Manatee River




Hours & Location
5313 19th St E,
Ellenton, FL 34222
(941) 263-3111
whiskeyjoesmr@srcmail.com
Hours
Sunday - Thursday
11am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday
11am - 11pm
Happy Hour:
Monday - Friday
3pm - 6pm
Boat Docks Available
Offsite parking available
Special Events
wjmanateerivercatering@srcmail.com
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Reservations available for all seating areas, 7 days of the week. Walk-ins are welcomed on the weekend and on the Beach.
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
Appetizers
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Joe’s Pile of Nachos
Tortilla chips, queso, shredded cheese, spicy beef, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños | 11.99
Grilled Chicken | 4
Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork | 5
Blackened Shrimp | 7
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Conch Fritters
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro | 13.99
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Chips and Queso Dip
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, served with tri-colored tortilla chips | 8.99
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Island Crab Cake
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives | 16.99
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Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Coconut-battered and fried golden. Served with coconut rum and sweet chile sauce | $15.99
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Firecracker Shrimp
House-made beer battered shrimp, Thai chili, sriracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions | 13.99
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Gator Bites
Alligator nuggets with fried garlic pickles and chipotle aioli | 15.99
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World Famous Wings
Buffalo, Whiskey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan or Mango Habanero
1 lb 16.99 |
2 lb 29.99
gluten free
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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
Salads
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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
Grilled Chicken $4.00
Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5.00
Blackened Shrimp $7.00
Tacos
Two Tacos served with Chips and Salsa.-
Joe's Fish Tacos
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe’s special sauce | 12.49
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Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli | 12.49
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Pulled Pork Tacos
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw | 12.49
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Blackened Chicken Tacos
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream | 12.49
Island Handhelds
Served on toasted brioche buns with crispy fries and a garlic pickle spear.-
Signature Burger
Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato $13.99
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Smokin' Bacon Burger
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato | 14.99
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Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, Key lime aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 15.99
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Island Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry-guava Whiskey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw | 16.99
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Grand Grouper Sandwich
Blackened, grilled, or beer battered with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 18.99
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Crab Cake Sandwich
Lump crab and shrimp cake, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 17.99
Joe's Favorites
Add any of the following items to your Entrée: Grilled Chicken $4 | Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5 | Blackened Shrimp $7-
Swashbuckler Basket
Beer battered jumbo shrimp, scallops, and pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw | 24.99
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Islas Carnitas
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream $13.99
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Ole Fashioned Fish & Chips
Beer battered pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw | 18.99
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Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast
Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, topped with pineapple, mango salsa served with island rice, black beans, plantains $16.99
gluten free
Joe’s Juice
$12.00-
If you’re looking to wrastle an alligator, then you’ll need this! Joe the gator’s favorite spirit that packs a Punch served in a 22oz souvenir cup
Sides
4.99 or Substitute for $2-
Sweet Potato waffle Fries
gluten free
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Crispy Fries
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Island Rice and Black Beans
gluten free
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Garden Salad
gluten free
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Sweet Plantains
gluten free
HAPPY HOUR
Monday-Friday
3 pm to 6 pm
Drink Specials starting at $3 and Half Off Select Appetizers!
