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Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
5315 19th St E
Ellenton, FL 34222
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Thirsty? We have a wide variety of beers and liquors! Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 3pm to 6pm. Drink Specials starting at $3 and Half Off Select Appetizers! Cheers!
Appetizers
Joe's Boneless Fried Chicken
$13.99
House-made beer battered chicken, fried to perfection. Smothered in your choice of Buffalo, Whiskey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Mango Habanero
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
Joe's Pile of Nachos
$11.99
Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $4.00
- Add Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork
- $5.00
- Add Blackened Shrimp
- $7.00
Whiskey Joe's "Calamar-Ty"
$15.99
Crisp calamari strips, banana peppers, onions, chipotle mayo
All American Sliders
$12.99
Caramelized onions, pickle, American cheese
Gator Bites
$15.99
Alligator nuggets, fried garlic pickles, chipotle mayo
Coconut Mahi Nuggets
$15.99
Coconut-battered and fried golden, coconut rum sauce
Firecracker Shrimp
$13.99
House-made beer battered shrimp, Thai chili, sriracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions
Conch Fritters
$13.99
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro
Steamed Mussels*
$14.99
Simmered in garlic butter, white wine, tomatoes, toasted garlic bread, lemon juice
World Famous Wings*
Buffalo, Whiskey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Mango Habanero
- (10) $16.99
- (20) $29.99
Dippin' Shrimp
$13.99
Shrimp sautéed in white wine and garlic butter, pico de gallo, garlic bread to dip. Finished with Chipotle or Citrus Lemon Butter
Chargrilled Oysters on the Half Shell*
Char-grilled buttery nuggets of joy. Plump oysters, garlic butter, Parmesan & Romano cheese
- Half Dozen $13.99
- Full Dozen $24.99
Loaded Island Fries
$13.99
Island seasoned sweet potato waffle fries, signature BBQ pulled pork, chopped bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, sharp cheese sauce, strawberry-guava BBQ drizzle
Raw Bar
Served with lemon horseradish and cocktail sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell*
- Half Dozen $13.99
- Full Dozen $24.99
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail*
Simmered with an island flair, served chilled!
- 1/2 Lb $14.99
- Full Pound $26.99
½ Dozen Oysters & ½ Lb of Jumbo Shrimp*
- For Both $24.99
Salads & Soup
Add-ons: Grilled Chicken $4, Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5, Blackened Shrimp $7
Signature Salad*
$11.99
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, jicama, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, blue cheese, dried cranberries, strawberry balsamic dressing
vegetarian
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
Homemade Spicy Island Gumbo*
Loaded with local seafood, andouille sausage with a Caribbean kick
- Cup $4.99
- Bowl $7.99
Tacos
Two Tacos served with Chips and Salsa
Joe's Fish Tacos
$12.49
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe's special sauce
Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
$12.49
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli
Pulled Pork Tacos
$12.49
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
Blackened Chicken Tacos
$12.49
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream
Island Handhelds
Served on toasted brioche buns with crispy fries and a garlic pickle spear
Signature Burger
$13.99
Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato
Tiki Cheeseburger
$12.99
Classic American cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato
Smokin' Bacon Burger
$14.99
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
BBQ Loaded Burger
$14.99
Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork, Pepper jack cheese, crispy onion straws
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
$15.99
Pepper jack cheese, crispy 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
From the Sea
Add any of the following items to your Entrée: Grilled Chicken $4 | Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5 | Blackened Shrimp $7
Swashbuckler Basket
$24.99
Beer battered jumbo shrimp, scallops, and pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw
Cajun Seafood Pasta
$24.99
Blackened shrimp, scallops, steamed mussels, white wine, fresh tomatoes, Cajun spices, garlic bread
Crab & Shrimp Topped Atlantic Salmon
$24.99
Lemon-butter garlic sauce, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Jammin' Jambalaya*
$18.99
Whiskey Joe's go to dish. Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions simmered in our spicy broth, served with island rice
Mahi Mahi*
$25.99
Blackened or grilled served with citrus lemon shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans, plantains
Ole Fashioned Fish & Chips
$18.99
Beer battered pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw
N'awlin's Cajun Steamed Shrimp
Louisiana andouille sausage, potatoes, fresh corn, secret seasoning
- $15.99
- Family-Sized for 4ppl $59.99
Grouper*
$25.99
Blackened, grilled, or fried served with chipotle shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans, plantains
Jumbo Shrimp*
$23.99
8 Skewered shrimp blackened, grilled, or fried, served with island rice, black beans, plantains
Crab & Shrimp Topped Grouper
$31.99
Lemon-butter garlic sauce, pico de gallo, island rice, plantains
On the Shore
Add any of the following items to your Entrée: Grilled Chicken $4 | Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5 | Blackened Shrimp $7
Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin*
$27.99
Crispy fries, Key lime chimichurri aioli
Islas Carnitas
$13.99
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Mac and Cheese
$13.99
Cavatappi pasta tossed in our rich cheese sauce, buttered bread crumbs, garlic bread
vegetarian
Strawberry-Guava Rib Basket*
Slow cooked ribs with a strawberry-guava BBQ glaze, crispy fries, coleslaw
- Jr Basket $13.99
- Full Basket $18.99
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
$4.99 or substitute for $2
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, 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, sprinkles
Joe's Juice
Joe's Juice
$12.00
If you're looking to Wrastle an alligator, then you'll need this! Joe the Gator's favorite spirits that packs a Punch served in a 22oz souvenir cup
*Can be prepared Gluten Free
Appetizers
Joe's Pile of Nachos
$13.99
Tortilla chips, queso, shredded cheese, spicy beef, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños
Chips and Queso Dip
$8.99
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, served with tri-colored tortilla chips
- Add Spicy Beef or Guacamole
- $3.99
World Famous Wings*
Buffalo, Island BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Mango Habanero
- 1/2 Lb $16.99
- 1 Lb $29.99
All American Sliders
$12.99
Caramelized onions, pickle, and American cheese
Gator Bites
$15.99
Alligator nuggets with fried garlic pickles and chipotle aioli
Coconut Mahi Nuggets
$15.99
Coconut-battered and fried golden. Served with sweet chile sauce
Loaded Island Fries
$13.99
Island seasoned sweet potato waffle fries topped with our signature BBQ pulled pork, chopped bacon, shredded cheese and green onions finished with a sharp cheese sauce and strawberry-guava BBQ drizzle
Salads
Joe's Gator Bowl
$15.99
Like nowhere else! A giant tomato tortilla shell filled with crisp lettuce seasoned taco meat, roasted corn salsa, pico de gallo, jalapeños & colby jack cheese finished with a cilantro-lime sour cream
Caribbean Cobb*
$16.99
