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Whiskey River
134 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
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Main Menu
Hamburgers or Chicken
Includes your choice of 1 side: Shoestring fries, cottage cheese, or coleslaw. Substitute Onion Rings for $1.49. Substitute cheese balls for $3.49 or side salad for $2.99. Gluten free bun available for $2.49
Santa Fe Burger*
$9.49
1/3 lb. patty with cheddar cheese, Pico de Gallo, on a toasted bun with Cajun mayo
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Chunky Nutty Burger*
$9.49
1/3 lb. patty with American cheese and a fried egg with chunky peanut butter on a toasted bun
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Big Hawaiian Burger*
$9.49
1/3 lb. patty with ghost pepper cheese, grilled pineapple ring and house smoked ham served on a toasted bun with Cajun mayo
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Whiskey "Fire" Burger*
$10.99
1/3 lb. patty seasoned with cayenne, topped with ghost pepper cheese, caramelized onions, fresh sliced jalapenos and our secret "Fire" sauce. Served on a toasted bun
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
House Made Veggie Burger
$9.99
Made in house with black beans, corn, onions, green peppers, sunflower seeds and seasonings with your choice of cheese (American, Swiss American or pepper jack)
Mushroom & Swiss Burger*
$9.99
1/3 lb. patty with Swiss American cheese, mushrooms and special sauce on a toasted bun
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Fried Mac & Cheese Burger*
$9.99
1/3 lb. patty topped with fried Mac & Cheese, Swiss American and American cheese. Served on a toasted bun
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Jalapeno Popper Burger*
$9.99
1/3 lb. patty topped with pepper jack cheese and roasted jalapenos on a toasted bun with cream cheese spread
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Whiskey Burger*
$10.99
1/3 lb. patty served on Texas Toast topped with ham, pepper jack cheese and a sunny side up egg
Cowboy Burger*
$9.99
1/3 lb. patty topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, crispy onion rings and our secret BBQ sauce on a toasted bun
Patty Melt*
$9.49
1/3 lb. patty topped with grilled onions and Swiss cheese on a toasted marble rye bread
Breakfast Burger*
$10.99
1/3 lb. patty topped with crispy hash browns, a sunny side up egg, bacon and American cheese on Texas Toast
Classic Cheeseburger*
$8.49
1 /3 lb. patty topped with American cheese
- Add Bacon For
- $1.00
Starters
Pepper Jack Cheeseballs
$7.99Cheddar Cheese Balls
$7.99Onion Rings
$6.99Fried Pickles
$6.99Breaded Mushrooms
$7.49French Fries
$3.49Homemade Potato Chips & Dip
$5.49Popcorn Shrimp
$7.49
Plain or tossed in Buffalo sauce
Chips & Salsa
$5.49
Tortilla chips made to order and our own homemade salsa
- Add Queso For
- $1.99
Mexican Nachos
$9.49
Fresh fried tortilla chips loaded with ground beef, nacho cheese, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos & sour cream. Salsa served on the side
Chicken Wings
(10) chicken wings tossed in your choice of hot sauce, sweet and spicy bbq, regular bbq, or just plain naked!
- (20) Wings For $12.99
BBQ Pork Egg Rolls
$7.49
Our own smoked pork, secret bbq sauce and cheese rolled into a wonton shell then fried
Southwest Egg Rolls
$7.49
A delicious Tex-Mex blend of cheese and chicken. Served with Mexi-Ranch
Reuben Egg Rolls
$7.49
Diced Corned Beef, sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese made into an egg roll. Served with 1000 Island dressing for dipping
Veggie Quesadilla
$10.49
Two huge flour tortilla shells loaded with cheese, onions, tomatoes and green peppers. Half order only
Chicken Quesadilla
Two huge flour tortilla shells filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions and tomatoes. Topped with sour cream and fresh salsa. Half order only
- $11.99
- Chili Cup $3.49
- Bowl $4.49
Hot Dogs
Served with one side: Shoestring fries, cottage cheese or coleslaw
Chili Dog
$7.99
All beef hot dog piled high with chili, onions and cheddar cheese
Mac & Cheese Dog
$7.99
All beef hot dog loaded with mac and cheese!
Chicago Dog
$7.99
All beef hot dog with tons of fresh ingredients: relish, sport peppers, mustard, pickle spear, tomatoes, diced onions and celery salt
Salads
Dressings: Ranch, French, honey mustard, blue cheese, 1000 island, Italian; *Extra dressing $0.69
Taco Salad
$8.99
A large fried tortilla shell filled with iceberg lettuce, ground beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh salsa
Chicken Tender or Grilled Chicken Salad
$8.99
Iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, two crispy chicken strips and croutons
Chef Salad
$8.99
Iceberg lettuce topped with American and Swiss cheese, deli ham, tomatoes, hard boiled egg and croutons
Sandwiches
Served with one side: Shoestring fries, cottage cheese, or coleslaw. Substitute onion rings for $1.49. Gluten free bun available for $2.49. Sub cheese balls for $3.49. Sub side salad for $2.99
Reuben
$9.99
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on toasted marble rye bread
Philly Steak*
$8.99
Tender beef grilled with onions and green peppers then topped with melted cheese on a toasted bun
Breaded Tenderloin
$9.49
A huge pork tenderloin, hand breaded daily
Grilled Tenderloin
$8.99
Freshly seasoned and grilled pork tenderloin
Grilled Cheese
$6.99
Tons of American cheese on toasted Texas Toast
- Add Deli Ham For
- $2.00
Chicken Sandwich
$4.99
Chicken strips served on Texas Toast and topped with bacon, pepper jack cheese and Mexi-Ranch sauce
Smoked Ham Sandwich
$8.99
Our own slow smoked ham served on a warm bun. Choose American, nacho, Swiss cheese or plain
Fish & Chips
$8.49
Beer Battered cod served with French fries
Italian Roast Beef
$9.49
Slow cooked roast beef, Giardiniera and melted mozzarella piled high on a toasted Hoagie
Chicken Philly
$8.99
Grilled chicken breast, onions and green peppers topped with Swiss cheese served on a toasted Hoagie
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
$8.99
Our own tender smoked pork served with secret original bbq sauce. Sweet and spicy bbq on request
Grinder
$9.49
Italian Sausage and homemade marinara topped with tons of melted mozzarella cheese on a toasted Hoagie
Chicken Strips
$8.99
Breaded chicken strips with your choice of dipping sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$8.99
Seasoned chicken breast served on a toasted Kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo
- Add Bacon or Swiss Cheese for
- $0.99
French Dip
$9.49
Tender roasted beef with melted Provolone and Au Jus for dipping
Pot Roast Sandwich
$9.49
Tender Pot Roast piled high on a hoagie, topped with melted Provolone Cheese and Southwest sauce
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$8.99
Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in our own buffalo sauce then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Served with ranch
B.L.T.