Appetizers
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Joe’s Pile of Nachos
Tortilla chips, queso, shredded cheese, spicy beef, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeños | 11.99
Grilled Chicken | 4
Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork | 5
Blackened Shrimp | 7
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Conch Fritters
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro | 13.99
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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
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Island Crab Cake
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives | 16.99
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Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Coconut-battered and fried golden. Served with coconut rum and sweet chile sauce | 15.99
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Firecracker Shrimp
House-made beer battered shrimp, Thai chili sauce, sriracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions | 13.99
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Gator Bites
Alligator nuggets with fried garlic pickles and chipotle aioli | 15.99
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World Famous Wings
Buffalo, Island BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Jerk, Thai Chile, Insane, Coconut Rum Glazed Or Mango Habanero
1 lb 16.99 |
2 lb 29.99
gluten free
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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
Salads
Add-ons: Grilled Chicken $4 Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5 Blackened Shrimp $7-
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
Tacos
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Joe's Fish Tacos
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe’s special sauce | 12.49
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Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli | 12.49
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Pulled Pork Tacos
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw | 12.49
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Blackened Chicken Tacos
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream | 12.49
Island Handhelds
Served on toasted brioche buns with crispy fries and a garlic pickle spear.-
Signature Burger
Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato | 13.99
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Smokin' Bacon Burger
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato | 14.99
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Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Pepper jack cheese, crispy smoked bacon, Key lime aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 15.99
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Island Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry-guava Whiskey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw | 16.99
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Grand Grouper Sandwich
Blackened, grilled, or beer battered with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 18.99
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Crab Cake Sandwich
Lump crab and shrimp cake, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion | 17.99
Joe's Favorites
Add-ons: Grilled Chicken $4 | Whiskey BBQ Pulled Pork $5 Blackened Shrimp $7-
Swashbuckler Basket
Beer battered jumbo shrimp, scallops, and pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw | 24.99
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Islas Carnitas
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream | 13.99
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Ole Fashion Fish & Chips
Beer battered pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw | 18.99
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Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast
Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, topped with pineapple, mango salsa, served with island rice, black beans, plantains | 16.99
Sides
4.99 or Substitute for 2-
Sweet Potato waffle Fries
gluten free
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Crispy Fries
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Island Rice & Black Beans
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Garden Salad
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Sweet Plantains
Joe's Juice | 12
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.Happy Hour
Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm-
Busch & Busch Light Can Specials | 2
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Domestic Draft Beer & Hard Seltzer | 3
Miller Lite,
Coors Light,
Bud Light,
Landshark,
Shocktop,
Pabst Blue Ribbon,
Truly Fruit Punch,
Shocktop
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Drinks | 5
New Amsterdam Vodka,
Jameson Whiskey
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
New Amsterdam Gin,
Cocktail of the Week | Ask your bartender!
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House Wine | 6
Canyon Road Chardonnay and Cabernet
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Cocktails | 7
Camarena Margarita,
Shanghai Red,
Rum Runner,
Bacardi Mojito,
Tito’s Mule
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Half Off Appetizers
Chips & Queso,
Loaded Island Fries,
Joe’s Pile of Nachos,
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
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*No substitutions to happy hour items listed
Draft Beer
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Bud Light | 4.99
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Coors Light | 4.99
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Michelob Ultra | 4.99
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Miller Lite | 4.99
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Yuengling | 4.99
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Landshark | 5.49
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Corona | 6.49
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Dos Equis Amber | 6.49
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Kona Big Wave | 6.49
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Modelo Especial | 6.49
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Stella | 6.49
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Leinenkugels | 8.49
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Pabst Blue Ribbon | 3.99
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ShockTop | 6.49
Craft Draft
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Motorworks Pulp Friction
“American IPA” Minimal Head, Beautiful Dark Golden Color. Intoxicating Smell of Grapefruit. Heavy Grapefruit Taste | 8.49
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Golden Road Mango Cart
“Fruit and Field Beer” A Light, Refreshing Wheat Ale with Lots of Fresh Mango and a Pleasant, Slightly Tart Finish | 8.49
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Jai Alai
“American IPA” Bold hop flavors of Valencia orange and subtle caramel provide a soft bitterness and rich malt taste | 8.49
Draft Hard Seltzer
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Truly Fruit Punch | 6.49
Bottles & Cans
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Bud Light | 5.49
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Coors Light | 5.49
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Michelob Ultra | 5.49
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Miller Lite | 5.49
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Corona | 6.49
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Corona Light | 6.49
