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    Manatee River - Whiskey Joe's

    5315 19th St E

    Ellenton, FL 34222


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    Appetizers
    Salads & Soups
    From The Sea
    On The Shore
    Handhelds
    Tacos
    Sides
    Desserts
    Sips of Sunshine
    Hold the Alcohol
    Bottles & Cans
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Gator Bites

      Alligator nuggets, fried garlic pickles, chipotle mayo.
      $17.99
    • Smokin' Bacon Burger

      Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
      $18.99
    • Joe's Pile of Nachos

      Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños.
      $15.99

    Appetizers

    • Joe's Boneless Fried Chicken

      House-made beer-battered chicken, in your choice of Buffalo, strawberry guava BBQ, garlic & parmesan or mango & habanero.
      $14.99
    • Shrimp And Bay Scallop Ceviche

      Marinated in fresh lemon-lime juice, tossed with tomatoes, red onions, avocado, cilantro, served with tortilla chip
      $15.99
    • Crab And Shrimp Dip

      Lump crab & Gulf shrimp, roasted garlic, melted cheeses, toasted breadcrumbs, fresh chives, served with garlic toast.
      $16.99
    • Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos

      Wonton chips tossed in furikake, fresh mango and pineapple salsa, Thai chili aioli
      $17.99
    • Chips And Queso Dip

      Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, tortilla chips.
      $9.99
    • Whiskey Joe's "Calamar-TY"

      Crisp calamari strips, banana peppers, onions, chipotle mayo.
      $15.99
    • All-American Sliders

      Caramelized onions, pickle, American cheese, secret sauce.
      $14.99
    • World-Famous Wings

      Buffalo, strawberry guava BBQ, garlic & parmesan or mango & habanero.
      $17.99+
    • Gator Bites

      Alligator nuggets, fried garlic pickles, chipotle mayo.
      $17.99
    • Firecracker Shrimp

      House-made beer-battered shrimp, sweet Thai chili sriracha aioli, fried green peppers, toasted sesame seeds, scallions.
      $15.99
    • Joe's Pile of Nachos

      Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños.
      $15.99
    • Coconut Shrimp

      Ginger-orange marmalade, pickled fresno peppers
      $17.99
    • Cajun Red Crab Claws

      1 lb red crab claws sautéed with chipotle butter
      $24.99

    Salads & Soups

    • Signature Salad

      Spring greens and crisp lettuce, jicama, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, red onions, strawberry balsamic dressing
      $13.99
    • Caribean Cobb

      Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, crispy smoked bacon, mango salsa, blue cheese, tomato, house-made avocado ranch dressing
      $18.99
    • Tuna Poke Salad

      Spring mix, cabbage, cucumber, jicama, furikake, onions, mango, wonton strips, poke sauce, sriracha drizzle, sesame seeds
      $16.99
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Romaine hearts, Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons
      $13.99
    • Homemade Spicy Island Gumbo

      Loaded with local seafood, andouille sausage with a Caribbean kick
      $6.99+
    • New England Clam Chowder

      Loaded with clams, bacon, potatoes, onions
      $6.99+

    From The Sea

    • Swashbuckler Basket

      House-made beer-battered jumbo shrimp, scallops, pollock, crispy fries, coleslaw
      $30.99
    • Cajun Seafood Pasta

      Blackened shrimp, scallops, steamed mussels, white wine, tomatoes, Cajun spices, garlic bread
      $25.99
    • Jammin' Jambalaya

      Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, spicy broth, island rice
      $23.99
    • Lobster Tail Dinner

      Two grilled cold water lobster tails, garlic & herb butter, Yukon Gold mash, broccoli & broccolini
      $37.99
    • Lemon Butter Salmon

      Lemon & caper butter, Yukon Gold mash, broccoli & broccolini
      $29.99
    • Ole Fashioned Fish & Chips

      House-made beer-battered pollock, crispy fries, coleslaw
      $23.99
    • Grouper

      Blackened, grilled, or fried, fresh mango & pineapple salsa, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, sweet plantains.
      $30.99
    • Jumbo Shrimp

      Blackened, grilled, or fried, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, sweet plantains.
      $25.99
    • Joe's Seafood Boil

      Snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn, tossed in Joe’s secret butter blend of garlic and spice.
      $38.99
    • Crab & Shrimp Grouper

      Blackened grouper topped with shrimp, sweet blue crab, melted cheeses, toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan, with Yukon Gold mash, broccoli & bro
      $34.99
    • Coconut-Crusted Snapper

      Fresh mango & pineapple salsa, sweet chili sauce, cilantro-lime rice, sweet plantains
      $29.99
    • Lobster Mac and Cheese

      Conchiglie pasta, four cheese sauce, lobster claw meat served with garlic bread
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.99

