Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

4.1

823 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 28 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

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
5313 19th St, Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone number
(941) 263-3111
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Onsite parking and complimentary valet parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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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 823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Child-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Hot spot
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing views" of the river. Guests enjoy the "great atmosphere," live music, and friendly service, particularly with standout servers like Jessica and Quinn. The food is generally well-received, with highlights including the "delicious jambalaya" and "excellent appetizers."

823 Reviews

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DanielK
Greater Boston8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 3 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 4 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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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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 823 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.