Main content starts here, tab to start navigating MANATEE RIVER The image gallery carousel displays a single slide at a time. Use the next and previous button to browse 4 slides. The following carousel hides non-visible slides from screen reader users. Use of next and previous buttons is necessary to see all slides. Previous Slide } } Slide 1 of 4 Next Slide PLAYING HERO GALLERY, PRESS TO PAUSE IMAGES SLIDES 5313 19th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222 (941) 263-3111 whiskeyjoesmr@srcmail.com GET DIRECTIONS HOURS Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 12am Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm Boat Docks Available Offsite parking available ORDER TOGO & DELIVERY SPECIAL EVENTS (941) 263-3151 wjmrcatering@srcmail.com HOST AN EVENT Facebook Instagram Yelp Trip Advisor VIEW MENUS VIEW NEWS Reservations are available Monday through Thursday for indoor dining room and deck. We do NOT guarantee deck seating. We do not accept reservations for the weekend Friday to Sunday. We do not accept reservations for the beach - walk ins only Whiskey Joe's will be open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Some things may have changed, but our mouthwatering island-inspired dishes, amazing waterfront views and tiki cocktails have not! Come by land or sea, as we have pull-up docks available. We're located next to the old Johnny Leverock's restaurant in Rocky Bluff and five minutes from the Ellenton Premium Outlet Mall. We look forward to serving customers in the surrounding areas of Manatee County, Ellenton, Bradenton, and Sarasota. MENUS MAIN MENU BEACH BAR & HAPPY HOUR MENU CATERING DOWNLOAD PDF APPETIZERS NASHVILLE HOT FRIED CHICKEN A classic with a Joe’s twist - 1lb of chicken dipped in our homemade beer batter and fried to perfection. Smothered in our own Nashville hot sauce or plain $ 12.99 JOE’S PILE OF NACHOS Tortilla chips, queso, shredded cheese, spicy beef, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños $ 13.99 CHIPS AND QUESO DIP Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, served with tri-colored tortilla chips $ 8.99 Add spicy beef or guacamole $ 3.99 WORLD FAMOUS WINGS Buffalo, Island BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Jerk, Thai Chile, Insane, Coconut Rum Glazed Or Mango Habanero 10 $ 16.99 20 $ 29.99 gluten free ISLAND CRAB CAKE Done in true Floribbean style, found only at the Joe. Crabmeat blended with red and green peppers, cilantro, fresh lime juice, green onions, and mashed sweet plantains, and just the right spice, served with lemon aioli and fresh mango-lime salsa $ 15.99 GATOR BITES Alligator nuggets with fried garlic pickles and chipotle aioli $ 15.99 DIPPIN SHRIMP The return of a Joe’s classic. Sauteed shrimp in white wine and garlic butter with diced tomatoes, feta cheese and garlic bread to dip. You choose the way it’s finished. Chipotle or Citrus Lemon Butter $ 13.99 WHISKEY JOE’S CALAMARTY Crisp calamari strips, banana peppers and onions served with marinara and chipotle mayo $ 15.99 STEAMED MUSSELS Simmered in signature chipotle butter sauce with pico de gallo OR simmered in garlic butter, white wine, and tomatoes, with toasted garlic bread and fresh lemon juice $ 14.99 gluten free BUFFALO CHICKEN QUESADILLA Slow simmered chicken, jalapeños, cheddar, and jack cheese in a grilled tomato tortilla, served with celery sticks, cilantro-lime sour cream, and blue cheese dressing $ 13.99 COCONUT MAHI NUGGETS Coconut-battered and fried golden. Served with coconut rum and sweet chile sauce $ 15.99 CHARGRILLED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL Char-grilled buttery nuggets of joy. Plump oysters topped with our garlic butter and Parmesan-Romano cheese Half Dozen $ 13.99 Full Dozen $ 24.99 gluten free LOADED ISLAND FRIES 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 $ 13.99 BIG JUICY BURGERS A hand-pattied half-pound burger