Whiskey River Ankeny Menu
Whiskey River Ankeny is a sports bar in Ankeny, IA, known for its fun atmosphere, great service, and location that allows easy access to other bars and restaurants. With a menu offering a variety of starters like Cheddar Cheeseballs, Fried Pickles, and House Made Onion Rings, as well as salads such as the Taco Salad and Grilled Chicken Salad, there are plenty of options to choose from. Customers rave about the bar manager, Michael, praising his exceptional leadership and dedication in ensuring a seamless experience for guests. The bar also offers an impressive beverage selection, including signature cocktails created by Michael himself. Despite needing some refurbishment, the comfortable ambiance and delicious food make Whiskey River Ankeny a must-visit spot for food and drinks in the area.
Beverages
Diet Coke
Red Bull
Coke
Sprite
Orange Fanta
Barq's Rootbeer
Minute Maid Lemonade
Bottled Water
Cheddar Cheeseballs
Pepper Jack Cheeseballs
Fried Pickles
French Fries
Garlic Cheese Bread
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Breaded Mushrooms
House Made Onion Rings
Thinly sliced and lightly breaded.
Popcorn Shrimp
Plain or tossed in Buffalo sauce.
Potato Chips and Dip
Both house made.
Chips and Salsa
Tortilla chips made to order and our own homemade salsa.
Mexican Nachos
Fresh fried tortilla chips loaded with ground beef, white queso, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos and sour cream. Salsa served on the side.
Southwest Nachos
Fresh fried tortilla chips loaded with chili, pulled pork, white queso, tomatoes, green onion and sour cream. Salsa served on the side.
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings tossed in choice of sauce.
3 Piece BBQ Pork Egg Rolls
Our own smoked pork, secret BBQ sauce and cheese rolled into a wonton shell and fried. Made fresh daily.
3 Piece Reuben Egg Rolls
Diced corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese made into an egg roll. Served with 1000 Island dressing for dipping. Made fresh daily.
3 Piece Southwest Egg Rolls
A delicious Tex-Mex blend of chicken and cheese. Served with Mexi-ranch. Made fresh daily.
Chicken Quesadilla
A huge flour tortilla shells filled with shredded chicken, cheese, onions and tomatoes. Topped with sour cream and fresh salsa.
Veggie Quesadilla
A huge flour tortilla shells loaded with cheese, onions, tomatoes and green peppers. Topped with sour cream and fresh salsa.
Beer Cheese Soup
Homemade, topped with pretzel bun pieces and served with a slice of bacon.
Buffalo Chicken Bites
Boneless whole white meat bites, lightly breaded and tossed in choice of sauce.
Soft Dough Pretzle Sticks
Hot and chewey soft dough pretzels served with pub mustard and white queso.
Chili
Queso
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Housemade and served with freshly fried flour tortilla chips.
Totchos
Crispy Tator Tots loaded with housemad chili, shredded cheddar, green onion and sour cream.
Fried Cheese Ravioli
Breaded and chewey cheese filled ravioli served with our housemade marinara.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo cream cheese dip with shredded chicken. Served with fresh fried tortilla chips and celery.
Soft Dough Pretzel Sticks
Hot and chewey soft dough pretzels served with pub mustard and white queso.
Starters
Salads
Taco Salad
A large fried tortilla shell filled with leafy greens, ground beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and fresh salsa.
Chicken Tender Salad
Leafy greens, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, 2 crispy chicken strips and croutons. Served with garlic bread.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Leafy greens, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, 2 chicken strips and croutons. Served with garlic bread.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Leafy greens topped with grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan cheese. Served with garlic bread.
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Seasoned and seared ahi tuna on a bed of napa cabbage, veggies and salad greens. Served with house made sweet chili Sriracha vinaigrette.
BLT Caesar Salad
Crumbled bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing on a bed of mixed greens. Served with garlic bread.
Caesar Side Salad
Leafy greens topped with Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Side Garden Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, croutons and a pepperocini. Served with your choice of dressing.
Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad
Cajun Chicken, Blue Cheese crumbles, crispy bacon, sliced black olives, hard boiled eggs and diced tomatoes on a bed of mixed greens.
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on toasted marble rye bread.
Philly Steak Sandwich
Tender beef grilled with onions and green peppers then topped with melted cheese on a toasted bun.
Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich
A huge pork tenderloin, hand breaded daily, fried and served on a toasted bun.
Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich
Freshly seasoned, grilled pork tenderloin and served on a toasted bun.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tons of American cheese on toasted Texas toast.
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Chicken strips served on Texas toast and topped with bacon, pepper jack cheese and Mexi-ranch sauce.
Smoked Ham Sandwich
Own slow smoked ham served on a warm bun. Served with choice of cheese.
Applewood Smoked BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce and tomato on Texas toast.
Chili Dog Sandwich
Nathan's all beef hot dog piled high with chili, onions and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Philly Sandwich
Shredded chicken breast, onions and green peppers, topped with Swiss cheese served on a toasted hoagie roll.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
House smoked tender pork served with housemade BBQ sauce.
Grinder Sandwich
Homemade Italian sausage and homemade marinara topped with tons of melted mozzarella cheese on a toasted hoagie bun.
