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Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier, St Petersburg, FL

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

4.7
4.7
962 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 75 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2023 #1 ‘Everyday Eats’ restaurant in the COUNTRY!

Located at the base of the downtown St. Pete Pier, Doc Ford’s St. Pete is as stunning as it is delicious. With inside and outside views of both downtown St. Pete, and Tampa bay, there’s a seat in the house for everybody. Enjoy the sea-breeze on the seawall while enjoying a couple Doc Ford’s Mojitos and Yucatan Shrimp!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Hot spot

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille at St. Pete Pier offers a "wonderful waterfront view" and a vibrant island vibe. Guests rave about the "fantastic" seafood, including the blackened mahi tacos and grouper dishes. With attentive service and lively ambiance, it's perfect for casual dining or special occasions. Reservations recommended.

962 Reviews
  1. John

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was ready when we got there, Micheal was very nice to adjust our a table to four guest. Our sever Gloria was very nice just the right amount of attentiveness. Food was all very good.

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  2. Nina

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All meals were excellent. Shane, our waiter was friendly and funny. Very enjoyable experience.

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  3. Sheila

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was promptly served and flavors were excellent. View was perfect and service was wonderful!

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  4. Kevin

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Must go if you are in St Pete. Outdoor tables by the water are awesome. Food was very good. Seafood tacos, steak sandwich and black bean dip were exceptional. A little pricey but not overboard. Service was good. Make reservations in advance so you can get a table outside. Be ready for very ambitious sea birds but that adds a little amusement.

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  5. Lex

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great salads ! Great chicken ! steak salad awesome !

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  6. Julie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous setting. Honestly the food was disappointing…it was a busy night and maybe the kitchen was overwhelmed?

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  7. Thomas

    VIP

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good service. We visit twice a year.

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  8. Phil

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s always nice to come here. We sit outside and enjoy the views. Kyees is the server we have most often and he’s always great

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  9. Teri

    VIP

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a tourist spot BUT they still care about the food and how much the customers enjoy it. Would eat there again.

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  10. Pam

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great experience. Service and food was excellent. Will definitely go back.

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FAQs

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 857-8118.

Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

610 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (727) 857-8118
  • Private party facilities
    Visit the "Group Events" Section on our website for Inquiries!
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