Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
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APPETIZERS
JOE’S BONELESS FRIED CHICKEN
House-made beer battered chicken, fried to perfection. Smothered in your choice of buffalo, strawberry guava BBQ, garlic parmesan or mango habanero
CHIPS AND QUESO DIP GF
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
ISLAND CRAB CAKE
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives
JOE'S PILE OF NACHOS
Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos
WHISKEY JOE'S “CALAMAR-TY”
Crisp calamari strips, banana peppers, onions, chipotle mayo
ALL AMERICAN SLIDERS
Caramelized onions, pickle, American cheese
GATOR BITES
Alligator nuggets, fried garlic pickles, chipotle mayo
COCONUT MAHI NUGGETS
Coconut-battered and fried golden, coconut rum sauce
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
House-made beer battered shrimp, sweet Thai chili sriracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions
AHI TUNA POKE NACHOS
Wonton chips tossed in furikake, fresh mango and pineapple salsa, Thai chili aioli
WORLD FAMOUS WINGS
Buffalo, strawberry guava BBQ, garlic parmesan or mango habanero
JOE'S HICKORY SMOKED FISH DIP
Grilled garlic bread, jalapeño, pickled red onion, carrots and celery sticks
CHARGRILLED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL GF
Char-grilled buttery nuggets of joy. Plump oysters, garlic butter, parmesan & romano cheese
LOADED ISLAND FRIES
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
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL GF
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF
Simmered with an island flair served chilled!
1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS & 1/2 LB OF JUMBO SHRIMP GF
SALADS & SOUP
SIGNATURE SALAD GF
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, jicama, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, red onions, strawberry balsamic dressing
CARIBBEAN COBB GF
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, crispy smoked bacon, mango pineapple salsa, blue cheese, tomato, house-made avocado ranch dressing
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons
HOMEMADE SPICY ISLAND GUMBO GF
Loaded with local seafood, andouille sausage with a Caribbean kick
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Loaded with clams, bacon, potatoes, onions
ISLAND HANDHELDS
SIGNATURE BURGER
Cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, lettuce, tomato
TIKI CHEESEBURGER
Classic American cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato
SMOKIN' BACON BURGER
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
STACKED JERKED TURKEY CLUB
Fried pickle chips, smoked bacon, jerk mayo, lettuce, tomato, toasted ciabatta bread
BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, Key lime aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion
ISLAND PORK SANDWICH
Slow roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry guava BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw
GRAND GROUPER SANDWICH
Blackened, grilled, or beer battered with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, served on ciabatta bread
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Lump crab and shrimp cake, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion
FROM THE SEA
SWASHBUCKLER BASKET
Beer battered jumbo shrimp, scallops, and pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw
CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA
Blackened shrimp, scallops, steamed mussels, white wine, fresh tomatoes, Cajun spices, garlic bread
JAMMIN' JAMBALAYA GF
Whiskey Joe's go to dish. Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, peppers, onions simmered in our spicy broth, served with island rice
GRILLED BLACKENED SWORDFISH
Roasted sweet potato mash, cilantro jalapeno lime sauce, mango pineapple salsa
MAHI MAHI GF
Blackened or grilled served with citrus lemon shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans, plantains
CRAB CAKE TOPPED SALMON
Lemon-butter garlic sauce, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetable
OLE FASHIONED FISH & CHIPS
Beer battered pollack, crispy fries, coleslaw
GATOR JOE'S SEAFOOD BOIL
Snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn, tossed in joe’s secret butter blend of garlic and spices
GROUPER GF
Blackened, grilled, or fried served with chipotle shrimp sauce, island rice, black beans, plantains
JUMBO SHRIMP GF
8 Skewered shrimp blackened, grilled, or fried, served with island rice, black beans, plantains
CRAB CAKE TOPPED GROUPER
Lemon-butter garlic sauce, pico de gallo, island rice, black beans, plantains
ON THE SHORE
WAGYU BUTCHER'S CUT STEAK
Seasoned red potatoes, garlic and thyme roasted caramelized onions, served with garlic butter
ISLAS CARNITAS
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
STRAWBERRY GUAVA RIB BASKET GF
Slow cooked ribs with a strawberry guava BBQ glaze, crispy fries, coleslaw
