Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

4.5

763 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

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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Dining areas

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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Ellenton
Parking details
Onsite parking and complimentary valet parking available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE Beach Bash - Private Firepit $400
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in 2025 in style with a NYE Party at Whiskey Joe's Manatee River, featuring killer live music, a champagne toast at midnight, & more! Reserve a private fire pit on the beach for your party of up to 8 guests! *Package requires a $400 minimum spend towards Food & Beverage. Check-in for Fire Pits by 8pm. Fire Pits will be pre-assigned. Non-refundable. While supplies last. Last call for Food is at 11pm. Last call for Beverage is at 12am. +21 and over or must be accompanied by an adult.

Offers

Join us for Island Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.

Popular dishes

Joe's Pile of Nachos$11.99
Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños
Conch Fritters$13.99
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro
Chips and Queso Dip$8.99
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
Island Crab Cake$16.99
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives
Coconut Mahi Nuggets$15.99
Coconut-battered and fried golden, coconut rum sauce
FireCracker Shrimp$13.99
House-made beer battered shrimp, sweet Thai chili siracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions
Gator Bites$15.99
World Famous Wings
- 1 lb$16.99
- 2 lb$29.99
Loaded Island Fries$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 Cobb$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 Tacos$12.99
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe's special sauce
Firecracker Shrimp Tacos$12.99
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli
Pulled Pork Tacos$12.99
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
Blackened Chicken Tacos$12.99
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream

Island Handhelds

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

Joe's Favorites

Swashbuckler Basket$24.99
Fried jumbo shrimp, scallops, and white fish served with fries and coleslaw
Islas Carnitas$13.99
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Ole Fashion Fish & Chips$18.99
Beer-battered pollack with our famous fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce
Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast$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 Pie$6.99
A Florida classic, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and a slice of lime
Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae$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 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
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 vibrant atmosphere with beautiful river views. Guests enjoy "great service" and a wide menu selection. The outdoor seating is popular, especially for its beach-like setting and live music. Some reviews mention service delays and mixed food quality, but the "great ambiance" remains a highlight.

763 Reviews

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Deb
VIP
Tampa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Was happy to find a restaurant open on Christmas Day. About half of our food was good, rest was overcooked and dry. Waited 1 hr 15 for our food and never really saw our waiter for refills, etc. I’m sure they were short-staffed due to the holiday, but we were very underwhelmed with our first experience!!
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Rebecca
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Day Dinner - place was packed, servers were busting their guts with positivity and hustle. Dinner was delicious.
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Benjamin
Tampa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Good food but took over and hour and a half to get food 2.5 hours total in restaurant
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Bob
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Ordered the fish and chips that was very good. Great location with river views.
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Rochelle
VIP
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 20 high school soccer players. Perfect venue on the beach with activities and fire pits. Waitress would bring pitchers of lemonade and leave on tables for each. Good selection of meals, fast kitchen. Great service and easy to work with.
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Patricia
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable. Manager was very nice and set heater up so we could enjoy sitting outside on the deck.
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Dan
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food for the price. Willing to modify menu items within reasons
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on December 4, 2024
Thank you Dan for the review! We pride ourselves on being able to provide a delicious meal for all our guests! Thanks for the review and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Van
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful place to take a date. We sat by the fire pits in the sand after dinner and even played corn hole near by. Sara, our waitress ,was amazing.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on December 4, 2024
Thank you Van for the great review! We will be sure to tell Sara about her great review!!
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Gina
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot! Sat outside with entire lacrosse team.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on November 25, 2024
We had an awesome time with all the Lacrosse teams this weekend! Thank you for having fun with us! We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
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Bonnie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was wonderful! It was my husband’s birthday and everything was perfect! Food was delicious and the atmosphere great!
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on November 18, 2024
Thank you Bonnie for the spectacular review!!
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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 4.5 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.