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, smoked bacon, mango salsa, blue cheese, tomato, with house-made avocado ranch dressing
Salad Additions
Add any of the following items to your Salad
Crispy Bacon
$4.00Pulled Pork
$5.00Chicken
$7.00Scallop Skewer
$7.00Jumbo Shrimp
$8.00Fried Gator
$9.00Grouper
$9.00Soups
Homemade Spicy Island Gumbo*
Loaded with fresh local seafood and andouille sausage with a Caribbean kick
- Cup $4.99
- Bowl $7.99
Tacos
Served with Chips and Salsa
Joe's Fish Tacos
Fried, blackened, or grilled Mahi with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, and Joe's special sauce
- Two $12.49
- Three $16.49
Tampa Bay Shrimp Tacos
Grilled and chilled mojito-dusted shrimp, guacamole, leaf lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime sour cream
- Two $12.99
- Three $16.49
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Slow simmered buffalo chicken with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, pico de gallo, and topped with cilantro lime sour cream
- Two $12.49
- Three $16.49
Big Juicy Burgers
Double-decker burger served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, crispy fries and a garlic dill pickle spear. No substitutions
Signature
$14.99
Crispy bacon, American cheese and crispy onions
Tiki Cheese Burger
$12.99
Classic American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion
Whiskey Burger In Paradise
$14.99
Topped with rum glazed pineapple, strawberry-guava BBQ, pepper jack and crisp bacon
House Favorites
Swashbuckler Basket
$24.99
Fried jumbo shrimp, scallops, and white fish served with fries and coleslaw
Ole Fashion Fish & Chips
$18.99
Beer-battered pollack with our famous fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce
Joe's Islas Carnitas
Roasted pork burritos smothered in cheeses, enchilada sauce, served over island rice, black beans with pico de gallo and sour cream
- Two $12.99
- Three $15.99
House Favorites Additions
Add any of the following items to your House Favorite Entrée
Crispy Bacon
$4.00Chicken
$7.00Jumbo Shrimp
$8.00Fried Gator
$9.00Grouper
$9.00Sandwiches
Served on a toasted brioche bun with crispy fries and garlic dill pickle spear. Add Crispy Bacon $4
Jammin' Jerk Chicken Sandwich
$15.99
Grilled and jerk basted topped with pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and coconut rum glazed pineapple
Joe's Island Pork Sandwich
$16.99
Slow roasted in-house pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry-guava BBQ sauce topped with crispy onion straws and smokehouse slaw
Grand Grouper Sandwich
$18.99
Beer-battered, grilled or blackened grouper, lettuce, tomato
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
Thirsty?
We have a wide variety of beers and liquors! May We Recommend:
Draught Beer
Whiskey Joe's Red, Whiskey Joe's Blonde
House Wines
Proud to Feature Line 29 by the Glass or Bottle. Plus Cocktails!
*Can be prepared Gluten Free
Local Favorites
Hurricane Juice
$10.49
Bacardi Rum, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Float of Trader Vic's Dark Rum
Shanghai Red's Rum Runner
$10.49
Our signature Rum Runner made with RumHaven Coconut Rum, Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum, Blackberry Liqueur, Orange and Pineapple Juices topped with a Float of Dark Rum
Moscow Mule
$12.49
New Amsterdam Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Bahama Mama
$10.49
RumHaven Rum, Gionelli Banana Liqueur, Pineapple and Orange Juice, Grenadine
Strawberry Mule
$12.49
Florida Cane Plant City Strawberry Vodka, Strawberry, Lime, Ginger Beer
Painkiller
$10.49
Trader Vic's Dark Rum, REAL Coconut, Pineapple Juice and a Splash of Orange Juice
Tropical
Gator Juice
$9.49
Captain Morgan, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Float of Dark Rum
Gator Killer
$11.49
1800 Coconut Tequila, Blue Curacao, REAL Coco, Pineapple Juice, Yellow Red Bull
Frozen