$8.99
Bacon, lettuce, tomato on Texas Toast
- Add Cheese For
- $0.99
Lunch Specials
11 am to 4 pm
Monday - Grinder & Fries
$8.49Tuesday - Taco with Chips and Salsa
$6.00Wednesday - Breaded Tenderloin
$8.49Thursday - Pot Roast Sandwich
$8.49Friday - Italian Roast Beef
$8.49Saturday - French Dip
$8.49Sunday - Breakfast and Bloody Mary Bar
$10.00
Includes: 3 egg omelet, hash browns, Texas Toast and one trip through the Bloody Mary bar. Available 10am-2pm
Sunday Funday
Wells
$3.00
Old Milwaukee, Keystone Light, and Hamm's; 7pm-2am
Crappy Beer Cans
$2.00
Old Milwaukee, Keystone Light, and Hamm's; 7pm-2am
20 Wings
$11.00
6pm-1 am; dine in only
Bloody Mary Bar and Breakfast
$10.00
10am-2pm
Shots of Fireball
$3.00
7pm-2am
Free Pool All Night!
Mule Monday
$1 Off Any Mule
Shots of Fireball
$3.00
8pm-2am
20 Wings
$11.00
6pm-1 am; dine in only
Free Pool All Night!
Taco Tuesday
Dos Equis or Corona
$3.50Tequila Shots
$3.00Margaritas
$5.00Taco with Chips and Salsa
$6.00Wheat Beer Wednesday
Wheat Beer Pints
$4.00Captain and Apple Pie Shots
$3.00Bombs
$4.00
8pm-1 am
Grinder and Fries
$8.00
6pm-8pm; dine in only
"2 Fer" Thursday
"2 Fer" Wells and Domestic Bottles
$6.00Whiskey River Irish Cream
$3.50Burger and French Fries
$6.00
6pm-8pm; dine in only
F.a.w.
Fridays After Work 3pm-6pm. Free Chips and Salsa with Beer Purchase
Wells and Domestic Bottles
$2.75Sports Special
During All IA State Basketball Games
Domestic Beer Bucket
$15.00
with Homemade Chips and Dip
Apple Pie Shots
$3.00Late Night Menu
Breaded Mushrooms
$7.25Onion Rings
$6.50Cheeseballs
$7.50Fried Pickles
$7.00Chips & Salsa
$5.25French Fries
$3.50Southwest Egg Rolls
$7.25BBQ Pork Egg Rolls
$7.25Reuben Egg Rolls
$7.25Pepper Jack Cheeseballs
$8.00Chicken Wings (10)
$9.00Chicken Wings (20)
$12.50Popcorn Shrimp
$7.00
Plain or Buffalo
Fish & Chips
$8.25Breaded Tenderloin
$9.00Chicken Strips
$8.75Shrimp Basket
$9.25Pizza Burger
$8.50
*Consumer advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood may increase the risk of food borne illness
Sunday Funday
Wells
$3.00
7pm - 2am; Old Milwaukee, Keystone Light, Miller High Life, and Hamm's
Crappy Beer Cans
$2.00
7pm - 2am; Old Milwaukee, Keystone Light, Miller High Life, and Hamm's
20 Wings
$11.00
dine in only
Bloody Mary Bar and Breakfast
$10.00
10am - 2pm
Shots of Fireball
$3.00
7 pm-2 am
Free Pool All Night!
Mule Monday
$1 Off Any Mule
Shots of Fireball
$3.00
8pm - 2am
20 Wings
$11.00
dine in only
Free Pool All Night!
Taco Tuesday
Dos Equis or Corona
$3.50Tequila Shots
$3.00Margaritas
$5.00Taco with Chips and Salsa
$6.00Wheat Beer Wednesday
Wheat Beer Pints
$4.00Captain and Apple Pie Shots
$3.00Bombs
$4.00
8 pm - 1 am
Grinder and Fries
$8.00
dine in only
"2 Fer" Thursday
"2 FER" Wells and Domestic Bottles
$6.00Whiskey River Irish Cream
$3.50Burger and Fries
$6.00
6pm-8pm; dine in only
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Bar
Irish
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
10:00am - 2:00am
About Us
Whiskey River is well known in Ames, IA for their wide variety of American food at affordable prices in a great bar atmosphere. You can dine in or order take out. We pride ourselves on flavorful food, generous portions, original recipes, and friendly service. We have a generous selection of over 170 different liquors, wines, and a wide range of over 60 beers with 12 on tap. Our building is new with a fresh, modern look to accommodate our growing base of customers.