served on a brioche bun with fries and pickle spears. No substitutions. WHISKEY BURGER IN PARADISE Topped with rum glazed pineapple, strawberry-guava BBQ, pepper jack and crispy bacon $ 14.99 BLACK AND BLUE Blackened and smothered in melted blue cheese, served with caramelized onions $ 14.99 SIGNATURE Crispy bacon, two slices of American cheese and crispy onions $ 14.99 ALL AMERICAN SLIDERS Caramelized onions, pickle, and American cheese $ 12.99 BEYOND BURGER Join the craze with the world’s first plant-based burger The Beyond BurgerTM patty with lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard $ 16.49 vegetarian SANDWICHES Served with crispy fries and garlic dill pickle JAMMIN’ JERK CHICKEN Grilled and jerk basted topped with pepper jack and bacon, served on a toasted ciabatta roll with rum glazed pineapple $ 15.99 PINEAPPLE BACON CHICKEN Beer-battered chicken breast topped with coconut rum glaze pineapple and crispy bacon served on a toasted ciabatta bun $ 16.99 GRAND GROUPER Beer-battered, grilled, or blackened grouper, served on a toasted ciabatta roll $ 18.99 JOE’S ISLAND PORK Slow roasted in-house pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry guava BBQ sauce topped with crispy onion straws and smokehouse slaw on a toasted brioche bun $ 14.99 ULTIMATE FRIED CHICKEN Ultimate Fried Chicken sandwich Crispy fried chicken tossed in our signature strawberry-guava BBQ sauce, melted pepper jack and pickles, topped with smokehouse slaw SHAREABLE SIDES $3.99 or substitute for $2 BROCCOLI CHEDDAR gluten free GARLIC BREAD SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES gluten free CRISPY FRIES ISLAND RICE AND BLACK BEANS gluten free GARDEN SALAD gluten free SWEET PLANTAINS gluten free RAW BAR Served with lemon horseradish and cocktail sauce OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL Half Dozen $ 13.99 Full Dozen $ 24.99 gluten free JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Simmered with an island flair served chilled! 1/2 lb $ 14.99 Full Pound $ 26.99 gluten free ½ DOZEN OYSTERS & ½ LB OF JUMBO SHRIMP For both $ 24.99 gluten free SALADS Add any of the following items to your Salad. Crispy Bacon $2 | Chicken $5 | Pulled Pork $5 | Scallop Skewer $7 | Jumbo Shrimp $8 | Fried Gator $9 | Grouper $9 SIGNATURE SALAD Spring greens and crisp lettuce, jicama, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, strawberry balsamic dressing, and dried cranberries $ 11.99 gluten free, vegetarian WHISKEY JOE’S CAESAR Hearts of romaine tossed in our one-of-a-kind creamy caesar dressing $ 10.99 CARIBBEAN COBB Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, smoked bacon, mango salsa, blue cheese, tomato, with housemade avocado ranch dressing $ 16.99 gluten free JOE’S GATOR BOWL 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 $ 15.99 SOUPS HOMEMADE SPICY ISLAND GUMBO Loaded with fresh local seafood and andouille sausage with a Caribbean kick Cup $ 4.99 Bowl $ 7.99 gluten free HOMEMADE JOE’S CLASSIC BEER CHEESE Made with sharp cheddar and topped with crispy bacon Cup $ 4.99 Bowl $ 7.99 JOE'S PIZZAS JOE'S CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA Grilled chicken with a tangy white sauce topped with a three cheese blend, banana peppers, bacon and topped with our homemade ranch dressing $ 13.99 FIVE CHEESE New York style tangy marinara smothered with cheddar, jack, mozzarella, romano, and parmesan $ 12.99 vegetarian CLASSIC PEPPERONI Our three cheese pie finished off with imported sliced pepperonis $ 12.99 JOE'S BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA Slow simmered buffalo chicken with a tangy white sauce topped with a three cheese blend and jalapeños $ 13.99 TACOS All tacos served with chips and salsa and are stuffed with shredded cabbage, corn salsa, and Joe’s special sauce JOE'S FISH TACOS Fried, blackened, or grilled with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, and