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Angry Orchard | 6.49
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Heineken | 6.49
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3 Daughters Key Lime | 6.49
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Funky Buddah Floridian | 6.49
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Funky Buddah Hop Gun | 6.49
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Heineken 0.0 | 5.49
(Non Alcoholic)
Bucket
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Life’s a Beach | 25
Choose 5 of any | 5.49
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High Tides, Good Vibes | 30
Choose 5 of any | 6.49
Pitchers
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Domestic | 15
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Imports | 20
Local Favorites
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Gin Thyme
New Amsterdam Gin, St. Germain, Cucumber, Lemon, Soda Water | 10.49
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Sugar Lips
New Amsterdam Vodka, Triple Sec, PAMA Liqueur with Citrus | 10.49
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Wilde Sunset
Bacardi Spiced Rum, Blood Orange Puree, Absinthe, Lemon, Simple Syrup | 12.49
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Hurricane Juice
Bacardi Rum, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Float of Trader Vic’s Dark Rum | 10.49
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Shanghai Red’s Rum Runner
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 | 10.49
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Moscow Mule
New Amsterdam Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer | 12.49
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Bahama Mama
RumHaven Rum, Gionelli Banana Liqueur, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine | 10.49
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Strawberry Mule
Florida Cane Plant City Strawberry Vodka, Strawberry, Lime, Ginger Beer | 12.49
Tropical
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Gator Juice
Captain Morgan, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Float of Dark Rum | 9.49
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Gator Killer
1800 Coconut Tequila, Blue Curacao, REAL Coco, Pineapple Juice, Yellow Red Bull | 11.49
Frozen
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Ultimate Piña Colada
Blue Chair Bay Pineapple Rum Cream, Pineapple Juice, REAL Coco. Served in your very own Pineapple | 16.49
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Miami Vice
Half Piña Colada & Half Strawberry Daiquiri | 11.49
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Piña Colada
RumHaven Rum, Patron Pineapple Citronage, Piña Colada Mix | 10.49
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Cruzan Rum and Strawberry Purée | 10.49
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Joe's Juice
If you’re looking to wrestle an alligator, then you’ll need this! Joe the Gator’s favorite spirits that packs a PUNCH served in a 22oz souvenir cup | 12
Take Home Souvenir Glasses
Ask Your Server for Details!Club Caribe
Add a $2 Floater of Trader Vic’s Dark Rum or Sailor Jerry Rum to any Cocktail-
Black Cherry Mojito
Club Caribe Lemon Rum, REAL Black Cherry Purée, Lime, Splash of Lime Juice, muddled and topped with Sprite | 11.49
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Rum Runner
Club Caribe Pineapple and Banana Rum, Banana Blackberry Cordial, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Float of Trader Vic’s Dark Rum | 10.49
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True Blue
Club Caribe Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao Liquor, REAL Coco, REAL Pineapple | 10.49
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Add a $2 Floater of Trader Vic’s Dark Rum or Captain Morgan Rum to any Cocktail
Mojitos
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Original
Bacardi Rum, Muddled Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, topped with Soda Water | 11.49
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Coconut
Club Caribe Coconut Rum, Muddled Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Coco, topped with Soda Water | 11.49
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Strawberry
Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum, Muddled Mint and Strawberries, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Strawberry, topped with Soda Water | 11.49
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Mango
Club Caribe Mango Rum, Muddled Mint and Mango, Lime, Simple Syrup, REAL Mango, topped with Soda Water | 11.49
Sangrias
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Blanca
Canyon Road Chardonnay, St. Germain, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Fresh Fruit | 10.49
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Roja
Canyon Road Merlot, E&J Brandy, Agave Nectar, Orange and Cranberry Juice, Fresh Fruit | 10.49
Margaritas
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Skinny
Milagro Silver Tequila, Agave Nectar, Lime, on the Rocks | 11.49
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Dave’s
Our Founder’s Signature Margarita Made with Milagro Reposado, Cointreau, Lime, Float of Grand Marnier | 13.49
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Manatee
Camarena Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Shaken with Jalapeño, Lime Juice | 12
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Rocky Point
Camarena Silver, Triple Sec, S&S, Lime Juice, Splash of OJ | 11.49
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Ultimate Patron
n Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Orange Juice | 13.49
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Make Any Margarita a Corona-Rita
Excluding the Skinny Margarita | 3
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Build Your Own Margarita
Pick Your Tequila
El Jimador, Camarena Silver | 11
Milagro Silver, 1800 Silver | 12
Patron Silver, Don Julio Blanco | 13
Add a Flavor for | 1
Blackberry, Black Cherry, Blueberry, Coconut, Mango, Passion fruit, Raspberry, Strawberry
Wines
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On Tap
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Canyon Road, Chardonnay, CA
Gls 8 |
Btl 30
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Canyon Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
Gls 8 |
Btl 30
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Additional
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William Wycliff Brut, California
Gls 9 |
Btl 34
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Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
Gls 11
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Canyon Road, Pinot Grigio, California
Gls 9 |
Btl 34
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The Beach by Whispering Angel, Provence, France
Gls 8 |
Btl 30
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Kendall Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Chardonnay, California
Gls 10 |
Btl 38
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Francis Ford Coppola Votre Sante, Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Gls 10 |
Btl 38
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Canyon Road, Merlot, California
Gls 8 |
Btl 30
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Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Gls 10 |
Btl 38
Hard Seltzer
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White Claw | 6.49
Mango, Black Cherry, Watermelon
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High Noon | 6
Watermelon, Mango, Pineapple
HOSTING A PARTY SOON?
