Whiskey River Ankeny - Bar and Grill, Restaurant, Sports Bar

About Us

Happy Hour

We all need a place to relax after work, so why not do it with a drink in your hand? Join us for Happy Hour every weekday from 3pm-6pm!

Rooftop Patio

Join us on our Rooftop Patio overlooking The District and all of the best Iowa Summers have to offer! Relax and enjoy a cold drink and great food!

F.A.W.-Fridays After Work

Start your weekend early with Free Chips and Salsa and $3 Domestic Bottles from 3pm-6pm every Friday!

Sunday Fundays

Join us every Sunday for our unique build your own Bloody Mary Bar! For just $10 you get a 3-Egg Omelet, Hashbrowns, Texas toast and one trip through the Bloody Mary Bar! Breakfast done right!

Whiskey Wednesday

With over 200 Whiskeys to choose from we don't limit Whiskey to just Wednesdays...stop by any day of the week to try rare, unique, hard to find or your favorite!

Full Daily Menu

Our full menu is prepared fresh and made to order every day from 11am to 9pm! Limited menu available from 9pm to 2am.

Menu

Appetizers

Pepper Jack Cheeseballs

9

Cheddar Cheeseballs

9

Mozzarella Cheesesticks

9

Fried Pickles

8

Garlic Cheese Bread

7

Breaded Mushrooms

9

French Fries

4

Housemade Onion Rings

8

Thinly Sliced and Breaded in house.

Popcorn Shrimp

9

Plain or Tossed in Buffalo Sauce. Make it a basket for $2.

Chips and Salsa

7

Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips made to order alongside our Housemade Salsa. Add Queso for $3.

Potato Chips and Dip

7

Fresh fried Potato Chips and Southwest Dipping Sauce.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

9

Housemade Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip served hot with Fresh Fried Flour Tortilla Chips.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

9.50

Spicy Chicken and Cream Cheese Dip with Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips and Celery.

Mexican Nachos

12.50

Corn Tortilla Chips, Ground Beef, White Queso, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Salsa

Southwest Nachos

12.50

Corn Tortilla Chips, Chili, Pulled Pork, White Queso, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Sour Cream, Salsa

BBQ Pork Eggrolls

9

Pulled Pork, BBQ, Swiss Cheese

Southwest Eggrolls

9

Cheeses, Spices, Chicken, Sweet Corn, Black Beans, Southwest Ranch

Reuben Eggrolls

9

Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, 1000 Island Dressing

Veggie Quesadilla

11

Flour Tortilla Shell, Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Sour Cream, Salsa

Chicken Quesadilla

13.50

Flour Tortilla Shell, Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Salsa

Beer Cheese Soup

4

PeaceTree Brewings Blonde Fatale Beer, Pretzel Bun, Crumbled Bacon. Bowl $5.

Chili

4

Topped with Cheddar Cheese and Onions. Bowl $5.

Burgers

All Burgers are Fresh, Housemade 1/3 pound Patties. Served with one side: French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Coleslaw or Fresh Fried Potato Chips. Substitute: Onion Rings $2, Waffle Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2, Tator Tots $2, Cheeseballs $3.50, Pepperjack Cheeseballs $3.50, Side Salad $3, Soup $3.

Whiskey Burger

13.50

Ham, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sunny Side Up Egg, Texas Toast

Chunky Nutty Burger

13

American Cheese, Sunny Side Up Egg, Chunky Peanut Butter, Toasted Bun

Big Hawaiian

13.50

Ghost Pepper Cheese, Grilled Pineapple Ring, Smoked Ham, Cajun Mayo, Toasted Bun

Santa Fe

12

Cheddar Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Cajun Mayo, Toasted Bun

Patty Melt

12

Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions, Toasted Marble Rye Bread

Whiskey Fire

13.50

Ghost Pepper Cheese, Cayenne, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Jalapeños, Secret Fire Sauce, Toasted Bun

Fried Mac and Cheese

13

Swiss American Cheese, American Cheese, Fried Mac and Cheese, Toasted Bun

Jalapeno Popper Burger

13

Pepper Jack Cheese, Roasted Jalapeños, Cream Cheese Spread, Toasted Bun

Mushroom and Swiss

12.50

Swiss American Cheese, Mushrooms, Special Sauce, Toasted Bun

Cowboy Burger

13

Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Onion Rings, BBQ, Toasted Bun

Breakfast Burger

13.50

American Cheese, Hashbrowns, Sunny Side Up Egg, Bacon, Texas Toast

Classic Cheeseburger

10

American Cheese, Toasted Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion

Veggie Burger

12

Housemade with Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Onions, Green Peppers, Sunflower Seeds, Spices, Your Choice of Cheese

Frisco Burger

13

Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Mayo, Sourdough Bread

Sandwiches

Served with one side: French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Coleslaw or Fresh Fried Potato Chips. Substitute: Onion Rings $2, Waffle Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2, Tator Tots $2, Cheeseballs $3.50, Pepperjack Cheeseballs $3.50, Side Salad $3, Soup $3.

