Whiskey Joe's | Manatee River

Absolutely love this place. Everytime we are in the Bradenton area we eat there. Would recommend it to everyone.

Nice atmosphere near the water with live music. It was loud, which made it hard for our server to hear us. The food was ok. Not bad, but not great. Made a note in our reservation about it being a birthday celebration, but nothing was mentioned by the server or the manager who checked in on us. Would recommend this place for drinks and apps more than a dinner outing.

We were celebrating our granddaughter's birthday and couldn't have selected a better place to do it. The service, food and ambiance was wonderful!!

Food and service were excellent. Pork sandwich and chicken sandwich. Basics, but very tasty.

Love enjoying dinner sitting out in the sand! As the sun started to set the fire pits were lit!

Wonderful outdoor experience with view of the manatee river. Food was very good and waitress was exceptional.

Great place on the river with awesome views and the Island Hour specials, with half price apps and cheap drinks, make this the perfect stop for food and drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I reserved this online for Christmas Eve for dinner after church service. I live near the one in Tampa and have never gotten there yet. Not sure I will after this experience. I received a vcm mid day stating that they close at 8pm. If I could come early the server would appreciate it, but if not, they would still honor the reservation.

When arrived, it was 7:30 on the dot since we were coming from church. I told the hostess we had a reservation and she told me we’ll need to sit and order quick because the kitchen is closing. I explained that my message earlier was that they’d be happy to serve us still, even at 7:30. We immediately felt unwelcome. In every restaurant world, open til 8, means serving until 8!
We watched the hostess go right over and get in the servers ear to inform her. What she said, I’m not sure, but it was very clear.

We felt extremely rushed when she came to the table. She rushed the order and when the food came out, she pretty much threw it down on the table. No check to see how things were or did we need anything. We had to ask for anything we needed.

Christmas Eve is a day I would like to tip heavily, instead we found ourselves tipping just 15%.

I do understand that is was a holiday eve, but if everyone was going to hurry to close up shop, perhaps the company should consider closing earlier. I would have chosen something else if I knew I was going to receive this level of disappointing service.

**update**
At the same time I posted my review I received an email from the restaurant manager that was following up on our 👎🏼 review when checking out for our bill. He discovered it when closing the days checks. I received another response from him after responding. Both responses very prompt and demonstrated true care about our experience. He of course wants to make things right. He showed me that this was most likely a one off experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Parking: Is located right off I75. Construction in area. Friendly staff. Varied seating available as you over look Manatee River. Souvenirs available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Always a great experience. Great view. Fire pits, water views, deck or sand seating. Staff has always been kind and attentive. Great value with the food. Fair servings. Always a great meal. Thank you Wisky Joe's!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Grouper Tacos, Key Lime Pie, Loaded Island Fries

Cool place on the mighty Manatee river..on the quiet side of the river....great place to sit by water and have a drink

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I ordered a dozen of oysters chargrilled and they were smaller than a dime. The gator bites and pickles were okay!. I also ordered the jambalaya and the rice was under cooked but the vegetables were overcooked. My date ordered a burger well done and it came out medium rare! Worst lunch date ever!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great food and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely phenomenal!!! Our holiday party was hosted here last night and I would go back for lunch today it was that awesome. The crabcakes were fantastic, (I'm from Maryland so kinda picky) Bacon wrapped scallops cooked just right. I could eat my weight in the coconut shrimp. The service was 10/10. Super friendly, fast and attentive. The fire pits, the full moon, little chill in the air, it was a perfect evening. Can't wait to go back again!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food - great service !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5