Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. DK

   DanielK

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic ambience with the fire pits, lights, music, and being right next to the river. Food wasn’t stellar however . Could have been much better.
   

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   Teri

   Tampa2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ate outdoors, beautiful day. Friendly server, great food!
   

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   Jill VIP

   Orlando27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was fine but our service was very slow. I would understand if it was busy but it was not. So what should have been an hour was over 2 with a one year old makes it tuff
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was very slow! Food was mediocre. Server was fabulous but overworked! Scenery was beautiful.
   

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   BethL

   Tampa13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Would definitely recommend. Food was good and so was the service.
   

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   Brandon

   Detroit1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Servers are always unhappy. Food is not to order every time, drinks are good but over priced. Beer pricing is good on the other hand. The one positive atmosphere is excellent.
   

   Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you Brandon! We'd love to hear more about the food and drinks you've experienced. We are always pushing for 5 star service and food. We would love to hear what you would like to see on our menu to make it a 5 star experience! Please reach out to our GM, Corey to discuss your views of how we can grow even better than we are now! Thank you for reaching out and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
   

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   Jon

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the live music, great atmosphere and valet parking
   

   Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks Jon!
   

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   Dawn

   Milwaukee7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great. Live music was fun, playing volleyball on the beach was fun for my grandkids. Perfect weather, too! 😁 Ambience is a fun beach/tiki vibe. Make reservations if you want to be outside or if you have a larger party. Busy, fun place on a Saturday night. Only negatives were parking, and my husband’s burger was dry. Grouper was tasty, other food for our party of nine was good, too. We would go again.
   

   Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for the awesome review Dawn!
   

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   KATIE

   Detroit15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great staff and great mixed drinks! Was able to accommodate a large group.
   

   Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the great post Katie!
   

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    yvonne VIP

    Southwest Florida11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1

    Awful. Had a reservation they could not accommodate. Calamari was okay, fish tacos were burnt, fish and crab cake were dry and my niece had to wait 15 minutes after we got our meal for her mac n cheese with charred chicken and hardly any cheese.
    

    Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded 6 days ago

    Hello Yvonne, Thank you for your post. We would like to discuss further your visit with us on the 6th. We did not have any problems with our reservations and seating was accordingly. Please reach out to our General Manager, Corey, to discuss your experience. Regarding we apologize that the food was not what is expected. We are sure we will have no issues making things right upon your next visit. We look forward to seeing you again here at Whiskey Joe's.
    

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