Reuben

11.50

Swiss Cheese, Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, 1000 Island Dressing, Marble Rye Bread

Philly Steak

12

Swiss American Cheese, Omaha Steak, Onions, Green Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Toasted Hoagie

Breaded Tenderloin

10

Hand Breaded Loin, Toasted Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion

Grilled Tenderloin

10

Seasoned Loin, Toasted Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion

Grilled Cheese

9

American Cheese, Texas Toast. Add Ham $2.

Southwest Chicken

11

Pepper Jack Cheese, Chicken Strips, Bacon, Mexi-Ranch, Texas Toast

Smoked Ham

10

Your Choice of Cheese, Smoked Ham, Toasted Bun

Applewood Smoked BLT

11

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Texas toast

Chili Dog

9

Nathan's All Beef Hot Dog, Chili, Shredded Cheddar, Onions

Turkey Melt

11

Pepper Jack Cheese, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Texas Toast

Meatball Sub

12

Mozzarella Cheese, Housemade Italian Meatballs, Homemade Marinara Sauce, Toasted Hoagie

Chicken Philly

11

Swiss Cheese, Chicken, Onions, Green Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Toasted Hoagie

BBQ Pulled Pork

10

House Smoked Pork, Housemade BBQ, Toasted Hoagie

Grinder

11

Housemade Italian Sausage, Housemade Marinara, Mozzarella, Toasted Hoagie

Chicken Strips

11

Breaded Fried Chicken

Grilled Chicken

10

Chicken Breast, Toasted Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle

French Dip

12

Provolone, Roast Beef, Toasted Hoagie, Au Jus

Pot Roast

11

Provolone Cheese, Tender Pot Roast, Southwest Sauce, Toasted Hoagie

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

12

Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese

Chicken Caesar Wrap

12

Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese

Chicken Caprese

12

Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Balsamic Glaze, Toasted Ciabatta Bun

Salads

Housemade Creamy Parmesan, Housemade Ranch, Housemade Southwest Ranch, Caesar, 1000 Island, Housemade Italian, French, Housemade Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette, Housemade Sweet Chili Sriracha, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese

Caesar Side salad

5

Garden Side Salad

5

Taco Salad

10

Fried Tortilla Shell, Lettuce, Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Salsa

Chicken Tender or Grilled Chicken Salad

11

Lettuce Mix, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Chicken, Croutons, Cucumbers

Chicken Caesar Salad

11

Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

14

Ahi Tuna, Napa Cabbage, Lettuce Mix, Red Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Sweet Chili Siracha Vinaigrette

Chicken Cobb Salad

13

Cajun Chicken, Lettuce Mix, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Black Olives, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes

Seasonal Specials

Chicken and Waffles

13

Spicy or Regular, Homemade Waffles, Fried Chicken, Maple Syrup

Blue Cheese Burger

13

Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Onion Rings

Fajitas Skillet

12

Beef or Chicken, Green Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Onions, Shredded Cheddar, Pico De Gallo, Salsa, Sour Cream, Lime Wedge, Flour Tortilla Shells

Blackened Chicken Wrap

11.50

Cajun Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives, Crispy Bacon, Ranch

Ulrich Pella Bologna Sandwich

11.50

Smoked Gouda, Soft Italian Bread

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Basil Soup and Artisan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

9.50

Provolone, Havarti, Hot Pepper Cheese on Country French Bread. Bowl $10.50

Soup Bread Bowl and Salad

10

Beer Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Basil, Broccoli Cheese or Chili

Soft Dough Pretzel Sticks

9

With Pub Mustard and Queso

Totchos

9

Tator Tots, Chili, Shredded Cheddar, Green Onions, Sour Cream

Fried Cheese Ravioli

9

Served with Housemade Marinara