Let us cater your next event! We can bring the island flavors, good party vibes and delicious grub to your party location of choice.
Whether it’s an Office Luncheon, Baby Shower, or Anniversary, Whiskey Joe’s has the perfect catering menu for you.
We offer a variety of customizable Catering Menu options perfect for any size occasion starting at 6 people.
Customize your order for your event and we'll have it ready for you when you want to pick it up.
OPEN EVERYDAY!
Download Menu Order Catering Now
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Appetizers
Half Tray serves 6-8 • Full Tray serves 14-16-
Chips and Queso Dip
Cheese dip made with an array of blended cheeses and pico de gallo. Served with tri-colored tortilla chips
Half Tray 22.99 |
Full Tray 42.99
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Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Coconut-battered and fried golden. Served with sweet chile sauce
Half Tray 35.99 |
Full Tray 59.99
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Whiskey Joe's Wings
A mix of flappers and drums tossed in your choice of sauce including barbeque, buffalo, garlic parmesan, jerk, Thai chili, insane, mango habanero or coconut rum glaze. Served with a choice of ranch or bleu cheese
25 Wings 45.99 |
50 Wings 80.99
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RAW BAR: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Served with lemon horseradish and cocktail sauce. Simmered with an island flair served chilled
per pound $26.99
Salads
Half Tray serves 6-8 • Full Tray serves 14-16-
Cobb Salad
Grilled then chilled marinated chicken, smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, mango salsa and tomato served over a bed of mixed greens. Finished with our signature avocado ranch dressing
Half Tray 49.99 |
Full Tray 96.99
Handhelds
Half Tray serves 6-8 • Full Tray serves 14-16-
Pulled Pork Sliders
Savory slow-roasted barbeque pulled pork, served on top of sweet Hawaiian rolls
16 Sliders 39.99 |
36 Sliders 79.99
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All American Sliders
Hamburger sliders topped with sautéed onions, dill pickle chip, and American cheese
16 Sliders 39.99 |
36 Sliders 79.99
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Tampa Bay Taco
Grilled and chilled mojitodusted shrimp, guacamole, leaf lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime sour cream
16 tacos 49.99 |
36 tacos 96.99
Entrées
Half Tray serves 6-8 • Full Tray serves 14-16-
Chicken Alfredo
Linguini pasta tossed with our blended cheese alfredo sauce topped with grilled chicken Finished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Half Tray 47.99 |
Full Tray 92.99
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Mac and Cheese
Cavatappi pasta tossed with our rich and creamy blended cheese sauce
Half Tray 35.99 |
Full Tray 64.99
Add Chicken
Half Tray 9.99 | $0.00
Full Tray 15.99 $0.00
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Jambalaya
Whiskey Joe's take on a classic Louisiana staple. Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions simmered in our chipotle-spiked creole tomato sauce. Served over a bed of yellow island rice
Half Tray 44.99 |
Full Tray 86.99
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Strawberry Guava Ribs
Our slow-roasted St. Louis style ribs that melt in your mouth, smothered in our strawberry guava barbeque sauce (Requires 24-hour notice)
Half Tray 59.99 |
Full Tray 118.99
Sides
Served by the Half Tray-
Island Rice and Black Beans | 24.99
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Broccoli and Cheddar | 24.99
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Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 24.99
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Sweet Plantains | 24.99
Drinks
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Black Sweet Tea | 7.99
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Black Unsweetened Tea | 7.99
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Raspberry Sweet Tea | 7.99
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Green Tea | 7.99
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Lemonade | 7.99
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Strawberry Lemonade | 7.99
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