BLACK ANGUS 12OZ RIBEYE
Seasoned red bliss potatoes, garlic and thyme caramelized onions, served with garlic butter
MAC AND CHEESE
Cavatappi pasta tossed in our rich cheese sauce, buttered bread crumbs, garlic bread
TIKI MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST
Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, topped with pineapple, mango salsa, served with island rice, black beans, plantains
TACOS
JOE'S FISH TACOS
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with coleslaw, mango pineapple salsa, Joe’s special sauce
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP TACOS
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili sriracha aioli
PULLED PORK TACOS
House-made strawberry guava BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
BLACKENED CHICKEN TACOS
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream
SIDES
SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES GF
CRISPY FRIES
ISLAND RICE & BLACK BEANS GF
GARDEN SALAD GF
SWEET PLANTAINS GF
DESSERTS
KEY LIME PIE
A Florida classic, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream, a slice of lime
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Fresh cut pineapples sauteed in brown sugar and dark rum, topped with whipped cream
WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
Butter pecan ice cream, salted caramel, hot fudge drizzle, whipped cream, pirouette rolled cookie, chocolate dip vanilla ice cream bar
Appetizers
Joe’s Pile of Nachos
Tortilla chips, queso, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños
Conch Fritters
Key lime aioli, fresh lime, cilantro
Chips and Queso Dip
Spicy cheese blend, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
Island Crab Cake
Lump crab & shrimp, grilled sweet corn, mixed peppers, chipotle aioli, chives
Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Coconut-battered and fried golden, coconut rum sauce
FireCracker Shrimp
House-made beer battered shrimp, sweet Thai chili siracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds, scallions
Gator Bites
World Famous Wings
Loaded Island Fries
Island seasoned sweet potato waffle fries, signature Whiskey BBQ pulled pork, chopped bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, sharp cheese sauce, strawberry-guava BBQ drizzle
Salads
Caribbean Cobb
Spring greens and crisp lettuce, grilled then chilled marinated chicken, crispy smoked bacon, mango salsa, blue cheese, tomato, house-made avocado ranch dressing
Tacos
Joe's Fish Tacos
Mahi Mahi blackened, grilled, or fried with Aztec slaw, corn salsa, Joe’s special sauce
Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
House-made beer battered shrimp, coleslaw, Thai chili, sriracha aioli
Pulled Pork Tacos
House-made Whiskey BBQ, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, smokehouse coleslaw
Blackened Chicken Tacos
Corn salsa, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro-lime sour cream
Island Handhelds
Signature Burger
Crispy bacon, American cheese and crispy onions
Smokin’ Bacon Burger
You love bacon? We love bacon! Classic American cheese, secret sauce, crispy smoked bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Pepper jack cheese, crispy smoked bacon, Key lime aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Island Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted pork shoulder tossed with our signature strawberry-guava Whiskey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, smokehouse slaw
Grand Grouper Sandwich
Blackened, grilled, or beer battered with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Crab Cake Sandwich
Lump crab and shrimp cake, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Joe's Favorites
Swashbuckler Basket
Fried jumbo shrimp, scallops, and white fish served with fries and coleslaw
Islas Carnitas
Two roasted pork burritos smothered in cheese, enchilada sauce, served over rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Ole Fashion Fish & Chips
Beer-battered pollack with our famous fries, coleslaw, and dipping sauce
Tiki Marinated Chicken Breast
Marinated in garlic and ginger, grilled, topped with pineapple, mango salsa, served with island rice, black beans, plantains
Sides
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Crispy Fries
Island Rice & Black Beans
Garden Salad
Sweet Plantains
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
A Florida classic, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream and a slice of lime
Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae
A warm chocolate brownie served with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, hot fudge and sprinkles
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Drink Specials starting at $4 and Half Off Select Appetizers!
JOES JUICE
Joes Juice
If you are looking to WRASTLE an alligator, then you will need this! Joe the Gators favorite spirits that packs a PUNCH served in a 22 oz souvenir cup.