Joe’s special sauce Mahi Dos $ 12.49 Mahi Tres $ 16.49 Grouper Dos $ 16.49 Grouper Tres $ 19.49 ROAST PORK Slow roasted in-house pork shoulder with smokehouse slaw, cheddar and jack cheese, and pico de gallo Dos $ 11.99 Tres $ 15.99 TAMPA BAY SHRIMP TACOS Grilled and chilled mojito-dusted shrimp, guacamole, leaf lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro-line sour cream Dos $ 12.49 Tres Tacos $ 16.49 BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS Slow simmered buffalo chicken with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, pico de gallo, and topped with cilantro-lime sour cream Dos $ 12.49 Tres Tacos $ 16.49 HOUSE FAVORITES Add any of the following items to your House Favorite Entrée. Crispy Bacon $2 | Chicken $5 | Pulled Pork $5 | Scallop Skewer $7 | Jumbo Shrimp $8 | Fried Gator $9 | Grouper $9 JOE'S GROUPER 8OZ Blackened, grilled, or fried served with our chipotle shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans, and plantains $ 23.99 gluten free JUMBO SHRIMP 8 Skewered shrimp blackened, grilled, or fried served with island rice, black beans and plantains $ 23.99 gluten free TIKI MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, and topped with a rum glazed pineapple, mang salsa served with island rice, black beans and plantains $ 16.99 gluten free STRAWBERRY-GUAVA RIB BASKET Slow cooked ribs with a strawberry-guava BBQ glaze with french fries and coleslaw Jr Basket $ 13.99 Full Basket $ 18.99 Add Pulled Pork $ 5.00 JOE’S JAMBALAYA Whiskey Joe’s go to dish. Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, and onions simmered in our spicy broth and served with island rice $ 18.99 gluten free JOE’S ISLAS CARNITAS Roasted pork burritos smothered in cheeses, enchilada sauce, and served over rice and black beans with pico de gallo and sour cream Choice of 2 $ 12.99 Choice of 3 $ 15.99 SWASHBUCKLER BASKET Fried jumbo shrimp, bay scallops, and white fish served with fries and slaw $ 20.99 OLE FASHION FISH & CHIPS Beer-battered pollack with our famous french fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce $ 18.99 JOE'S MAHI MAHI Blackened or grilled served with our citrus lemon shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans and plantains $ 25.99 gluten free COCONUT-RUM CHICKEN Unlike anywhere else! Beer-battered chicken breast fried golden and served with island rice, black beans and plantains $ 18.99 PINCHOS AND PULLED PORK Skewered roasted pork with peppers and red onions brushed with our signature strawberry guava BBQ sauce and our slow-roasted pulled pork topped with onion straws, served with island rice, black beans and plantains $ 19.99 PORTOBELLOS IN PARADISE Marinated, grilled jumbo portobello caps, and roasted vegetables served over a bed of yellow rice and plantains. Finished with garlic and herbs and balsamic syrup $ 20.99 gluten free, vegetarian PASTA Add any of the following items to your Pasta Entrée Bacon $2 | Grilled or Blackened Chicken $5 | Shrimp $5 | Scallop Skewer $7 | Fried Gator $9 | Jumbo Shrimp $8 | Grouper $9 MAC AND CHEESE Cavatappi pasta tossed in our rich cheese sauce and topped with buttered bread crumbs, served with garlic bread $ 13.99 vegetarian CLAMS OR MUSSELS AND LINGUINE A full pound of your choice simmered with garlic, tomatoes, white wine, chopped clams and butter tossed with linguine, served with garlic bread $ 21.99 CHIPOTLE CIOPPINO Shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels sautéed with chipotle butter, white wine, fresh herbs, peppers, and onions in our spicy broth served over linguini $ 22.99 CREAMY ALFREDO Linguini tossed in our traditional style alfredo with a blend of cheeses $ 13.99 vegetarian GIFT CARDS NOTICE OF ACCESSIBILITY PRIVACY NEWS PRESS CONTACT LOYALTY CLUB ABOUT CAREERS BOOK AN EVENT We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site. 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