Whiskey River On The Water

Whiskey River On The Water, a charming bar and grill in Port Richey, Florida, stands out with its stunning riverside views and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the delectable offerings, from the crispy fried scallops to the flavorful Whiskey River chicken salad. The menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring hearty burgers, enticing fish and chips, and satisfying side plates like sweet potato fries and onion rings. Customer feedback emphasizes the attentive service, with servers named Barb and Kanyon receiving special mentions for their friendliness. The relaxed ambiance, complemented by live music and an inviting bar, makes it an ideal spot for casual dining or drinks with friends. Reviewers particularly appreciate the well-crafted drinks, including the Virgin Bloody Mary, which is perfect for a midday refreshment. The combination of delicious food, generous portions, and beautiful scenery creates an experience that beckons customers to return. Whether you're looking for a lively lunch or an early dinner, Whiskey River On The Water delivers a memorable experience well worth savoring.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Has rooftop seating
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Has private dining room
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Heather Richardson

May 11,2025

1st time here! Had lunch ... Whiskey river chicken salad and my husband had the Philly. Great food, great service from Barb. Beautiful spot on the river. Will be back!

Angela Hennessey

May 5,2025

Virgin Bloody Mary’s didn’t disappoint! The Cuban and sweet potato fries were super. My son enjoyed his fries and chicken while we took in a nice view on the water. The service was timely and courteous. We went during lunch hours throughout the week so the restaurant wasn’t crowded. 5/5!

Robbie Bauer

Mar 18,2025

1st time here and it was good. Fish & Chips very good. Kanyon, our server, very friend. Will definitely go back...

Richard Molnar

Mar 8,2025

A fun place with great food! You can dine inside or out. Also a killer bar and live music! Awesome burgers and we love the sweet potato fries! Onion rings and cheese sticks are tasty also! On the water with a nice dock and scenery!

Rebecca Long

Mar 7,2025

Great early dinner at Whiskey River! I had the fried scallops dinner with onion rings and a side salad with Bleu cheese dressing. The scallops (and all fried seafood) were so light and crispy with tender sweet meat! The sides were very tasty. Our waitress, Candice, was helpful and right on time with our drinks and food. If this review was helpful, please give it a or

Beverly boggess

Feb 4,2025

I'll be honest, usually go to Whiskey Joe's or Hooters across the river but decided to go somewhere I haven't been. First impression walking up, typical Florida dive, not necessarily a bad thing. Interior appearance shows a good attempt, but if they brought in a designer, the setup they have could be amazing. On the edge of amazing, honestly. They had live music, and when I say live, I mean they had a man in front of a keyboard singing to canned music. Basic Yacht rock. He couldn't carry a tune if you put it in a bucket, just godawful, yet it was awesome. We sat in the outdoor covered bar area looking at the river, fantastic cross breezes, and watching boaters. Very relaxing. The wait staff was courteous. I had the banana bucket rum punch drink. It's really good. For food, we ordered appetizers first, the fried pickles and Gator tail nuggets. The pickles were thinning sliced, lightly breaded, and fried to a perfect crispness. The Gator tail came in a basket with fries and coleslaw. I had to call the waitress over to ask who made it, if it was done here, or if they ordered it in. I'll tell you that Gator is one of my favorite indulgences. I've had it all over Florida and in New Orleans. This was the absolute BEST I have ever had. The tenderness was nearly indescribable. Even the best prepared Gator has a little chew to it. This was melt in your mouth perfection. The seasoning was on point, not too heavily breaded and fried perfectly. I could have eaten my weight in it. Next up, the boom boom shrimp. Served on a bed of mixed greens, these little nuggets mirror their cousins bang bang shrimp from bone fish only better. Not overly spicy but a delicious sweet tangy flavor. Wrapped it up with the blackened grouper sandwich and coleslaw. It was the second serving of coleslaw, which was ok. Not great, not bad. The grouper, however, was simply amazing. Light, flaky, and not overly seasoned. Best Grouper I've had in a while. Next time, I'll just order the dinner plate instead of the sandwich because grouper that good doesn't need the bread. The downside is that the kitchen and service are a little slow, but once the food started coming, it was definitely worth the wait. They're definitely going to need more staff once people figure out that not only is the food fantastic, the prices are good too! I'll be back. A lot.

Rachel Burgess

Jan 28,2025

This establishment has a wonderful waterfront setting with an outdoor deck setting. This bar is cute and optimizes the Florida waterfront bar atmosphere. It's cute and relaxing. Everyone is glad to see you and it shows!! Love this place! I stopped in to check them out so I had this drink called an Orange Creamsicle!! Nice and smooth going down! Yummy . I reviewed the menu....you will love it and I myself will definitely visit them for dinner soon! . Let's all meet there for dinner!!!

Brad Butler

Jan 17,2025

Great location right on the new Port Richey river I got the salmon it wasn't full of taste and every side was prepared correctly I would definitely come back they also had a live band on Friday