Chicken Strips
All white meat breaded chicken strips with choice of dipping sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned chicken breast served on a toasted kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
French Dip Sandwich
Tender roasted beef piled up with melted provolone and au jus for dipping.
Pot Roast Sandwich
Tender pot roast piled high on a hoagie. Topped with melted provolone cheese and Southwest sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in own spicy Buffalo sauce then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with ranch.
Chicken Ceasar Wrap
Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in Caesar dressing then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Turkey Melt Sandwich
House roasted warm sliced turkey breast, crispy bacon, lettuce and pepper jack cheese served between toasted Texas toast.
Meatball Sub Sandwich
House made Italian meatballs and marinara sauce on a toasted hoagie smothered in melted mozzarella cheese.
Caprese Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Balsamic Glaze, Toasted Ciabatta Bun
Blackened Chicken Wrap
Cajun Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives, Crispy Bacon, Ranch
Sandwiches and Wraps
Burgers
Whiskey Fire Burger
1/3 lb. patty seasoned with cayenne peppers and topped with ghost pepper cheese, caramelized onions, freshly sliced jalapenos and secret "FIRE" sauce. Served on a warm, toasted bun.
Whiskey Burger
1/3 lb. patty topped with ham, pepper jack cheese and an egg, sunny side up. Served on buttery and toasted Texas toast.
Breakfast Burger
1/3 lb. patty topped with hash browns, an egg sunny side up, bacon and American cheese. Served on toasted and buttery Texas toast.
Big Hawaiian Burger
1/3 lb. patty with ghost pepper cheese, grilled pineapple ring and house smoked ham served on a toasted bun with Cajun mayo.
Chunky Nutty Burger
1/3 lb. patty with American cheese, a fried egg and chunky peanut butter on a toasted bun.
Classic Cheese Burger
1/3 lb. patty topped with American cheese. Served on a warm and toasted bun.
Cowboy Burger
1/3 lb. patty topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, crispy onion rings and housemade BBQ sauce. Served on a toasted bun.
Fried Mac and Cheese Burger
1/3 lb. patty topped with fried mac and cheese and Swiss and American cheeses. Served on a warm and toasted bun.
Jalapeno Popper Burger
1/3 lb. patty with pepper jack cheese and roasted jalapenos on a toasted bun with our kickin' cream cheese spread.
Mushroom and Swiss Burger
1/3 lb. patty with Swiss and American cheese, mushrooms and special sauce. Served on a warm and toasted bun.
Patty Melt
1/3 lb. patty topped with grilled onions and Swiss cheese. Served on toasted marble rye bread.
Santa Fe Burger
1/3 lb. patty with cheddar cheese and fresh made pico de gallo on a toasted bun with Cajun mayo.
Veggie Burger
House made with black beans, corn, onions, green peppers, sunflower seeds and seasonings with your choice of cheese.
Chili Cheese Burger
Fresh pattied burger topped with housemade chili, shredded cheddar cheese and onion rings.
Bleu Cheese Burger
Hand pattied burger topped with carmelized onions, bleu cheese, bacon and fresh fried onion rings.
Frisco Burger
Our own fresh pattied beef burger served on sourdough bread with melted Swiss cheese, fresh tomato and mayo. Served with one side.
Chimichanga
Seasoned shredded chicken breast, green peppers, red peppers and onions rolled into a flour tortilla shell and fried then smothered in house made white queso sauce, sour cream and diced tomatoes. Served with fresh fried tortilla chips and house made salsa.
Baked Cavatelli
House made marinara sauce, Italian sausage and pasta topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a side salad and toasted garlic bread.
Fish and Chips
House made beer battered cod made to order and served with french fries.
Baked Mac and Cheese
Creamy house made 4 cheese sauce. Served with a side salad.
Fajitas Skillet
Sauteed Chicken or Beef with green peppers and onions. Served with shredded cheddar, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, lime wedge and flour tortilla shells on the side.
House Specialties
Lunch Specials
Grinder Sandwich Lunch Special
Served with choice of side.
French Dip Lunch Special
Served with choice of side.
Italian Roast Beef Lunch Special
Served with choice of side.
Pot Roast Sandwich Lunch Special
Served with choice of side.
Breaded Tenderloin Lunch Special
Served with choice of side.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Lunch Special
Served with beer cheese soup and choice of side.
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Basil Soup & Grilled Cheese
Soup & Artisan Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with Country Bread, Provolone, Havarti and Hot Pepper Cheese.
Soup Bread Bowl & Salad
Toasted Bread Bowl with your choice of soup: Beer Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Basil, Broccoli Cheese or Chili
Whiskey Street Tacos
3 Street Tacos filled with your choice of meat: fish, chicken or beef. Served with pico de Gallo, Jicama slaw and lime wedges.
Chicken Rebel
Smoke Chicken breast sliced and rolled into Naan Bread and topped with sliced avocado and Jicama Slaw. Served with your choice of one side.
Tostado Eggrolls
Chorizo, corn salsa and seasonings rolled into an egg roll and fried. Served with Cilantro Lime Crema.
Taco Quesadilla
Fresh seasoned ground beef, grilled onions and cheddar cheese inside toasted tortilla shells and topped with lettuce, sour cream, salsa and pico de gallo.