Ultimate Piña Colada
$16.49
Blue Chair Bay Pineapple Rum Cream, Pineapple Juice, REAL Coco. Served in your very own Pineapple
Banana Colada
$10.49
RumHaven Rum, Gionelli Banana Liqueur, Banana Purée
Mudslide
$10.49
New Amsterdam Vodka, Kahlua, Bailey's
Miami Vice
$11.49
Half Piña Colada & Half Strawberry Daiquiri
Piña Colada
$10.49
RumHaven Rum, Patron Pineapple Citronage, Piña Colada Mix
Strawberry Daiquiri
$10.49
Rum and Strawberry Purée
True Blue
$10.49
Club Caribe Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, REAL Coco, REAL Pineapple
Beach Front Frozen Mango Mojito
$11.49
Club Caribe Mango Rum, Mango Purée, Fresh Mint
Club Caribe
Add a $2 Floater of Trader Vic's Dark Rum or Captain Morgan Rum to any Cocktail
Joe's Spiced Colada
$10.49
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, blended perfectly with Pineapple and Coconut Juices
Black Cherry Mojito
$11.49
Club Caribe Lemon Rum, REAL Black Cherry Purée, Lime, Splash of Lime Juice, muddled and topped with Sprite
Whiskey Joe's Punch
$10.49
Club Caribe Pineapple Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Grenadine and Sprite
Rum Runner
$10.49
Club Caribe Pineapple and Banana Rum, Banana Blackberry Cordial, Pineapple and Orange Juice, Float of Trader Vic's Dark Rum
Whiskey Joe's Lemon Aid
$10.49
Club Caribe Lemon Rum, Our Special Lemon-aide topped with Lemon Lime Soda
Beach Front Frozen Mango Mojito
$11.49
Club Caribe Mango Rum, Mango Purée, Fresh Mint
Raspberry Orange Cooler
$10.49
Club Caribe Raspberry Rum, Club Caribe Citrus Rum, Pineapple and Cranberry Juice, Splash of Sprite
True Blue
$10.49
Club Caribe Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao Liquor, REAL Coco, REAL Pineapple
Razz Lemonade
$10.49
Club Caribe Raspberry Rum, Triple Sec, Splash of S&S, topped with Lemon Lime Soda
Sangrias
Blanca
$10.49
Chardonnay, St. Germain, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Fresh Fruit
Roja
$10.49
Canyon Road Merlot, E&J Brandy, Agave Nectar, Orange and Cranberry Juice, Fresh Fruit
Margaritas
Ultimate Pineapple
$16.49
El Jimador, Patron Pineapple Citronage, Pineapple Juice, REAL Pineapple, S&S, Lime Juice. Served Frozen in your very own Fresh Pineapple
Skinny
$11.49
Milagro Tequila, Agave Nectar, Lime, on the Rocks
Dave's
$13.49
Our Founder's Signature Margarita Made with Milagro Reposado, Cointreau, Lime, Float of Grand Marnier
Rocky Point
$11.49
Camarena Silver, Triple Sec, S&S, Lime Juice, Splash of OJ
Coconut
$12.49
1800 Coconut Tequila, Triple Sec, S&S, Lime Juice
Mango
$12.49
Jose Cuervo Silver, Triple Sec, REAL Mango, S&S, Lime Juice
Ultimate Patron
$13.49
Patron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur, S&S, Lime and Orange Juice
Strawberry
$12.49
Jose Cuervo Silver, Triple Sec, REAL Strawberry, S&S, Lime Juice
Tampa Bay
$11.49
El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Fresh S&S, Triple Sec, shaken with Fresh Lime
Passion Fruit
$12.99
Milagro Silver Tequila, REAL Passion Fruit, Fresh S&S, Triple Sec, shaken with Fresh Lime
Build Your Own Margarita
Make Any Margarita a Corona-Rita (excluding the Skinny margarita) $3. Add a Flavor For $1 - Blackberry, Black Cherry, Blueberry, Coconut, Mango, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Strawberry. Pick Your Tequila:
El Jimador, Camarena Silver
$11.00Milagro Silver, Cuervo Silver
$12.00Patron Silver, Don Julio Blanco
$13.00Mojitos
Original
$11.49
Bacardi Rum, Muddled Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, topped with Soda Water
Wild Berry
$11.49
Bacardi Rum, Agave Nectar, Mint, Seasonal Berries
Citrus
$11.00
Club Caribe Lemon, Muddled Mint and Orange, Limes, Simple Syrup, topped with Soda Water
Blackberry
$11.49
Blue Chair Bay White Rum, Muddled Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Blackberry, topped with Soda Water
Coconut
$11.49
