Saturday · 9 PM
Halloween Costume Party
Starts 9 PM · $15 cover
Costume contest at 11. Come as anyone you like.
Wilton’s late-night spot for Comfort food, fresh bites and smoothies
A restaurant on Wilton Drive, open till 3 AM Friday and Saturday: burgers, grilled cheese, paninis, artisan hot dogs and protein shakes. Eat in, pick up, or get it delivered within 10 miles.
The menu
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Island Burger
$15.00
Our juicy ¼ lb steakburgers feature 100% Angus beef, served on a freshly baked sesame seed bun. All burgers come standard with mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions & pickles.
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Island Patty Melt
$17.00
Our Island Patty Melt features a juicy ¼ lb 100% Angus beef patty, melted mozzarella & cheddar, grilled onions & tangy BBQ sauce on sourdough grilled until golden and crisp.
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Tiki Melt
$13.00
A delicious blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on our fresh baked artisan sourdough bread, grilled to perfection and will give you that cheese pull you desire! Have it with a side of our house tomato bisque soup or any other side of your choice.
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Windy City Island Dog
$9.00
Our Windy City Island Dog brings Chicago-style flavor to the island! A juicy jumbo hot dog on an artisan poppy seed bun, loaded with a dill pickle spear, fresh tomato slices, mustard, relish, raw onions, sport peppers, a finishing sprinkle of celery salt.
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Smoked Salmon Panini
$22.00
Thinly sliced smoked salmon, pesto, mozzarella cheese, spinach, onions and tomatoes on a fresh ciabatta roll.
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Turkey BLT & Chips
$17.00
Chips included.
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Berry Fusion
$6.49
A smooth blend of blueberries, strawberries, spinach, and chia seeds with apple juice for a refreshing burst of berry flavor.
Every week
Specials
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Wednesday
Lobster Roll Wednesday
Lobster roll combo with fries and a fresh-squeezed lemonade or sweet tea · $15.99
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Friday
Miami Hotdog
Our all-beef signature link on a fresh-baked artisan bun with grilled onions, peppers and Dijon mustard.
After dinner
Live on the Drive
What people say
4.9 on Google
from 413 Google reviews
Our newest 4- and 5-star reviews, word for word from Google.
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Tim and Kai run a very nice establishment and the smoothie I had was delicious. It’s well-located and cleanly run. I was pleased with the experience and would gladly go back.
Newton Butler October 2026
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The owner is amazing and his boyfriend Food is fresh as always and they treat you like home! Thank you
Bella Santa October 2026
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Come here all the time - Tim is phenomenal… remembers my order every time. The cheesy chicken melt is delicious… and the popcorn is top tier!
Kyle DeLaRosa October 2026
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Lobster Roll Wednesdays?? Who knew?! DELISH!!!!😋
Clive EJ Salmon October 2026
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Thirsty’s Bistro has some of the best food in Wilton Manors! Everything on the menu is beyond delicious.
Joseph Henn October 2026
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Great place to eat! Love Ryan, Tom, and Kei
Naomi Reinfeld October 2026
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Island City Bistro, formerly Thirsty’s Bistro, is a neighborhood restaurant on Wilton Drive: burgers and grilled cheese off the grill, paninis and artisan hot dogs, fresh fruit smoothies and protein shakes, and events after dinner, open till 3 AM Friday and Saturday. Eat in, pick up, or have it delivered.
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