    On The Shore

    • Wagyu Butcher's Cut Steak 8oz

      Served with Yukon Gold mash, broccoli & broccolini, and herb butter.
      $38.99
    • Black Angus 14 Oz Ribeye

      Served with Yukon Gold mash, broccoli & broccolini, and herb butter.
      $43.99
    • Islas Carnitas

      Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
      $19.99
    • Strawberry Guava Ribs

      Slow-cooked ribs with our signature strawberry guava BBQ glaze, crispy fries, coleslaw
      $23.99+
    • Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast

      Marinated in fresh garlic and ginger, topped with a caramelized teriyaki-glazed pineapple ring, cilantro-lime rice, broccoli & broccolini
      $20.99

    Handhelds

    • Signature Burger

      Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato
      $16.99
    • Smokin' Bacon Burger

      Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
      $18.99
    • Cheesiest Burger

      Blend of brisket, short rib, and chuck, smothered in melted cheddar, pepper jack, creamy queso, lettuce, tomato, onions, secret sauce
      $19.99
    • Blazin Blue Burger

      Blend of brisket, short rib, and chuck, habanero bacon jam, blue cheese, lettuce, fried onion straws, tomato
      $19.99
    • Stacked Jerked Turkey Club

      Fried pickle chips, smoked bacon, jerk mayo, lettuce, tomato, toasted ciabatta bread
      $17.99
    • Grand Grouper Sandwich

      Blackened, grilled, or beer battered, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, served on ciabatta bread
      $25.99
    • The Honey Heat Wave

      Crispy fried chicken breast, sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, pickles, slaw
      $17.99
    • Blackened Chicken Sandwich

      Pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion
      $17.99
    • Island Pork Sandwich

      Slow-roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry guava BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw
      $18.99

    Tacos

    • Joe's Fish Tacos

      Mahi-mahi blackened, grilled, or fried, with coleslaw, mango & pineapple salsa, Joe’s special sauce
      $23.99
    • Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

      House-made beer-battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili sriracha aioli, black sesame seeds
      $23.99
    • Pulled Pork Tacos

      Signature strawberry guava BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
      $20.99
    • Chipotle Chicken Tacos

      Pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream
      $20.99

    Sides

    • Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Side

      $7.99
    • Crispy Fries - Side

      $7.99
    • Cilantro Lime Rise & Black Beans - Side

      $7.99
    • Mac & Cheese - Side

      $7.99
    • Sweet Plantains - Side

      $7.99
    • Broccoli & Broccolini - Side

      $7.99
    • Yukon Gold Mash - Side

      $7.99

    Desserts

    • Key Lime Pie

      A Florida classic. Tangy Key lime filling and buttery graham cracker crust, topped with torched meringue, raspberry melba, and a dollop of whipped cream
      $11.99
    • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

      Fresh cut pineapple sautéed in brown sugar and dark rum, vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream
      $11.99
    • Warm Brownie Sundae

      Vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, hot fudge drizzle, whipped cream, pirouette rolled cookie, chocolate-dipped vanilla ice cream bar
      $15.99

    Sips of Sunshine

    • See Ya Later Gator

      Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Parrot Bay Spiced Rum, with orange and pineapple juices, grenadine, float of Myer’s Dark Rum
      $14.00
    • Manatee Margarita

      Cazadores Blanco Tequila, citrus liqueur, margarita mix, fresh lime juice, salt
      $13.00
    • Getting Barreled

      A wild mix of 151 Rum, Svedka Vodka, blue citrus liqueur, peach, lime, pineapple juice, and Sprite, packed into a 22 oz souvenir cup — sweet, strong, and brewed for sunshine and bad decisions.
      $15.00

    Hold the Alcohol

    • Freckles

      House lemonade, fresh strawberry and mint
      $9.00
    • Beach Therapy

      A frozen blend of creamy coconut and golden pineapple
      $9.00
    • Tropical Kiss

      A frozen blend of fresh strawberry and lime
      $9.00

    Bottles & Cans

    • Keel Farms - Can

      $6.50
    • Bud Light - Can

      $6.00
    • Michelob Ultra - Can

      $6.00
    • Heineken - Can

      $6.00
    • Miller Lite - Can

      $6.00
    • Coors Light - Can

      $6.00
    • Corona - Can

      $6.00
    • Corona Light - Can

      $6.00
    • Heineken 0.0 - Can

      $6.00
    • Keel Farms - Bottled

      $6.50
    • Bud Light Keel Farms - Bottled

      $6.00
    • Michelob Ultra - Bottled

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Heineken - Bottled

      $6.00
    • Miller Lite - Bottled

      $6.00
    • Coors Light - Bottled

      $6.00
    • Corona - Bottled

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Corona Light - Bottled

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Heineken 0.0 - Bottled

      $6.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    New American cuisine with an island vibe.

    Location

    5315 19th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222

    Directions


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