Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños
Conch FrittersUS$13.99
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro
Chips and Queso DipUS$8.99
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
Island Crab CakeUS$16.99
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives
Coconut Mahi NuggetsUS$15.99
Coconut-battered and fried golden, coconut rum sauce
FireCracker ShrimpUS$13.99
House-made beer battered shrimp, sweet Thai chili siracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions
Gator BitesUS$15.99
World Famous Wings
- 1 lbUS$16.99
- 2 lbUS$29.99
Loaded Island FriesUS$13.99
Island seasoned sweet potato waffle fries, signature Whiskey BBQ pulled pork, chopped bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, sharp cheese sauce, strawberry-guava BBQ drizzle

Salads

Caribbean CobbUS$16.99
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, crispy smoked bacon, mango salsa, blue cheese, tomato, house-made avocado ranch dressing

Tacos

Joe's Fish TacosUS$12.99
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe's special sauce
Firecracker Shrimp TacosUS$12.99
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli
Pulled Pork TacosUS$12.99
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
Blackened Chicken TacosUS$12.99
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream

Island Handhelds

Signature BurgerUS$13.99
Crispy bacon, American cheese and crispy onions
Smokin' Bacon BurgerUS$14.99
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
Blackened Chicken SandwichUS$15.99
Pepper jack cheese, crispy smoked bacon, Key lime aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Island Pork SandwichUS$16.99
Slow roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry-guava Whiskey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw
Grand Grouper SandwichUS$18.99
Blackened, grilled, or beer battered with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Crab Cake SandwichUS$17.99
Lump crab and shrimp cake, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion

Joe's Favorites

Swashbuckler BasketUS$24.99
Fried jumbo shrimp, scallops, and white fish served with fries and coleslaw
Islas CarnitasUS$13.99
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Ole Fashion Fish & ChipsUS$18.99
Beer-battered pollack with our famous fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce
Tiki Marinated Chicken BreastUS$16.99
Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, topped with pineapple, mango salsa, served with island rice, black beans, plantains

Sides

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Crispy Fries
Island Rice & Black Beans
Garden Salad
Sweet Plantains

Dessert

Key Lime PieUS$6.99
A Florida classic, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and a slice of lime
Chocolate Chip Brownie SundaeUS$7.99
A warm chocolate brownie served with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, hot fudge and sprinkles

Happy Hour

Happy Hour
Drink Specials starting at $4 and Half Off Select Appetizers!

What 806 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Sarasota / Bradenton
Child-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offers a "great tiki bar beach atmosphere" with captivating waterfront views and a fun vibe. Diners appreciate the "excellent and speedy customer service," particularly from standout servers like "Quinnlyn" and "Cricket." It's an ideal spot for outdoor gatherings, featuring fire pits and live music. Despite some delays and noise, the "food is good" and "drinks are great." Reservations are honored, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

806 Reviews

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Robert
Tampa
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere and very clean! Reservations were easy to make and met our expectations. Will definitely be back!
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Michael
Naples
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We met 2 friends there for lunch. We were seated outdoor as requested and our server was Kricket. She was excellent and attentive. One member of our group had a slight problem with his food. Kricket brought the manager to the table. They went over and above to insure that we were completely satisfied with his meal. Great service, great food, great location. There is road construction nearby and the noise level was a little higher than normal. Highly recommend Whiskey Joe’s!
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Karen
New Mexico
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very pleasant. They gave her too many tables. She was running to 3 different areas. They have to be server, food runner and busperson. That would normally be okay, but not when she had so many. We had a couple issues, she tried her best to resolve. Due to being in so many places, it took a while to take care of them. But she did make sure it was resolved. Food was very good.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Karen for the post. Our team works very hard to deliver a great guest experience and we are so thankful for our outstanding team! We're glad you had a great meal and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Bob
VIP
Tampa
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Possibly the worst experience we’ve had dining in the state of Florida. We reserved an indoor table and none were available when we arrived. It took 25 minutes and a third ask for my drink to arrive. The kitchen was so slow our meal arrived at 8:20 on a 6:45 reservation where we were seated on time. Management was absent and the wait staff were overmatched. The highlight of the meal was the valet having our car ready when we came out. It was an awful experience. We won’t go back or try the other location.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 4 days ago
Hello Bob, we apologize for Saturday's issues. There were several reason's our kitchen backed up and for that we are sorry. Our team did our best to assure great service and food despite the computer issues. We would like the opportunity to show you why we have become a local favorite and visitor destination. Our management team will be reaching out to you as well. Again, thank you for visiting our restaurant, do not let this sway you from visiting our flagship location in Tampa nor Port Richey as well as us again. We assure the issues have been addressed and we would appreciate the opportunity to serve you again. Thank you
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Lori
VIP
Upstate NY
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our service was very slow, we waited for almost two hours for our food.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 4 days ago
We apologize for the long wait times this past weekend. We have fixed the issues that occurred and we look forward to the opportunity to serving you again soon with our 5 star standards
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Paul
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good restaurant but very noisy as it was too cool to sit outside and we were there during a busy lunch hour. It was difficult to carry on a conversation. However, Quinnlyn was a great server and directed me to the shrimp tacos which was a home run. They were so good!
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 4 days ago
Awesome to hear! We will let Quinnlynn know of her review! In the future we can always drop the volume or find a seat more comfortable for your dining experience! We look forward to your next visit!
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Sheilah
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
very long wait for a beer and appetizers which were brought out about 5 minutes before our dinner. I had the grilled grouper sandwich which did not taste like grouper at all. Loved the coconut mahi mahi bites and the rum coconut salsa.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Sheilah for the post, we always want to hear from our guests. We apologize the service was and food did not meet our standards. We are sure your next visit will be outstanding!
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Rebecca
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, waterfront, friendly service, good drinks - who could ask for anything more.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you Rebecca
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Brad
Indiana
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great lunch. Our server was Kriklynn and she was new. She did a great job. Food was excellent and good size portions. I highly recommend the Jambalaya
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you Brad! We will let Kriklynn know about her great review!
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Alton
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visit about once a month. Good food great breeze today sitting outside
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you Alton!
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FAQs

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 263-3111.

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River is rated 4.1 stars by 806 OpenTable diners.

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 30 times today