Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

4.5

755 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views

If you're looking for a warm tropical breeze, white sands, family fun, cold drinks, delicious island-inspired grub, killer sunsets, and a breathtaking view of Manatee River, look no further than Whiskey Joe's.

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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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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 755 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
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for scenic views
Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offers a vibrant riverside dining experience with a lively atmosphere and scenic views. Guests praise its "great vibe" and "amazing service," complemented by live music and a fun outdoor setting. While some reviews note service hiccups and food inconsistencies, the ambiance and friendly staff leave a lasting impression.

755 Reviews

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Gina
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot! Sat outside with entire lacrosse team.
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Bonnie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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 5 days ago
Thank you Bonnie for the spectacular review!!
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JOANNE
Naples
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was cooked perfectly. Waitress was attentive with a great disposition. Ambience was awesome sitting by the fire pit!
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on November 11, 2024
Thank you for the awesome review Joanne!
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Brian
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good overall experience and service provided. Food was average.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on November 4, 2024
Thank you Brian for the great review! We'd love to hear your feedback on our food when you can talk. We are always looking for ways to evolve our restaurant to be even better!
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AnnC
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought a group of 17 from the community I work at. Our server Cass, did a wonderful job keeping all the orders straight. The Island Hour ‘happy hour’ is a great deal. The food was very good. I will be back.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on October 16, 2024
Thank you Ann for the outstanding review! Cass will be so excited to hear of her review! We look forward to seeing you all again soon!!
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Tracy
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love being able to get a delicious no alcohol frozen drink. My salad with shrimp was fantastic - so good it is what I always order at Whiskey Joe's. The water view is great and relaxing. The shade and fans allow us to have a nice outdoor experience. Thank you, Whiskey Joe's, for allowing reservations!
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on October 16, 2024
Thank you Tracy for the great review! We love hearing about our guests visits! We agree, we do have awesome views and great food and drinks!! We'll keep makin' them, you keep enjoyin' them! See you soon!!
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Alberto
Miami
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location on the lake. Loved the outdoor “beach” area. Wonderful place for outdoor fun and for children.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on September 29, 2024
Thanks Alberto for the great review! We love hearing about your experience and fun! We look forward to seeing you again soon!!
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Rosemary
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service but too noisy! Hard to have a conversation.
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Marla
Tampa
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fun and great food tonight! We had Cass as our server and she didn’t disappoint! So very attentive and fun to talk to! After dinner, we went out to one of the fire pits and enjoyed the sunset while sticking our feet in the sand. Great night! Great view!
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on September 22, 2024
Love This!! Thank you Marla! We are so excited that you had an outstanding experience with us and Cass! You had a true Good Old Whiskey Joe's Time with food, fun and sunsets in the sand! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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BradK
Columbus
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to go and enjoy the food and water view. Server very nice and helpful. Favorite dish is the shrimp tacos!!! Try the rum drinks very good too. Highly recommend for kids too.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on September 29, 2024
We love hearing our guest's having a great time like this!! Thank you for supporting our small business and we look forward to seeing you and the kids again soon!!
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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 755 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today