Club Caribe Coconut, Muddled Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Coco, topped with Soda Water
Pineapple
$11.49
Club Caribe Pineapple, Muddled Mint and Pineapple, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Pineapple, topped with Soda Water
Raspberry
$11.49
Club Caribe Raspberry, Muddled Mint and Raspberries, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Raspberry, topped with Soda Water
Strawberry
$11.49
Bacardi Dragon Berry, Muddled Mint and Strawberries, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Strawberry, topped with Soda Water
Mango
$11.49
Club Caribe Mango, Muddled Mint and Mango, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Mango, topped with Soda Water
On Tap
Line 39, Chardonnay, California
- Gls $8.00
- Btl $30.00
Line 39, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Gls $8.00
- Btl $30.00
Additional
William Wycliff Brut, California
- Gls $9.00
- Btl $34.00
Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
- Gls $11.00
Canyon Road, Pinot Grigio, California
- Gls $9.00
- Btl $34.00
Sunseeker, Rosé, California
- Gls $10.00
- Btl $38.00
Kendall Jackson 'Vintner's Reserve', Chardonnay, California
- Gls $10.00
- Btl $38.00
Francis Ford Coppola Votre Sante, Pinot Noir, Sonoma
- Gls $10.00
- Btl $38.00
Canyon Road, Merlot, California
- Gls $8.00
- Btl $30.00
Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Gls $10.00
- Btl $38.00
Hard Seltzer
White Claw
$6.00
Choice of one of the following: Mango, Black Cherry, Lime
High Noon
$6.00
Choice of one of the following: Watermelon, Grapefruit
Draft Beer
Whiskey Joe's Blonde
$4.99Whiskey Joe's Red
$4.99Bud Light
$4.99Coors Light
$4.99Michelob Ultra
$4.99Miller Lite
$4.99Yuengling
$4.99Landshark
$5.49Corona
$6.49Dos Equis Amber
$6.49Kona Big Wave
$6.49Modelo Especial
$6.49Stella
$6.49Pabst Blue Ribbon
$3.99Craft Draft
Motorworks Pulp Friction
$8.49
"American IPA" Minimal Head, Beautiful Dark Golden Color. Intoxicating Smell of Grapefruit. Heavy Grapefruit Taste
Big Top Hazy Highwire
$8.49
"New England IPA" Citra, Warrior, Mosaic Hops
Golden Road Mango Cart
$8.49
"Fruit and Field Beer" A Light, Refreshing Wheat Ale with Lots of Fresh Mango and a Pleasant, Slightly Tart Finish
Blue Moon
$7.49Jai Lai
$8.49Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing
$7.49
"New England IPA" Unfiltered, Unprocessed and Raw - to Let all The FruitForward Hop Flavors Shine
Bottles & Cans
Budweiser
$5.49Bud Light
$5.49Coors Light
$5.49Michelob Ultra
$5.49Miller Lite
$5.49Yuengling
$5.49Pacifico
$5.49Corona
$6.49Corona Light
$6.49Corona Premier
$6.49Dos Equis Lager
$6.49Heineken
$6.49Guinness
$6.49Labatt Blue
$6.493 Daughters Key Lime
$6.49Funky Buddah Floridian
$6.49Funky Buddah Hop Gun
$6.49Angry Orchard
$6.49Lagunitas IPA
$7.49St. Archer Gold
$7.49Fat Tire
$6.49O' Douls (Non Alcoholic)
$5.49Heineken 0.0 (Non Alcoholic)
$5.49Happy Hour
Monday to Thursday 3pm to 6pm; No substitutions to happy hour items listed
Busch and Busch Light Can Specials
$2.00Domestic Draft Beer
$3 (Non-Craft)
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Bud Light
Whiskey Joe's Blonde or Red
Yuengling
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup Pie
$6.99
Oreo cookie pie crust filled with rich chocolate mousse, topped with crushed peanut butter cups, whipped cream and drizzled with peanut butter, chocolate and caramel sauces
Key Lime Pie
$6.99
A Florida classic baked in house, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and a slice of lime
Alligator Brownie Skillet
$7.99
In house baked chocolate brownie topped with chocolate sauces, mint chocolate chip ice cream, whipped cream and topped off with a cherry
Joe's Bananas Foster
$10.99
Our signature dessert featuring pound cake topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, sliced bananas, Joe's caramel rum sauce, candied pecans and whipped cream