Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

Name: Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
Address: 5313 19th St, Ellenton, FL, United States, 34222
Telephone: (941) 263-3111
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (882)

$30 and under

Seafood

5313 19th St, Ellenton, FL 34222

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, 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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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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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 882 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-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 "fantastic atmosphere," delightful waterfront views, and a "fun beach/tiki vibe." Guests praise the "great service" and "good food," with standout dishes like shrimp tacos and pork nachos. Ideal for outdoor dining with live music, though some note occasional slow service. Reservations recommended for a seamless experience.

882 Reviews

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Eileen VIP
Leinster7 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overall a rating of 1.5 . Had a reservation for 6 and arrived on time . Been here numerous times but. Won’t be back . Food and service and flies were terrible . The table we were given inside was against the garage door , which the metal of the garage door was over the table ?? So two people had their arms hitting the metal if they moved ?? Service was very slow order took for ever to get , drinks came directly from bar and were not cold , food was over cooked, and the fish and chicken pieces were so small it was mostly coating . Had two children with us and bill was near 300 dollars , with tip . The flies were terrible and we were inside . Most of the food went uneaten . I paid for the whole thing and was really mad when my guests were hungry when we got home . Prices have gone way up for the quality , used to be reasonable not anymore . Also they lost half of their parking due to new highway so a lot less parking now
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Richard
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was super she went over and beyond!!!
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Brad
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was fantastic the food was good but not great over fried the grouper
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SUSAN
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Neither the French fries nor the sweet potato fries were sufficiently fried. They were both completely soft—not at all crispy. My grouper was good, as was the sauce. Others enjoyed the pollock with the fish & chips, but said the coleslaw had no flavor. Service was very good, and the view very nice.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you so much Susan for your thoughtful review! We are glad to receive your feedback. I appreciate you letting us know you had an issue with the fries and the flavor of the cole slaw. It gives us an opportunity to ensure our BOH team a properly calibrated to meet or exceed guest expectations. We enjoyed your visit with us and will use any feedback as an opportunity to improve. We look forward to seeing you again and hope to exceed your expectations next time!
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Leslie
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We went for Father’s Day and my husband ordered their wagyu steak. It was low quality and they overcooked it. When he pointed that out to the waitress she agreed it was overcooked but another woman brought it back saying it was cooked properly according to the chef and proceeded to argue with my husband. It was very clearly overcooked medium vs medium rare and the ends were even well done. My veggies were also undercooked and the fried foods the rest of my family got were over fried. Apparently their chef went to cooking school at a clown college. They did nothing to remedy the situation so I got to pay $46 for a piece of garbage steak that my husband ending up eating with ketchup because of how bad he said it was. Won’t be going back
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Leslie, thank you for your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about your recent experience. We understand how frustrating an improperly cooked steak can affect the dining experience and apologize for not meeting your expectations. We should have just made it right the first time and I apologize. Your experience will be used as a coaching moment for our staff and would appreciate the opportunity to resolve these issues. Please contact us so that we can discuss your experience in more detail, and we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the near future to make things right. Paul Murray General Manager
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Dan
Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waited 1.5 hours for dinner… 35 mins for a raw (shrimp) appetizer, over an hour for two entrees , one was good the other was so salty it was barely edible. Service was lacking on what seemed a slow night. Definitely not worth the price.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Particularly, the slow service you received. We take your comments seriously and are taking steps to address these issues to ensure they are resolved. We would appreciate the opportunity to make things right and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your valuable input.
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Linda
Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere were great! This is one of our favorite places to eat especially on the deck. Parking is tough unless you want to do valet.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you so much Linda for your wonderful review! We are so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. Your kind words are truly appreciated by our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you again for your support!
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Michael
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was low quality and it tasted like that don’t change the fry oil very often. Don’t order the mixed drinks as they were not good with very little alcohol. Placed seemed like it takes advantage of being on the water to get its business.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you, Michael, for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Particularly, fried food quality. We take your comments seriously and are taking steps to address these issues to ensure they are resolved. We would appreciate the opportunity to make things right and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your valuable input.
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Robert
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fantastic atmosphere and the food was amazing my daughter loved everything she ordered.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you so much Robert for your wonderful review! We are so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. Your kind words are truly appreciated by our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you again for your support!
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Whitney VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Casual. Prices were quite reasonable and the view of the manatee river was nice. I’m surprised it wasn’t more crowded. Our service was fast and attentive. If you’re looking for waterfront dining in the ellenton area, I recommend.
Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverResponded on June 7, 2025
Thank you so much Whitney for your wonderful review! We are so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. Your kind words are truly appreciated by our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you again for your support!
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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 4.3 stars by 882 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

5313 19th St, Ellenton, FL 34222

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ellenton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Onsite parking and complimentary valet parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.thewhiskeyjoes.com/whiskey-joes-manatee-river-ellenton-fl
Phone number
(941) 263-3111
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

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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Appetizers

Joe's Pile of Nachos$11.99

Conch Fritters$13.99

Chips and Queso Dip$8.99

Island Crab Cake$16.99

Coconut Mahi Nuggets$15.99

FireCracker Shrimp$13.99

Gator Bites$15.99

World Famous Wings

Loaded Island Fries$13.99

Salads

Caribbean Cobb$16.99

Tacos

Joe's Fish Tacos$12.99

Firecracker Shrimp Tacos$12.99

Pulled Pork Tacos$12.99

Blackened Chicken Tacos$12.99

Island Handhelds

Signature Burger$13.99

Smokin' Bacon Burger$14.99

Blackened Chicken Sandwich$15.99

Island Pork Sandwich$16.99

Grand Grouper Sandwich$18.99

Crab Cake Sandwich$17.99

Joe's Favorites

Swashbuckler Basket$24.99

Islas Carnitas$13.99

Ole Fashion Fish & Chips$18.99

Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast$16.99

Sides

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Crispy Fries

Island Rice & Black Beans

Garden Salad

Sweet Plantains

Dessert

Key Lime Pie$6.99

Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae$7.99

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Whiskey Joe's Manatee River restaurant rated?

Does Whiskey Joe's Manatee River offer gift cards?

Is Whiskey Joe's Manatee River currently accepting reservations?

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