ISLAND HOUR
Draft Beer
Miller Lite, Bud Light, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Killian's Landshark
Well Drinks
Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Bourbon
House Wine
Canyon Road Cabernet, Canyon Road Chardonnay
Signature Cocktails
Margarita, Strawberry Mule, Rum Runner, Bahama Mama
Aw Shucks
Oyster Special
Half Off Appetizers
Joe’s Pile of Nachos Joe’s Boneless Fried Chicken Chips & Queso Dip Coconut Mahi Nuggets Joe's Fish Tacos Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Joe's Juice That Packs A Punch
DRAFT BEER
3 Daughters Beach Blonde
Blonde (Ale 5%)
Cigar City Brewing, Jai Alai
(IPA 7.5%)
Stella Artois
(Pale Lager 5%)
Miller Lite
(Light American Lager 4.2%)
Bud Light
(Pale Lager 4.2%)
Samuel Adams
(Seasonal)
Michelob Ultra
(Light Lager 4.2%)
Blue Moon
(Belgian White Ale 5.4%)
Coors Light
(Light American Lager 4.2)
Golden Road Mango Cart
(Wheat Ale 4%)
Leinenkugel's
(Shandy 4.2%)
Modelo Especial
(American Lager 4.4%)
Yuengling
(Lager 4.4%)
Landshark
(American Lager 4.6%)
Pabst Blue Ribbon
(Amerian Lager 4.7%)
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
(Seasonal)
Killian's
(Red Lager 5.4%)
Estrella Galicia
(Lager 5.5%)
Heineken
(Lager 5%)
Landshark
(American Lager 4.6%)
Calusa Brewing
(Hazy IPA 7.5%)
BOTTLES & CANS
Just the Haze, Samuel Adams
(Non-Alcoholic IPA)
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
(Seasonal)
Bud Light
(Pale Lager 4.2%)
Guinness
(Irish Dry Stout 4.2%)
Busch Light
(Lager 4.1%)
Michelob Ultra
(Light Lager 4.2%)
Miller Lite
(Light American Lager 4.2%)
Corona
(Pale Lager 4.5%)
Corona Light
(Light Lager 4.1%)
Heineken 00
(Non-Alcoholic)
HARD SELTZER
High Noon
Pineapple, Watermelon
Twisted Tea
Hard Iced Tea
Sun Cruiser
Iced Tea + Vodka
White Claw
Watermelon, Peach, Mango
White Claw Vodka + Soda
Cranberry, Guava
TASTE OF TROPICS
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, Float of Myers’s Rum
Gator Juice
Captain Morgan Rum, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Float of Myers’s Rum
Bahama Mama
RumHaven Rum, Banana Liqueur, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
Rum Runner
Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum, Parrot Bay Banana Rum, Banana & Blackberry Liqueur, Float of Trader Vic’s Dark Rum
Painkiller
Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Coco REÀL, Nutmeg, Orange and Pineapple Juice
Joe's Punch
Bacardi Pineapple Rum, Parrot Bay Passion Fruit Rum, Hurricane Juice, Sprite
Gator Chiller
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Blue Curacao, Coco REÀL, Pineapple Juice, Red Bull Yellow Edition (Tropical)
Strawberry Mule
New Amsterdam Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Mint
FROZEN
Beachfront Mojito
Parrot Bay Mango Rum, Mango Mix, Lime Juice, Mint
Piña Colada
Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Piña Colada Mix
Ultimate Piña Colada
Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum, Cream, Pineapple Juice, Coco REÀL
Miami Vice
Half Pina Colada & Half, Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri
Bacardi Superior Rum, Lime Juice, Strawberry Purée
True Blue
RumHaven Rum, Blue Curaçao, REÀL Coco, REÀL Pineapple
Margarita
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Joe’s House Margarita Mix, Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur
MARGARITA & MOJITO
Dave’s Margarita
Camarena Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Mojito
Parrot Bay Silver Rum, Mint, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
Cool Heat Margarita
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Cucumber, Monin Spicy Agave, Margarita Mix, Lime Juice, Salt, Lime
Manatee Margarita
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Citrus Liqueur, Margarita Mix, Lime Juice, Salt, Lime
WINES- SPARKLING
William Wycliff Brut, CA
Zonin Split, Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
WINES- PINOT GRIGIO
Ecco Domani, Delle Venezie, Italy
WINES- SAUVIGNON BLANC
Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
WINES-CHARDONNAY
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve, Chardonnay, CA
Canyon Road, CA
WINES-CABERNET
Canyon Road, CA
WINES-PINOT NOIR
Canyon Road, CA
WINES - BEATBOX
Beatbox
Blue Razzberry or Fruit Punch